Suspicious spraying reported in wildlife area

Heard on: Cumberland County NJ Regional Law Dispatch

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Received 1608 .

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Trenton dispatch to a southern unit for Port Republic, Atlantic County.

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Trenton, you can go to 362.

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362 got a call from a hunter for Port Republic wildlife management area.

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Yesterday, I believe he was out either hunting or he just noticed on his cameras a person spraying something into the leaves and trees.

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Today he went out to put bait down and noticed a strong smell of mail.

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Clothing and perfume.

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He does have it on camera.

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The person doing it, and he believes it's an older male who lives in the area.

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Received. Is that person expecting a call back right now, or is it okay if I can forward this to 366 for later date?

2026-10-25 20:08 UTC

Suspicious Activity

Port Republic Wildlife Management Area, Port Republic, NJ 08241

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As discussed during the dispatch call, a hunter reported a possible suspicious person seen on camera spraying something into leaves and trees at a wildlife management area in Port Republic, Atlantic County. The caller also noted a strong odor when returning to put out bait and described the person as an older male believed to live in the area.