Police Blotter

Driver Charged With Eluding After Chase On June 17, 2026, Officer Ryan Finnegan, along with several other Hopewell Township Police Department units, were dispatched to the area of Pennington Rd…

A commercial fire occurred at approximately 7:20 a.m. on June 29, 22026, at the 1550 building on American Boulevard, Bank of America property. Hopewell Township Police received a 9-1-1 call…

Power Strip Causes Fire in Home On June 7, 2026, Officer Michael Enriquez responded to a residence on Hedgecroft Dr for the report of a fire alarm. The caller advised…

Arrest After Failing to Appear in Court  On May 26, 2026, Det. Makwinski and Officer Anthony Pizzola responded to a residence on Route 31 to attempt to serve an outstanding…

The Lawrence Township Police Department has charged a Lawrence Township woman following an investigation into the alleged misuse of funds belonging to the Lawrence Junior Cardinals, a local non-profit youth…

Driver arrested on outstanding warrant On May 8, 2026, Officer Anthony Pizzola was conducting traffic enforcement stop near Scotch Road and American Boulevard when he observed a gold Mercury SUV…

A former Trenton teacher and middle school basketball coach pleaded guilty this week to sexually assaulting a student over a period of several years, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey…

Overpayment leads to fraud On April 9, 2026, Officer Jack Lane responded to a residence on West Shore Dr for a report of fraud and theft. The victim reported that…

A Mercer County grand jury has indicted a Trenton Police detective on multiple charges related to the alleged unlawful use of force and false statements made in connection with a…

Police impersonation reported on Route 31On March 26, 2026, Officer Ryan Finnegan responded to a business in the Pennington area for a report of possible police impersonation. The victim reported…