ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY.
Sunday, May 31, 2020, at approximately 7:55PM, police were detailed to the Lambertville Free Public Library for a report of a possible burglary. Police observed a freshly broken window where forcible entry was made. While checking the building, Michael Sailer, a 29 Y/O male from Sandy Ridge Mt Airy Road in Stockton NJ was located inside the building. Sailer was also in possession of drug paraphernalia. Sailer was taken into custody and charged with Burglary, Criminal Mischief, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Sailer was processed for the arrest and transported to the Hunterdon County Sheriff’s Department to later be transported to the Warren County Jail for lodging. PTL Wurpel and SGT Memolo are continuing the investigation.
CASE #20004701
Tuesday, June 09, 2020, at approximately 5:30PM, police were contacted by the owner of Foxy Reds, located at 32 Bridge Street, in reference to a theft. Security camera footage shows a female with blond hair, walking a black dog remove a delivery package from within the front of the business, which was closed at the time. The package contained $900.00 worth of custom face masks. DET. Albani is continuing the investigation.
CASE #20005014
Sunday, June 21, 2020, at approximately 4:50PM, police responded to 45 Bridge Street, Rienboth and CO, for a report of an assault that had occurred 10 minutes in the past and the suspect had already fled the scene. The employee was inside of the store when a teenaged male entered. The male became angry and shouted at the victim. The male then picked up a glass wrapped candle and threw it at the victim causing minor injury to the victim. The male then left the store in an unknown direction. DET. Albani is continuing the investigation as a Bias Crime.
Any questions related to COVID-19 should be referred to the City of Lambertville’s website at Lambertvillenj.org/covid.
On Sunday May 31st, at approximately 1948 hours, officers were called to the Lambertville Free Public Library for a reported burglary.
Ptl. Allen Wurpel and Sgt. Anthony Memolo responded and found that a glass door had been shattered by a rock and entry had been made into the library through the broken door. The officers conducted a search of the building and found the suspect in a stairwell inside the rear of the building.
The suspect was identified as Michael Sailer, 29, who is from the Lambertville area but with no fixed address. Sailer was also allegedly found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. It is believed the defendant broke in looking for quick cash.
Sailer, who is already on probation for and unrelated offense, was charged with Burglary, Criminal Mischief and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was lodged in the county jail in lieu of bail
The Police Department continues to have extra patrols on the Towpath (State Parks) and Bridge Street to enforce the Governor’s Executive Orders.
Any concerns about the State Parks may also be addressed by the New Jersey State Park Police at 1 (877) 927-6337.
Any questions related to COVID-19 should be referred to the City of Lambertville’s website at Lambertvillenj.org/covid.
ALL SUSPECTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY
Saturday, April 25, 2020, at approximately 2:30PM, LT. R. Brown observed 3 individuals by-pass 3 separate “Police Line Do Not Cross” barriers indicating that the state parks were closed as per executive order signed by NJ Governor Phil Murphy.
Ronald Kurceba Jr, a 58 year old male from Daystar Drive in Doylestown PA.
Darryl R. Nixon Jr. a 37 year old male from North Charlotte Street in Pottstown NJ.
Christopher D Colella a 48 year old male from Sandybrook Drive in Langhorne PA.
- R. Brown charged all three individuals with Failure to obey a lawful order as well as violating the State of NJ Executive Order.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at approximately 8:40PM, the owner of Giuseppe’s Pizza, located at 40 Bridge Street, reported a theft. Sometime between 6:00AM and 7:00AM the restaurants’ bread delivery was taken from the front stoop. The value of the break taken is approximately $50. SGT. M. Gramlich is investigating.
CASE #20003692
Tuesday, May 05, 2020 at approximately 2:00PM a resident on Weeden Street reported the theft of outside garden decorations. One was described as a small frog statue and the other a bovine skull. Both items were taken sometime during the nighttime hours of April 02, 2020. The total value of the items is approximately $150.00. PTL. J. Weber is investigating.
MAY 6, 2020
As of May 6, 2020, The Lambertville City Police Department has charged 16 individuals with violating or disobeying the Governor’s Executive Order on COVID.
The City of Lambertville Police Department has been conducting high visibility patrols in various locations, including the parks and the D&R Canal Path to assist individuals and remind them of the various Executive Orders put in place by NJ Governor Murphy. The Lambertville Police would like to remind everyone to practice 6 foot social distancing while walking/biking/jogging as well as the requirement to wear a mask while inside public buildings and when the 6 foot social distancing is not possible; such as on a narrow sidewalk or the Tow Path.
Any questions related to COVID-19 should be referred to the City of Lambertville’s website at Lambertvillenj.org/covid.
Saturday, May 09, 2020, at approximately 1:45PM, SGT Memolo was called to Heritage Village on Brunswick Avenue for an illegal dumping complaint. A Resident observed an unknown male dump trash in the apartment complex garbage dumpster. The resident did not recognize the individual as being a tenant of Heritage Village. During the investigation it was determined that Kevin Walsh, 33 year old male, from Goat Hill Road in West Amwell Township had illegally dumped his household trash at Heritage Village Apartments. SGT Memolo issued a summons to Kevin Walsh for Littering on Occupied Property.
The Police Department continues to have extra patrols on the Towpath (State Parks) and Bridge Street to enforce the Governor’s Executive Orders.
Any concerns about the State Parks may also be addressed by the New Jersey State Park Police at 1 (877) 927-6337.
Any questions related to COVID-19 should be referred to the City of Lambertville’s website at Lambertvillenj.org/covid.
On Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at approximately 7:00PM, SGT. Memolo and PTL. Wurpel observed a group of individuals congregating along the D&R Canal Path near the Lambertville Municipal Utilities Authority. The individuals were stopped near the Riverwalk Complex. Jaren Coleman a 20 year old male from Berrel Court in Yardley PA, Dazier Long a 20 year old male from Plaza Blvd in Morrisville PA, and Cory Bolt a 21 year old male from Veterans Highway in Levittown PA were each issued summons for Failure to Obey a Lawful Order as a result of NJ Governor Murphy Order to close all state and county parks. Each individual was given a court date to appear in Lambertville Municipal Court.
The City of Lambertville Police Department has been conducting high visibility patrols in various locations, including the parks and the D&R Canal Path to assist individuals and remind them of the various orders put in place by NJ Governor Murphy.
Any questions related to COVID-19 should be referred to the City of Lambertville’s website at Lambertvillenj.org/covid.
