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PRESS INFORMATION
INCIDENT: 2021-14358 Terroristic Threats
Possession of an Imitation Firearm
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/02/21 at 4:16 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: U.S. Route 1 & Meadow Rd.
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. P. Buchanan #5109
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Nikaiya D. Tift
Resident of Trenton, NJ 08618
DETAILS: West Windsor Police Communications received a 9-1-1 call from a victim who reported that a female passenger in another vehicle pointed a handgun at him while he was driving northbound on U.S. Route 1. Investigation determined the following: The occupants of a grey Hyundai sedan felt that the victim had unsafely cut in front of their vehicle. Road rage ensued, a bottle was thrown at the victim’s car, and culminated in Nikaiya Tift, a rear seat passenger in the Hyundai, pointing a gun directly at the victim as they drove by. The victim called 9-1-1 and followed the Hyundai into South Brunswick. South Brunswick Police located the vehicle and its occupants (who also called 9-1-1 because the victim was following them), and determined that Tift was the person who pointed the handgun. The gun was later determined to be a realistic looking imitation handgun. Det. N. Barber and Ptl. Buchanan took custody of Tift from South Brunswick police. She was processed at WWPD Headquarters and released pending a future date with Mercer County Superior Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
DATE OF RELEASE: 9/8/2021
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INCIDENT: 2021-15202 Obstruction of Justice
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 06/10/21 at 11:03 AM
LOCATION OCCURRED: 3495 U.S. Route 1, Windsor Green Shopping Center
OFFICER: Ptl. W. Silcox #587
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Enomen J. Okogun
Resident of Darby, PA 19023
DETAILS: Ptl. Silcox was detailed to the Windsor Green Shopping Center on the complaint from property management of two men who appeared homeless and were living in front of the Marshalls and Staples stores. At the request of the property manager, both men were asked to leave, and the first man did so. The other man, later identified as Enomen Okogun, refused to leave the property and/or identify himself to officers. This went on for approximately 30 minutes, and Okogun was warned several times that he would be arrested if he did not identify himself and/or leave the area. Okogun did neither and was taken into custody. He was processed at WWPD Headquarters and released pending a future date with West Windsor Municipal Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
DATE OF RELEASE: 9/8/2021
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INCIDENT: 2021-16095 DWI
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 06/18/21 at 11:07 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Old Trenton Rd. & Robbinsville-Edinburg Rd.
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Matthew A. Campbell
Resident of Trenton, NJ 08611
OFFICER: Detective M. Erkoboni #5102
DETAILS: Det. Erkoboni initiated a stop on a gold Honda after observing it failing to stay within its lane of travel on several occasions. During the stop, Matthew Campbell was determined to be DWI. He was processed at WWPD Headquarters and released pending a future date with West Windsor Municipal Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
DATE OF RELEASE: 9/8/2021
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INCIDENT: 2021-15449 DWI
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/13/21 at 2:11 AM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Quakerbridge Rd. & Village Rd. West
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Michael J. Hilton
Resident of Trenton, NJ 08618
OFFICER: Ptl. P. Buchanan #5109
DETAILS: Patrol Units responded to a vehicle that overturned onto its roof near the intersection of Quakerbridge Rd. and Village Rd. West. Investigation determined that a gold Buick SUV ran off the road to the right where it struck a rock embankment, flipped onto its side, and then slid into a light pole which caused the SUV to flip onto its roof. The driver, Michael Hilton, then got out of the wrecked vehicle and stumbled away from the crash scene. Responding officers found Hilton hiding in a nearby wooded area, and he had difficulty walking and standing on his own. Hilton was transported to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. He was charged with DWI and other related offenses.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
DATE OF RELEASE: 9/8/2021
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INCIDENT(S): 2021-18566 Shoplifting
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 7/13/21 between 12:20 PM & 12:27PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: TJ Maxx, 210 Nassau Park Blvd.
