Verbal Altercation at Shoprite
On Feb. 11, 2026, Officer Ryan Finnegan was dispatched to Shoprite for a report of a verbal altercation. Complainant reported to have several altercations with Shoprite staff members and later returned to record them. No physical altercation was reported, and no charges were filed.
Thousands in Credit Card Fraud Reported
On Feb. 12, 2026, Officer Paul Alvaro responded to Hopewell Township Police Department for walk-in report of credit card fraud. Victim reported three unauthorized credit card charges totaling $ 17,746.40 for services she did not purchase. All charges were associated with the website “gosq.com” and were made on her America visa card. The charges were reported to the bank as fraudulent. The incident remains under investigation.
USPS Alerted After Suspected Mail Fraud
Officer Paul Alvaro responded to HTPD for a walk-in report of mail fraud on Feb. 19, 2026. Victim reported that her landlord sent her a letter via certified mail and allegedly intercepted it prior to delivery. She reported the incident to the USPS Inspection Service. No monetary loss was reported.
Disorderly Conduct at Capital Health
On Feb. 12, 2026, Officer Jack Lane responded to Capital Health Systems for an alleged subject who was trespassing on hospital grounds. Hospital staff reported that a subject was allegedly trespassing on the campus and acting aggressively towards staff. During the on-scene investigation, the subject was observed yelling, cursing, and throwing his belongings across the hospital floor. He was subsequently arrested for disorderly conduct and criminal mischief. The matter will be heard in Municipal Court.
DUI near Traffic Circle
Officer Blake Demeter was conducting a building check at Pure Blossom on Pennington Rd on Feb. 14, 2026, when he observed a vehicle traveling north on Pennington with no illuminated taillights. The vehicle was also observed to be swerving and failing to maintain lane. A traffic stop was initiated and during the interaction officer detected an odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from the male driver. Field sobriety testing was administered, and it was determined that the suspect was impaired and was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. He was transported to HTPD and processed. Subject was charged with driving while intoxicated and reckless driving. The matter will be heard in Municipal Court.
Unauthorized Credit Card Charges
On Feb. 16, 2026, Officer Jack Lane responded to HTPD for a report of credit card fraud. Victim reported that an unknown subject used his business credit card to purchase an Apple iPhone without authorization. The victim stated the phone was out for delivery and he refused the delivery. The cost of the iPhone was reported to be $1,171.81. The incident remains under investigation.
DUI on Bear Tavern Rd
Officer Michael Crincoli dispatched to the area of Rt 29 for a report of a vehicle observed failing to maintain lane on Feb. 19, 2026. The vehicle was observed crossing the yellow center line on Bear Tavern Rd. A traffic stop was initiated and during the interaction the officer observed signs of intoxication. Field sobriety testing was administered, and the driver was placed under arrest for suspicion of DUI. They were transported to HTPD and processed. Subject was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, failure to keep right, and traffic on marked lanes. The matter will be heard in Municipal Court.
Fraudulent Text and Charges
On Feb. 19, 2026, Officer Tylor Blake responded to a residence in Titusville for a report of fraud. Victim reported receiving a text message from an unknown number stating their Apple account would be charged $1,000 and instructing them to call a number if they wished to dispute the charge. The victim called to dispute the charge and was instructed to purchase $2,000 worth of gift cards and provide the card numbers. The victim complied with the instructions and later it was determined it was a fraud. The incident remains under investigation.
Fraudulent Parking Ticket
Officer Collin Brigham responded to a residence in Titusville for a report of fraud on Feb. 21, 2026. Victim reported receiving a letter in the mail regarding an overtime parking ticket issued in Atlantic City in November. Victim stated his vehicle rarely leaves Hopewell Twp and that he was not in Atlantic City at the time the ticket was issued. Victim was advised to report the matter to the Atlantic City Municipal Court and surrender the license plates to the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicle. The investigation is ongoing.
Fraudulent Priceline Charges
On Feb. 4, 2026, Officer Michael Crincoli responded to HTPD for a walk-in report of credit card fraud. Victim reported a fraudulent credit card transaction in the amount of $2,800.32 that was made on her Bank of America credit card to priceline.com. The incident remains under investigation.
License Plates Stolen and Used on Another Vehicle
Officer Collin Brigham responded to HTPD for a walk-in report of theft of a license plate on Feb. 25, 2026. Victim reported that the front license plate from his vehicle was stolen and later used on another vehicle. Victim stated he received an invoice from Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority in the amount of $73.97 for toll charges he did not incur. The victim was advised to surrender the plate to the DMV, and the plate was later entered into NCIC system as stolen. The total amount of toll charges associated with the plate was $560.40.
Identity Theft Leads to Multiple Fraudulent Accounts
On Feb. 27, 2026, Officer Maria Allen responded to HTPD for a walk-in report of fraud. Victim reported that an unknown individual accessed her Walmart account and attempted to make multiple unauthorized purchases. She discovered that additional credit cards with different names and addresses had been added to her account. Victim also reported that her amazon account was hacked, and she observed multiple fraudulent transactions on her bank account. Additionally, someone opened a bank account in her name and a debit card without her authorization. The incident remains under investigation.
DUI Charge After Driver Asleep
On Feb. 28, 2026, Officer James Stanton was on patrol when he observed a vehicle at the red traffic signal. The vehicle remained stationary even when the traffic light turned green. A traffic stop was initiated and during the interaction the driver was found asleep behind the wheel of the vehicle. Officer Stanton also detected an odor of alcoholic beverage emanating from the female driver. Field sobriety testing was administered, and it was determined that the driver was impaired and was placed under arrest for suspicion of DWI, transported to HTPD and processed. The subject was charged with Driving Under the Influence, Reckless driving. The matter will be heard in Municipal Court.
