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

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