Full Notification

WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

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

 

 

MEDIA INFORMATION

 

 

INCIDENT: 2024-3845 Fugitive from Justice

 

DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 2/06/24 at 9:56 AM

 

LOCATION OCCURRED: U.S. Route 1 & Varsity Ave.

 

REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. K. LaForge #5104

 

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

Arrested: Eddie J. Taylor

Resident of Trenton, NJ 08618

 

DETAILS: Ptl. LaForge was conducting a radar speed enforcement operation on U.S. Route 1 when he observed a white Toyota SUV speeding. The SUV was also improperly passing slower traffic. Ptl. LaForge caught up to the Toyota and stopped it. During the stop, the driver, Eddie Taylor was found to be a “Wanted” fugitive out of both Trenton and North Huntingdon, PA. Taylor was processed at WWPD and turned over to Trenton PD.

 

OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370

 

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INCIDENT: 2024-3878 Shoplifting

 

DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 2/06/24 at 6:37 PM

 

LOCATION OCCURRED: Target, 500 Nassau Park Blvd.

 

REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. M. Fattibene #5114

 

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

Arrested: Alou Gamby

Resident of Lawrence, NJ 08648

 

DETAILS: Ptl. Fattibene was detailed to Target for a shoplifter who was being detained by store Asset Protection. Investigation found that Alou Gamby entered the store with two other male accomplices. They selected grocery and food items, put them into a shopping cart, then headed to the self-checkout. Three items worth a total of $8.17 were scanned and paid for, while $277.40 worth of grocery/food was not. Gamby proceeded to exit the store pushing the shopping cart full of unpaid items out, while his accomplices went in different directions. Asset protection detained Gamby and recovered their property. Gamby was processed at WWPD and released pending a future date in court.

 

OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370

 

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INCIDENT: 2024-4703 Shoplifting

 

DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 2/14/24 at 10:28 AM

 

LOCATION OCCURRED: Best Buy, 251 Nassau Park Blvd.

 

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

Accused: Paris A. Marsh

Resident of Hamilton, NJ 08609

 

REPORTING OFFICER(S): Ptl. S. Van Ness #598

Det. C. Crawford #5108

 

DETAILS: Ptl. S. Van Ness was detailed to Best Buy for a shoplifting. A male suspect entered the store, asked an employee where computer RAM (memory) cards were stored for sale, and was shown where they were. After the employee walked away, the suspect manipulated the glass door the RAM cards were locked behind, reached in and stole six (6) RAM cards valued at $290.00. Investigation by Det. Crawford determined the shoplifter to be Paris Marsh. Marsh was charged with shoplifting on 2/27/24.

 

OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370

 

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INCIDENT: 2024-5094 Driving While Intoxicated

 

DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 2/17/24 at 11:54 PM

 

LOCATION OCCURRED: U.S. Route 1 & Washington Rd.

 

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

Arrested: Saketa R. Chadalavada

Resident of Edison, NJ 08837

 

REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. M. Fattibene #5114

 

DETAILS: Ptl. Fattibene was on patrol when his attention was drawn to a blue Honda Civic that abruptly applied its brakes to slow down for slow moving traffic ahead of it. Ptl. Fattibene also observed that the car was also having difficulty staying within its lane of travel, and that the registration was expired. Ptl. Fattibene stopped the Honda and during the investigation determined that the driver, Saketa Chadalavada, was DWI. He was processed at WWPD and released pending a future date in court.

 

OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370

 

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INCIDENT: 2024-5139 Shoplifting

 

DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 2/18/24 at 2:17 PM

 

LOCATION OCCURRED: Wegmans, 240 Nassau Park Blvd.

 

REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. C. Caulfield #5107

 

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

Arrested #1: Jamilia N. Jones

Resident of Trenton, NJ 08611

 

Arrested #2: Natasha J. Harrison

Resident of Hamilton, NJ 08610

 

DETAILS: Patrol Units were detailed to Wegmans for shoplifters being detained by store Asset Protection. Investigation found that Jamilia Jones and Natasha Harrison selected $838.06 worth of groceries, merchandise, and baby formula that they put into shopping bags which were then placed into a shopping cart. They then pushed the cart full of items out of the store without paying. Jones and Harrison were processed at WWPD and released pending future dates in court.

 

OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370

 

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INCIDENT: 2024-5462 Burglary (Attempted, Residential)

Theft

 

DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 2/20/24 at 3:47 AM (Reported on 2/21/24)

 

LOCATION OCCURRED: Residence located in the Princeton Oaks development

 

REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. F. Zicha #596

 

DETAILS: The residents of a home located in the Princeton Oaks development discovered that they were the victims of an attempted residential burglary. Investigation found that during the overnight hours, two suspects wearing hooded sweatshirts and masks, walked around the victim’s house checking for unlocked doors. They also tried to pry a window open without success. The suspects left without gaining entry into the house, but not before stealing a gardening tool that had been left outside.

 

OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370

 

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INCIDENT: 2024-5879 Driving While Intoxicated

 

DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 2/24/24 at 10:02 PM

 

LOCATION OCCURRED: Bear Brook Rd. & Ascot Crescent

 

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

Arrested: James West, 3rd

Resident of Philadelphia, PA 19145

 

REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. J. Chowanec #5119

 

DETAILS: Ptl. Chowanec was detailed to a single-car crash on Bear Brook Rd. Investigation found that a black Nissan SUV driven by James West had driven off of the roadway where it struck a utility pole. West was determined to be DWI and arrested. He was processed at WWPD and released pending a future date in court.

 

OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370

 

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INCIDENT: 2024-5864 Shoplifting

Service of Warrants

 

DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 2/24/24 at 4:11 PM

 

LOCATION OCCURRED: Target, 500 Nassau Park Blvd.

 

REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. B. Caulfield #5107

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

Arrested #1: Armani Ridley-Robinson

Resident of Trenton, NJ 08618

 

Arrested #2: Quaasia J. Self

Resident of Trenton, NJ 08638

 

Arrested #3: Anija S. Colman

Resident of Trenton, NJ 08638

 

DETAILS: Patrol Units were detailed to Target for a shoplifting at the store involving three suspects. The shoplifters had concealed $857.19 worth of beauty products into tote bags, and they were apprehended by officers as they left the store. Armani Ridley-Robinson, Quaasia Self, and Anija Colman were all arrested for shoplifting. Ridley-Robinson also had warrants for his arrest out of Plainsboro, Trenton, and Wall Twp. The trio were processed at WWPD and released pending future court dates.

 

OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370

 

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INCIDENT: 2024-6253 Unlawful Possession of a Handgun

 

DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 2/28/24 at 12:20 AM

 

LOCATION OCCURRED: U.S. Route 1 & Quakerbridge Rd.

 

REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. D. Borup #5115

 

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

Arrested: Joshua K. McDonald

Resident of Clifton, NJ 07014

 

DETAILS: Ptl. Borup was conducting a speed enforcement radar operation on U.S. Route 1 when he observed a black Ford SUV speeding. Ptl. Borup intercepted and stopped the Ford SUV. During the stop, the driver, Joshua McDonald was found to be in possession of a Walther 9mm semi-automatic handgun containing 8 bullets. The unholstered handgun was in the storage pocket on the driver’s door and was in easy reach of the driver. McDonald did not possess a permit to carry a handgun so he was placed under arrest. He was processed at WWPD and released pending a future date in court.

 

OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370

 

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DATE OF RELEASE:  3/15/2024

 

 

*Please note that charges are merely accusations and that the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.