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Fugitive Attempts Vent Escape

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By Herald Staff

VILLAS — The Lower Township Police Department reported the arrest of a wanted subject and his wife.

On the evening of Oct. 7 while following up on a wanted subject in the 200 block of East New York Avenue, detectives spoke with Jennifer Howey, 34, about her husband Robert Howey, 34, who had been observed entering the residence.

Jennifer Howey stated that her husband had left out the back door and was not there anymore.

Upon a check of the residence the subject was located in the attic area attempting to climb through a vent in the attic wall.

He attempted to resist arrest and fell partially through the ceiling. Both Howeys were placed under arrest.

While being searched Robert Howey was found in possession of a hypodermic syringe and the uncapped syringe stuck the officer who was patting him down. The officer was treated at the Cape Regional Medical Center and released.

Robert Howey was wanted on a body warrant with no bail for a contempt case out of Superior Court for a previous drug charge.

In addition, he was charged with resisting arrest and transported to county jail. Jennifer Howey was charged with hindering apprehension and released on a summons.

Patrolman Matthew Dickinson, Detective Chris Lambert and Detective First Class Mel Hedum investigated the case.

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Mon, 10/20/2008 - 8:44pm

In response to 10/14 @8:14am, I see you are just another stupid person who talks without making any sense, tells stories without any facts, and are probably one of the persons the detective you are talking about has arrested. And by the way the veh. you are referring to is a 2004 that the det. drives (not really that expensive, just a nice car!), and if you really think you know of a bust that was not documented I would encourage you to bring it forward, or like I said just another stupid person attempting to speak!!!!!

Tue, 10/14/2008 - 8:24am

You dont understand why ever time the LTPD makes an arrest it becomes a political stage???? Wow...I dont live in LT but i know why....One of those cops drives a BMW 745 that has tinted windows you cant see in, and black chrome rims with red stripes!!!! wow do u think LT pays that much? Unreal!!!! I personally know of busts this detective has made and there is no record of it...political it is!

Mon, 10/13/2008 - 8:35pm

As a resident on East New York Ave. I saw that detective sitting there waiting to arrest that *** I feel it's great to have a PD who will not stop until they get the *** and put him in jail. They even arrested the wife for attempting to hide him, thats great, thats a PD who cares about the community and will do what it takes to get these people off the street. Another great job LTPD, keep going the community is behind you 100%

Mon, 10/13/2008 - 12:51pm

7:54. Well have you ever watched COPS? Just a prime example. Police officers are subjected to ask the scumbag druggies if they have anything in there pockets that can "poke, stick, or prick" them. They cant throw them in a cop car, than a jail cell with stuff in there pockets. So they have to rely on that person to tell the truth. Then search there pockets to recover anything they do have in there. Think before you speak. I hope you use a dirty needle the next time you shoot up, cause apparently you are just another scumbag drug dealing/abuser statistic. Excellent LTPD! Hope you make a full recovery officer!

Mon, 10/13/2008 - 11:04am

10-12-2008 at 7:54, You are probably one of the local scumbags that likes to shoot up on a daily basis.. we cant wait until you get your bad batch you ***** looser. I think its funnny i hear on the scanner all the time people that O.D. and these "dumb cops" always end up saving your scummy life. i actually saw it first hand in the ncm wawa the other day, a local scumbag O.D. and ended up on the ground in wawa not breathing and one of the LTPD officers brought him back... Kinda ironic.. We the Clean People of lower township hope your time comes soon.. Hopefully it will be a different outcome... Good job Officer Dickenson hope you are alright.

Mon, 10/13/2008 - 9:02am

In response to 10/12@7:45 it sounds like you are one of the scum bags who carries a needle around or maybe you are just that stupid! And the next time you need help, handle it yourself, it sounds like your real smart. No your an idiot!!!

Sun, 10/12/2008 - 7:54pm

So, how do you get stuck with a needle while doing a search on a potential criminal? This LTPD deserves the doofus award and should be required to get additional police training that includes COMMON SENSE. Even the losers posting their kudos for the cops know that Villas is overrun with scumbags and druggies. Is it so much of a stretch to ASSUME any one of these low-lifes would have a needle on them. This dumb cop deserves to get hep-c for being so stupid.

Sun, 10/12/2008 - 1:22pm

Good job, well done, officers. I'd think 3 Muskateers is a better choice if you must. Bravery and protection is their motto. Maybe the name calling criminals will think better of their choice of nicknames.

Sun, 10/12/2008 - 7:18am

Thank you LTPD for finally getting that scum bag off our streets, my only concern is that his wife is out and still hanging around and now she is seen bringing a variety of people into her house for all I know is for another drug hit. She has been arrested several times for stealing and so forth but she still walks the street. She is also seen driving so fast down our streets it is amazing she hasn't killed a child yet.
My prayers are with the officer who was hurt in this incident and hopefully he will be alright.

