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WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Robert Garofalo PhD(c)
 
20 Municipal Drive P.O. Box 38
West Windsor, New Jersey 08550
 
Main: 609-799-1222  Records: 609-799-9282
Fax: 609-799-6338  Admin Fax: 609-897-9010
 

 

 Incident: 2024-22229 Burglary
Date/Time: 08/01/2024 at 2:34 AM
Location: Family Specialty Pharmacy, 2025 Old Trenton Road
Reporting Officer: Ptl. M. Thompson #5120


Details:  Officers responded to an alarm activation at the Family Specialty Pharmacy. Upon arrival, the front glass door was found smashed and bricks were found on the ground. The business had been ransacked.  The incident is under investigation.
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Brodowski #479
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Incident: #2024- 22471 Theft
Date/Time: 08/03/2024 at 3:19 PM
Location: Home Goods – 201 Nassau Park Blvd.
Reporting Officer: Sgt. L. Brodowski #479
Details: On Saturday, August 3, 2024, at approximately 3:19 PM, Sgt. Brodowski was dispatched to the West Windsor PD lobby for a theft complaint. The victim reported that while shopping at Home Goods around 2:30 PM, her wallet was stolen from her purse, which was placed in her shopping cart. The victim described the suspects as a male and female, both with darker skin. The male, in his 30’s or 40’s and approximately 5' 05" in height, distracted the victim while the female is believed to have removed the wallet. The victim later received text alerts from her credit card providers about multiple fraudulent purchase attempts at an Apple store and other locations. The victim was advised to cancel her remaining credit cards.
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Brodowski #479
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Incident #: 2024-22479 Shoplifting
Date/Time: 08/03/2024 at 5:16 PM
Location: Famous Footwear - 550 Nassau Park Blvd.
Reporting Officer: Ptl. C. Connell #5116
 
Details: On August 3, 2024, at 1716 hours, Ptl. Connell was dispatched to Famous Footwear for a shoplifting in progress. Dispatch reported two Hispanic males leaving the store with multiple pairs of shoes, placing them into a blue vehicle. The suspects were seen concealing shoes in a large birthday bag and exiting the store without paying. They re-entered the store briefly before leaving again.
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Brodowski, #479
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Incident: 2024-22485 Driving While Intoxicated
Date/Time: 08/03/2024 at 7:07 PM
Location: Grover Middle School, 10 Southfield Road
Reporting Officer: Ptl. T. Hoffman #5110
Arrested: Siddharth P. Singh – Resident of Plainfield, NJ
Details: Officers responded to a motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles. The driver of one vehicle, Siddharth P. Singh, showed signs of impairment, failed sobriety tests, and was arrested for DWI.
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Brodowski #479
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Incident: 2024-22575 Driving While Intoxicated
Date/Time: 08/04/2024 at 7:15 PM
Location:  Washington Road
Reporting Officer: Ptl. D. Borup #115
Arrested: Elmer G. Salguero De Paz – Resident of Hamilton, NJ
Details: Officer Borup responded to a suspicious person report where the caller believed a male outside the residence was intoxicated. The suspect left the scene in a white pick-up. Officer Borup located the vehicle on Washington Road, conducted a traffic stop, and identified the driver as Elmer G. Salguero De Paz. Salguero De Paz displayed signs of intoxication, and an opened bottle of Don Julio Tequila was found in the vehicle. Sgt. Woodrow and other officers assisted on scene. Ptl. Serrano from Princeton PD served as a translator.  Salguero was arrested for DWI.
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Brodowski #479
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Incident #: 2024-22890 Trespassing
Date/Time: 8/07/2024 at 1:53 PM
Location: Nassau Park Blvd. & Quakerbridge Rd.
Reporting Officer: Sgt. L. Brodowski #479
Arrested: Glen Stubbs – Resident of Trenton, NJ 08638
 
Details: While on patrol of Nassau Park Pavilion, Sgt. Brodowski observed Glen Stubs panhandling in the center median of Nassau Park Blvd. Stubs had previously been warned and charged with trespassing for panhandling at the very same location. Stubs was charged again and released pending a future date in West Windsor Municipal Court.
 Officer Preparing Release: Lt. J. Lai #370
 
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Incident #: 2024-22901 Theft
Date/Time: 08/07/2024, 2:55 PM
Location: Panera Bread - 510 Nassau Park Blvd.
Reporting Officer: Ptl. J. Schulte #5113
Details: Ptl. Schulte met with the victim who reported her debit cards were stolen. On August 5, while dining at Panera Bread, she found her purse missing and later received fraud notifications totaling approximately $1400.00. She noted two Hispanic males seated behind her; one had his back to her and was wearing a baseball cap despite the hot weather.
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Brodowski, #479
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Incident: 2024-23003 Theft
Date/Time: 08/08/2024 at 9:29 AM
Location: Avis Vehicle Rental, 14 Harrison Street
Reporting Officer: Ptl. N. Cassar #5122
 
Details: Officer Cassar was dispatched to Avis for a stolen vehicle report. The vehicle, a 2023 green Kia Niro EV, was rented out on June 20, 2024, and was never returned. The vehicle was entered into NCIC as stolen. The investigation is ongoing.
 
