On February 26, 2026 at approximately 12:52pm, Gloucester Township Police Officers were dispatched to Fulton Bank located at 1400 Blackwood Clementon Road on report of a fraud in progress.
Upon arrival bank employees alerted officers to a male attempting to execute a suspicious transaction. The male was detained and was in possession of a fraudulent driver’s license. The investigation revealed the male was impersonating a bank customer, and was attempting to complete a wire transfer in the amount of $87,500 out of the victim’s account. The male was positively identified by officers as David L. Hutton from Houston, TX. The victim’s account did not suffer any monetary loss due to the quick actions by bank employees and officers.
Read more: Gloucester Township Police Arrest Identity Theft Suspect in Fraud Attempt at Fulton BankHutton was placed under arrest and transported to Gloucester Township Police Headquarters for processing. He was charged on a criminal warrant and remanded to Camden County Correctional Facility.
Arrested: David L. Hutton, Age 64, Houston, TX was charged with Exhibiting False Documents (3rd Degree), Forgery (3rd Degree), Assuming False Identity (2nd Degree), Attempted Theft by Deception (2nd Degree).
This incident represents the importance of a strong partnership between the police and community, highlighting the role the residents play in keeping the community safe. Prompt reporting of suspicious activity and potential criminal conduct allows officers to respond quickly and effectively to address community concerns. The teamwork between Officers, Detectives, and community members directly contributed to this arrest.
The Gloucester Township Police reminds all residents that identity theft can happen quickly and without immediate signs. To protect yourself residents can regularly monitor bank and credit statements, never share personal or financial information with unknown individuals, shred sensitive documents, and be cautious of unsolicited calls, emails, or text messages requesting personal information.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Gloucester Township Police Department at (856)228-4500. You may also provide information anonymously through the GTPD online tip portal at https://gtpolice.com/tips , via the GTPD Anonymous Tip Line at (856)842-5560, or by texting “TIPGLOTWPPD” and your tip message to 888777.