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On March 13, 2020, Officer Liotta responded to an Eaton Court address for a complaint of harassment. The victim, a Hopewell Borough resident, reported that his neighbor placed a sign in his vehicle which was directed towards him. The victim reported that he was offended by the writing on the sign. Officer Adam Liotta handled the report.

Officer Robert Voorhees was on random patrol when he observed a motor vehicle violation on Brandon Road on March 14. During the traffic stop, the driver identified himself as a law enforcement officer. It was later learned that the driver was not a law enforcement officer and that he provided this information to avoid receiving a motor vehicle summons.  The driver was arrested and transported to the Hopewell Township Police Department where he was processed. He was released on his own recognizance after being served with a summons. This case will be heard in superior court

On March 16, 2020, Officer John Ferner responded to a residence on Washington Crossing Pennington Road for the report of a theft. The victim reported a ladder and gas can were taken from his property on this date. The value of these items was approximately $55.00. A follow up investigation is being conducted by Officer Ferner.

Officer Robert Sparano spoke with a resident from Castleton Court in reference to a report of a theft of property on March 14. The victim reported that sometime between 10am and 11am on March 14, an unknown individual took contents from a package that was delivered to the residence. The loss was estimated at approximately $270.00.

On March 18, 2020, Officer Christopher Vaccarino responded to a Pronvinceline Road address for the report of a theft. The victim reported that copper was taken from the property between July 1, 2019 and March 18, 2020. The value of the copper was approximately $6,000.00. 

On the same day, Officer Adam Liotta spoke with a former Hart Avenue resident about a theft from a residence. The victim reported that she moved from the residence in October 2019 and recently discovered multiple items were missing. The value of these items was approximately $5,300.00.  A follow up investigation is being conducted by Officer Liotta.

Also on March 18, Officer James Hoffman responded to a Harbourton-Woodsville address for the report of a burglary/theft. The victim reported that an individual identifying himself as an employee from a utility company requested to enter the home for repairs to an electrical panel. The actor entered the home and while the homeowner was distracted, a second individual entered the home through an alternate door and burglarized the home. The value of property taken was $50.00. 

On March 25, 2020, Officer Michael Hyle responded to a New Road address for the report of a theft. The victim reported that coaxial cable was taken from the property between February 19, 2020 and March 25, 2020. The value of the property was approximately $5,000.00.  Officer Michael Hyle will be following up with the investigation.

On April 1, 2020, Officer Vincent Amabile responded to a Tree Farm Road address for a fraud complaint. The victim advised that he discovered after reviewing account statement that his bank account was compromised by unknown actor(s). The victim reported two (2) unauthorized transactions on his account between March 30 and March 31, 2020.  Officer Vincent Amabile handled the report and will be conducting a follow up investigation.

On April 4, 2020, Officer John Ferner responded to a Blackfoot Road address in reference to a report of Criminal Mischief. The victim, a Hopewell Township resident, reported her vehicle was damaged between April 2 and April 4.  Officer John Ferner investigated the incident

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