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The Plainsboro Township Police Department routinely issues press releases. We will post them here with minimal editing as we receive them. If you have questions or information about a case, please call the Department at 799-2333. The West Windsor Township Police Department does not yet have such a system in place.


Posted 3/4/08

CASE #: 2008-3466

INCIDENT: Unlawful possession of a weapon, Possession of a weapon on School Property

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: 03/03/08 @ 1440 hours

LOCATION OCCURRED: West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North

WHO: (ARRESTED) Juvenile 16 year old male (WW-P HS North student) West Windsor Resident

DETAILS: On the above date and time, Detective Robert Fleming was contacted by School officials to conduct an investigation into a student found in possession of weapon at West Windsor Plainsboro High School North. Upon meeting with school officials, the student, and the student’s guardian, it was determined that the student brought an 18” Samurai sword and a black glove containing lead in the knuckles to school. The student and guardian responded to Plainsboro Police HQ’s were he was processed and served with juvenile delinquency complaints, charging him with unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of weapon on school grounds The student was subsequently released to his guardian pending a future court appearance.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: DETECTIVE ROBERT FLEMING


Posted 11/1/07

CASE #: 07- 017109

INCIDENT: Robbery/Assault

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Wed., Oct. 31, 2007 @ 1927 Hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Aspen Dr., Plainsboro, NJ

WHO: (VICTIM) Resident of Aspen Dr.

DETAILS: On the above date/time, the victim was returning home from work and entering Aspen Dr. from Plainsboro Rd. Four, possibly juvenile, males attacked him and knocked him to the ground and kicked him several times. When the victim got up, he realized his backpack, valued at $35.00 and containing a $350.00 Blackberry handheld computer and a $200 Samsung cell phone, along with personal papers and house keys, were taken. The suspects fled east on Plainsboro Rd. The victim was checked by the Plainsboro Twp. First Aid squad, but declined any medical treatment.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Arthur Gant


Posted 8/1/07

CASE #:  07- 012133

INCIDENT: Poss. Of Weapon for Unlawful Purpose, Criminal Attempt/Robbery

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Mon., July 30, 2007 between 2230-2300 Hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Ravens Crest Drive, Plainsboro, NJ

WHO:  (ACCUSED)

            Unknown Black Male
            Late Teens, Early Twenties
            5’9” to 5’10” tall
            150-170 lbs.
            Short Black Hair

DETAILS:  On the above date/time, an unknown black male held a gun to the head of a man on Ravens Crest Drive and demanded he give him his money.  After discovering the victim did not have any money on him, the subject fled the area on foot.  He was described as wearing a solid black tee shirt, blue jeans, and a reddish or brown bandana covering his face. The case is under investigation.

 

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Kevin Lowery

Posted 7/26/07

CASE #: 07- 0011783

INCIDENT: Attempted Luring

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Wed., Jul. 25, 2007 @ 1500 Hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Fox Run Drive, Plainsboro

WHO: (VICTIM)

Resident of Linden Lane, Plainsboro

DETAILS: The victim, a 12 yoa female resident of Plainsboro stated she was walking on Fox Run Dr., in the area of the pool at approximately 3:00 p.m., when she was approached by a Hispanic male in a white van. She saw the van pull out of one of the cul-de-sacs on the east side of the complex. The van approached her and the driver asked her if she would like a ride. When the victim refused the man's offer for a ride, he turned the van around and followed her to Plainsboro Road. He repeatedly asked her if she needed a ride and attempted to lure her into the van. Victim crossed Plainsboro Rd. and continued to her destination. The van made a right onto Plainsboro Rd. from Fox Run Dr. and drove away. The driver is described as a Hispanic male in his 30's possibly with a mustache. The van is described as white with some type of carpet company information written on it in possibly black lettering. The case is under investigation.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Brett Olma


Posted 4/30/07

CASE #: 07-6435

INCIDENT: Fatal Motorcycle Wreck

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Monday April 30, 2007 at 11:59 am

LOCATION OCCURRED: Nostrand Road, Plainsboro

WHO: (OTHER) Fabian Rodriguez, 20 YOA male 4036 North Long Valley Road, Hernando, Fl 34442

DETAILS: Plainsboro Police responded to a single vehicle motorcycle wreck on N/B Nostrand Road approx. ¾ mile East of Cranbury Neck Road. Rodriguez was operating a 1996 Honda motorcycle when he lost control and went off of the traveled portion of the roadway. The motorcycle entered a drainage ditch for approx 250 feet before the driver was catapulted off into a telephone pole. He sustained major body trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene. He was wearing a helmet. The roadway was dry and the weather was clear and sunny.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sergeant Joseph Jankowski


Posted 4/30/07

CASE #: 07- 006414

INCIDENT: Assault

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Between 2030-2100 Hrs. Sun., April, 29, 2007

LOCATION OCCURRED: Morris Davison Park, Plainsboro, NJ

WHO: (VICTIM) Resident of Plainsboro

DETAILS: Between the above times, a resident of Plainsboro was assaulted in Morris Davison Park by a group of individuals. The victim sustained injuries and was taken to the hospital by the Plainsboro Township Rescue Squad. The case is under investigation.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Richard Colucci


Posted 3/8/07

CASE #: 07- 003436

INCIDENT: Motor Vehicle Accident

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Wed., Mar. 7, 2007 @ 1500 Hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Grovers Mill Rd., Plainsboro

WHO: (VICTIM(s), DRIVER)

17 yoa driver 17 yoa passenger
16 yoa passenger 15 yoa passenger

All WW-P H/S No. students and residents of W. Windsor

DETAILS:

A 17 yoa driver operating a 2004 Honda Pilot, lost control of the vehicle and struck a utility pole on Grovers Mill Rd. causing the pole to become sheared in half. The pole fell across the vehicle and roadway, making the roadway impassable.

All four juvenile occupants were uninjured and left the scene with family members. The roadway was closed from 1500 hrs. on Mar. 7th until the early hours of Mar. 8th after the area was made safe by PSE&G. Power was off at several traffic lights and communities throughout the Township.