Fri, 10/10/2008 - 2:34pm

Our prayers are with the officer stuck with the needle. Hopefully that scumbag didnt have anything.

As for Mr. Beck we need more officers. you need to hire more and hire more full time officers. this is a dangerous town and our class 2 officers dont have health insurance. how would they cover there bills for the rest of there life if they got stuck with a needle with hep or hiv?????????? lets use our brains mr. beck and not our stubborness.

Thu, 10/09/2008 - 11:44pm

To the post 1:47pm you couldnt be any more right... Ppl like that are just scum that cops need to get there hands on!! He obviously doesnt like them for a reason cause he is prob that Jerk that gives em a hard time! You will never know the stuff these guys go threw NEVER!! Its a job just like someone working at wal mart or wawa they love helping ppl and getting those low lifes off the streets to make OUR town a better place! Grow up and just remember next time something happens to you or someone breaks into your house and robs you or hurts you or a family member your calling 911 and as you would say those stooges will be at your house.... Man up and tell everyone what your name is so they know not to "Rush" to your house when your hurt!!

Thu, 10/09/2008 - 5:51pm

Im not sure why every time we read about the LTPD making an arrest it becomes a political stage.I for one dont know whether they need more or should have less or ok with the amount they have.This paper should be used as an information base not bashing central.How about this focus on the story.How about just a simple good job keep it up.There is also a serious side to focus on an officer doing his job was stuck with a needle.I hope everything is alright and may no harm come to him from this in the future.But Im not sure this means hire more officers.Ive lived here(villas) for 30 years the LTPD always makes me feel safe and I dont have any idea how many officers are employed.

Thu, 10/09/2008 - 5:26pm

Stooges? Not a very good opinion you have of the men who protect Lower Township. Are you one of their relatives or their boy or girlfriend or just one of the 'Drug Dealers for Beck' groupies? FYI, those brave men who risked their lives chasing those drug-dealing losers are ALL decorated police officers and two of them have been awarded Officer of the Year. Maybe you'd like to see Wells Fargo patrol the streets so you can continue your illegal activities?

Thu, 10/09/2008 - 3:10pm

"Why does it always take the 3 stooges for an arrest by LTPD? "

You must have been beat by the stupid stick to make such a dumb comment. Good Job Officers. Don't listen to the haters.

Thu, 10/09/2008 - 3:03pm

"Thu, 10/09/2008 - 12:43pm
Why does it always take the 3 stooges for an arrest by LTPD? At least they were proactive in this arrest rather than waiting until the low-life was back on the street and engaging them in a high-speed chase through town. BTW, Villas was ALWAYS a low-life haven"

You are very DISRESPECTFUL to the important job these officers do. And the fact that you made such a stupid comment shows us that it is indeed you that is the STOOGE.

Thu, 10/09/2008 - 1:47pm

Hey 12:43pm Lower Township Police Officer Dave Douglass was shot and killed while
attempting to make an arrest "by himself" ,as was the young Phila Police Officer who was shot and killed recently.

That's why Police utlize "Back UP " officers while attempting to arrest people ( who dont want to be arrested).

Why dont you go through the Police Academy work the Midnight Shift ,Christmas.Easter.
Thanksgiving, ect... away from your family, be spit on ,kicked, punched and be criticized
for not writing enough tickets, writing to many tickets, not arresting Drunk Drivers, arresting to many Drunk Drivers, Not arresting people at their homes, arresting people at their homes..ect...ect...ect

YOU NEVER WILL AND YOU NEVER COULD !

YOU ARE THE " STOOG" here BUDDY NOT THESE BRAVE POLICE OFFICERS.

Thu, 10/09/2008 - 12:43pm

Why does it always take the 3 stooges for an arrest by LTPD? At least they were proactive in this arrest rather than waiting until the low-life was back on the street and engaging them in a high-speed chase through town. BTW, Villas was ALWAYS a low-life haven so lovely is not an adjective I would use. Dumpy, yes, lovely, no.

Thu, 10/09/2008 - 11:29am

here you go again mr. beck....you and your entourage want to save money by laying off cops, here is another reason more cops need to be put on the street, so for all you people that are voting for beck hope your ready for this lovely town to go down the drain. YOu people think the VILLAS is bad now, wait until you only have one cop patroling the area... you will see more gang members and drug deals on a daily basis and soon all these ****bags will take over..

Thu, 10/09/2008 - 11:06am

ANOTHER SCUMBAG OFF THE STREETS!

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