Police Blotter
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Trenton
Under False Propositions: Sarah Rodriguez, age unknown, and her boyfriend Marqurs Lee, 32, were arrested and charged in a string of robberies cops say followed a “distinct pattern.” Rodriguez, acting as a prostitute, would lure “johns” into picking her up thinking with the promise of sex. She led them to an abandoned property on Carrol Street, where Lee, laying in wait, then beat and robbed them. Cops say the couple targeted people from Central and South America believing they were less likely to report the crimes to authorities. Cops believe the alleged robbing duo may have many other victims and have asked people to come forward. Rodriguez and Lee are charged with robbery, weapons offenses, kidnapping, aggravated assault. Anyone with information is asked to call Lt. Darren Zappley at 609-9894181, or 609-278-TIPS. He can also be reached by email, DZappley@TrentonPolice.net. Missing Teens: Cops are searching for two missing teens. Alissa Johenkins, 15, was last seen April 5, on the 100block of South Broad Street. She is described as a black female, 5feet 10inches tall and weighing 140pounds. She has brown eyes, a medium brown complexion and dark brown hair and braces on her upper teeth. Johenkins was last seen wearing a short black bob style wig, red and white coat, black leggings, and brown Ugg boots. Police are also searching for Malachi F. Williams, 15, who was last seen Nov. 8, 2018, on the 200block of Virginia Avenue. He is 5feet 7inches tall and weighs 160 pounds. He has brown eyes, a medium brown complexion and black hair. Williams was last seen wearing a gray/navy blue knitted hat and sweatshirt, white T-shirt and blue jeans. He’s known to hang around Peace Street. Anyone with information on their possible whereabouts may contact Juvenile Officer Arlene Miranda at 609-989-4083 and Detective Jose Acosta at 609-989-4094, or CBI at 609-989-4155.
Broken Hand: James Hill, 37, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault after cops responded to his home March 30. The 31-year-old victim and Hill were arguing when Hill grabbed her by her pinky finger as she went to grab the baby. She told Hill she was going to call police so he left the house. The victim suffered a broken hand and was treated and released from the hospital. A warrant was issued for Hill’s arrest, and he was picked up by the boys in blue this week.
Why Did He Need Those?:
Ivan Lewis, 36, was arrested and charged with shoplifting and hindering apprehension after cops responded to the Rite Aid on the 1000block of South Broad Street for a report of someone stealing. Lewis attempted to steal three packs of press-on Remy eyelashes. “Guess he needed them for something,” Trenton Police Lt. Peter Szpakowski said. Cops got there and took him into custody. He was hit with hindering for giving cops a fictitious name. Overnight Shooting: Cops responded to a shooting shortly after 9p.m. Thursday night on the first block of Edgewood Avenue. A 32-year-old woman who was sitting in a car suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to her right, hip, wrist and chin. She was taken to the hospital but her condition was unknown as of Friday. Cops are searching for two black men who may have been involved in the shooting. No additional suspect description was available. The Shooting Response Team is investigating. Are You Batty?: Cops responded to the 700block of Centre Street for a reported fight. During an argument, the suspect hit the 38-year-old male victim with a baseball bat and ran away on foot. Cops are still trying to identify the perp.
Molly Man: Gerald Hines, 28, was popped with 20grams of MDMA 20grams. Cops pursued him after he ignored detectives’ orders to stop. He led them on a foot chase dropping the drugs along his path of flight on the 1500block of Chestnut Avenue. Pot Bust: Robert Dawoyea, 26, and General Nu-Allam, 21, were arrested together Wednesday after vilent crime detectives on the 200block of Chambers street pulled them over in a white Dodge Challenger with illegally tinted windows. Cops smelled pot coming from the car and ended up finding 33grams of marijuana and $2,147in cash seized as suspected illegal drug proceeds. Both men were hit with numerous drug charges. Nu-Allam also had a warrant out for his arrest. Car Stop: Street crime detectives nabbed two men with four ounces of promethazine earlier this week. Detectives found the men, lterrick Livingston, and Tyzaira Gaither, both 18, with codeine in plain view following a car stop on the 100block of Frazier Street. Cops also found more than 1,000in cash. Both were charged with multiple drug offenses. Livingston also had numerous motor vehicle tickets. Gaither also had three warrants out for his arrest.