East Windsor, East Windsor, Mercer County

East Windsor Police Blotter Though March 8, 2023

March 9, 2023

EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–The East Windsor Township Police Department initiated the following police reports through Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

  • DUI

Location: Route 133

Time/Date: 12:43 AM, 03/05/2023

The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing the vehicle driving over the speed limit and failing to maintain its lane of travel. The driver exhibited signs of impairment and was placed under arrest after failing field sobriety tests. The driver was later released pending court action.

Defendant: Richard Malcolm Philadelphia, PA 49 Years of Age

Charges: DUI

Reckless Driving Careless Driving

Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Joshua Pohl

  • Weapons Offense

Location:     Route 130

Time/Date:     9:01 PM, 03/06/2023

The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 130 after observing the vehicle improperly using its high beam headlamps and failing to maintain its lane of travel. Investigation revealed that the driver was in possession of an illegal handgun. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Mercer County Corrections Center pending court action.

Defendant:             Kevin Mercer Jr. Newark, NJ 23 Years of Age

Charges:                 Unlawful Possession of a Weapon

Certain Persons not to Possess Weapons Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose Failure to Maintain Lane

Improper Use of High Beams Unclear Plates

Failure to Exhibit Driver’s License Failure to Exhibit Insurance Card

Arresting Officer:  Patrol Officer Michael Whalen

  • Drugs/Shoplifting

Location: 839 Route 130 (Walmart) Time/Date: 4:00 PM, 03/07/2023

The officer responded to Walmart for a report of shoplifting. Investigation revealed that two individuals left the store without paying for $625.89 worth of merchandise. Both individuals were placed under arrest and later released pending court action.

Defendant:             Michael Battalia Fairless Hills, PA 32 Years of Age

Charges:                 Possession of Heroin

Possession of Methamphetamine Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Shoplifting

Defendant:             Amanda Devries Hamilton, NJ 33 Years of Age

Charges:                 Possession of Heroin

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Arresting Officer:     Patrol Officer Andrew Smith