Lambertville Police Blotter: August, 2026
Lambertville Police were active in August. They dealt with online scams, fires, suspicious individuals, harassment, theft, forgery, fraud, outstanding warrants, bias incidents, trespassing, and more.
Case #2026-008096
On Monday, August 3rd, 2026 at 1235 hours, patrol investigated a report of fraud that occurred via Facebook in which the victim suffered a monetary loss of over $6,000.00. Detective Sergeant Bast is investigating.
Case #2026-008075
On Monday, August 3rd, 2026 at 0037 hours, patrol investigated an incident involving a suspicious male frequenting the area of North Main Street. Officer Berry and Officer Hughes investigated.
Case #2026-008230
On Thursday, August 6th, 2026 at 1139 hours, patrol investigated a report of harassment. Detective Sergeant Bast investigated.
Case #2026-008245
On Thursday, August 6th, 2026 at 1905 hours, patrol was dispatched with the Lambertville Fire Department to Buttonwood Street for the report of an active fire. The residence sustained significant damage which was investigated by Officer Ticona and Detective Sergeant Bast.
Case #2026-008347
On Sunday, August 9th, 2026 at 1053 hours, patrol was dispatched to a business on North Union Street regarding a theft. Officer Berry investigated.
Case #2026-008391
On Monday, August 10th, 2026 at 1140 hours, patrol investigated a report of forgery and theft which occurred at a residence on South Main Street. Officer Caponpon is investigating.
Case #2026-008470
On Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 at 1201 hours, patrol investigated a report of harassment at a residence on South Main Street. Officer Caponpon is investigating.
Case #2026-008459
On Wednesday, August 12th, 2026 at 0738 hours, patrol investigated a report of fraud at a business on Elm Street. Officer Caponpon is investigating.
Case #2026-008480
On Wednesday, August 10th, 2026 at 1805 hours, patrol investigated a report of theft by deception at a residence on York Street. Officer Zilliox is investigating.
Case #2026-008551
On Friday, August 14th, 2026 at 2244 hours, Sergeant Gramlich arrested Matao Walker subsequent to a motor vehicle stop after he was found to have two outstanding warrants. Walker was released on his own recognizance with future pending court dates.
Case #2026-008569
On Saturday, August 15th, 2026 at 1417 hours, Chief Brown took a report regarding suspicious activity on North Union Street. A further investigation revealed the incident was considered a bias incident. The investigation is continuing.
Case #2026-008607
On Sunday, August 16th, 2026 at 1456 hours, patrol was dispatched to a residence on North Union Street for a report of suspicious activity. A further investigation revealed the incident was considered a bias incident. The investigation is continuing.
Case #2026-008574
On Sunday, August 16th, 2026 at 1830 hours, Chief Brown was dispatched to a residence on Swan Street for the report of a lost license plate.
Case #2026-008681
On Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 at 0738 hours, patrol investigated a report of fraud from a business on Bridge Street. Officer Caponpon is investigating.
Case #2026-008745
On Thursday, August 20th, 2026 at 0713 hours, patrol investigated a report of theft from a business on South Franklin Street. Officer Hughes is investigating.
Case #2026-008840
On Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 at 1747 hours, Chief Brown responded to the area of South Union Street for the report of trespassing which is being further investigated.
ALL SUSPECTS ARE INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY
ALL residents are reminded to be cognizant of any suspicious persons requesting any monies or personal information by way of, but not limited to, telephone calls, emails or regular mail correspondence. Please contact the Lambertville Police Department prior to responding to any of these potential scams.
ALL residents are reminded to LOCK the doors to their vehicles and not leave anything of value inside the vehicle.
