Community
(609) 799-1222
Records Fax (609) 799-6338 * Fax (609) 897-9010
DB Fax (609) 799-6515 * Dispatch Fax (609) 799-3516
NEWS INFORMATION
INCIDENT: 2024-16017 Shoplifting
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/02/24 at 2:04 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Target, 500 Nassau Park Blvd.
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. N. Cassar #5122
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Ariana Alston
Resident of Princeton, NJ 08540
DETAILS: Ptl. Cassar was detailed to Target for a shoplifter who was being detained by store Loss Prevention. Investigation found that Ariana Alston had filled a shopping cart full of merchandise valued at $239.49. She then attempted to leave the store without paying when Loss Prevention stopped her. Alston was processed at WWPD and released pending a future court date.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: Shoplifting
Obstruction of Justice
Hindering Apprehension
Service of Warrants
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/02/24 at 10:35 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: 7-Eleven, 78 Princeton-Hightstown Road
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. M. Thompson #5120
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Christopher Jenkins, Jr.
DETAILS: Patrol Units were detailed to 7-Eleven for a theft of services and shoplifting. A taxi driver had transported Christopher Jenkins, Jr. from East Windsor to 7-Eleven, but he refused to pay the $15.00 fare. Jenkins, Jr. then proceeded into the 7-Eleven, helped himself to a cup of coffee and a pack of Black & Mild cigars, and left the store without paying. Jenkins, Jr. was observed walking away on Princeton-Hightstown Rd. Officers attempted to stop him using verbal commands, but he ignored them. A police car with emergency lights stopped in front of him, verbal commands were given but he just kept walking. When he walked out into the middle of the dark road, officers tried to physically guide him back to the side of the road, but he resisted and after a brief struggle he was placed under arrest. Jenkins, Jr. provided a false name to officers, but his fingerprints revealed his true identity. Jenkins, Jr. also had warrants for his arrest from Trenton and Camden. He was served with his complaint(s), given new court dates on the arrest warrants.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-16770 Shoplifting
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/08/24 at 5:41 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Target, 500 Nassau Park Blvd.
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Star Lopez
Resident of Hamilton, NJ 08619
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. J. Pagano #5121
DETAILS: Ptl. Pagano and Ptl. A. Pollini were detailed to Target for a shoplifter who was being detained by store Loss Prevention. Investigation determined that Star Lopez had selected items from the home décor and baby departments. She used the self-checkout, failed to scan some items, and used a price tag from a lower priced item to scan higher priced items resulting in a loss to Target of $349.11. Lopez was processed at WWPD and released pending a future court date.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-16790 Driving While Intoxicated
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/09/24 at 12:02 AM
LOCATION OCCURRED: U.S. Route 1 & Carnegie Center Dr.
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Jose E. Lopez
Resident of Lawrence, NJ 08648
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. A. Pollini #599
DETAILS: Patrol Units were detailed to a crash involving a vehicle that had flipped over. Investigation found that Jose Lopez was driving his Toyota sedan on U.S. Route 1 going north when he swerved in the roadway, then crossed over several lanes of travel, hit the concrete median, went off road and hit a tree. Lopez was determined to be DWI and arrested. Lopez was released from custody and has future court dates pending with West Windsor Municipal Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-17786 Residential Burglary (Attempted)
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/17/24 at 11:23 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Residence located in Le Parc development
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. C. Connell #5116
DETAILS: Patrol Units responded to the Le Parc development for an attempted burglary to a residence. Investigation found that while the residents were in their living room watching television, two individuals wearing facemasks and dark hooded sweatshirts, walked up their doorstep, and attempted to open the door. Thankfully, the door was locked so the suspects moved on to an easier target.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-17787 Burglary (Motor Vehicle)
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/17/24 at 11:32 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Residence located in the Le Parc development
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. C. Connell #5116