OFFICER: Ptl. S. Van Ness #598
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Mahogany D. Caldwell
Resident of Trenton, NJ 08638
DETAILS: Patrol Units responded to TJ Maxx for a shoplifter who had stolen merchandise from the store, brought the items out to a car in the parking lot, and had gone into the Burlington store. Ptl. S. Van Ness met with a Loss Prevention associate from TJ Maxx and they went into the Burlington store in search of the shoplifter. They observed the suspect walking toward the exit carrying Burlington store merchandise in her arms. She was taken into custody and identified as Mahogany D. Caldwell. Investigation determined that Caldwell entered TJ Maxx, selected eight handbags and four bottles of fragrance valued at $448.88 and left the store without paying for any of the items. Also found in Caldwell’s possession were wire cutters and a magnet she used to remove the anti-theft devices attached to the items she stole. Caldwell was processed at WWPD Headquarters and released pending a future date at Mercer County Superior Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
DATE OF RELEASE: 9/8/2021
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INCIDENT: 2021- 18574 Shoplifting
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 7/13/21 between 12:01 PM & 12:15 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Marshalls, 3495 U.S. Route 1
OFFICER: Ptl. S. Van Ness #598
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Mahogany D. Caldwell
Resident of Trenton, NJ 08638
OFFICER: Ptl. S. Van Ness #598
DETAILS: Patrol Units responded to TJ Maxx for a shoplifter who had stolen merchandise from the store. The shoplifter was apprehended at the Burlington store and identified as Mahogany Caldwell. It was also determined that prior to shoplifting from TJ Maxx, Caldwell had visited the Marshalls store in West Windsor. While at the Marshalls, she selected various items including five handbags, bottles of fragrance, a piece of luggage and a hamper. Caldwell concealed the other items into both the luggage and hamper, and then exited the store without paying for anything. Caldwell was also charged and processed for this shoplifting. She was released pending a future date at Mercer County Superior Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
DATE OF RELEASE: 9/8/2021
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INCIDENT: 2021-18949 DWI
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 7/16/21 at 11:37 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: U.S. Route 1 at Washington Rd.
OFFICER(S): Ptl. J. Cherko #5113
Ptl. A. Robles #5106
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Matthew J. Remsen
Resident of Skillman, NJ 08558
DETAILS: Patrol Units were detailed to a motor vehicle crash on U.S. Route 1 at Washington Rd. Investigation determined that a car driven by Matthew Remsen struck the rear of another vehicle that was stopped at a traffic signal. Remsen was found to be DWI and arrested. After processing he was released pending a future date with West Windsor Municipal Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
DATE OF RELEASE: 9/8/2021
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INCIDENT: 2021-19934 Receiving Stolen Property
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 7/26/21 at 12:41 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: MarketFair, 3535 U.S. Route 1
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. S. Van Ness #598
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Brandon M. Hess
Resident of Middletown, PA 17057
DETAILS: Patrol Units responded to the MarketFair mall for a suspicious male who was going through the mail for the mall tenants. Ptl. S. Van Ness located the male who was identified as Brandon Hess. Hess was uncooperative with officers, yelled obscenities at them, and put up both his middle fingers towards them. Further investigation determined that Hess drove to the MarketFair in a black Cadillac sedan that was stolen and belonged to a funeral home. When advised that he was under arrest, he tried to get away from officers, but they gained control over him and took him into custody. Hess was processed at WWPD Headquarters and committed to the Mercer County Correction Center.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
DATE OF RELEASE:
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INCIDENT: 2021-19966 Obstruction of Justice
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 7/26/21 at 8:48 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Wegmans, 240 Nassau Park Blvd.
REPORTING OFFICER: Sgt. L. Brodowski #479
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Larry L. Molder AKA “Larry Miller”
Resident of Trenton, NJ 08608
DETAILS: Patrol Units were detailed to Wegmans for a shoplifting. One of the suspects had left the area in a silver Nissan with stolen liquor from the store. The other suspect who aided in the shoplifting was followed by store Asset Protection and located by Sgt. Brodowski near the Orange Theory gym. He provided a false name to Sgt. Brodowski, and was adamant that his name was Larry Miller. Only after being arrested did he reveal that his real name was Larry Molder. Molder told officers that he thought he had a warrant for his arrest (even though he did not) so he did not want to provide his real name. Molder was processed at WWPD Headquarters and released pending a future date in West Windsor Municipal Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: DSgt. J. Lai #470
DATE OF RELEASE: 9/8/2021
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*Please note that charges are merely accusations and that the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
**WWPD Police Blotter for 9/8/2021. Completed by Lt. Lai #370 and Issued by Det. Lt. Lee #359
WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
20 Municipal Drive * P.O. Box 38
West Windsor, New Jersey 08550
20 Municipal Drive * P.O. Box 38
West Windsor, New Jersey 08550
ROBERT GAROFALO PhD(c), Chief of Police
(609) 799-1222
Records Fax (609) 799-6338 * Fax (609) 897-9010
DB Fax (609) 799-6515 * Dispatch Fax (609) 799-3516
PRESS INFORMATION
INCIDENT: 2021-14358 Terroristic Threats
Possession of an Imitation Firearm
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/02/21 at 4:16 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: U.S. Route 1 & Meadow Rd.
