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**WWPD Police Blotter - October 2026 completed by Sgt. Brodowski and issued by Det. Lt. W. Jones**
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
* Note – All arrested subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law *
West Windsor Police Department - October 2026 Police Blotter
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
* Note – All arrested subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law *
West Windsor Police Department - October 2026 Police Blotter
Incident #: 2026-23532 – Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
Date/Time: October 3, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Location: Penn Lyle Road / Clarksville Road
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Clayton Siani #117
Arrested: Sonali Dua - 50yo female out of West Windsor, NJ
Details: On October 3, 2026, at approximately 10:55 PM, Ptl. Siani observed a black Lincoln Navigator run a red traffic signal at the intersection of Penn Lyle Road and Clarksville Road. The vehicle subsequently failed to maintain its lane and was observed traveling 54 mph in a posted 35 mph zone. The officer initiated a motor vehicle stop on Benford Drive. The driver, identified as Sonali Dua of West Windsor, displayed signs of impairment, including watery eyes, slurred speech, and an odor of alcoholic beverage. Dua admitted to consuming wine earlier in the evening. She subsequently performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and was placed under arrest for DWI. Dua was transported to police headquarters, where she provided breath samples indicating a blood alcohol concentration of .167%. She was also issued motor vehicle summonses for failure to observe a traffic control device, speeding, failure to maintain lane, and reckless driving. Dua was released to a responsible party pending a future court date.
Incident #: 2026-23604 – Driving While Intoxicated
Date/Time: October 4, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Location: Mercer County Park, West Picnic Area
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Brian Caulfield #107
Arrested: Randy Caran - 47yo male out of Hamilton, NJ
Details: On October 4, 2026, at approximately 7:40 PM, Ptl. Caulfield responded to a vehicle in the parking lot of Mercer County Park after receiving information about individuals inside the vehicle. The officer located Randy Caran asleep in the driver's seat of a silver Hyundai. Caran displayed signs of impairment, including watery eyes, slow movements, difficulty maintaining his balance, and an odor of alcoholic beverage. Caran was unable to follow instructions during an attempted field sobriety test, and further testing was discontinued due to concerns about his ability to perform safely. Based on the officer's observations, Caran was placed under arrest for DWI and transported to police headquarters. At headquarters, he provided breath samples indicating a blood alcohol concentration of .23%. He was issued a motor vehicle summonses for DWI as well as reckless driving and released to a responsible party pending a future court date.
Incident #: 2026-23649 – Shoplifting
Date/Time: October 5, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Location: Lowe's, 3504 US Highway 1
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Jake Rankin #124
Suspects: Two heavy-set Black males, approximately 5'10" to 6'0" tall, wearing high-visibility vests, hard hats, black pants, and dark shoes.
Details: On October 5, 2026, Ptl. Rankin responded to Lowe's on US Highway 1 for a reported shoplifting. Through the investigation, it was determined that two males entered the store and removed approximately 15 bags of copper wire and a copper pipe from the store's merchandise area. The individuals exited the store without paying for the items, which had a combined value of $839.71. The suspects were last seen arriving in a dark gray Chevrolet Equinox. The incident remains under investigation.
Incident #: 2026-23653 – Shoplifting
Date/Time: October 5, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Location: Lowe's - 3504 US Highway 1
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Jake Rankin #124
Arrested: Jonathan R. Oliff, - 38yo male out of Tinton Falls, NJ
Details: On October 5, 2026, Ptl. Rankin investigated multiple shoplifting incidents reported by Lowe's on US Highway 1. Through investigative means, the suspect was identified as Jonathan R. Oliff of Tinton Falls. The investigation determined that Oliff allegedly committed eight separate acts of shoplifting on September 19, 2026, by failing to scan or under-ringing merchandise at the self-checkout. The total value of the merchandise involved was $1,375.27. Oliff was charged with shoplifting and issued a complaint summons pending a future court date.
Incident #: 2026-23732 – Theft
Date/Time: October 6, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Location: 902 Carnegie Center
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Jake Rankin #124
Suspect: Black male, average build, approximately 5'10" to 6'0" tall, wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, a black hat, and black-and-white shoes.
Details: On October 6, 2026, Ptl. Rankin responded to 902 Carnegie Center for a reported theft. The investigation determined that a food order delivered to the building was taken by a delivery driver who had arrived to deliver a separate order. The driver left the building with the food order without authorization. The incident was captured on interior surveillance footage.