DETAILS: Patrol Units were investigating an attempted burglary at a residence in the Le Parc development when they were advised of a vehicle burglary nearby. Investigation found that while the residents were upstairs in their bedroom, they received a Ring camera alert. The victim checked and observed that someone dressed in all black was inside of his unlocked vehicle in the driveway. He ran downstairs, out his front door and then yelled at the suspect. The suspect immediately ran away and into an awaiting white sedan which sped away. Nothing was believed to have been taken from inside the victim’s vehicle.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-17878 Motor Vehicle Theft
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/18/24 between 2:00 AM & 5:00 AM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Driveway of Residence in Jefferson Park development
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. C. Connell #5116
DETAILS: Ptl. Connell was detailed to a report of a stolen vehicle. Investigation found that during the overnight hours, a red Honda that had been left unlocked with the key fob still inside it. The Honda was entered and stolen from the driveway of the residence.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-17879 Motor Vehicle Theft
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: Between 6/17 at 7:00 PM & 6/18 at 10:45 AM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Driveway of Residence in Windsor Ponds development
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. B. Caulfield #5107
DETAILS: Ptl. Caulfield was detailed to the Windsor Ponds development on the report of a stolen vehicle. Investigation found that during the overnight hours, a white BMW had been stolen from the driveway of a residence. The key fob to the vehicle was likely inside of it, and also stolen were with the victim’s purse and wallet.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-18141 Shoplifting
Hindering Apprehension
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/20/24 at 10:50 AM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Target, 500 Nassau Park Blvd.
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. A. Mangone #5112
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Jahve Z. Porter
Resident of Hamilton, NJ 08610
DETAILS: Ptl. Mangone was detailed to Target for a shoplifter who was being detained by store Loss Prevention. Investigation found that Jahve Porter selected $120.94 worth of store merchandise which he concealed into his backpack. He was detained by Loss Prevention when he attempted to leave the store without paying. Porter gave officers a fake name claiming he was from South Carolina so he was also charged with hindering his own apprehension. Porter was processed at WWPD and released pending a future court date.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-18156 Shoplifting
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/20/24 at 1:56 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Target, 500 Nassau Park Blvd.
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Accused: Andre Edwards
Resident of Trenton, NJ 08618
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. Z. DeMetro #5123
DETAILS: Patrol Units were detailed to a shoplifting at Target. When officers arrived, Andre Edwards had already been detained by store Loss Prevention. Investigation found that Edwards, who was accompanied by two other individuals, selected $941.54 worth of merchandise which he put into shopping bags that he then placed into a shopping cart. Edwards was exiting the store without paying when he was stopped by store Loss Prevention. Edwards was processed at WWPD and released pending a future court date.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-18280 Shoplifting
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/21/24 at 4:37 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Target, 500 Nassau Park Blvd.
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. Z. DeMetro #5123
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Jaime Fairey
Resident of Lawrence, NJ 08648
DETAILS: Patrol units were detailed to Target for a shoplifter who was being detained by store Loss Prevention. Investigation found that Jaime Fairey selected merchandise which she placed into a cooler and shopping bags that she had in her cart. She then proceeded to the self-checkout where she paid for a bag of ice, but none of the other merchandise valued at $116.56. Fairey was processed at WWPD and released pending a future date with West Windsor Municipal Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-18443 Driving While Intoxicated
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/22/24 at 11:40 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: U.S. Route 1 & Fisher Pl.
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. D. Borup #5115
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Jose A. Rosario Rojas
Resident of New Brunswick, NJ 08901
DETAILS: Patrol Units were detailed to a three-car crash on U.S. Route 1 and Fisher Pl.