The driver was summoned for careless driving and violating his provisional license by having multiple underage passengers in the vehicle.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Adam Wurpel


Posted 5/22/06

CASE #: 2006-18069

INCIDENT: Motor Vehicle Accident - Pedestrians Struck

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Tuesday, November 21, 2006 @ 1722 Hours

LOCATION OCCURRED: George Davison Road & Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Driver: Paul N. Carrola, 39 YOA
Madisonville Road, Basking Ridge, NJ

Ped. 1: Tatyana Yaroslavskaya, 60 YOA
Thoreau Drive, Plainsboro, NJ

Ped. 2: Andre Pankratov, 3 ½ YOA
Ashford Drive, Plainsboro, NJ

DETAILS:

Police responded to a report of a struck pedestrian on George Davison Road at Plainsboro Road. Upon arrival, initial responding officers, Ptl. Joseph Diggs and Cpl. Scott Seitz, located two struck pedestrians, noted above, on George Davison Road at Ashford Drive. Both pedestrians were seriously injured and the officers began treating them immediately. Additional assistance from responding Plainsboro Police Officers and the Plainsboro Twp. Vol. Fire Dept, Plainsboro Vol. Rescue Squad, PPPL Rescue Squad, RWJ Paramedics and Plainsboro DPW helped secure the scene. The victims were flown to RWJ, New Brunswick, by Northstar Medical Chopper for treatment. They were last reported to be in critical condition. At 10:55 P.M., Andre Pankratov was pronounced dead at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick. Tatyana Yaroslavskaya is still in critical condition at RWJ Hospital.

Driver Carrola was traveling north on George Davison Road when he saw Yaroslavskaya pushing Pankratov in a stroller across George Davison Road, from Tennyson Drive eastbound to Ashford Drive. Carrola was unable to stop prior to striking the pedestrians.

There is not a crosswalk on George Davison Road at this location. The streets only illuminate the side streets (Ashford and Thoreau). Yaroslavskaya was wearing a dark brown jacket.

The case remains under investigation and no charges have yet been filed. George Davison Road was closed to traffic until 21:20 hours while the on-scene investigation was under way. Cranbury Twp. Police assisted with those road closings.

Any witnesses please call Officer Bresnen at 609-799-2333.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Traffic Officer John Bresnen


Posted 7/9/06

CASE #: 06-9739

INCIDENT: Aggravated Assault

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Thurs., June 8, 2006 @ 1840 Hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Plainsboro Road @ Thoreau Drive, Plainsboro

WHO: (VICTIM)

Resident of Monroe Twp.

DETAILS:

On the above date/time, the victim was in her vehicle and was stopped in traffic at the traffic signal on Plainsboro Road @ Thoreau Drive. An unknown suspect(s) shot her in the face, neck and arm with three plastic bebes. The shots originated from the area of the Brittany complex. The victim did not sustain any serious injuries. The identity of the suspects is under investigation.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Cpl. Jason Hanley


Posted 5/22/06

CASE #: 06-8720

INCIDENT: Armed Robbery

LOCATION OCCURRED: CVS, Schalks Crossing Rd., Plainsboro

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Sat., May 20, 2006 @ 1300 Hrs.

WHO: (Arrested)

Joellen Murphy 41 yoa female
So. Clinton Ave. Occupation: Contractor
Trenton, NJ

Benje Rothard 40 yoa male
Carnegie Drive Occupation: Contractor
Princeton, NJ

DETAILS: Police responded to an armed robbery at the CVS Store located on Schalks Crossing Rd. in Plainsboro. CVS employee reported that a woman walked into the store, wrote a note indicating that it was a robbery and told the clerk she had a gun. The clerk never saw the gun, but the actor held her hand in her pocket, as if she had one. The clerk emptied the cash register and the woman fled with $141.00 cash. The woman exited the store and entered a white station wagon that was waiting in the lot and departed the area. The vehicle was located a short time later by W. Windsor Police and following a pursuit, Murphy and Rothard were apprehended in Hamilton Twp. A gun was not recovered, but Murphy was in possession of a knife with a black handle similar to a pistol grip. Murphy and Rothard were processed in W. Windsor for pursuit related charges, and then turned over to Plainsboro for investigation. Following interviews, Murphy and Rothard were remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Facility with bail to be set by a superior court judge charging them with 1st Degree Armed Robbery. This incident is still under investigation with more charges pending.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Adam Wurpel/Det. Robert Fleming

OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Det. Robert Fleming


Posted 5/01/06

CASE #: 06-7639

INCIDENT: Poss. Of Marij., Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia, Weapons Possession

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Fri., Apr. 28, 2006 @ 1230 Hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: West-Windsor Plainsboro High School - North, Plainsboro

WHO: (CHARGED)

Male 17 yoa
Resident of W. Windsor, NJ Occupation: 12th grade Student

DETAILS:

On the above date/time, West Windsor-Plainsboro North Campus High School staff acted on an anonymous student tip and found a 17 year old male student in possession of two fixed blade knives, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The juvenile was turned over to police and subsequently charged with juvenile delinquency for the aforementioned charges.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Scott Seitz


Posted 4/23/06

CASE #: 06-7400

INCIDENT: Shooting Under Investigation

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: April 23, 2006 at 3:07 PM

LOCATION OCCURRED: 54-17 Ravens Crest Drive

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Victim: Javier Gonzalez 33 years old, resident of 54-17 Ravens Crest Drive Plainsboro, NJ

DETAILS: Police responded to 54-17 Ravens Crest Drive on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival officers found Javier Gonzalez dead from a gunshot wound to his chest. The case is currently under investigation by the Middlesex County Prosecutors Office and the Plainsboro Police Department.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. Christopher Weidman and Det. Robert Fleming


Posted 3/31/06

CASE #: 06-4241, 06-5034, 05-13022, 05-11163

INCIDENT: Burglary, Theft, Criminal Mischief

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Thurs., Mar. 29, 2006 @ 0815 Hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Aquaduct Park, Mapleton Rd., Plainsboro

WHO: (ARRESTED)

Bruce C. Michael 54 yoa age
Robin Road Occupation: Retired
Mon. Jct., NJ

DETAILS:

Since June 2005, Plainsboro Township Police Department has been investigating multiple burglaries/thefts from vehicles occurring in the parking area at the D&R Canal on Mapleton Road. Victims reported cash and personal items being removed from their respective vehicles after the actor had forcibly entered their cars.

