West Amwell
Jan. 7 at 12:30 p.m., police, along with the Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance and Rescue Squad, went to the Educational Services Commission School on Route 179 on a report of a student out of control.
The 14-year-old Trenton male was placed under control shortly after arrival of emergency services.
No complaints were signed; the matter was handled by school staff.
Jan. 8 at 9 a.m., police investigated a burglary of a trailer owned by Hood Floors Inc. at the Mt. Airy Shopping Center.
The suspects cut a lock and damaged the door of a small trailer used to transport a large floor refinishing machine.
It was determined no items were taken.
Jan. 10 at 8:55 a.m., police, fire and rescue responded to the Educational Services Commission School on Route 179 on a fire alarm activation.
An investigation determined the alarm originated from a pull station; the alarm was false.
No charges were filed; the investigation remains open.
Jan. 10 at 8:30 p.m., police investigated a burglary of an outbuilding at the Mitzen-Silverthorn residence on Route 31.
Police said $800 worth of power tools and a power washer were taken.
The burglary occurred sometime between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Jan. Anyone with any information is urged to call investigating Patrolman Edward Skillman at 397-5875, ext. 18.
Jan. 11 at 1:15p.m., police, fire and rescue responded to the Educational Services Commission School on Route 179 on a fire alarm activation.
An investigation determined the alarm originated from a pull station; and the alarm was false.
A 14-year-old Trenton female was charged with generating a false public alarm and released to a parent.
Jan. 11 at 2:15 p.m., there was a school bus accident on Route 179, just south of Kari Drive.
Daniel Ohm of Princeton, operating a mini bus for Student Transportation of America of Wall, N.J., was going north when he lost control, crossed the southbound lane, left the road and hit an embankment.
A bus aide, Theresa Reaves of Trenton, suffered back, neck and leg injuries, police said.
She was extricated from the bus by the Lambertville-New Hope Ambulance and Rescue Squad and the West Amwell Fire Company and taken to Hunterdon Medical Center.
The bus was en route to the Educational Services Commission School to pick up students. No students were aboard at the time of the accident.
Mr. Ohm was not injured. He was charged with careless driving.
Jan. 14 at 10:25 a.m., police went to the Educational Services Commission School on Route 179 on a report of a 12-year-old student out of control.
Police determined the Trenton male was upset and out of control after being attacked by two students, ages 11 and 12, also of Trenton.
Police also found these students out of control at the time of their arrival. The situation was brought under control, and no one was injured.
Police filed no complaints; the matter was handled by school administrators with suspensions.