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. P. Buchanan #5109
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Nikaiya D. Tift
Resident of Trenton, NJ 08618
DETAILS: West Windsor Police Communications received a 9-1-1 call from a victim who reported that a female passenger in another vehicle pointed a handgun at him while he was driving northbound on U.S. Route 1. Investigation determined the following: The occupants of a grey Hyundai sedan felt that the victim had unsafely cut in front of their vehicle. Road rage ensued, a bottle was thrown at the victim’s car, and culminated in Nikaiya Tift, a rear seat passenger in the Hyundai, pointing a gun directly at the victim as they drove by. The victim called 9-1-1 and followed the Hyundai into South Brunswick. South Brunswick Police located the vehicle and its occupants (who also called 9-1-1 because the victim was following them), and determined that Tift was the person who pointed the handgun. The gun was later determined to be a realistic looking imitation handgun. Det. N. Barber and Ptl. Buchanan took custody of Tift from South Brunswick police. She was processed at WWPD Headquarters and released pending a future date with Mercer County Superior Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
DATE OF RELEASE: 9/8/2021
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INCIDENT: 2021-15202 Obstruction of Justice
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 06/10/21 at 11:03 AM
LOCATION OCCURRED: 3495 U.S. Route 1, Windsor Green Shopping Center
OFFICER: Ptl. W. Silcox #587
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Enomen J. Okogun
Resident of Darby, PA 19023
DETAILS: Ptl. Silcox was detailed to the Windsor Green Shopping Center on the complaint from property management of two men who appeared homeless and were living in front of the Marshalls and Staples stores. At the request of the property manager, both men were asked to leave, and the first man did so. The other man, later identified as Enomen Okogun, refused to leave the property and/or identify himself to officers. This went on for approximately 30 minutes, and Okogun was warned several times that he would be arrested if he did not identify himself and/or leave the area. Okogun did neither and was taken into custody. He was processed at WWPD Headquarters and released pending a future date with West Windsor Municipal Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
DATE OF RELEASE: 9/8/2021
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INCIDENT: 2021-16095 DWI
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 06/18/21 at 11:07 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Old Trenton Rd. & Robbinsville-Edinburg Rd.
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Matthew A. Campbell
Resident of Trenton, NJ 08611
OFFICER: Detective M. Erkoboni #5102
DETAILS: Det. Erkoboni initiated a stop on a gold Honda after observing it failing to stay within its lane of travel on several occasions. During the stop, Matthew Campbell was determined to be DWI. He was processed at WWPD Headquarters and released pending a future date with West Windsor Municipal Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
DATE OF RELEASE: 9/8/2021
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INCIDENT: 2021-15449 DWI
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/13/21 at 2:11 AM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Quakerbridge Rd. & Village Rd. West
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Michael J. Hilton
Resident of Trenton, NJ 08618
OFFICER: Ptl. P. Buchanan #5109
DETAILS: Patrol Units responded to a vehicle that overturned onto its roof near the intersection of Quakerbridge Rd. and Village Rd. West. Investigation determined that a gold Buick SUV ran off the road to the right where it struck a rock embankment, flipped onto its side, and then slid into a light pole which caused the SUV to flip onto its roof. The driver, Michael Hilton, then got out of the wrecked vehicle and stumbled away from the crash scene. Responding officers found Hilton hiding in a nearby wooded area, and he had difficulty walking and standing on his own. Hilton was transported to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries. He was charged with DWI and other related offenses.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
DATE OF RELEASE: 9/8/2021
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INCIDENT(S): 2021-18566 Shoplifting
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 7/13/21 between 12:20 PM & 12:27PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: TJ Maxx, 210 Nassau Park Blvd.