Based on a tip from a concerned citizen, police responded to a suspicious vehicle located at Aquaduct Park on March 29, 2006. Upon arrival, a blue 1992 Buick LaSabre was discovered in the parking lot. A vehicle fitting that description had been reported at several previous crime scenes along the canal. The vehicle's owner, Bruce Michael, was found fishing nearby. Following a brief field interview, Michael consented to a search of his vehicle. A pry bar, knifes and several screwdrivers were found in the vehicle trunk. Michael voluntarily accompanied detectives to Plainsboro Township Police Department for further investigation. Following the interview, detectives from Plainsboro and South Brunswick accompanied Michael to his residence and conducted a consensual search of his home. Michael voluntarily accompanied the detectives to South Brunswick Police Department HQ's for a second interview. Information was developed leading to the following charges against Michael: (4) Counts of Burglary; (3) Counts of Theft; (4) Counts of Criminal Mischief; and (1) Count of Possession of Burglary Tools. Additional charges were issued by the South Brunswick Police Department for incidents occurring in their jurisdiction. Mr. Michael was released on his own recognizance pending a future court appearance.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Det. Robert Fleming


Posted 3/15/06

CASE #: 06-3570

INCIDENT: Sexual Assault /Endangering the Welfare of a Child

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Week of Feb. 12, 2006

LOCATION OCCURRED: Quail Ridge Drive, Plainsboro

WHO: (ARRESTED)

Gibril Bangura 25 yoa, Electrician
Quail Ridge Dr.

DETAILS:

Police were summoned to a Quail Ridge Dr. apartment by a mother concerned that her 9 year old son may have been sexually assaulted. A joint investigation between the Plainsboro Township Police Department and the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office determined that the 9 year old boy and his 13 year old sister were both sexually assaulted by Bangura in separate incidents. Bangura had taken up residence with a friend a few buildings from the victims and approached the children after school when they were unsupervised. Bangura was arrested and charged with two (2) counts of Sexual Assault and two (2) counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Bangura was remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Facility on $250,000.00 cash bail.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Det. Robert Fleming


Posted 11/14/05

CASE #: 05-22838

INCIDENT: Motor Vehicle Accident

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: 11/13/05 @ 1127 am

LOCATION OCCURRED: Cranbury Neck Road & George Davison Road

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Driver #1: Anagha S. Joglekar, 38 YOA
Robbinsville, NJ
Vehicle #1: 1997 Honda Accord

Driver #2: John R. Vogen, 41 YOA
West Windsor, NJ
Vehicle #2: 1992 Subaru Wagon

DETAILS:

Joglekar was traveling south on George Davison Road when she crossed Cranbury Neck Road against a red traffic light. Her vehicle was stuck broadside by Vogen's vehicle as it was traveling east on Cranbury Neck Road. The resulting collision caused the closure of the intersection. Emergency services from Cranbury Fire Dept., Cranbury First Aid Squad, Plainsboro Fire Dept., Plainsboro Volunteer First Aid Squad, Cranbury Police and Plainsboro Police responded. Vogen was transported to Princeton Medical Center for injuries sustained. Joglekar was transported to Robert Wood Johnson medical Center in New Brunswick for injuries sustained. A 10-year old rear seat passenger was trapped in the back of Joglekar's auto and had to be cut free from the vehicle. NJSP North Star arrived on scene and flew the youth to RWJ medical center. There is no update on the youth's condition at this time.


INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. Joseph Jankowski


Posted 11/10/05

CASE#: 05-22618

INCIDENT: DWI / MVA Arrest

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Wed., Nov. 9th, 2005 @ 9:37 pm

LOCATION OCCURRED: Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, NJ

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Pravinkum Patel, 44 YOA
12 Linda Court
Monmouth Junction, NJ
Occupation: Store Owner

DETAILS:

Patel was operating a 2002 Toyota Sienna on Grovers Mill Road when he fell asleep, crossed over the opposing lane and struck three (3) street signs and knocked over a utility pole containing electric and utility lines. These 7600-volt lines caused two fires to start. One fire was in the street and the other near a sidewalk. The pole was snapped in three places and wires were strewn across numerous parts of the roadway and residents front yards. Plainsboro Fire and Rescue departments along with PSEG, Comcast Cable, Verizon and Plainsboro Public Works were dispatched. The fires could not be extinguished until power was cut to the lines.

The driver was able to get himself out of the van and was not hurt. The van sustained heavy front end damage. An investigation revealed the driver was intoxicated. He was arrested and charged with DWI and issued MV summonses for DWI, reckless driving and failure to maintain a travel lane. He was ROR after processing.

The road had to be closed between Maple Avenue/Grovers Mill Road and Cranbury Road (West Windsor)/Grovers Mill Road for approx. 12 hours while the lines were restrung and the roadway patched. The road sustained a deep 25-foot slice from the burning wires. A large portion of the township lost power for approximately 45-60 minutes.

The road is still closed at the time of this release.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. Troy D. Bell / Ptl. Joseph Shedelbower


POSTED: 10/21/05

CASE #: 05-021335

INCIDENT: ARSON

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: FRIDAY 10/21/05 08:51 HRS.

LOCATION OCCURRED: WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO HIGH SCHOOL NORTH CAMPUS

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO HIGH SCHOOL NORTH CAMPUS

DETAILS:

THE WEST WINDSOR - PLAINSBORO HIGH SCHOOL NORTH CAMPUS WAS EVACUATED DUE TO A SMALL FIRE WHICH WAS STARTED ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE SCHOOL IN A HALLWAY. An 8" BY 11" PAPER FLYER WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO A CINDER BLOCK WALL IN THE HALLWAY HAD BEEN IGNITED. A CORNER OF THE PAPER WAS BURNT. A SCHOOL OFFICIAL SMELLED SMOKE AND ACTIVATED THE FIRE ALARM. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED PRIOR TO FIRE/POLICE ARRIVAL. THERE WAS NO NOTED DAMAGE TO THE BUILDING AND THE STUDENTS WERE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE SCHOOL AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES. INVESTIGATION TO CONTINUE.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: CPL. STEVEN STRYKER


POSTED: 8/3/05

CASE #: 05-15023

INCIDENT: Damaging Property

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: August 2, 2005 between 2000 hrs. & 2300 hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Scudders Mill Road overpass and Rt. 1

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Dennis K. Sloan, 51 YOA
8 Stagecoach Road
Southhampton, NJ 08088
Occupation: Landscaping

DETAILS:

Ptl. Diggs observed 2 white males hiding in the wooded area between east and west lanes of Scudders Mill Road prior to the overpass. Diggs located a sliver Chevy truck hidden in the woods off of Scudders Mill Road although the 2 males could not be found. The truck was determined to be owned by Dennis K. Sloan. Sloan turned himself into the police and subsequent investigation determined he was cutting down bushes for his personal business. Sloan was arrested for damaging property on land and ROR pending a future court appearance.


