New Hope and Lambertville police action: DUIs, weapon possession near school, copper still king
The following information has been provided by law enforcement officials. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
New Hope Police Department
Case #13904503: On December 9 at approximately 10:31 hours, SFC Michael O’Rourke was dispatched to the Swan Hotel, South Main Street, for a report of stolen property. Richard Cruser, manager, reported a theft of a copper downspout, which occurred between Dec. 4 and Dec. 6. The section stolen was approximately ten feet in length, and four inches in diameter. The estimated replacement cost is $200.
Case #13904446: On December 6 at approximately 21:20 hours, Public Works Director Lester Myers reported the theft of a 20-foot long copper downspout from the south side of the building at the Justice Center. Investigation to continue.
Case #13904469: On December 7 at approximately 22:24 hours, Sgt. Robert Brown noticed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Route 29, just north of Weeden Street. The vehicle was noticeably swerving over the center yellow line, nearly striking the guardrail. Upon field sobriety testing, Daniel Tillett, 23, of Lambertville, was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. He was charged with DUI, Speeding, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Keep Right.