Investigation found that a Mercedes being operated by Jose Rosario Rojas was traveling north on U.S. Route 1 when it side-swiped one car, kept going and then rear-ended another vehicle, both of which were stopped for a red traffic signal. Rosario Rojas was determined to be DWI, processed at WWPD, and released pending future dates with West Windsor Municipal Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-18497 Theft by Deceeption
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/23/24 at 5:25 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Best Buy, 251 Nassau Park Blvd
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. J. Chowanec #5119
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Hongxin Huang
Resident of Brooklyn, NY 11220
DETAILS: Patrol units were detailed to Best Buy for someone attempting to make a fraudulent return. Officers arrived to find that Hongxin Huang was using a receipt from another Best Buy to return three (3) Apple AirPod Pros (earbud headphones) valued at $620.56, that were fake. Although the AirPod Pros and the packaging they were in looked authentic, they were determined to be counterfeit. Further investigation found that Huang had successfully returned (2) counterfeit Apple AirPod Pros at the store on 6/15/24. Huang was processed at WWPD and released pending future court dates.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-18698 Shoplifting
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/25/24 at 3:18 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Target, 500 Nassau Park Blvd.
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. S. Van Ness #598
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Accused: Ernesto Ramos
Resident of Trenton, NJ 08629
DETAILS: Ptl. S. Van Ness was detailed to Target for a shoplifter who was being detained by store Loss Prevention. Investigation found that Ernesto Ramos selected $84.85 worth of merchandise which he concealed into a reusable shopping bag. He then attempted to leave the store without paying. Due to a high volume of calls for service, Ramos was released from the scene and later charged with shoplifting.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-18750 Driving While Intoxicated
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/26/24 at 1:10 AM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Nassau Park Blvd. and Quakerbridge Rd.
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. J. Chowanec #5119
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Juan Luis Say Gutierrez
Resident of Hamilton, NJ 08619
DETAILS: While in the Nassau Park shopping center, Ptl. Chowanec observed a black Ford Explorer driving very slowly through the parking lot. When the Ford got to a red light, it stopped two car lengths behind the stop line and was observed to have two non-working brake lights. When the light turned green, the Ford slowly made a wide turn onto Nassau Park Blvd. Ptl. Chowanec initiated a motor vehicle stop and determined that the driver, Juan Luis Say Gutierrez, was DWI. He was processed at WWPD and released pending future dates with West Windsor Municipal Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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DATE OF RELEASE: 7/12/2024
*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 7/12/2024. Completed by Lt. Lai and Issued by Det. Lt. Lee
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
NEWS INFORMATION
INCIDENT: 2024-16017 Shoplifting
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/02/24 at 2:04 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Target, 500 Nassau Park Blvd.
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. N. Cassar #5122
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Ariana Alston
Resident of Princeton, NJ 08540
DETAILS: Ptl. Cassar was detailed to Target for a shoplifter who was being detained by store Loss Prevention. Investigation found that Ariana Alston had filled a shopping cart full of merchandise valued at $239.49. She then attempted to leave the store without paying when Loss Prevention stopped her. Alston was processed at WWPD and released pending a future court date.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: Shoplifting
Obstruction of Justice
Hindering Apprehension
Service of Warrants
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/02/24 at 10:35 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: 7-Eleven, 78 Princeton-Hightstown Road
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. M. Thompson #5120
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Christopher Jenkins, Jr.
DETAILS: Patrol Units were detailed to 7-Eleven for a theft of services and shoplifting. A taxi driver had transported Christopher Jenkins, Jr. from East Windsor to 7-Eleven, but he refused to pay the $15.00 fare. Jenkins, Jr. then proceeded into the 7-Eleven, helped himself to a cup of coffee and a pack of Black & Mild cigars, and left the store without paying. Jenkins, Jr. was observed walking away on Princeton-Hightstown Rd. Officers attempted to stop him using verbal commands, but he ignored them. A police car with emergency lights stopped in front of him, verbal commands were given but he just kept walking. When he walked out into the middle of the dark road, officers tried to physically guide him back to the side of the road, but he resisted and after a brief struggle he was placed under arrest. Jenkins, Jr. provided a false name to officers, but his fingerprints revealed his true identity. Jenkins, Jr. also had warrants for his arrest from Trenton and Camden. He was served with his complaint(s), given new court dates on the arrest warrants.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-16770 Shoplifting
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/08/24 at 5:41 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Target, 500 Nassau Park Blvd.