Incident #: 2026-23966 – Theft of Services (Gasoline)
Date/Time: October 9, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Location: Larry's Sunoco - 3729 US Route 1
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Kyler Rudin #125
Suspect: Black female, approximately 20–25 years old, driving a black Honda sedan bearing New Jersey registration.
Date/Time: October 3, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Location: Penn Lyle Road / Clarksville Road
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Clayton Siani #117
Arrested: Sonali Dua - 50yo female out of West Windsor, NJ
Details: On October 3, 2026, at approximately 10:55 PM, Ptl. Siani observed a black Lincoln Navigator run a red traffic signal at the intersection of Penn Lyle Road and Clarksville Road. The vehicle subsequently failed to maintain its lane and was observed traveling 54 mph in a posted 35 mph zone. The officer initiated a motor vehicle stop on Benford Drive. The driver, identified as Sonali Dua of West Windsor, displayed signs of impairment, including watery eyes, slurred speech, and an odor of alcoholic beverage. Dua admitted to consuming wine earlier in the evening. She subsequently performed poorly on Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and was placed under arrest for DWI. Dua was transported to police headquarters, where she provided breath samples indicating a blood alcohol concentration of .167%. She was also issued motor vehicle summonses for failure to observe a traffic control device, speeding, failure to maintain lane, and reckless driving. Dua was released to a responsible party pending a future court date.
Incident #: 2026-23602 – Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Date/Time: October 4, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Location: PNC Bank parking lot - 38 Princeton-Hightstown Road
Reporting Officer: Sgt. Christopher Van Ness #486
Arrested: Bernard White – 61yo male out of Lawrence, NJ
Details: On October 4, 2026, at approximately 6:26 PM, Sgt. Van Ness observed Bernard White, who was known to him from prior shoplifting incidents, walking through the PNC Bank parking lot toward Walgreens on Princeton-Hightstown Road. White had several outstanding arrest warrants, including one out of West Windsor Township. White was taken into custody on the outstanding warrants. During a search incident to arrest, Sgt. Van Ness located a glass pipe containing burnt residue and a makeshift filter consistent with drug paraphernalia. White was transported to police headquarters and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. White was subsequently transported to the Trenton Police Department, where he was transferred to their custody on another outstanding warrant.
Date/Time: October 4, 2026 at 6:26 PM
Location: PNC Bank parking lot - 38 Princeton-Hightstown Road
Reporting Officer: Sgt. Christopher Van Ness #486
Arrested: Bernard White – 61yo male out of Lawrence, NJ
Details: On October 4, 2026, at approximately 6:26 PM, Sgt. Van Ness observed Bernard White, who was known to him from prior shoplifting incidents, walking through the PNC Bank parking lot toward Walgreens on Princeton-Hightstown Road. White had several outstanding arrest warrants, including one out of West Windsor Township. White was taken into custody on the outstanding warrants. During a search incident to arrest, Sgt. Van Ness located a glass pipe containing burnt residue and a makeshift filter consistent with drug paraphernalia. White was transported to police headquarters and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. White was subsequently transported to the Trenton Police Department, where he was transferred to their custody on another outstanding warrant.
Incident #: 2026-23604 – Driving While Intoxicated
Date/Time: October 4, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Location: Mercer County Park, West Picnic Area
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Brian Caulfield #107
Arrested: Randy Caran - 47yo male out of Hamilton, NJ
Details: On October 4, 2026, at approximately 7:40 PM, Ptl. Caulfield responded to a vehicle in the parking lot of Mercer County Park after receiving information about individuals inside the vehicle. The officer located Randy Caran asleep in the driver's seat of a silver Hyundai. Caran displayed signs of impairment, including watery eyes, slow movements, difficulty maintaining his balance, and an odor of alcoholic beverage. Caran was unable to follow instructions during an attempted field sobriety test, and further testing was discontinued due to concerns about his ability to perform safely. Based on the officer's observations, Caran was placed under arrest for DWI and transported to police headquarters. At headquarters, he provided breath samples indicating a blood alcohol concentration of .23%. He was issued a motor vehicle summonses for DWI as well as reckless driving and released to a responsible party pending a future court date.
Incident #: 2026-23649 – Shoplifting
Date/Time: October 5, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Location: Lowe's, 3504 US Highway 1
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Jake Rankin #124
Suspects: Two heavy-set Black males, approximately 5'10" to 6'0" tall, wearing high-visibility vests, hard hats, black pants, and dark shoes.
