Vehicle Fires Under Investigation In Hopewell Township

March 6, 2023

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP – Hopewell Police say that a fire occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. this morning, in a parking lot of the Captial Health Medical Center Hopewell Campus. The fire totally destroyed two vehicles – a 2019 Subaru CrossTrek and a 2017 Honda Civic LX. The fire also damaged two other vehicles in the vicinity – damaged tire and damaged front bumper. The fire occurred in a grass divider which separates the parking aisles. The vehicles were unoccupied at the time, and there were no injuries. The quick response from the Hopewell Valley Emergency Services Unit, Union Fire Company, Pennington Fire Department, West Trenton Fire Department and the Hopewell Fire Department prevented further loss of property. All fires in the Township are investigated as suspicious in nature until proven otherwise. This fire is no exception and is undergoing a criminal investigation, which includes sifting through the debris. Hopewell Township Police are working closely with the Hopewell Valley Emergency Services Unit to determine the source and cause of the fire. Anyone with additional information, please contact Detective Adam Liotta at 609-737-3100 or aliotta@hopewelltwp.org