Stafford Township, NJ – On February 28, 2025, at approximately 6:00 PM, Aaron Pedley (44 years old of Manahawkin, New Jersey) was placed under arrest by the Stafford Township Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit for stealing approximately $100.00 of merchandise from Walmart located at 525 Route 72 E in Manahawkin. Pedley was transported to police headquarters, charged with Shoplifting 2C:20-11B(1) and Shoplifting Under-Ring Merchandise 2C:20-11B(5). Pedley was released with a criminal complaint summons to appear in Stafford Township Municipal Court. Detective Zach Wiatrowski was the arresting officer.
As a reminder, the Stafford Township Police Department does not release arrest photos of defendants. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.