ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY.

Case # 18003901
Wednesday, May 16, 2018.  On this date, at approximately 12:05 PM City Police were detailed to the area of Douglas Street and Stryker Street for a report of  fawn trapped in a storm drain.  Upon their arrival, they located a fawn that is believed to have been washed down the hill as a result of recent heavy rain.  The fawn had fallen into the storm drain which was approximately 5 feet deep.  DET. Albani was able to get down into the storm drain and removed the fawn.  PTL Bast then transported the fawn to the Mercer County Wildlife Center in Hopewell Township to be treated and cared for. 

Case #18003959
Friday, May 18, 2018.  On this date, at approximately 6:10 AM, City Police were called to Fine Food and Flowers located at 76 Bridge Street, for a theft complaint.  Police were advised that during the early morning hours the daily delivery of bread had been taken.  This is an ongoing issue at various locations throughout the downtown area.  Police are asking for assistance.  If during the early morning hours you see anyone acting suspicious near area businesses to contact City Police at 609-397-3132 or call 9-1-1.
 
ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY.

Case # 18003461
Tuesday, May 01, 2018.  On this date, at approximately 9:10 PM, PTL Bast conducted a motor vehicle stop of a 2011 Ford Fusion being operated by John Cranstoun (39 Male from Chambord Court in Hamilton NJ).  Cranstoun was found to be operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.  Cranstoun was transported back to Police Headquarters where he was processed for the arrest.  Cranstoun was charged with DUI, Reckless Driving, Speeding, and Failure to Maintain Lane.  Cranstoun was given a court date of May 03, 2018 at 4:30PM and released to a friend.

Case #18003563
Friday, May 04, 2018.  On this date, at approximately 8:00PM, SGT Gramlich conducted a motor vehicle stop on a 2015 Hyundai being operated by William Eliseo Torres (44 Male from Kerper Street in Philadelphia PA).  Torres was ultimately found to have an outstanding traffic warrant issued by East Windsor Municipal Court for Failure to Appear with a bail amount of $164.00.  Torres was taken into custody and transported to Police Headquarters where he was processed for the arrest.  Torres was released on his own recognizance and given a new court date of May 07, 2018 at 2:30 PM.

Case #18003572
Friday, May 04, 2018.  On this date, at approximately 10:30 PM, SGT Gramlich conducted a motor vehicle stop on a 2018 Audi being operated by Jesse Embry (27 Male from North Commerce Square in Robbinsville NJ).  Embry was found to be operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.  Embry was transported to Police Headquarters where he was processed for the arrest.  Embry was charged with DUI, Speeding, Reckless Driving, Failure to Keep Right and Failure to Maintain Lane.  Embry was given a court date of May 17, 2018 at 5:00PM and released to a friend.  


ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY.

  • Case # 18002767
April 12, 2018, at approximately 9:50AM, Nicole Sturick (28 female, Coryell Street Lambertville) was taken into custody for multiple outstanding warrants issued in NJ and PA.  PTL Bast transported Sturick to Police Headquarters were she was processed for $2489.00 in warrants.  Sturick was unable to post bail and was then transported to the Hunterdon County Jail for lodging. 

  • Case # 18002817
April 13, 2018, at approximately 2:40PM, PTL Bast conducted a motor vehicle stop on a 2016 box truck being driven by Anthony Thomas (48 male, Fern Street Darby PA).  Thomas was stopped for failing to keep right.  Thomas was subsequently found to have an active traffic warrant issued by Stratford Borough NJ for $110.00.   Thomas was taken into custody and transported to Police Headquarters.  After being processed for the arrest, Thomas posted the $110.00 bail and was released. 

  • Case # 18003244
April 24, 2018, at approximately 4:50 PM, PTL Bast conducted a pedestrian stop on a subject in the area of North Main Street and York Street.  The individual, Sydney Smith (24 y/o female of North Union Street in Lambertville NJ) was known to have an outstanding traffic warrant for her issued by Lambertville Municipal Court for $100.  Smith was taken into custody and processed for the arrest by PTL Bast.  Smith was able to post the $100.00 bail and was released. 

  • Case #18002832
April 13, 2018, at approximately 11:11PM, Sgt Memolo observed a truck fail to stop at the posted Stop sign at Lambert Lane and Coryell St.  The vehicle pulled over on Coryell Street.  Upon approaching the vehicle, the driver identified himself as Zachary Romano, 51 YOA, of Stockton, NJ.  While speaking with Romano, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitted from the interior of the vehicle.

Upon conducting field sobriety testing, Romano was subsequently charged with DUI and transported to headquarters, where he was processed for the arrest.  Romano was charged with DUI, Careless Driving, Failure to Stop and Failure to Keep Right, pending Court.


  • The annual famous Delaware River Towns Chamber of Commerce Shad Fest was held from 12:00PM until 6:00PM on Saturday, April 29, 2018 and Sunday, April 30, 2018 in downtown Lambertville.  There was a great turnout on Saturday; however, on Sunday the weather did not cooperate very well, which seemed to keep some people away. During the 2 day festival, Lambertville City Police answered approximately 20 calls for service related to the festival. The calls ranged from assisting at EMS related calls, lost/found property, minor motor vehicle crashes, minor disputes and several parking complaints.  Fortunately there were no serious emergencies or crimes related to the festival. The Lambertville City Police Department members look forward to seeing you at next year’s event.    

  • Case # 18002395
April 01, 2018 at approximately 7:50PM PTL Bast conducted a motor vehicle stop on Gary Glum, 48 male from Trenton NJ.  Glum was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage as well as in possession of suspected marijuana.  Glum was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence, Careless Driving, Failure to Keep Right, and Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle.  Glum was processed for the arrest and given a court date of April 5, 2018 at 5:00PM. 

  • Case # 18002395
On April 01, 2018 at approximately 7:50PM, during a motor vehicle stop, Betty Gazzillo, 58 female of Trenton NJ, was a passenger in a vehicle.  Gazzillo was found to have 2 outstanding traffic warrants issued by Trenton NJ Municipal Court.  Gazzillo was arrested by PTL Balaity for the warrants and released after posting $176.00 bail.

  • Case # 18002430
On April 02, 2018 at approximately 8:50PM, City Police were called to a residence on Church Street for a report of a theft that had occurred.  The resident reported having two cement lion statues taken from in front of the residence.  Each statue was valued at $100.  At this time there are no suspects.  PTL Bast is investigating.

  • Case # 18002453
On April 03, 2018 at approximately 4:45PM, City Police were called to the area of North Union Street and Coryell Street for a report of a male acting disoriented and intoxicated.  SGT Gramlich and PTL Czerniak located a male matching the provided description.  Anthony Celestin, 34 male from Trenton NJ, was found to be in possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and had an outstanding warrant from Robbinsville NJ Municipal Court.  Celestin was arrested and processed for the arrest.  Celestin was charged with Possission of CDS and given a court date of April 18, 2018 at 1:00PM.  Celestin was released ROR for the warrant.

ALL SUSPECTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY
  1. 3/31/2018 Press Release
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  4. 1/29/2018 Press Release