Montgomery Township Police Report Multiple Crimes, Including Vehicle Thefts and DWI Arrest

Press Release Date:
February 25, 2025

Montgomery Township, NJ – The Montgomery Township Police Department responded to several incidents over the past two weeks, including multiple vehicle-related crimes and a DWI arrest.

On February 10, officers were called to Skillman Park at 12:29 p.m. for a burglary to a motor vehicle. The victim reported that upon returning from a walk, she found her vehicle’s passenger window shattered and a bag containing personal belongings stolen. The Montgomery Police detective bureau is currently investigating the incident.

Two days later, on February 12, police were dispatched to Mango Tree Cuisine at 6:48 p.m. for a report of a person making threats. Officers determined that Mani Raparla, 43, of Arlington Heights, IL, arrived at the restaurant intoxicated and caused a disturbance. Further investigation revealed that Raparla had driven himself to the location while under the influence. He was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Refusal to Submit to Chemical Testing, Open Container of Alcohol in a Vehicle, Reckless Driving, and Careless Driving. Raparla was processed at Montgomery Police headquarters and released, pending a court appearance in Montgomery Municipal Court.

On February 14, police responded to Brookline Court for a reported residential burglary and vehicle theft. According to authorities, suspects entered the victim’s home through the front door, took the keys to a Range Rover, and stole the vehicle. While canvassing the area, officers found evidence that the suspects had attempted to enter another residence but were unsuccessful. Additionally, they accessed an unlocked vehicle belonging to a different victim, though no items were reported stolen. The detective bureau is actively investigating the case.

The latest reported incident occurred on February 19, when Montgomery Police were called to Land Rover of Princeton regarding a stolen vehicle. Dealership staff informed officers that a 2025 Land Rover Defender had been picked up by a company for transport to a Maryland dealership, but the vehicle never reached its intended destination. The detective bureau is investigating the theft.

Note: All charges are merely an accusation, and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.