Stafford Township police officers were busy during the final 10 days of 2025.

On Dec. 28 at approximately 1:30 p.m., 62-year-old Edward F. Newsom of Whiting was placed under arrest for allegedly stealing about $154 worth of merchandise from the ShopRite store on Route 72, police said. Newsom was transported to police headquarters, charged with shoplifting and released pending an appearance in Stafford Township Municipal Court. Det. Nicholas Racanelli was the arresting officer.