Details: On October 5, 2026, Ptl. Rankin responded to Lowe's on US Highway 1 for a reported shoplifting. Through the investigation, it was determined that two males entered the store and removed approximately 15 bags of copper wire and a copper pipe from the store's merchandise area. The individuals exited the store without paying for the items, which had a combined value of $839.71. The suspects were last seen arriving in a dark gray Chevrolet Equinox. The incident remains under investigation.
Incident #: 2026-23653 – Shoplifting
Date/Time: October 5, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Location: Lowe's - 3504 US Highway 1
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Jake Rankin #124
Arrested: Jonathan R. Oliff, - 38yo male out of Tinton Falls, NJ
Details: On October 5, 2026, Ptl. Rankin investigated multiple shoplifting incidents reported by Lowe's on US Highway 1. Through investigative means, the suspect was identified as Jonathan R. Oliff of Tinton Falls. The investigation determined that Oliff allegedly committed eight separate acts of shoplifting on September 19, 2026, by failing to scan or under-ringing merchandise at the self-checkout. The total value of the merchandise involved was $1,375.27. Oliff was charged with shoplifting and issued a complaint summons pending a future court date.
Incident #: 2026-23732 – Theft
Date/Time: October 6, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Location: 902 Carnegie Center
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Jake Rankin #124
Suspect: Black male, average build, approximately 5'10" to 6'0" tall, wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, a black hat, and black-and-white shoes.
Details: On October 6, 2026, Ptl. Rankin responded to 902 Carnegie Center for a reported theft. The investigation determined that a food order delivered to the building was taken by a delivery driver who had arrived to deliver a separate order. The driver left the building with the food order without authorization. The incident was captured on interior surveillance footage.
Incident #: 2026-23966 – Theft of Services (Gasoline)
Date/Time: October 9, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Location: Larry's Sunoco - 3729 US Route 1
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Kyler Rudin #125
Suspect: Black female, approximately 20–25 years old, driving a black Honda sedan bearing New Jersey registration.
Details: On October 9, 2026, Ptl. Rudin responded to Larry's Sunoco on US Route 1 for a reported theft of gasoline. The investigation determined that a female driver requested $30 worth of gasoline and left the station without paying. The vehicle was last seen traveling southbound on US Route 1. The incident remains under investigation.
Incident #: 2026-24517 – Shoplifting
Date/Time: October 15, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Location: TJ Maxx, 210 Nassau Park Boulevard
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Alexander Baile #130
Charged: Reginald R. McCoy – 58yo male out of Trenton, NJ
Details: On October 15, 2026, Ptl. Baile, Sgt. Woodrow, and Ptl. Pollini responded to TJ Maxx on Nassau Park Boulevard for a reported shoplifting. The investigation determined that Reginald R. McCoy, who was identified through investigative means, allegedly selected merchandise valued at $558.38 and exited the store without paying. McCoy subsequently dropped the merchandise outside the store and walked away. All merchandise was recovered by store personnel. Officers searched the surrounding area but were unable to locate McCoy. He was charged with shoplifting and issued a complaint summons pending a future court date.
Incident #: 2026-24758 – Theft
Date/Time: October 18, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Location: Residence on Lorrie Lane
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Jake Rankin #124
Details: On October 18, 2026, Ptl. Rankin responded to Lorrie Lane for a reported theft. The victim reported that two garden ornaments depicting metallic silhouettes of a boy and girl were missing from his front lawn. The ornaments were last seen the previous evening and were valued at approximately $200.
Incident #: 2026-24775 – Theft
Date/Time: October 18, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Location: Residence on Trinity Court
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Corbin Connell #116
Details: On October 18, 2026, Ptl. Connell responded to Trinity Court for a reported bicycle theft. The victim reported that her turquoise Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 hybrid bicycle, valued at approximately $650, was missing from a communal bicycle storage area between buildings 306 and 307. The victim discovered that a chain lock securing three bicycles had been broken. The investigation remains ongoing.
Incident #: 2026-24835 – Theft of Copper Wire
Date/Time: October 19, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Location: Old Trenton Road near Cottonwood Drive
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Daniel Brodowski #129
Details: On October 19, 2026, Ptl. Brodowski investigated a reported theft of copper wire from Verizon utility poles on Old Trenton Road near Cottonwood Drive. The investigation determined that approximately 800 feet of copper wire had been removed from three utility poles. A Verizon supervisor estimated the value of the stolen wire at approximately $8,000 and believed the theft occurred between October 16 and October 19. Similar copper wire thefts were also reported in Robbinsville and East Windsor. The investigation remains ongoing.
