Tag: Hopewell Township Police Department
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Pride patches through HTPD raise thousands for youth at local LGBTQ+ group home
When Pride Month was celebrated last month, some may have noticed a specialty patch worn by members of Hopewell Township Police Department. The patch was the idea of Detective Alexis Mirra to show the department’s support and commitment of the LGBTQ+ community. The idea came about after department leadership opened up the floor for ideas…
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Hopewell Township police blotter
A 64-year-old Highland Park man was charged with driving while intoxicated and issued other summonses after he was involved in a two-car crash on Bear Tavern Road at Washington Crossing-Pennington Road May 31. A Harbourton-Woodsville Road resident told police on June 3 that someone had allegedly removed numerous items, including a black and red Honda…
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Hopewell Township amends police department command structure; promotes officers from within
The Hopewell Township Committee has updated its command structure of the Hopewell Township Police Department. The new command structure was created through an ordinance introduced at the June 14 Township Committee meeting. This change was followed by promotions in the department that would support the new structure. According to the township, the adopted ordinance includes…
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Hopewell Township Police Department to receive grant for body-worn cameras
The Hopewell Township Police Department will receive a $69,292 grant for the purchase of 34 new body-worn cameras for officers to wear while on duty. In addition to the new cameras, the department is exploring cloud-based storage capabilities. Early adopters of new technology, and with the belief that it would enhance policing, the Hopewell Township…
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Hopewell Township community forum on cannabis highlights concerns and next steps
A decision has not been made yet by the Hopewell Township Committee on whether to opt in or opt out of any aspect of New Jersey’s licensing for recreational cannabis. A community forum was recently held to discuss the topic, concerns and next steps. The forum, which occurred on May 20, featured Attorney Scott Miccio,…
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Hopewell Township police blotter
A burglar broke into a car while it was parked at Rosedale Park and stole an assortment of items valued at more than $1,000 in the April 29 incident. A person who claimed to be a Navesink Drive resident’s employer contact the resident and requested multiple purchases of gift cards from the resident. The incident…
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Hopewell bicyclist struck by car, suffers serious injuries
A collision between a bicyclist and a motorist at the intersection of East Broad Street and Princeton Avenue in Hopewell Borough sent the bicyclist to the hospital May 13, according to the Hopewell Township Police Department. The bicyclist was riding east on East Broad Street and was struck by a 2015 Kia Sedona that was…
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Hopewell Township police blotter
A 58-year-old Mount Laurel man has been charged with three counts of burglary, two counts of theft and one count of credit card theft for allegedly breaking into several cars on Wrick Avenue in the Titusville neighborhood overnight between April 11 and 12. He was arrested April 16 and released on his own recognizance. A…
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Hopewell police encourage S.A.F.E. interactions with those with autism
The Hopewell Township Police Department announced the availability of the new S.A.F.E. (Secure Awareness for First Responders) program created for all residents of Hopewell Valley. The Hopewell Township Police Department has created a registry for community members who are autistic or have another communication disability in efforts to give police quick access to critical…