OFFICER: Ptl. S. Van Ness #598
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Mahogany D. Caldwell
Resident of Trenton, NJ 08638
DETAILS: Patrol Units responded to TJ Maxx for a shoplifter who had stolen merchandise from the store, brought the items out to a car in the parking lot, and had gone into the Burlington store. Ptl. S. Van Ness met with a Loss Prevention associate from TJ Maxx and they went into the Burlington store in search of the shoplifter. They observed the suspect walking toward the exit carrying Burlington store merchandise in her arms. She was taken into custody and identified as Mahogany D. Caldwell. Investigation determined that Caldwell entered TJ Maxx, selected eight handbags and four bottles of fragrance valued at $448.88 and left the store without paying for any of the items. Also found in Caldwell’s possession were wire cutters and a magnet she used to remove the anti-theft devices attached to the items she stole. Caldwell was processed at WWPD Headquarters and released pending a future date at Mercer County Superior Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
DATE OF RELEASE: 9/8/2021
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INCIDENT: 2021- 18574 Shoplifting
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 7/13/21 between 12:01 PM & 12:15 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Marshalls, 3495 U.S. Route 1
OFFICER: Ptl. S. Van Ness #598
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Mahogany D. Caldwell
Resident of Trenton, NJ 08638
OFFICER: Ptl. S. Van Ness #598
DETAILS: Patrol Units responded to TJ Maxx for a shoplifter who had stolen merchandise from the store. The shoplifter was apprehended at the Burlington store and identified as Mahogany Caldwell. It was also determined that prior to shoplifting from TJ Maxx, Caldwell had visited the Marshalls store in West Windsor. While at the Marshalls, she selected various items including five handbags, bottles of fragrance, a piece of luggage and a hamper. Caldwell concealed the other items into both the luggage and hamper, and then exited the store without paying for anything. Caldwell was also charged and processed for this shoplifting. She was released pending a future date at Mercer County Superior Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
DATE OF RELEASE: 9/8/2021
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INCIDENT: 2021-18949 DWI
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 7/16/21 at 11:37 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: U.S. Route 1 at Washington Rd.
OFFICER(S): Ptl. J. Cherko #5113
Ptl. A. Robles #5106
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Matthew J. Remsen
Resident of Skillman, NJ 08558
DETAILS: Patrol Units were detailed to a motor vehicle crash on U.S. Route 1 at Washington Rd. Investigation determined that a car driven by Matthew Remsen struck the rear of another vehicle that was stopped at a traffic signal. Remsen was found to be DWI and arrested. After processing he was released pending a future date with West Windsor Municipal Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
DATE OF RELEASE: 9/8/2021
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INCIDENT: 2021-19934 Receiving Stolen Property
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 7/26/21 at 12:41 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: MarketFair, 3535 U.S. Route 1
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. S. Van Ness #598
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Brandon M. Hess
Resident of Middletown, PA 17057
DETAILS: Patrol Units responded to the MarketFair mall for a suspicious male who was going through the mail for the mall tenants. Ptl. S. Van Ness located the male who was identified as Brandon Hess. Hess was uncooperative with officers, yelled obscenities at them, and put up both his middle fingers towards them. Further investigation determined that Hess drove to the MarketFair in a black Cadillac sedan that was stolen and belonged to a funeral home. When advised that he was under arrest, he tried to get away from officers, but they gained control over him and took him into custody. Hess was processed at WWPD Headquarters and committed to the Mercer County Correction Center.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
DATE OF RELEASE:
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INCIDENT: 2021-19966 Obstruction of Justice
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 7/26/21 at 8:48 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Wegmans, 240 Nassau Park Blvd.
REPORTING OFFICER: Sgt. L. Brodowski #479
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Larry L. Molder AKA “Larry Miller”
Resident of Trenton, NJ 08608
DETAILS: Patrol Units were detailed to Wegmans for a shoplifting. One of the suspects had left the area in a silver Nissan with stolen liquor from the store. The other suspect who aided in the shoplifting was followed by store Asset Protection and located by Sgt. Brodowski near the Orange Theory gym. He provided a false name to Sgt. Brodowski, and was adamant that his name was Larry Miller. Only after being arrested did he reveal that his real name was Larry Molder. Molder told officers that he thought he had a warrant for his arrest (even though he did not) so he did not want to provide his real name. Molder was processed at WWPD Headquarters and released pending a future date in West Windsor Municipal Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: DSgt. J. Lai #470
DATE OF RELEASE: 9/8/2021
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*Please note that charges are merely accusations and that the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Address/Location
West Windsor Police Department, NJ
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West Windsor Township, NJ 08550
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