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. L. Brodowski #479
 
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Incident: #2024-23089 Burglary to Motor Vehicle
Date/Time: Friday, August 9, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Location: Heritage Boulevard
Reporting Officer: Ptl. C. Siani #5117
 
Details: Officers responded to Heritage Boulevard for a report of a motor vehicle burglary. The victim reported that upon returning to her vehicle, she discovered the front passenger window had been broken and her wallet was missing. The wallet contained identification, bank cards, and cash.
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. L. Brodowski #479
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Incident: 2024-23110 Shoplifting
Date/Time: 08/09/2024 at 1:58 PM
Location: Sunglass Hut, 3535 US Route 1
Reporting Officer: Ptl. A. Mangone #5112
Details: Officers responded to a past tense shoplifting at Sunglass Hut where two Hispanic females stole four pairs of sunglasses worth approximately $1,000.
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Brodowski #479
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Incident: 2024-22563 Shoplifting
Date/Time: 08/12/2024 at 2:15 PM
Location: Sunglass Hut, 3535 US Route 1
Reporting Officer: Ptl. B. Caulfield #5107
Details: Two Hispanic males entered Sunglass Hut and stole four pairs of sunglasses valued at approximately $1,128.
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Brodowski #479
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Incident: #2024-23574 Shoplifting
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 8:53 PM
Location: Lowes – 3504 US Route 1
Reporting Officer: Ptl. G. De Blasio #5111
 
Details: On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at approximately 8:53 PM, officers were dispatched to Lowes on US Route 1 in response to a shoplifting incident. According to store employee, two suspects entered the store at 2050 hrs. The suspects, described as a Hispanic male and a Black male, both in their early 20s, were seen loading five chainsaws into a shopping cart, valued at $1,805.00. After being noticed by employees, the suspects abandoned the cart and fled the store on foot, running towards the Container Store before disappearing in an unknown direction.
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Brodowski #479
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Incident: #2024-23748 Attempted Burglary
Date/Time: Friday, August 16, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Location:  Residence in Sherbrook Estates
Reporting Officer: Ptl. T. Hoffman #5110
Details: On Friday, August 16, 2024, at approximately 9:52 PM, patrol was dispatched to a residence in Sherbrook Estates for a reported burglary. The homeowner returned to find a window opened and exited the residence with their family, awaiting police arrival. Upon inspection, officers observed pry marks and fractured glass on a small kitchen window, suggesting a forced entry attempt. However, no signs of theft or ransacking were found inside the residence, and no items appeared to be disturbed or missing. Detectives processed the scene and determined the incident to be an attempted burglary with no successful entry into the home.
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Brodowski #479
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Incident: #2024-23819 Shoplifting
Date/Time: Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Location: Barnes & Noble – 3535 US Route 1
Reporting Officer: Ptl. J. Schulte #5113
Details: On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at approximately 3:40 PM, officers were dispatched to Barnes & Noble on US Route 1 for a report of a shoplifting incident. According to assistant managers, the incident occurred on Tuesday, August 13 at approximately 8:55 PM. A white male, approximately 25-35 years old, with long brown hair in a ponytail, entered the store, selected multiple collectible items, including Magic Lord of the Rings Scene and Pokémon boxes, and concealed the packaging in the Graphic Novel section before exiting the store without rendering payment. The total value of the stolen merchandise was $150.96.
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Brodowski #479
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Incident: #2024-23822 Shoplifting
Date/Time: Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Location: Barnes & Noble – 3535 US Route 1
Reporting Officer: Ptl. J. Schulte #5113
Details: On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at approximately 3:56 PM, while investigating a previous shoplifting incident, assistant managers reported a second incident involving the same male suspect. On Friday, August 16, at approximately 5:30 PM, the male suspect, described as a white male in his mid-20s to mid-30s with long brown hair in a ponytail, entered the store with a female companion. The male selected Pokémon merchandise from the collectible card section and concealed the packaging in the graphic novel area. The pair exited the store without rendering payment for the stolen items, valued at $64.98.
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Brodowski #479
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Incident #: 2024-24074 Theft
Date/Time: 08/20/2024, 1:24 PM
Location: Whole Foods, 3495 US Route 1
Officer: Sgt. D. Jelinski #463
Details: A woman reported her wallet stolen from her open purse while shopping at Whole Foods. Surveillance footage showed two men involved in the theft. Attempts were later made with her credit cards at Best Buy.
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Brodowski #479
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Incident: 2024-24182 Shoplifting
Date/Time: 8/21/2024 at 5:41 PM
Location: Target, 500 Nassau Park Blvd.
Reporting Officer: Ptl. C. Connell #5116
Arrested: Dyshae L. Ramos – Resident of Hamilton, NJ 08609
 