Incident #: 2026-24846 – Criminal Mischief
Date/Time: October 19, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Location: Cranbury Golf Course - 49 Southfield Road
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Jake Rankin #124
Details: On October 19, 2026, Ptl. Rankin responded to Cranbury Golf Course for a report of property damage. The investigation determined that sometime between the evening of October 18 and the early morning of October 19, four golf carts were removed from a garage and driven around the course, resulting in damage to the vehicles, greens, and a flagpole. Damage to the golf carts included scratches, a flat tire, a removed windshield, and a broken tie rod. The estimated total damage was between $1,500 and $3,500. The investigation remains ongoing.
Incident #: 2026-24964 – Fire Investigation
Date/Time: October 20, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Location: Residence on Cardiff Court
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Zachary DeMetro #123
Details: On October 20, 2026, patrol officers responded to a residence on Cardiff Court for a reported bathroom fire. Upon arrival, officers observed that fire departments were on scene addressing the incident. The resident reported hearing a popping sound before discovering a fire involving the bathroom exhaust fan and burning debris that had fallen from the ceiling. The resident used a fire extinguisher and other materials to help extinguish the fire before evacuating his family.
Incident #: 2026-24517 – Shoplifting
Date/Time: October 15, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Location: TJ Maxx, 210 Nassau Park Boulevard
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Alexander Baile #130
Charged: Reginald R. McCoy – 58yo male out of Trenton, NJ
Details: On October 15, 2026, Ptl. Baile, Sgt. Woodrow, and Ptl. Pollini responded to TJ Maxx on Nassau Park Boulevard for a reported shoplifting. The investigation determined that Reginald R. McCoy, who was identified through investigative means, allegedly selected merchandise valued at $558.38 and exited the store without paying. McCoy subsequently dropped the merchandise outside the store and walked away. All merchandise was recovered by store personnel. Officers searched the surrounding area but were unable to locate McCoy. He was charged with shoplifting and issued a complaint summons pending a future court date.
Incident #: 2026-24758 – Theft
Date/Time: October 18, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Location: Residence on Lorrie Lane
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Jake Rankin #124
Details: On October 18, 2026, Ptl. Rankin responded to Lorrie Lane for a reported theft. The victim reported that two garden ornaments depicting metallic silhouettes of a boy and girl were missing from his front lawn. The ornaments were last seen the previous evening and were valued at approximately $200.
Incident #: 2026-24775 – Theft
Date/Time: October 18, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Location: Residence on Trinity Court
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Corbin Connell #116
Details: On October 18, 2026, Ptl. Connell responded to Trinity Court for a reported bicycle theft. The victim reported that her turquoise Specialized Sirrus X 2.0 hybrid bicycle, valued at approximately $650, was missing from a communal bicycle storage area between buildings 306 and 307. The victim discovered that a chain lock securing three bicycles had been broken. The investigation remains ongoing.
Incident #: 2026-24835 – Theft of Copper Wire
Date/Time: October 19, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Location: Old Trenton Road near Cottonwood Drive
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Daniel Brodowski #129
Details: On October 19, 2026, Ptl. Brodowski investigated a reported theft of copper wire from Verizon utility poles on Old Trenton Road near Cottonwood Drive. The investigation determined that approximately 800 feet of copper wire had been removed from three utility poles. A Verizon supervisor estimated the value of the stolen wire at approximately $8,000 and believed the theft occurred between October 16 and October 19. Similar copper wire thefts were also reported in Robbinsville and East Windsor. The investigation remains ongoing.
Incident #: 2026-24846 – Criminal Mischief
Date/Time: October 19, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Location: Cranbury Golf Course - 49 Southfield Road
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Jake Rankin #124
Details: On October 19, 2026, Ptl. Rankin responded to Cranbury Golf Course for a report of property damage. The investigation determined that sometime between the evening of October 18 and the early morning of October 19, four golf carts were removed from a garage and driven around the course, resulting in damage to the vehicles, greens, and a flagpole. Damage to the golf carts included scratches, a flat tire, a removed windshield, and a broken tie rod. The estimated total damage was between $1,500 and $3,500. The investigation remains ongoing.
