Police blotter
The information below was provided by police unless otherwise noted.
Trenton
That’s My Girl: Luis Herrera, 25, was arrested after he allegedly punched a man who’s dating his ex-girlfriend. Officials say Herrera entered the woman’s home through a window around 2:30 a.m. last Friday. When Herrera was confronted by a 36-year-old male, officials say, he punched him in the face. The female who lives in the home then fled and flagged down state police who were patrolling the area, and Herrera was arrested. The male victim was treated at the hospital.
Bat Attack: Steven Josil, 35, was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly hit a woman in the head with a baseball bat. The motive for the attack remains unclear, but officials say cops were flagged down by the victim’s friend shortly after the assault, which happened in the 100 block of Dye Street around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The victim was taken to the hospital, but refused medical attention. Josil is charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses.
Drugs and Ammo: Raqwon Abrams, 20, was arrested after police allegedly found him in possession of 25 decks of heroin, a small amount of crack cocaine, marijuana and a high-capacity magazine loaded with ammunition. Officials say cops encountered Abrams early Sunday morning during a traffic stop for not wearing a seatbelt.
Stabbing: Leonardo Rodriguez, 33, was arrested Monday after he allegedly stabbed a 30-year-old man in the chin and shoulder. Officials say Rodriguez followed the victim out of a city restaurant prior to the stabbing. The motive for the attack remains unclear. The victim was treated at the hospital.
Ewing
Stabbing: Gerald Davis, 41, was arrested for allegedly stabbing his neighbor in the torso. Davis is charged with attempted murder and related offenses.
Copper Theft: Someone stole copper from the baseboard heating system of a home located on Pennington Road.
Princeton
Identity Theft: A victim told police someone made nine unauthorized withdrawals totaling $33,202 from their bank account.
Robbinsville
Fake Gun Arrest: Jennyfer Taracena, 21, of Trenton, was arrested after police allegedly found her in possession of an imitation firearm during a traffic stop on Route 130.
DWI: Joseph Cantillo, 22, Richboro, Pa., was charged with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on Route 130. He is also charged with possession of hashish, possession of drug paraphernalia, reckless driving, speeding and other offenses.
Heroin Bust: Jospeh Zsilavetz Jr., 27, was arrested for heroin possession following a traffic stop on I-195. He was also charged with possession of a hypodermic needle and failure to maintain a lane of travel.
Drugs and Driving: Jennifer Palovcak, 34, Bensalem, Pa., was arrested for possession of heroin following a traffic stop on I-195. She is also charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to maintain a lane.
DWI: Christopher Strasser, 33, of Chesterfield, was charged with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on Route 130. Strasser was also charged with reckless driving, careless driving, speeding and unsafe lane change.