Details: Patrol Units responded to Target for a shoplifting in progress. Two females were observed by store Loss Prevention selecting and later concealing clothing valued at over $300.00 into a large bag. While exiting the store, Loss Prevention attempted to stop the shoplifters, but they ignored him and kept going. They entered a black colored Jeep with a NJ registration and fled the area. Investigation led to one of the shoplifters being identified as Dyshae Ramos. Ramos surrendered herself to police the next day. She was processed and released pending a future date in Court.
 Officer Preparing Release: Lt. J. Lai #370
 
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Incident #: 2024-24196 Warrant Arrest
Date/Time: 08/21/2024, 8:26 PM
Location: Nassau Park Pavilion, 500 Nassau Park Boulevard
Officer: Sgt. C. Van Ness #486
Arrested: Jaquai H. Smith - Resident of Ewing, NJ
Details:  Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 2026 hours: Officer Van Ness was patrolling Nassau Park Pavilion and observed a gray Ford Explorer parked in a handicap space without a placard. The vehicle had an expired registration. The driver, later identified as Jaquai H. Smith, was found to have several outstanding warrants and refused to provide identification. Smith became disruptive, yelling and causing a scene. Additional officers were requested for crowd control. Smith was ultimately arrested and transported to Ewing Township Police Department.
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Brodowski #479
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Incident #: 2024-24417 Driving While Intoxicated
Officer: Ptl. A. Pollini #599
Date/Time: 08/24/2024, 2:00 AM
Arrested: Fernando Alvarez Pech - Resident of Trenton, NJ
Details: On August 24, 2024, at 0200 hours, Ptl. Pollini observed a vehicle traveling at 80 MPH in a 45 MPH zone on Old Trenton Road. The vehicle, a Honda, did not stop immediately when she activated her emergency lights. It did stop eventually.  Nine empty Heineken bottles and two cans were found in the vehicle. The driver, Fernando Alvarez Pech, was arrested for DWI.
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Brodowski, #479
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Incident #: 2024-24455 Theft
Date/Time: 08/24/2024, 5:12 PM
Location: Trader Joe’s, 3528 Route 1
Reporting Officer: Ptl. M. Thompson #5120
Details: A woman reported the theft of her wallet while shopping at Trader Joe’s. The wallet was taken when she briefly stepped away from her cart. She later received an alert for a fraudulent credit card usage attempt at Best Buy.
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Brodowski #479
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Incident #: 2024-24527 Shoplifting
Date/Time: 08/25/24 at 7:15 PM
Location: Target, 500 Nassau Park Blvd.
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Z. DeMetro #5123
Arrested: Jessina Marsh – Resident of Hamilton, NJ 08610
 
Details: Patrol Units were detailed to Target for a shoplifting that had just occurred. Ptl. DeMetro arrived to find that Jessina Marsh had already been detained by store Loss Prevention. Investigation found that Marsh selected numerous items which she placed into her shopping cart. She then went to the self-checkout, scanned and paid for $14.70 worth of goods, but failed to scan and pay for $97.05 worth of merchandise. Marsh was processed at WWPD and released pending a future date in West Windsor Municipal Court.
 Officer Preparing Release: Lt. Lai #370
 
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Incident #: 2024-24596 Theft / Criminal Mischief
Date/Time: 08/26/2024, 4:13 PM
Location: MarketFair, 3535 US Route 1
Officer: Ptl. B. Caulfield #5107
Details: A male reported his MacBook Air and an Apple gift card stolen from his vehicle after shopping at MarketFair. The rear window of his car was smashed.
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Brodowski #479
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Incident #: 2024-24986 Shoplifting
Date/Time: 08/30/2024, 5:27 PM
Location: Best Buy, 251 Nassau Park Blvd.
Officer: Ptl. C. Connell #5116
Details: A dark skinned male stole two MacBook Pros from Best Buy. Surveillance footage showed the suspect running out of the store and heading towards Five Below.
Officer Preparing Release: Sgt. Brodowski #479
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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.