POSTED: 7/26/05

CASE #: 05-14242

INCIDENT: First Aid Call / Seizure

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: 7/25/05 @ 1926 hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Walker Gordon Community Pool

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

A 9 year old male from Plainsboro

DETAILS:


A 9 year old male suffered a seizure while swimming in the Walker Gordon Community pool. The boy was submerged for an unknown period of time before being lifter from the pool by two lifeguards and several pool guests. A registered nurse, Shari Ditaranto, performed rescue breathing on the boy. The boy began breathing on his own and was then transported to Princeton Medical Center for treatment.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Corporal Fred Tavener


POSTED: 6/6/05

CASE #: 05-5844

INCIDENT: MVA with Injury

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Friday, June 3, 2005 @ 3:03 p.m.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Dey Road @ Pheasant Hollow Drive

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Shalu Khanna, 32 YOA
Kendall Park
Operating: 2003 Toyota Sienna

Kerry Schoonmaker, 52 YOA
Ewing, NJ
Operating: 2001 GMC Bluebird school bus

DETAILS:

Schoonmaker was operating a Dapper School bus occupied by 13 students from Community Middle school in Plainsboro. He was exiting from Pheasant Hollow Drive and was intending to proceed onto W/B Dey Road (left turn). He turned in front of the path of Khanna's van while she was traveling on E/B Dey Road. The bus struck the vans front end with his left front bumper and tire which forced the van across the road into the W/B lane of Dey Road. The van received heavy front end damage along with activated airbags. The school bus was only moderately damaged. Schoonmaker received a citation for failing to yield after proceeding from a stop sign.

Dey Road was shut down at this location for approx. 45 minutes until the vehicles were removed.

Khanna was transported to Princeton Medical Center by Plainsboro Twp. EMS for chest pain. Schoonmaker and the 13 students were not injured.


INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. Troy Bell


POSTED: 5/20/05

CASE #: 05-8722

INCIDENT: Poss. of marijuana u/50 gms.

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: 5/23/05 @ 1709 hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Scudders Mill Rd.

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

A 17 year-old resident of West Windsor

DETAILS:

Ptl. John Bresnen stopped a 1999 Audi for running a red signal on Scudders Mill Road. A search was conducted when the police detected an odor of burnt marijuana coming from within the passenger compartment. Further investigation revealed a passenger in the vehicle to be in possession of marijuana u/50 gms and drug paraphernalia. The juvenile was taken into custody and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released to his parents pending a future action by Mercer County Family Court.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. John Bresnen


POSTED: 5/20/05

CASE #: 05-8458

INCIDENT: Currency Seizure ($43,000); Possession of Marijuana u/50 gms.

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: 5/19/05 @ 2349 hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: US Rt. 1 North - Plainsboro, NJ

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Philip C. Smith, 42 YOA Sheila Hudgins, 41 YOA
1415 Robinson Avenue 1518 Robinson Avenue
Willow Grove, PA Willow Grove, PA
Occupation: Unemployed Occupation: Business Owner

DETAILS:

Ptl. Jason Mariano stopped a 2001 Olds operated by Hudgins due to no rear tag lamps. Subsequent investigation revealed, Smith, a front seat passenger to have numerous active warrants. A search of the vehicle revealed a bowling bag on the rear seat containing two plastic bags containing numerous banded bundles of US currency. Bag #1 contained 5 bundles (4 totaling $5,000 each, 1 totaling $1,000); Bag #2 contained 5 bundles (4 totaling $5,000 each, 1 totaling $2,000). Also located was a marijuana cigarette. Due to the large quantity of currency and packaging of same specifically banded in increments of $1,000 within $5,000 bundles, and mostly consisting of $20 bills a K-9 was requested for a currency sniff.

Ptl. Shawn Emmons and his K-9, Zilke, responded to Plainsboro HQ's. Zilke immediately gave a positive alert on the US currency. The $43,000 was then seized as suspected drug proceeds. Smith was TOT West Windsor PD due to their warrant. He was also issued a MV summons for seatbelt violation. Hudgins was charged with possession of marijuana u/50 gms. She was also issued MV summons for maintenance of lamps and CDS in a MV. She was ROR'd pending a future court appearance. The US currency will be turned over to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's office pending forfeiture.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Jason Mariano


POSTED: 4/15/05

CASE #: 05-6038

INCIDENT: Poss. Of Weapon; Discharging a Weapon; Poss. Of CDS; Poss. Of CDS w/ intent; Poss. Of Drug Paraphernalia

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: 4/14/05 @ 1750 hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: 24-16 Quail Ridge Drive, Plainsboro

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

James Cordiano, Jr., 22 YOA
2416 Quail Ridge Drive
Plainsboro, NJ
Occupation: Unemployed

Henry Ouyang, 20 YOA
2416 Quail Ridge Drive
Plainsboro, NJ
Occupation: Student

Kevin Larkin, Jr., 20 YOA
8 Dailey Drive
Yardville, NJ
Occup: Security Officer

Michael Caprio, 19 YOA
1204 Whitehorse-Hamilton Sq Rd.
Hamilton, NJ
Occupation: Security Officer

One Male Juvenile from Hamilton, NJ

DETAILS:

Ptl. Wurpel and Sgt. Jankowski were dispatched to the above location for persons shooting BB guns out of the window. Upon arrival found occupants (listed above) to be in possession of three compressed gas powered pellet handguns, numerous pieces of drug paraphernalia, marijuana and a large amount of ecstasy were in plain view. Detectives Blanchard and Cier obtained a search warrant for the residence. The search warrant yielded additional ecstasy, psilocybin mushrooms, hash, additional weapons, and evidence of drug distribution. A total of 300 ecstasy tablets and 6.8 ounces of psilocybin mushrooms were seized. Assisting with the search and seizures was Ptl. Emmons of Washington Twp. Police Dept. and his K-9 Zelkie.