Incident #: 2026-24964 – Fire Investigation
Date/Time: October 20, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Location: Residence on Cardiff Court
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Zachary DeMetro #123
Details: On October 20, 2026, patrol officers responded to a residence on Cardiff Court for a reported bathroom fire. Upon arrival, officers observed that fire departments were on scene addressing the incident. The resident reported hearing a popping sound before discovering a fire involving the bathroom exhaust fan and burning debris that had fallen from the ceiling. The resident used a fire extinguisher and other materials to help extinguish the fire before evacuating his family.
The fire department accessed the ceiling and surrounding areas to extinguish the fire. Damage, including water damage and fallen insulation and debris, was confined to the bathroom. No other residences were affected, and no injuries were reported or observed. The incident remains under investigation.
Incident #: 2026-25047 – Theft by Deception
Date/Time: October 21, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Location: 212 Carnegie Center
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Josephine Pagano #121
Suspect: Asian male, approximately mid-20s, 5'5", heavy build, wearing a light blue T-shirt, gray sweatpants, and black Jordan sneakers. The suspect used the Facebook account name “Mike Vener.”
Details: On October 21, 2026, Ptl. Pagano investigated a reported theft by deception involving a Facebook Marketplace transaction. The victim reported agreeing to sell a Pokémon trading card for $750 and meeting the buyer at Carnegie Center. After the transaction, the victim became suspicious of the cash received and brought it to a bank, where it was determined to be counterfeit. The victim subsequently provided the currency to police, where it was collected as evidence. The investigation remains ongoing.
Incident #: 2026-25021 – Shoplifting
Date/Time: October 21, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Location: Wegmans - 240 Nassau Park Boulevard
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Joseph Carabelli #134
Suspect: White female wearing a white winter hat, a blue sweatshirt with “New York” lettering, and blue pants. The suspect arrived in a gray Honda sedan.
Details: On October 21, 2026, Ptl. Carabelli responded to Wegmans on Nassau Park Boulevard for a reported shoplifting. The investigation determined that a female selected a brisket, a strip steak, and a ribeye steak, with a combined value of $237.52, and exited the store without paying. The investigation remains ongoing.
Incident #: 2026-25217 – Shoplifting / Hindering
Date/Time: October 23, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Location: Target - 500 Nassau Park Boulevard
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Anthony Petracca #127
Arrested: Nazan M. Yilmaz – 28yo female out of Trenton, NJ
Details: On October 23, 2026, Ptl. Petracca responded to Target on Nassau Park Boulevard for a reported shoplifting. Store loss prevention personnel had detained Nazan Yilmaz. An investigation, including a review of store surveillance footage, determined that Yilmaz selected merchandise, concealed items in a bag, and attempted to leave the store without paying for merchandise valued at $401.23. During the investigation, Yilmaz provided information that was inconsistent with her identification. She was placed under arrest and charged with shoplifting and hindering. Yilmaz was transported to police headquarters for processing and released pending a future court date.
Incident #: 2026-25276 – Fraud
Date/Time: October 24, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Location: Fraud via telephone
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Roberto Christian #128
Details: On October 24, 2026, Ptl. Christian investigated a reported fraud involving a telephone scam. The victim reported receiving a call from an individual claiming to represent the fraud division of PNC Bank. The caller falsely advised that her identity and financial accounts had been compromised and instructed her to withdraw cash from multiple bank branches and provide the money to individuals sent to collect it. The victim reported withdrawing and surrendering a total of $15,500 over two days. The money was collected by individuals arriving in separate vehicles, described as a black Toyota SUV and a white Toyota Camry. The victim also reported that the caller accessed her phone through screen sharing. After contacting PNC Bank, she learned that the individual was not an employee of the bank. The investigation remains ongoing.
Incident #: 2026-25288 – Shoplifting
Date/Time: October 24, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Location: Dick's Sporting Goods - 530 Nassau Park Boulevard
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Kyler Rudin #125
Suspect: White male wearing black clothing. The suspect was observed carrying a red Nike Tech Fleece sweatshirt and matching joggers.
Details: On October 24, 2026, Ptl. Rudin responded to Dick's Sporting Goods on Nassau Park Boulevard for a reported shoplifting. Store management reported that a male selected a red Nike Tech Fleece sweatshirt and matching joggers, valued at $255, and exited the store without paying. The suspect was last seen walking toward the Target parking lot. Officers checked the surrounding area but were unable to locate him. The investigation remains ongoing.
