11/18/2024 Police Blotter
Date: 11/18/2024
Prepared by: Lt. Joseph Maccaquano
Item 1
Date: 11/5/2024 Time: 12:08 PM Jurisdiction- Hopewell Township
Type of Incident: Fraud
Investigating Officer: Colin Brigham
Details: On November, 5, 2024 Officer Brigham met with the victim of fraud in the HTPD lobby. The victim reported that their social security number was compromised and it was used to open up a line of credit in Maryland. The outstanding debt had since been sent to collections, negatively effecting the victim’s credit score. Information from the collection agency and the debt incurred was forwarded to the officer for follow-up investigation.
Item 2
Date: 11/7/2024 Time: 0911 AM Jurisdiction – Hopewell Township
Type of Incident: Brush Fire
Investigating Officer: Eric Lei
Details: On November 7, 2024 at 0911 hours Officer Lei, along with police and fire units responded to the Hopewell Valley Golf Course for a reported brush fire. The fire was located in the area of the driving range where there is a large wooded area. The fire was able to be extinguished by fire fighters on scene. The brush fire is one of a few others we have experienced over the past month or so due to extremely dry conditions.
Item 3
Date: 11/11/2024 Time: 1130 AM Jurisdiction – Hopewell Township
Type of Incident: Criminal Mischief / Theft
Investigating Officer: Michael Enriquez
Details: On November 11, 2024 Officer Enriquez responded to a North Route 31 address (commercial property) for a reported theft of copper. Officer Enriquez, in speaking with the reporting party, found that copper piping was cut and stolen from the off of the building’s AC unit. The location is up for sale and the timeframe of the offense is unknown at this time. The matter is under investigation.
Item 4
Date: 11/12/2024 Time: 1:08 PM Jurisdiction – Hopewell Township
Type of Incident: Fraud
Investigating Officer: Ryan Finnegan
Details: On November 12, 2024 Officer Finnegan met with the victim of fraud in the HTPD lobby. The victim reported that she received a call from someone identifying themselves as an agent of the federal trade commission. The person advised them that they were identified in an investigation involving money laundering and fraud through electronic means. The victim was directed to remove funds and send payment before an arrest warrant would be issued. The victim’s identity was confirmed to be compromised, but no financial loss was incurred. The matter is under investigation.
Item 5
Date: 11/15/2024 Time: 3:59 PM Jurisdiction – Hopewell Township
Type of Incident: Fraud
Investigating Officer: Eric Lei
Details: On November 15, 2024 Officer Lei met with the victim of fraud in the HTPD lobby. The victim stated that he was defrauded out of $2,125.00. The victim received an email about a job opening and the person forwarded funds to his bank account. He was directed to zelle that amount and additional money to a separate party for supplies for the job. The victim stated they realized there was something suspicious when his bank account showed to be overdrawn days later. The information regarding their communications was forwarded to Officer Lei for follow-up.
Item 6
Date: 11/16/2024 Time: 7:53 PM Jurisdiction – Hopewell Township
Type of Incident: DUI
Investigating / Arresting Officer: Adam Liotta
Accused Name: Jeremy Galyon
Accused Address: Carver Place Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Charges: DUI
Details: On November 16, 2024 Sgt Liotta responded to the Shop Rite of Pennington for a reported intoxicated male on the property. Liotta made contact with the accused party, Jeremy Galyon. Through investigation on scene, Galyon appeared intoxicated and was ultimately placed under arrest for DUI. He was arrested on scene and transported to HTPD for processing where he was charged with DUI, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Submit to Chemical Breath Testing. He was later released and the matter will be heard in Municipal Court.