Larkin and Caprio were charged with reckless endangerment, use of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Larkin and Caprio were released ROR. The juvenile was released and charges are pending. Cordiano and Ouyang were charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm for unlawful purposes, possession and distribution of ecstasy, possession and distribution of psilocybin mushrooms, possession of a firearm during distribution of CDS, distribution of CDS within 500 feet of a public facility, possession of hash, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of hypodermic needles. Cordiano was released after posting a $35,000 bond. Ouyang was turned over to MCACC in lieu of $35,000 bail. The investigation is ongoing.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Adam Wurpel


POSTED: 3/25/05

CASE #: 05-4822

INCIDENT: Criminal Mischief

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 @ 9:30 P.M.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Bldg. 37 Fox Run Drive, Plainsboro, NJ

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Brian J. Grossano, 27 YOA male
Bldg. 47 Fox Run Drive, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Occupation: Corrections Officer

DETAILS:

On Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 9:30 P.M., the front door to a Fox Run apartment was forced open. Follow-up investigation resulted in the arrest of Brian Grossano, who lives in an adjacent building. Grossano mistakenly entered the wrong apartment. He was charged with criminal mischief and released ROR.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Det. Robert Fleming


POSTED: 3/25/05

CASE #: 05-4421

INCIDENT: Theft

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 @ 8:52 P.M.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Ruby Tuesdays, Rt. 1, Plainsboro, NJ

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Rajesh Punjabi, 40 YOA Male
Alburtus Court, Lawrenceville, NJ
Occupation: Waiter

DETAILS:

On Wednesday, March 16, at 8:52 P.M., $35 was removed from a patron's table. Follow-up investigation conducted by Det. Robert Fleming resulted in the arrest of Rajesh Punjabi, an employee of Ruby Tuesdays. He was charged with theft and released ROR pending a future court appearance.


INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Det. Robert Fleming


POSTED: 3/24/05

CASE #: 05-4828

INCIDENT: Hit & Run Motor Vehicle Collision

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Thursday, March 24, 2005 @ 0756 am

LOCATION OCCURRED: US Rt 1 S/B near Mapleton Road

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Unknown driver fled scene

DETAILS:

A motor vehicle possibly blue in color struck the rear of a southbound Nissan operated by a Monmouth Jct. resident. This impact caused victim's vehicle to impact the rear of a Honda Accord by a Belle Mead, NJ resident. The Nissan sustained the most damage to the front end.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or can offer info on the unknown vehicle or operator should contact the Plainsboro Township Police Department at 609-799-2333.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Fred Lyle


POSTED: 3/24/05

CASE #: 05-4735

INCIDENT: Identity Theft

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: 3/22/05

LOCATION OCCURRED: Bank of America

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

A 17 Year old juvenile from Plainsboro

DETAILS:

Victim reported that an unknown person tried to use victim's social wecurity number to open a bank account in Georgia.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Adam Wurpel


POSTED: 3/22/05

CASE #: 05-4705

INCIDENT: Burglary / Theft

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Between 0727 hrs & 2037 hrs on 3/21/05

LOCATION OCCURRED: Wyndhurst Dr.

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

A resident of Wyndhurst Dr.

DETAILS:

On the above date/time, resident reported that a cameral was stolen from victim's residence. There were no signs of forced entry into the residence. The camera was valued at $100.00. This incident is currently under investigation.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Corporal Guy Armour


POSTED: 3/22/05

CASE #: 05-4708

INCIDENT: Burglary / Theft / Criminal Mischief

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Between 0730 hrs & 2115 hrs on 3/21/05

LOCATION OCCURRED: Bldg 84 - Tamarron Dr.

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

A resident of Tamarron Dr.

DETAILS:

Unknown person(s) entered the victim's residence by "picking" the front door deadbolt and stole assorted jewelry & a Sony DVD player valued at approx. $4,000.00.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Joseph Shedelbower


POSTED: 3/22/05

CASE #: 05-4653 & 4680

INCIDENT: Criminal Mischief

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Between 3/19/05 & 3/20/05 - Unknown Time

LOCATION OCCURRED: Pheasant Hollow Drive

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

A residents of Pheasant Hollow Drive

DETAILS:

Unknown person(s) broke the driver side windows of two different vehicles while parked on Pheasant Hollow Drive. Nothing was taken from inside of the vehicles. The windows are valued at $200.00 each. There are not known suspects or witnesses.

Vehicles: Black Honda Prelude / Red Hyunda Excel

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Russell Finkelstein


POSTED: 3/22/05

CASE #: 05-4679

INCIDENT: Haz-Mat Spill from Vehicle

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Monday, March 21, 2005 @ 0859 hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Plainsboro Road

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Waste Management of NJ, Inc.
Vehicle: 1995 Mack Recycling Truck

DETAILS:

On the above date/time, the above vehicle's hydraulic system ruptured a leak and approx. five (5) gallons of hydraulic fluid spilled onto Plainsboro Road. None of the spill entered a waterway or storm drain. The vehicle's operator immediately stopped the vehicle and with the aid of several soaking tubes halted the flow of the spill. The spill was cleaned up by a representative company of Waste Management. The spill did not affect any residences or their properties.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. John Molnar


POSTED: 3/22/05

CASE #: 05-4578

INCIDENT: DWI

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: 0202 hrs on 3/19/05

LOCATION OCCURRED: Plainsboro Road

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

William Kittridge, 23 YOA
4606 Hunters Glen Dr.
Plainsboro, NJ
Occupation: Plastic Engineer

DETAILS:

While on patrol, Ptl. Potts observed a red Acura cross the double yellow lines on Plainsboro Road. A traffic stop was conducted at which time, Kittridge was found to be DWI. He was arrested, processed and released ROR pending a future court date. He was issued summonses for failure to maintain lane and DWI.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Eric Potts, Sr.


POSTED: 3/16/05

CASE #: 05-4346

INCIDENT: Harassment

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Monday, March 14, 2005 @ 1545 hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Quail Ridge Dr.

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Resident of Jersey City, NJ

DETAILS:

The victim reported he was threatened by another male during an altercation on Quail Ridge Dr. The victim signed a criminal complaint for harassment.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Scott Seitz


POSTED: 3/14/05

CASE #: 05-4181

INCIDENT: Structure Fire

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: 3/12/05 @ 1401 hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: 2013 Pheasant Hollow Dr.

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Pheasant Hollow Apt. Complex & Resident of 2013 Pheasant Hollow Dr.

