Montgomery Police Blotter

Nicholas Mistretta

Hit-and-Run Leads to Arrest on Route 601
On the morning of May 9 at approximately 7:46 a.m., Montgomery Township Police responded to a reported hit-and-run crash near the intersection of Route 601 and Route 518. The suspect vehicle struck one vehicle while attempting to pass on Route 601 and then collided with a second vehicle. Officers quickly located the fleeing vehicle on Route 601 and conducted a motor vehicle stop on Trent Avenue.

The driver was identified as Philip Mehmel, 41, of Pennsylvania. During the investigation, police discovered Mehmel had an active warrant for his arrest out of Brick Municipal Court. He was taken into custody and transported to Montgomery Police Headquarters for processing. Mehmel was issued multiple motor vehicle summonses in connection to the crash and is scheduled to appear in Montgomery Municipal Court

Bicycles Stolen from Symes Drive
On May 11, a Symes Drive resident reported the theft of two bicycles from their property. The bikes, each valued at approximately $275, were taken during the overnight hours between May 7 and May 8. The bicycles had been left outside the residence. Police are continuing to investigate the incident.

DWI Arrest Following Crash on Bridgepoint Road
On May 15 at 11:44 p.m., officers responded to a motor vehicle crash on Bridgepoint Road near Route 206. Upon arrival, police found a 57 year old Belle Mead man, standing outside his disabled vehicle, which had struck a curb after reportedly swerving to avoid an oncoming car.

During the investigation, officers determined the he had been driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and transported to Montgomery Police Headquarters for processing and was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and issued several motor vehicle citations. He is scheduled to appear in Montgomery Municipal Court.

Officers Honored for Animal Rescue
On May 17, Sergeant John Colucci and Officer Sal Intili were recognized for their heroic actions in rescuing a dog from a frozen pond on January 21. The officers were presented with the Whiskers Watson Animal Lifesaving Medal by David Watson of the Whiskers Watson Animal Hero Awards Foundation, honoring their courage and swift response during the life-threatening incident.

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