East Windsor Police Blotter Through March 15, 2023

March 16, 2023

EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–The East Windsor Township Police Department initiated the following police reports through Wednesday, March 15, 2023.


  • False Report/Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Accident

Location: East Windsor Police Headquarters

Time/Date: 10:45 PM, 03/10/2023

An individual responded to East Windsor Police Headquarters to report damage to his vehicle from a motor vehicle accident. Investigation revealed that the individual had been involved in a motor vehicle accident, but he was responsible for the crash and left the scene without notifying police or speaking to the other driver. The individual was placed under arrest and later released pending court action.

Defendant: Ziaree Garcia Lakehurst, NJ 30 Years of Age

Charges: False Report to Law Enforcement Leaving the Scene of an Accident Failure to Report an Accident

Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Chelsea Lyons


  • Shoplifting

Location:     319 Route 130 (ShopRite)

Time/Date:     5:41 PM, 03/13/2023

The officer responded to ShopRite for a report of shoplifting. Investigation revealed that the individual left the store without paying for $52.68 worth of merchandise. The individual was later identified and charged on a complaint summons.

Defendant:             Jeremiah Krameer Lawrenceville, NJ 29 Years of Age

Charges:                 Shoplifting

Arresting Officer:  Patrol Officer Michael Adelung


  • DUI/Obstructing

Location: Twin Rivers Drive North

Time/Date: 8:23 PM, 03/14/2023

The officer responded to the area of Twin Rivers Drive North for a report of a motor vehicle accident. Investigation revealed that the vehicle struck several parked vehicles. The driver fled the scene on foot, but was apprehended by officers. The driver exhibited signs of impairment and was placed under arrest. The driver was later released pending court action.

Defendant: Francisco Chavez-Arriaga East Windsor, NJ 32 Years of Age

Charges: Obstruction of Administration of Law DUI

Reckless Driving Careless Driving

Leaving the Scene of an Accident Failure to Report an Accident Open Container within Vehicle Unlicensed Driver

Failure to Exhibit Registration Failure to Exhibit Insurance Card

Arresting Officer:     Patrol Officer Brian Rust


  • Shoplifting

Location:     70 Route 571 (Target)

Time/Date:     12:16 PM, 03/15/2023

The officer responded to Target for a report of shoplifting. Investigation revealed that the individual left the store without paying for $322.35 worth of merchandise. The individual was later identified and charged on a complaint summons.

Defendant: Anthony Smith Bronx, NY 30 Years of Age

Charges: Shoplifting

Arresting Officer: Patrol Officer Maria Smith