DETAILS:

At the above date/time the victim's apartment caught fire as a result of improperly discarding smoking materials into a plastic trash can. The kitchen was gutted by the flames and the rest of the apartment sustained smoke and water damage. As a result the apartment suffered approx. $5000.00 in damage. The resident was relocated. The rest of the apartment building was habitable.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Shedelbower


POSTED: 3/11/05

CASE #: 05-4037

INCIDENT: Identity Theft

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Feb. 20, 2005

LOCATION OCCURRED: Unknown

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

A resident of Hunters Glen Drive

DETAILS:

Sometime on the above date unknown person(s) used the victim's credit card to enter adult entertainment web site.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Joseph Shedelbower


POSTED: 3/9/05

CASE #: 05-3932

INCIDENT: Theft

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Unknown

LOCATION OCCURRED: Unknown

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

A resident of Ravens Crest Dr.

DETAILS:

Unknown actor(s) obtained victim's MasterCard account number and charged $24.00 for an AOL account.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Adam Wurpel


POSTED: 3/9/05

CASE #: 05-3960

INCIDENT: Theft

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Between March 4 @ 1600 hrs & Mon., March 7, 2005

LOCATION OCCURRED: 60 Woodland Drive

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Centex Homes - 500 Craig Road, Manalapan, NJ

DETAILS:

Unknown actor(s) removed a refrigerator from a Woodland Drive residence that is still under construction. Entry was made via a basement window. Value of theft $1908.00.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Michael Margelis


POSTED: 3/9/05

CASE #: 05-3901

INCIDENT: Possession and Exhibition of a false Drivers License, COC

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Approx. 11:30 hrs on 3/7/05

LOCATION OCCURRED: US Hwy. 1 South on 3/7/05

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Oscar M. Osorio, 20 YOA
700 Sewall Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Occupation: Roofer

DETAILS:

Osorio was arrested after being stopped on US Hwy. 1 South for operating a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker. Upon request Osorio presented the arresting officer with a non-photo NJ driver's license claiming it belonged to him. Further investigation revealed the license belonged to another and Osorio's true identity was determined. Osorio was charged with Possession of a fake DL, Exhibiting a fake DL, and Hindering. Osorio additionally had over $1,000 outstanding warrants. Osorio was turned over to MCACC in default of $2,500 bail plus detainers.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Brett Olma


POSTED: 3/7/05

CASE #: 05-3829

INCIDENT: DWI

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Sunday, March 6, 2005 @ 0237 hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Schalks Crossing Road

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Kevin J. Kerod, 43 YOA
359 Township Line Road
Belle Mead, NJ 08502
Occupation: Manager

DETAILS:

On the above date/time, Ptl. Scott Seitz stopped a 1992 Volvo upon Schalks Crossing Road for failure to maintain a single lane of travel. The driver, Kevin J. Kerod, was subsequently arrested after investigation revealed him to be DWI. Kerod was issued motor vehicle summonses for DWI, Failure to maintain lane, Careless Driving, then ROR pending a future municipal court appearance.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Scott Seitz


POSTED: 3/7/05

CASE #: 05-3754

INCIDENT: DWI Arrest

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Sat., March 5, 2005 @ 0153 hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Scudders Mill Road

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Plamen Prodanov, 61 YOA
46 East Broad Street
Hopewell, NJ 08525
Occupation: Retired

DETAILS:

On Saturday, March 5, 2005 @ 0153 hrs. Ptl. Scott Seitz stopped a 1990 Honda Accord upon Scudders Mill Road for failure to maintain a single lane of travel and failure to turn in a marked turning course. The driver, Plamen Prodanov, was subsequently arrested after investigation revealed him to be DWI. Prodanov was ROR after being issued motor vehicle summonses for DWI, Failure to maintain lane, Failure to turn, and reckless driving.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Scott Seitz


POSTED: 3/4/05

CASE #: 05-3661

INCIDENT: Theft

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: 2/27/05 2300 hrs & 2/28/05 0800 hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Fox Run Drive

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

A resident of Fox Run Drive

DETAILS:

Unknown actor(s) removed a K2 spitfire snowboard with bindings from the victim's vehicle while parked in the lot. Value of theft is $400.00.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Adam Wurpel


POSTED: 3/3/05

CASE #: 05-3628

INCIDENT: Bias Intimidation, Criminal Mischief, Harassment

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Between 0900 hrs & 2300 hrs on 3/2/05

LOCATION OCCURRED: Parking lot - Bldg. 60 Ravens Crest Dr.

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Resident of Bldg. 60 - Ravens Crest Dr.

DETAILS:

Sometime between the above times unknown person(s) damaged the victim's 1986 Honda, 4 dr. and then wrote in marker obscenities directed at the victim's ethnicity.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Joseph Shedelbower


POSTED: 3/3/05

CASE #: 05-3370

INCIDENT: DWI

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: 2/26/05 @ 0219 hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Scudders Mill Road

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Divesh Dhingra, 23 YOA
1903 Hunters Glen Dr.
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Occupation: Electrical Engineer

DETAILS:

O the above date/time, Dhingra was stopped on Scudders Mill Road for failure to maintain lane and maintenance of lamps. Dhingra was found to be intoxicated and was arrested for DWI. He was issued summonses for DWI, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, and maintenance of lamps.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Russell Finkelstein


POSTED: 3/2/05

CASE #: 05-3568

INCIDENT: Larceny

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Between 1530 hrs on 2/28/05 & 1100 hrs on 3/1/05

LOCATION OCCURRED: Princeton Forrestal Village

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Princeton Dance & Theatre Studio

DETAILS:

Unknown person(s) entered the studio office and stole $97.00 from petty cash. This case is under investigation.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Brett Olma


POSTED: 3/3/05

CASE #: 05-3222

INCIDENT: Eluding, Exhibiting Fraudulent documents, Obstruction of Law, Hindering Apprehension

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: 2/23/05 @ 2:24 pm

LOCATION OCCURRED: Dey Road

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Jose C. Arevalo, 35 YOA
8 White House Way
Monroe Twp, NJ 08831
Occupation: Computer Consultant

DETAILS:

