Police blotter
The information below was provided by police unless otherwise noted.
Trenton
Heroin Bust: Michael Linson, 45, and Daaimah Bakr, 41, were arrested last week after detectives from the Street Crimes Unit interrupted an alleged drug deal on Middle Rose Street. During the investigation, police recovered 15 decks of heroin, two grams of marijuana and three grams of crack cocaine.
Crack and Pot: Anthony Smith, 24, was arrested over the weekend after Street Crimes Detectives Sarai Cheek and Brieer Doggett allegedly found him in possession of three grams of crack cocaine, 11 grams of marijuana and $311, which was seized as suspected drug proceeds.
Domestic Violence: Nassan Harrington, 30, was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly assaulted a woman inside a home on Reservoir Street. The victim told police she and Harrington were arguing about relationship issues around 12 a.m. Saturday when he broke her cellphone, punched her in the face and body, then strangled her. The woman then grabbed a vase to use in self-defense, according to police who say the vase broke allowing Harrington to use the glass as a weapon. Police say Harrington picked up a piece of broken glass and cut the woman’s finger, before dragging her out of the house by the hair. The victim then called her sister who drove her to the hospital, where she called police. Harrington was still at the house when cops arrived, so they arrested him.
Caught Dealing: James Brewer, 28, Tony Kinley, 28, and Joshua Stroman, 27, were arrested over the weekend when detectives from the Street Crimes Unit interrupted an alleged drug deal. Police seized 11 grams of marijuana and $744 in cash as suspected proceeds from drug deals.
Domestic Assault: Brandon Council, 24, was arrested in connection with an assault that happened on March 4. A woman told police that she called her ex-boyfriend — identified as Council — to ask for a ride, which led to the brutal encounter. When Council picked her up, officials say, he searched through the woman’s cellphone activity then punched her in the face. Council then grabbed an unknown object from the car and hit the woman with it several times, before dropping her off at her Hamilton Township home. Police say the victim suffered contusions to her leg, face and shoulder, as well as lacerations to her leg, foot and hand. Council was charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses. He was picked up on a warrant for those offenses Sunday.
Montgomery
Theft: Justine Dannelly, 47, of Rocky Hill, was arrested after she allegedly used a stolen credit card to purchase $425 worth of merchandise from local businesses. Police identified Dannelly as the suspect after reviewing surveillance video from the businesses where the card was used. Cops later recovered the items she purchased with the card at her residence.
Robbinsville
Heroin Bust: Jacquelin Kelly, 52, and Joseph Maier, 52, both of Keansburg, and Anthony Rongo, 40, of Ewing, were arrested after police allegedly found heroin and drug paraphernalia during a traffic stop on I-195.
Jewelry Heist: Jewelry and a camera were stolen out of home on Mary Lane. The suspect gained entry through a sliding glass door. The loss is estimated at $20,000.