Press Release 02/03/2024 - 03/03/2024

CASE #24000757
On Saturday, February 03, 2024, at approximately 10:25am, a report of criminal mischief occurred on North Main Street. Detective Albani is the investigating officer. 

CASE #24000759
On Saturday, February 03, 2024, at approximately 12:13pm, a resident on Clinton Street discovered their car windshield shattered while their vehicle was parked in their driveway. Sergeant Gramlich is the investigating officer.

CASE #24000787
On Sunday, February 04, 2024, at approximately 7:15am, a resident on York Street reported 2 of their traffic cones were taken from in front of their residence. DCpl Bast is the investigating officer.

CASE #24000820
On Monday, February 05, 2024, at approximately 12:00pm, a resident on Holcombe Way reported ongoing harassment by another nearby resident. DCpl Bast is the investigating officer.

CASE #24000840
On Tuesday, February 06, 2024, at approximately 2:07pm, patrol responded to the area of route 165 for a dispute over improper parking. The complaint was quickly resolved.  Patrolman Lugo investigated.

CASE #24000865
On Wednesday, February 07, 2024, at approximately 1:14pm, a bicycle was missing from a bike rack on North Union Street. Patrolman Brown investigated.

CASE #24000871
On Wednesday, February 07, 2024, at approximately 4:39pm, Justin E. Hoyle, 28 years old, from Lawn Park Avenue in Lawrence Township, NJ was arrested on an outstanding traffic warrant out of West Amwell Township. Hoyle was released with a pending court date. Detective Albani is the arresting officer.

CASE #24000923
On Friday, February 09, 2024, at 10:47am, a business on Alexander Avenue reported forgery of a business check. Patrolman Brown is the investigating officer.

CASE #24000928
On Friday, February 09, 2024, at approximately 1:30pm, a black backpack was reported missing after being left near a bench on York Street. Patrolman Brown investigated.

CASE #24000956
On Saturday, February 10, 2024, at approximately 1:02am, Humberto Munoz Santiago, 31 years old, from Risler Street in Stockton, NJ was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, driving while suspended, unlicensed driver and possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages. Munoz Santiago was released with a court date of March 06, 2024. Sergeant Gramlich is the arresting officer.

CASE #24001001
On Sunday, February 11, 2024, at approximately 7:06pm, Sage J. Kopytkowska, 58 years old, from Bridge Street in Milford, NJ was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and careless driving. Kopytkowska was released with a court date of March 06, 2024. Patrolman Bereheiko is the arresting officer.

CASE #24001015
On Monday, February 12, 2024, at approximately 7:45am, a resident on North Union Street reported a burglary at their garage with property missing. Patrolman Lugo is the investigating officer.

CASE #24001186
On Monday, February 19, 2024, at approximately 11:04am, a contractor reported paver stones to have been taken from a residential job site on Delevan Street. Patrolman Brown investigated and located the individual who removed the stones. The stones were thought to be trash and were quickly returned.

CASE #24001262
On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at approximately 4:30pm, a resident on Grant Avenue reported a wheelbarrow was taken from their yard along the street. Patrolman Brown is the investigating officer.

CASE #24001283
On Thursday, February 22, 2024, at approximately 11:15am, a former resident of Coryell Street reported money stolen out of a joint bank account. Patrolman Bereheiko is the investigating officer.

CASE #24001328
On Saturday, February 24, 2024, at approximately 3:41pm, a resident on South Union Street reported a person to be trespassing on his property. Patrolman Bereheiko is the investigating officer.

CASE #24001342
On Sunday, February 25, 2024, at approximately 12:36am, Ayesha C. Octalien, 38 years old, from Jackson Street in West Amwell Township, NJ was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, careless driving and failure to maintain lane. Octalien was released with a mandatory court date of April 18, 2024. Patrolman Lugo is the arresting officer.

CASE #24001361
On Monday, February 26, 2024, at approximately 1:03am, Jacqueline Brookes Narvaez, 42 years old, from South Franklin Street in Lambertville, NJ was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and refusal to submit to a breath test. Narvaez was released with a mandatory court date of April 18, 2024. Detective Albani is the investigating officer.

CASE #24001416
On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at approximately 2:49pm, a resident from South Main Street reported having difficulty registering a vehicle she purchased due to having a fake title. Further investigation revealed the vehicle to be stolen out of New York City. Patrolman Bereheiko is the investigating officer.

CASE #24001455
On Friday, March 01, 2024, at approximately 1:02pm, a business on South Main Street reported a person to be trespassing on the property. Patrolman Bereheiko is the investigating officer.

CASE #24001512
On Sunday, March 03, 2024, at approximately 3:17pm, patrols responded to Church Street for a report of an unwanted person on the property. The individual left without incident and was advised he was no longer permitted on the property. Sergeant Gramlich is the investigating officer.

CASE #24001518
On Sunday, March 03, 2024, at approximately 5:39pm, a resident on Lincoln Avenue reported being harassed by another resident. Sergeant Gramlich investigated.

CASE #24001519
On Sunday, March 03, 2024, at approximately 7:18pm, a resident on Brunswick Avenue reported their vehicle windshield was intentionally damaged. Patrolman Brown is the investigating officer.

ALL SUSPECTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY

Below are tips regarding helping safeguard your vehicles from Catalytic Converter thefts:

1. Park your vehicle inside your garage or in secure side yard.
2. If you have to park outside, leave on exterior lights or install motion detector lights.
3. Check into installing an additional sensor to converter’s that set off the vehicle’s alarm when the thieves attempt to steal it.
4. Ask your repair shop to tack weld the nut and bolt: it helps prevent most thieves from easily unbolting the assembly.
5. Paint and/or engrave your converter with your VIN #. Marked converters make them less valuable to thieves.

**Residents are advised to call 911 if they see someone underneath a parked vehicle, especially late at night or other times when there are little to no other people around.

ALL residents are reminded to be cognizant of any suspicious persons requesting any monies or personal information by way of, but not limited to, telephone calls, emails or regular mail correspondence. Please contact the Lambertville Police Department prior to responding to any of these potential scams.

**ALL residents are reminded to LOCK the doors to their vehicles and not leave anything of value inside the vehicle.