Police Capture Loose Pig In South Jersey

Deptford Township police had one of their more unusual calls on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

Deptford Township police with "Albert Einstein," a runaway pig.
Photo Credit: *Deptford Township police via Facebook*

12/06/2023 1:20 p.m.

A loose pig was reported near Tanyard Road and Brenner Drive.

"Through the use of de-escalation techniques and the latest technology, officers were finally able to apprehend the suspect," Deptford police joked on their Facebook page, where a video of the "arrest" was posted.

Police nicknamed the 4-year-old pig Albert Einstein. He was from the New Sharon section of the township, they said.

"Mr. Einswine was released on his own recognizance," the post said.

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