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Star Lopez
Resident of Hamilton, NJ 08619
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. J. Pagano #5121
DETAILS: Ptl. Pagano and Ptl. A. Pollini were detailed to Target for a shoplifter who was being detained by store Loss Prevention. Investigation determined that Star Lopez had selected items from the home décor and baby departments. She used the self-checkout, failed to scan some items, and used a price tag from a lower priced item to scan higher priced items resulting in a loss to Target of $349.11. Lopez was processed at WWPD and released pending a future court date.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-16790 Driving While Intoxicated
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/09/24 at 12:02 AM
LOCATION OCCURRED: U.S. Route 1 & Carnegie Center Dr.
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Jose E. Lopez
Resident of Lawrence, NJ 08648
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. A. Pollini #599
DETAILS: Patrol Units were detailed to a crash involving a vehicle that had flipped over. Investigation found that Jose Lopez was driving his Toyota sedan on U.S. Route 1 going north when he swerved in the roadway, then crossed over several lanes of travel, hit the concrete median, went off road and hit a tree. Lopez was determined to be DWI and arrested. Lopez was released from custody and has future court dates pending with West Windsor Municipal Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-17786 Residential Burglary (Attempted)
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/17/24 at 11:23 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Residence located in Le Parc development
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. C. Connell #5116
DETAILS: Patrol Units responded to the Le Parc development for an attempted burglary to a residence. Investigation found that while the residents were in their living room watching television, two individuals wearing facemasks and dark hooded sweatshirts, walked up their doorstep, and attempted to open the door. Thankfully, the door was locked so the suspects moved on to an easier target.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-17787 Burglary (Motor Vehicle)
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/17/24 at 11:32 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Residence located in the Le Parc development
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. C. Connell #5116
DETAILS: Patrol Units were investigating an attempted burglary at a residence in the Le Parc development when they were advised of a vehicle burglary nearby. Investigation found that while the residents were upstairs in their bedroom, they received a Ring camera alert. The victim checked and observed that someone dressed in all black was inside of his unlocked vehicle in the driveway. He ran downstairs, out his front door and then yelled at the suspect. The suspect immediately ran away and into an awaiting white sedan which sped away. Nothing was believed to have been taken from inside the victim’s vehicle.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-17878 Motor Vehicle Theft
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/18/24 between 2:00 AM & 5:00 AM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Driveway of Residence in Jefferson Park development
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. C. Connell #5116
DETAILS: Ptl. Connell was detailed to a report of a stolen vehicle. Investigation found that during the overnight hours, a red Honda that had been left unlocked with the key fob still inside it. The Honda was entered and stolen from the driveway of the residence.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-17879 Motor Vehicle Theft
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: Between 6/17 at 7:00 PM & 6/18 at 10:45 AM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Driveway of Residence in Windsor Ponds development
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. B. Caulfield #5107
DETAILS: Ptl. Caulfield was detailed to the Windsor Ponds development on the report of a stolen vehicle. Investigation found that during the overnight hours, a white BMW had been stolen from the driveway of a residence. The key fob to the vehicle was likely inside of it, and also stolen were with the victim’s purse and wallet.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-18141 Shoplifting
Hindering Apprehension
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/20/24 at 10:50 AM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Target, 500 Nassau Park Blvd.
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. A. Mangone #5112
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Jahve Z. Porter
Resident of Hamilton, NJ 08610
DETAILS: Ptl. Mangone was detailed to Target for a shoplifter who was being detained by store Loss Prevention. Investigation found that Jahve Porter selected $120.94 worth of store merchandise which he concealed into his backpack. He was detained by Loss Prevention when he attempted to leave the store without paying. Porter gave officers a fake name claiming he was from South Carolina so he was also charged with hindering his own apprehension. Porter was processed at WWPD and released pending a future court date.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-18156 Shoplifting
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/20/24 at 1:56 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Target, 500 Nassau Park Blvd.
