06/02/2025 Police Blotter

Date: 6/2/2025
Prepared by: Lt. Joseph Maccaquano

Item 1

Date: 5/20/2025 Time: 6:40 PM Jurisdiction – Hopewell Township
Type of Incident: Burglary
Investigating Officer: Arthur Juba

Details: On 5/20/2025 Officer Juba responded to a Navesink Drive address for a report of vehicle burglary. The victim stated that their vehicle was entered overnight between April 28th and April 29th. The victim reported that their wallet was stolen from inside the car, which contained personal items and identification. The vehicle showed no signs of damage, however the center console was opened. The victim noticed their wallet missing at that time and contacted police. The matter is under investigation.

Item 2

Date: 5/24/2025 Time: 8:00 AM Jurisdiction – Hopewell Township
Type of Incident: Fraud / Theft
Investigating Officer: Neil Hunt

Details: On May 24, 2025 Officer Hunt responded to a Carter Road address for a report of theft with a fraudulent check. The victim stated that a check for over $20,000 was
issued for payment to a business company. The victim found that the check was deposited into a different account at a completely different bank. The victim also found that a second check was attempted to be cashed against their account thereafter. Further details were provided to police on scene, and the matter is under investigation.

Item 3

Date: 5/22/2025 Time: 3:57 PM Jurisdiction – Hopewell Township
Type of Incident: Identity Theft / Fraud
Investigating Officer: Marissa McCallum

Details: On May 22, 2025 Officer McCallum met with the victim of fraud in the HTPD lobby. The victim stated that their employer notified them of emails requesting that their direct deposit be sent to a different account. The account was confirmed to have been fraudulent and no monetary loss was suffered. The victim was advised to continue to monitor their bank accounts for any suspicious activity. The investigation is ongoing.

Item 4

Date: 5/23/2025 Time: 5:23 PM Jurisdiction – Hopewell Township
Type of Incident: Vehicle Burglary
Investigating Officer: Blake DeMeter

Details: On May 23/2025 Officer DeMeter responded to Mercer Meadows Park for a report of a vehicle burglary. The victim reported that they parked their vehicle at 4:45PM and when they returned at 5:10PM they found their vehicle was broken into. The front driver’s side window was smashed and their purse containing their iphone and wallet were stolen from the vehicle. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

Item 5

Date: 5/26/2025 Time: 12:23 PM Jurisdiction – Hopewell Township
Type of Incident: Warrant Arrest
Accused Name: Edward Speed
Accused Address: Upper Darby NY, NY 12853
Investigating Officer: Brandon Kuzma

Details: On May 26, 2025 Officer Kuzma responded to the area of The Learning Experience on Denow Rd for a report of a male asleep in the grass. Officer Kuzma made contact with the male, identified as Edward Speed. In talking with Speed, Kuzma offered him a ride and assistance. However, Speed was found to have a number of active warrants for his arrest out of Trenton, Newark, and Elizabeth. Speed was arrested on scene and transported to HTPD for processing. He was ultimately released on his own recognizance with new court dates. Officer Kuzma provided a courtesy transport for Speed to his requested location.

Item 6

Date: 5/29/2025 Time: 3:43 PM Jurisdiction – Hopewell Township
Type of Incident: DUI
Accused Name: Suzanne Hahola
Accused Address: Frost Hollow Rd Easton, PA 18040
Investigating Officer: Maria Gavdanovich

Details: On May 26, 2025 Officer Gavdanovich responded to a motor vehicle crash at Washington Crossing Pennington Road and Bear Tavern Road. Upon arrival, she made contact with the driver, later identified as Suzanne Hahola. Due to suspicion of driving under the influence, Hahola was asked to perform field sobriety tests roadside. At the conclusion of which, she was placed under arrest for DUI. Hahola was transported to HTPD for processing. Hahola was charged with DUI, Reckless Driving, Open Container, and Following to Closely. She was later released with a court date. The matter will be heard in Municipal Court