POLICE BEAT

From the June 21 edition

BORDENTOWN CITY
   A computer valued at $4,000 was stolen from the Bordentown Family Medical Care Center on June 14.
   Police responding to a burglar alarm at 11:50 p.m. found a broken rear window at the Third Street building. An inventory is being conducted to determine if any other items besides the computer were stolen, police said.
   Anyone with information can contact the Police Department at (609) 298-0103.

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   On June 11 at 9:36 p.m., Jamaal Addison, 26, of Trenton, was charged with disorderly conduct.
   Police were called to the intersection of Borden and West streets for a report of a fight in progress. At the location, police said they saw Mr. Addison arguing with local residents. According to police, Mr. Addison said he wanted to file a complaint against one of the residents, however, he left the area and continued to yell, causing a disturbance.
   One hour later, police said Mr. Addison showed up at police headquarters to ask about filing a complaint. Mr. Addison was advised how to file a complaint, but again walked away yelling, said police. Mr. Addison was arrested and charged. He was released on his own recognizance pending a court date.
FLORENCE
   On June 20 at 2:20 a.m., Victor Lawrence, 23, of Burlington Township, was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon.
   Police said they stopped a vehicle on Foundry Street for a motor vehicle violation. Police said the passenger in the vehicle, Victor Lawrence, was familiar to police and was checked for warrants.
   Police confirmed that Mr. Lawrence had warrants in Burlington City and Burlington Township, totaling $2,934 and was placed into custody at the scene. Police said a switchblade knife was discovered in his pants pocket during a search.
   He was transported to police headquarters and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, adding $5,000 to his bail. Mr. Lawrence was unable to post the $7,934 bail and was transported to the Burlington County Jail.

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   On June 15 at 12:08 p.m., Peter Mariano, 39, of Roebling, was charged with having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle and with having an open container of alcohol in public.
   Police said an officer on foot patrol in the Fifth Avenue and South Street area saw Mr. Mariano in a vehicle with an open container of alcohol.
   Mr. Mariano was issued the summonses and released, pending a court date.

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   On June 15 at 9:44 a.m., Lester Parker, 54, of Burlington, was charged with theft.
   Gottel Lawn Care reported to police that a John Deere push lawnmower was taken from the front of a residence on East Sixth Street as a landscaper worked in the area. Police said they saw Mr. Parker on East Fifth Street with the lawnmower in a trailer he was towing.
   Mr. Parker was charged and released, pending a court date.