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Accused: Andre Edwards
Resident of Trenton, NJ 08618
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. Z. DeMetro #5123
DETAILS: Patrol Units were detailed to a shoplifting at Target. When officers arrived, Andre Edwards had already been detained by store Loss Prevention. Investigation found that Edwards, who was accompanied by two other individuals, selected $941.54 worth of merchandise which he put into shopping bags that he then placed into a shopping cart. Edwards was exiting the store without paying when he was stopped by store Loss Prevention. Edwards was processed at WWPD and released pending a future court date.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-18280 Shoplifting
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/21/24 at 4:37 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Target, 500 Nassau Park Blvd.
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. Z. DeMetro #5123
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Jaime Fairey
Resident of Lawrence, NJ 08648
DETAILS: Patrol units were detailed to Target for a shoplifter who was being detained by store Loss Prevention. Investigation found that Jaime Fairey selected merchandise which she placed into a cooler and shopping bags that she had in her cart. She then proceeded to the self-checkout where she paid for a bag of ice, but none of the other merchandise valued at $116.56. Fairey was processed at WWPD and released pending a future date with West Windsor Municipal Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-18443 Driving While Intoxicated
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/22/24 at 11:40 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: U.S. Route 1 & Fisher Pl.
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. D. Borup #5115
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Jose A. Rosario Rojas
Resident of New Brunswick, NJ 08901
DETAILS: Patrol Units were detailed to a three-car crash on U.S. Route 1 and Fisher Pl.
Investigation found that a Mercedes being operated by Jose Rosario Rojas was traveling north on U.S. Route 1 when it side-swiped one car, kept going and then rear-ended another vehicle, both of which were stopped for a red traffic signal. Rosario Rojas was determined to be DWI, processed at WWPD, and released pending future dates with West Windsor Municipal Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-18497 Theft by Deceeption
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/23/24 at 5:25 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Best Buy, 251 Nassau Park Blvd
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. J. Chowanec #5119
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Hongxin Huang
Resident of Brooklyn, NY 11220
DETAILS: Patrol units were detailed to Best Buy for someone attempting to make a fraudulent return. Officers arrived to find that Hongxin Huang was using a receipt from another Best Buy to return three (3) Apple AirPod Pros (earbud headphones) valued at $620.56, that were fake. Although the AirPod Pros and the packaging they were in looked authentic, they were determined to be counterfeit. Further investigation found that Huang had successfully returned (2) counterfeit Apple AirPod Pros at the store on 6/15/24. Huang was processed at WWPD and released pending future court dates.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-18698 Shoplifting
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/25/24 at 3:18 PM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Target, 500 Nassau Park Blvd.
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. S. Van Ness #598
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Accused: Ernesto Ramos
Resident of Trenton, NJ 08629
DETAILS: Ptl. S. Van Ness was detailed to Target for a shoplifter who was being detained by store Loss Prevention. Investigation found that Ernesto Ramos selected $84.85 worth of merchandise which he concealed into a reusable shopping bag. He then attempted to leave the store without paying. Due to a high volume of calls for service, Ramos was released from the scene and later charged with shoplifting.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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INCIDENT: 2024-18750 Driving While Intoxicated
DATE & TIME OCCURRED: 6/26/24 at 1:10 AM
LOCATION OCCURRED: Nassau Park Blvd. and Quakerbridge Rd.
REPORTING OFFICER: Ptl. J. Chowanec #5119
WHO: (ARRESTED, INJURED, DRIVER, VICTIM, OTHER)
Arrested: Juan Luis Say Gutierrez
Resident of Hamilton, NJ 08619
DETAILS: While in the Nassau Park shopping center, Ptl. Chowanec observed a black Ford Explorer driving very slowly through the parking lot. When the Ford got to a red light, it stopped two car lengths behind the stop line and was observed to have two non-working brake lights. When the light turned green, the Ford slowly made a wide turn onto Nassau Park Blvd. Ptl. Chowanec initiated a motor vehicle stop and determined that the driver, Juan Luis Say Gutierrez, was DWI. He was processed at WWPD and released pending future dates with West Windsor Municipal Court.
OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. J. Lai #370
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DATE OF RELEASE: 7/12/2024
*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
271 Clarksville Rd
West Windsor Township, NJ 08550
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-799-1222
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