Incident #: 2026-25291 – Property Damage
Date/Time: October 24, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Location: Residence on Worlidge Court
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Kyler Rudin #125
Incident #: 2026-25047 – Theft by Deception
Date/Time: October 21, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Location: 212 Carnegie Center
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Josephine Pagano #121
Suspect: Asian male, approximately mid-20s, 5'5", heavy build, wearing a light blue T-shirt, gray sweatpants, and black Jordan sneakers. The suspect used the Facebook account name “Mike Vener.”
Details: On October 21, 2026, Ptl. Pagano investigated a reported theft by deception involving a Facebook Marketplace transaction. The victim reported agreeing to sell a Pokémon trading card for $750 and meeting the buyer at Carnegie Center. After the transaction, the victim became suspicious of the cash received and brought it to a bank, where it was determined to be counterfeit. The victim subsequently provided the currency to police, where it was collected as evidence. The investigation remains ongoing.
Incident #: 2026-25021 – Shoplifting
Date/Time: October 21, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Location: Wegmans - 240 Nassau Park Boulevard
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Joseph Carabelli #134
Suspect: White female wearing a white winter hat, a blue sweatshirt with “New York” lettering, and blue pants. The suspect arrived in a gray Honda sedan.
Details: On October 21, 2026, Ptl. Carabelli responded to Wegmans on Nassau Park Boulevard for a reported shoplifting. The investigation determined that a female selected a brisket, a strip steak, and a ribeye steak, with a combined value of $237.52, and exited the store without paying. The investigation remains ongoing.
Incident #: 2026-25217 – Shoplifting / Hindering
Date/Time: October 23, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Location: Target - 500 Nassau Park Boulevard
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Anthony Petracca #127
Arrested: Nazan M. Yilmaz – 28yo female out of Trenton, NJ
Details: On October 23, 2026, Ptl. Petracca responded to Target on Nassau Park Boulevard for a reported shoplifting. Store loss prevention personnel had detained Nazan Yilmaz. An investigation, including a review of store surveillance footage, determined that Yilmaz selected merchandise, concealed items in a bag, and attempted to leave the store without paying for merchandise valued at $401.23. During the investigation, Yilmaz provided information that was inconsistent with her identification. She was placed under arrest and charged with shoplifting and hindering. Yilmaz was transported to police headquarters for processing and released pending a future court date.
Incident #: 2026-25276 – Fraud
Date/Time: October 24, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Location: Fraud via telephone
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Roberto Christian #128
Details: On October 24, 2026, Ptl. Christian investigated a reported fraud involving a telephone scam. The victim reported receiving a call from an individual claiming to represent the fraud division of PNC Bank. The caller falsely advised that her identity and financial accounts had been compromised and instructed her to withdraw cash from multiple bank branches and provide the money to individuals sent to collect it. The victim reported withdrawing and surrendering a total of $15,500 over two days. The money was collected by individuals arriving in separate vehicles, described as a black Toyota SUV and a white Toyota Camry. The victim also reported that the caller accessed her phone through screen sharing. After contacting PNC Bank, she learned that the individual was not an employee of the bank. The investigation remains ongoing.
Incident #: 2026-25288 – Shoplifting
Date/Time: October 24, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Location: Dick's Sporting Goods - 530 Nassau Park Boulevard
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Kyler Rudin #125
Suspect: White male wearing black clothing. The suspect was observed carrying a red Nike Tech Fleece sweatshirt and matching joggers.
Details: On October 24, 2026, Ptl. Rudin responded to Dick's Sporting Goods on Nassau Park Boulevard for a reported shoplifting. Store management reported that a male selected a red Nike Tech Fleece sweatshirt and matching joggers, valued at $255, and exited the store without paying. The suspect was last seen walking toward the Target parking lot. Officers checked the surrounding area but were unable to locate him. The investigation remains ongoing.
Incident #: 2026-25291 – Property Damage
Date/Time: October 24, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Location: Residence on Worlidge Court
Reporting Officer: Ptl. Kyler Rudin #125
Details: On October 24, 2026, Ptl. Rudin responded to Worlidge Court for a reported gas leak. Fire personnel detected natural gas inside an unoccupied apartment and determined that entry was necessary to locate the source. The apartment door was forced open, and personnel discovered that an unlit gas stovetop had been left on, allowing gas to escape into the apartment. The stovetop was shut off, and the apartment was ventilated. Police and fire personnel secured the door before clearing the scene. The resident was subsequently contacted.
Address/Location
West Windsor Police Department, NJ
271 Clarksville Rd
West Windsor Township, NJ 08550
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 609-799-1222
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