Police blotter
Trenton
Shooting: An 18-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to his ankle Monday night and he was admitted into the hospital for observation. The victim told police he was walking on Girard Avenue around 11:55p.m. when someone fired two gunshots at him. The victim ran, then realized he was shot in the ankle, so one of his friends drove him to the hospital. The victim’s injuries are considered non-life-threatening.
Gun Bust: Jireh Mathis, 20, was arrested Monday after police allegedly found him in possession of a stolen loaded handgun. Officials say detectives were patrolling the area of Stuyvesant and Hoffman avenues when they saw a man acting suspiciously. When that man, identified as Mathis, saw cops, he allegedly grabbed his waistband and ran. Police later found Mathis in an alley, where he allegedly tossed a handgun as police approached him. Sneaker Heist: Ricardo Rivera-Ramon, 26, was arrested Monday night after he allegedly tried to burglarize a home while two people were inside the property. The residents of the property told police one of them heard glass breaking in the rear of the home around 8p.m., then heard someone walking around on the first floor, so they called the cops. When police arrived on scene, they saw Rivera-Ramon leaving the home carrying multiple pairs of sneakers. The residents told police they saw two burglars inside the home, but cops only caught Rivera-Ramon, who allegedly had a screwdriver and a hypodermic needle in his pocket during the arrest. Drugs Bust: Rayshawn Bridgeforth, 36, was arrested after police interrupted an alleged drug deal and found him in possession of two grams of marijuana and a deck of heroin.
Westampton
Drugs and Driving: Michael Gardner, 36, and Pamela Gabauer, 48, were arrested after police allegedly found them in possession of marijuana and a glass smoking pipe during a traffic stop on Burlington Mt. Holly Road. Officials say Gardner also used his brother’s identity in order to avoid apprehension on active warrants.
Bristol, Pa.
Stolen Auto: A 2009Chevrolet valued at $3,000was stolen from the 3000block of Ford Road.
Assault and Harassment: Francis Gushue, 27, was arrested for an alleged assault that happened in the 100 block of Aspen Lane. Bail was set at $50,000.
Tool Theft: Approximately $2,725in tools were stolen out of a 2004Ford truck that was parked in the 6000block of Emilie Road.
Bike Theft: A bicycle valued at $84was stolen from the 6200block of Bristol Pike.
Missing Meds: Two tote bags containing medical supplies were stolen out of a 2015Subaru that was parked in the 500block of Fernwood Lane. The loss is estimated at $350.
Auto Vandalism: Someone slashed tires on a GMC and a Ford that were parked in the 800block of Elmhurst Avenue. The total damage is estimated at $283.
Assault: Richard Vanhart, 33, was arrested following an alleged assault that happened in the 1100block of Green Lane. He is charged with simple assault and other related offenses. Bail was set at $25,000.