Theft, Criminal Trespass: Princeton Police Blotter

PRINCETON, NJ — On Nov. 13, at 2:25 p.m., a resident of Shadybrook Lane reported a theft of two packages from their front porch. The total value of the theft was estimated to be approx. $900. The Princeton Police Department Detective Bureau is investigating.

On Nov. 14, at 01:31 a.m., following a motor vehicle stop on Nassau Street for failure to maintain the lane of travel, a 65-year-old Princeton resident was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated. She was taken to police headquarters where she was processed, charged accordingly and later released. In addition to Driving While Intoxicated, the woman was issued summonses for Refusal to Submit to Breath Testing, Failure to Maintain Lane, Reckless Driving, and Uninsured Motor Vehicle.

On Nov. 15, at 11 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence on Cedar Lane for the report of a residential burglary. The investigation revealed that between Nov. 08 and Nov. 15, an unknown suspect(s) unlawfully entered the residence after forcing entry through a window. On entering the home, the suspect(s) rummaged through several bedrooms. At the time of the report, the items stolen from the residence were unknown. The Princeton Police Department Detective Bureau is investigating.

On Nov. 15, at 11:48 a.m., a resident reported a Criminal Mischief incident that occurred sometime between Nov. 14 and Nov. 15, in the area of Christopher Drive. An investigation revealed that an unknown actor(s) carved "Death 2 Zionism", in wet cement on the sidewalk that was recently repaired. The Municipality’s Engineering Department was informed who are coordinating repairs. No suspects have been identified.

On Nov. 16, 01:05 a.m., following a motor vehicle stop for an unregistered vehicle, the driver, a 38-year-old Mount Holly resident, was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated. He was taken to police headquarters, where he was processed, charged accordingly, and later released. In addition to driving while intoxicated, the accused was issued summonses for reckless driving, and unregistered vehicle.

On Nov. 17, at 02:17 a.m., police responded to a commercial business on Hulfish Street on the report of man within the establishment after the close of business. Further investigation revealed that the man had entered the business through a rear emergency exit door, which was left propped open, and remained inside without authorization. Police checked the surrounding area for the man, but did not find him. No criminal activity took place within the establishment, authorities said. Police are investigating.

On Nov. 18, at 2:19 p.m., police responded to a home on Constitution Hill East after a resident discovered the rear exterior double doors of the home ajar with possible pry marks. The resident told police an elderly woman claimed ownership of the condo before leaving the scene in a silver pickup truck driven by an older man. Police searched the property and confirmed no signs of theft or other disturbance. Authorities searched nearby for the woman and the vehicle but found nothing. Police are investigating.

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