Robert L. Goldware 29 years old of Tremont Street, Trenton also had an outstanding warrant out of Westampton Township, New Jersey for Robbery and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

February 4, 2021

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ (OCEAN)–On Monday, February 1, 2021 at approximately 5:50 PM, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to the Southern Ocean Medical Center after they were alerted of an individual in possession of a handgun.

Investigation by responding Officers and Detectives determined that Robert L. Goldware 29 years old of Tremont Street, Trenton, New Jersey was in possession of a stolen handgun from Folcroft, Pennsylvania.

In addition to possessing the handgun, Goldware also had in his possession a large capacity magazine.

Furthermore, Goldware had an outstanding warrant out of Westampton Township, New Jersey for Robbery and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

Goldware was charged with the following:

· 2nd Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon

· 2nd degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose

· 2nd Degree Certain Persons Not to Possess Weapons

· 3rd Degree Receiving Stolen Property

· 4th Degree Possession of Prohibited Weapons and Devices

Goldware was lodged in Ocean County Jail pending an appearance in Ocean County Superior Court.

Patrolman Sean Kenny was the investigating Officer, assisted by Detective Erik Smithman.

As a reminder, the Stafford Township Police Department does not release photos of arrested subjects, and the public and the press are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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