Unlawful Possession Of A Weapon, Burglary: Princeton Police Blotter

The following is a summary of incidents as reported by Princeton Police:

PRINCETON, NJ — On July 30, at 12:49 p.m., a man reported that between April and May 2025, he sent a total of $90,000 to an unknown individual who claimed to be a stock market expert, after communicating with them on a messaging platform regarding the purchase of stocks. The man said that after not receiving any funds, he realized it was a scam, and as a result, he suffered a total loss of $90,000.

On July 31, at 8:17 p.m., patrols responded to Cherry Hill Road on a report of a motor vehicle crash. On arriving in the area, patrols located a male on Cherry Hill Road, who was determined to be the driver/sole occupant. An investigation was initiated and the man was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated after he was found to have operated his vehicle while intoxicated. The Hillsborough resident was taken to police headquarters, processed, and later released to a sober adult. The 56-year-old was issued multiple motor vehicle summonses for Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Failure to Maintain Lane, Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Property Damage, Failure to Report Accident, and No Liability Insurance Coverage on Motor Vehicle.

On Aug. 1, at 12:32 p.m., the caretaker of a commercial property located on Herrontown Rd. reported that on July 19, an unknown actor(s) stole approximately $1000 worth of various items from the rear of the property. Patrols also determined that the actor(s) entered into the building on the property by breaking open a boarded window and causing damage. The cost to re-board the window is unknown. There are no suspects at this time.

On Aug. 2, at 5 a.m., patrols responded to Nassau Street for a reported attempted robbery. On arrival, patrols made contact with the victim who advised that two unknown males allegedly threatened him with a knife and demanded money. The man said he never observed a weapon, only that the males referenced one during the encounter. The man also stated that the unknown males fled on foot without taking anything shortly after the interaction. Patrols canvassed the area, however no individuals were located. The incident remains under investigation.

On Aug. 3, at 2:37 a.m., a.m., patrols observed a suspicious vehicle traveling on Alexander Street that proceeded into a parking lot of a commercial business that had closed for the evening. Patrols then observed the driver exit the vehicle and begin urinating in public within view of the roadway. Patrols initiated a motor vehicle stop and made contact with the driver/sole occupant. During the interaction, patrols observed a handgun present in the vehicle, specifically in the space between the driver's seat, where the driver was seated, and the vehicle's center console. On the arrival of additional officers, the princeton resident was placed under arrest. Patrols took possession of the handgun and found that it was loaded with hollow point ammunition. Further investigation revealed that 35-year-old was driving while intoxicated. He was taken to police headquarters, processed, and later charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (Handgun), Certain Persons Not to Possess Weapons, Possession of Prohibited Weapons (Hollow Point Ammunition), Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, and Urinating in Public. The man was later transported to the Mercer County Correctional Center, where he was turned over to the custody of their staff.

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