POLICE INJURED IN WOODBURY ASSAULT
Press Release from GCPO 1/27/2023
On Friday, January 27th at around 6:35 a.m., officers from the Woodbury Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Glover Street for a disturbance. Upon arrival, they discovered a male actively assaulting a female inside the residence. Woodbury police officers immediately intervened with the male, who had armed himself with a knife. Officers attempted to take the male into custody, resulting in the individual violently resisting and injuries being sustained by two Woodbury police officers. Police officers from Woodbury Heights and West Deptford responded and assisted in taking the male into custody.
The two Woodbury Police officers injured, as well as the suspect, were transported to Inspira Hospital, Mullica Hill for treatment and all were released from the hospital.
Woodbury Police arrested and charged 34 year old Ilyas K. Ahmad of Camden, NJ with several offenses and he was processed and then lodged in the Salem County Correctional Facility pending further proceedings. His charges include: Criminal Attempt Murder on Law Enforcement; two counts of aggravated assault on police; two counts of possession of weapon for unlawful purpose; three counts of unlawful possession weapon; resisting arrest with injury; possession of weapon by prohibited person; attempting to disarm police; terroristic threats and aggravated assault.
This investigation remains ongoing at this time. Any witnesses with information regarding this crime should call Detective Popper of the GCPO at (856)384-5593.