New Hope and Lambertville police blotters: thefts of copper, broken window, DWIs

New Hope Police Department:

THEFTS OF COPPER

Officers are investigating theft of copper downspouts and railings from residential properties and businesses. On October 28, 2013 two incidents of theft were reported. The thefts occurred on New Street. There is a third possible theft that officers are investigating that may have occurred on West Mechanic Street. On October 29, 2013 officers received another complaint of a theft of copper railings on Mechanic Street. Residents are advised to report any suspicious noise that they may hear during the overnight hours. Any information on the thefts should be reported to Corporal Zimmerman at 215-862-3033.

            

Lambertville City Police Department:

CASE # 13003713  On Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 10:46 a.m. Ptl Kenneth Housman was called to #9 Church St. for an act of criminal mischief. Philip E. Mackey stated someone had broken the front window to his building. The window approximately 10’ x 6’ was shattered.

CASE # 13003707 On Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 4:26 a.m., Sgt Robert Brown  stopped a man, age 36, of Perth Amboy N.J. on State Highway 179 for failure to maintain lane. He was subsequently arrested and charged with DWI, having an open alcoholic container in a motor vehicle, careless driving, driving with a suspended driver’s license, and failure to maintain lane. The man was released on his own recognizance pending a court appearance.

CASE # 13003781 On Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 3:05 p.m. Ptl Anthony Memolo was called to a business on North Union Street for a male passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle.  A fellow, age 41, of Hopewell Township N.J. was subsequently arrested and charged with DWI, reckless driving, and having an open alcoholic container in a motor vehicle. He was transported to the Hunterdon Medical Center for evaluation.