On the above date/time, the accused Arevalo while driving a black 1999 Ford F-150 pickup truck was observed making an improper pass when he passed three vehicles on Dey Road s/b using the shoulder of the roadway. Det. George Cier who was traveling n/b on Dey Rd. in an unmarked police unit immediately turned around and pursued Arevalo. Arevalo began to elude the officer by traveling at high speeds through a residential community before entering into a business complex off of Schalks Crossing Road. Det. Cier caught up to Arevalo as he parked and exited his vehicle in the company's parking lot. Arevalo then presented a fraudulent NJ driver's license to Det. Cier and gave false information as to his identity. A subsequent search revealed that Arevalo concealed his work id card in his shoe and further investigation showed Arevalo also had a fraudulent social security card and Puerto Rican birth certificate which were later seized from his residence. It was determined that Arevalo possessed the documents to defraud his motor vehicle insurance carrier due to the high number of points on his own driver's license. The NJ State Police, Office of Counter Terrorism responded to further investigate how Arevalo was able to obtain the false documents. Arevalo was charged criminally with Eluding, Exhibiting a Fraudulent DL, possessing a fraudulent DL, Obstruction of the law and hindering apprehension. He was issued motor vehicle summonses for improper passing, reckless driving, obtaining a driver's license illegally, falsifying an application for a driver's license, and applying for a driver's license while suspended. Arevalo may also face federal document fraud and insurance fraud charges pending further investigation. Arevalo was released after posting a $2,000 bail. The charges will be heard in Middlesex County Superior court.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Det. George Cier


POSTED: 3/2/05

CASE #: 04-16441

INCIDENT: Burglary, Theft, Criminal Mischief

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Between 9:30 am and 7 pm 12/20/04

LOCATION OCCURRED: Building 23 Pheasant Hollow Drive

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

A: Keith L. Addison, 20 YOA
1115 Pheasant Hollow Drive Plainsboro NJ 08530

DETAILS:

On Friday February 25, 2005 Det. Fleming met with Keith Addison at MCACC where he is being held in lieu of bail from an earlier burglary charge. Addison was charged with a second count of burglary, theft and criminal mischief stemming from the incident occurring at the time and location listed above. Addison's bail was raised from $50,000 to $75,000 cash.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Det. Robert Fleming


POSTED: 2/28/05

CASE #: 05-3392

INCIDENT: Shoplifting

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Sat., Feb. 26, 2005 @ 1516 hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Superfresh - Plainsboro Plaza

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Joshua Hildebrand, 30 YOA
3416 Quail Ridge Dr.
Plainsboro, NJ
Occupation: Unemployed

DETAILS:

Hildebrand concealed and failed to pay for grocery items totaling $5.88. He was charged with shoplifting and was ROR pending a future court date.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. John Molnar


POSTED: 2/28/05

CASE #: 05-3385

INCIDENT: Hindering Own Apprehension, Obstruction, Contempt of Court

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Approx. 9:30 am on 2/26/05

LOCATION OCCURRED: US Hwy 1 N @ Northgate

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Tamieka R. Conn, 25 YOA
451 MLK Blvd.
Trenton, NJ
Occupation: Unemployed

DETAILS:

Conn was stopped on US Rt. 1 N @ Northgate for speeding, 81 MPH in a 55 MPH Zone. Conn originally provided a false name and date of birth. Upon investigation Conn's true ID was determined. Conn was found to have $6500 in outstanding criminal & traffic warrants. Conn was arrested and additionally charged with two counts of hindering and one count of obstruction. Conn was also issued traffic summonses for speeding & driving with a suspended license. Conn was turned over to MCACC in default of $5,000 bail and $6,500 in detainers for the outstanding warrants.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Brett Olma


POSTED: 2/28/05

CASE #: 05-3398

INCIDENT: Possession of Marijuana u/50 gms.

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Sat., Feb. 26, 2005 @ 1906 hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: 10 Schalks Crossing Road - Plainsboro, NJ

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Brian McEwen, 18 YOA
5 Major Lane
Plainsboro, NJ
Occupation: Student

DETAILS:

A Plainsboro resident contacted police regarding three young males possibly smoking marijuana by the McDonald's at 10 Schalks Crossing Road. Sgt. Bell, Ptl. Margelis and Corporal Armour responded. Upon arrival three young males were observed outside the McDonalds. McEwen and his two friends had an odor of burnt marijuana on there clothing. A search of McEwan revealed two bags of marijuana. He was placed under arrest and charged with possession of marijuana. McEwen was ROR with a court date pending. The other two were not arrested.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Michael Margelis


POSTED: 2/28/05

CASE #: 05-3245

INCIDENT: Possession of Syringe, Resisting Arrest, Obstruction

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: 2/23/05 @ 2258 hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Plainsboro Road at the Plainsboro Fire house

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Luis Gonzalez, 39 YOA Antonio Gonzalez, 34 YOA
91st Street 607 Plainsboro Road
Jackson Heights, NY Plainsboro, NJ
Occupation: Restaurant Owner Occupation: Cook

DETAILS:

Officer Mariano was investigating a suspicious vehicle on Plainsboro Road at Casa Rosario when the car left the lot. It was stopped on Plainsboro Rd. at the Firehouse and Officer Mariano observed a hypodermic syringe inside the vehicle. While speaking with the driver, Antonio Gonzalez, another vehicle, driven by Luis Gonzalez pulled into the lot. Luiz Gonzalez interfered with Officer Mariano's ability to investigate the motor vehicle stop/syringe and he was arrested. When being transferred to the patrol car, Luis Gonzalez attempted to pull away from Officer Mariano and had to be controlled with pepper spray. Antonio Gonzalez was subsequently arrested for possession of a hypodermic syringe. Both men were taken to police HQs, charged then ROR pending a future court date. Luis Gonzalez was charged with obstruction of justice and resisting arrest. Antonio Gonzalez was charged with possession of a hypodermic syringe.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Jason Mariano


POSTED: 2/28/05

CASE #: 05-3459

INCIDENT: Criminal Mischief

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Between 1800 hrs on 2/24/05 & 1130 hrs on 2/27/05

LOCATION OCCURRED: Lot 27 - Hunters Glen Dr.

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Resident of Hunters Glen Drive

DETAILS:

Between the above dates/times, unknown actor(s) used some type of sharp object to make several scratches on the engine hood of victim's 2003 Hyundai. This case is under investigation and there are no leads/suspects at the time of this release.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. John Molnar


POSTED: 2/28/05

CASE #: 05-3397

INCIDENT: Bad Checks

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Friday, Feb. 11, 2005 @ 1400 hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: 10 Schalks Crossing Road

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

A resident of Prospect Drive

DETAILS:

Victim reported to police that victim was contacted by a man from the Netherlands who wanted to purchase her art work. He paid for the items with a certified check after the items were shipped. The check was denied by the bank. The total amount stolen from the victim was $2,075.50.


INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Michael Margelis


POSTED: 2/25/05

CASE #: 05-2975

INCIDENT: Motor Vehicle Accident / DWI Arrest

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Approx. 7:05 pm on 2/19/05

LOCATION OCCURRED: College Road overpass - Rt 1

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Jeanne K. Lang, 53 YOA
3295 Cypress Ct.
Monmouth Jct., NJ
Occupation: Secretary

DETAILS:

Police were dispatched to a head-on collision on the College Road overpass. Upon arrival it was determined that Lang, who was driving a Honda, was traveling in the wrong direction on College Rd and struck a Jeep head-on. One of the passengers in the Jeep complained of pain to her nose but no significant injuries were noted. Upon further investigation Lang was determined to be intoxicated. She was arrested and processed and later released pending a future court date. Lang was charged with reckless driving, driving in the wrong lane and DWI.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Eric Potts, Sr.


POSTED: 2/25/05

CASE #: 05-3219

INCIDENT: Theft

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: 2/11/05

LOCATION OCCURRED: Unknown

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

A resident of Thoreau Drive

DETAILS:

An unknown suspect obtained the victim's Bank of America check card (visa) number and used it to charge $925.37. It is not known how the suspect obtained the number. The identity of the suspect and location of the purchases is under investigation.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Corp. Jason Hanley


POSTED: 2/23/05

CASE #: 05-3148

INCIDENT: Identity Theft

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Between Jan. 19, 2005 and Feb. 16, 2005

LOCATION OCCURRED: Unknown

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

A resident of Cranbury Neck Road

DETAILS:

Between the above dates, unknown actor(s) obtained personal information on victim and used this information to obtain monies from victim's bank account. Approx. value of theft $252.00.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. John Molnar


POSTED: 2/22/05

CASE #: 05-2968

INCIDENT: Theft

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Feb. 19, 2005 between 10-11:00 am

LOCATION OCCURRED: Hunters Glen Drive

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Two residents of Hunters Glen Drive

DETAILS:

Unknown actor(s) stole $190.00 worth of female undergarments from a community laundry room.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Scott Seitz


POSTED: 2/22/05

CASE #: 05-2787

INCIDENT: Possession of Marijuana u/50 gms / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Thursday, Feb. 17, 2005 @ 7:43 am

LOCATION OCCURRED: 5301 Fox Run Dr.

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Ronny Bijj, 38 YOA
5301 Fox Run Drive
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Occupation: Manager

DETAILS:

On the above date/time, Ptl. Margelis was serving a traffic warrant to Ronny Bijj. While in the resident Ptl. Margelis observed Bijj to be in possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia. Bijj was placed under arrest, process and then ROR pending a future court date.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Michael Margelis


POSTED: 2/22/05

CASE #: 05-2636

INCIDENT: Possession of Burglary Tools / Eluding

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: 2/14/05 @ 0115 hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Scudders Mill Road

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Oscar Ortega, 19 YOA
22 Remsen Ave
New Brunswick, NJ
Occupation: Cleaner

Julio Batista, 18 YOA
286 Comstock St.
New Brunswick, NJ
Occupation: Telemarketer

A 17- year old male juvenile

DETAILS:

Ptl. Wurpel observed three suspicious vehicle's in the Quail Ridge Drive apartment complex. Upon attempting to investigate further based on recent auto thefts, the vehicles exited in two directions. Patrol attempted to stop two of the vehicles (Black Acura Integra and Grey Honda Civic) on Scudders Mill Road. The black Acura Integra disregarded patrols attempt to stop and a pursuit ensued. The pursuit was terminated on US Rt. 1 N/B @ Sayre Drive for public safety concerns. The Acura was later located and impounded in New Brunswick, NJ. The Honda Civic was stopped on Scudders Mill Road. Burglary tools and contraband were located within the vehicle. The occupants, Ortega, Batista and a 17 year old juvenile were arrested and charged with possession of burglary tools. Ortega and Batista were remanded to the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center on $20,000 cash bail. Patrol was unable to locate the third vehicle involved.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Adam Wurpel


POSTED: 2/17/05

CASE #: 05-2262


INCIDENT: Harassment (Phone Calls)


DATE/TIME OCCURRED: 2/15/04 @ 2129 hrs.


LOCATION OCCURRED: Bldg. 15 - Ravens Crest Drive


WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Resident of Bldg. 15 - Ravens Crest Dr.


DETAILS:

At the above date/time, unknown person(s) telephoned the victim's residence and made remarks to same that were very upsetting.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Joseph Shedelbower


POSTED: 2/17/05

CASE #: 05-2612

INCIDENT: Theft

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Monday, January 31, 2005

LOCATION OCCURRED: Gulick Lane, Plainsboro

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

A resident of Gulick Lane

DETAILS:

The victim lost $1,023 while trying to purchase a Gibson guitar online through E-bay. Unknown person(s) pretended to represent "2nd chance e-bay" by saying the victim's losing bid was now being accepted because the winning bid had been voided. The money was sent via Western Union to London, England and no guitar arrived. The website was determined to be phony.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Sgt. Troy Bell


POSTED: 2/14/05

CASE #: 05-2469

INCIDENT: DWI

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: 2/11/05 @ 1728 hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Schalks Crossing Road

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

Christoph Ciabattone, 44 YOA
53 Fairfield Road
Princeton, NJ
Occupation: Accountant

DETAILS:

Corporal Tavener stopped a silver Hyundai on a report of the driver, Ciabattone drinking vodka in the parking lot of the Plainsboro Plaza and having an unclear rear license plate. Ciabattone was determined to be intoxicated and was arrested for DWI. He was charged with DWI, refusal, open alcohol container and unclear plates.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Corporal Fred Tavener


POSTED: 2/14/05

CASE #: 05-2527

INCIDENT: Identity Theft

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Between Thurs., Jan . 27, 2005 @ 0800 hrs and Wed., Feb. 2, 2005 @ 0800 hrs.

LOCATION OCCURRED: Hess Gas Station, Brooklyn, NY

WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)

A resident of Hunters Glen Drive

DETAILS:

Unknown suspect(s) made fraudulent charges to victim's credit card account at a gas station in NY.

INVESTIGATING OFFICER: Ptl. Michael Margelis


POSTED: 2/8/05

CASE #: 05-2212

INCIDENT: Theft

DATE/TIME OCCURRED: Between 8 am and 4 pm on 1/13/05

LOCATION OCCURRED: 100 College Road West

WHO: (ARRE