Montgomery Township Police Blotter: Jan. 19–30, 2026
Medical Episode Leads to Single-Car Crash on Great Road
On Jan. 19 at 9:13 p.m., Montgomery Police and Montgomery EMS responded to Great Road near Inverness Drive for a report of a motor vehicle crash.
Police determined that a 55-year-old Skillman resident was driving a 2025 Alfa Romeo south on Great Road when the driver suffered a medical emergency. The vehicle crossed into the northbound lane, left the roadway and struck a tree.
The driver and a passenger were evaluated and treated at the scene by Montgomery EMS. No further injuries were reported.
Ceiling Collapse at Evert Court Home Linked to Water Leak
On Jan. 21 at 12:43 p.m., Montgomery Police, Montgomery Fire Company No. 2 and Rocky Hill Fire Company responded to a residence on Evert Court for a reported ceiling collapse.
First responders determined that a water leak inside the residence caused a partial collapse of the ceiling. No injuries were reported, and the incident was contained to the interior of the home.
Disorderly Person Reported at Princeton Self Storage
On Jan. 21 at 4:19 p.m., Montgomery Police responded to Princeton Self Storage for a report of a disorderly person.
An employee told officers that a male customer cursed at her after she asked if he needed assistance. The individual left the location prior to police arrival. No criminal charges were reported at the time of the incident.
Driver Cited After Route 601 Crash Near Railroad Crossing
On Jan. 23 at 3:18 a.m., Montgomery Police and Montgomery EMS responded to a motor vehicle crash on Route 601 near Grandview Road.
Police determined that a 35-year-old Hillsborough man was traveling south on Route 601 when his vehicle struck the concrete island near the railroad crossing, crossed the northbound lane and came to rest in a roadside ditch. The driver reported losing control after driving over ice.
Officers noted they did not observe any ice on the roadway and concluded the crash was caused by driver inattention and failure to maintain the travel lane. The driver was evaluated at the scene by Montgomery EMS.
He was issued motor vehicle summonses for Careless Driving and Failure to Maintain Lane.
Public Works Snowplow Truck Catches Fire on Copper Vail Court
On Jan. 25 at 4:31 p.m., Montgomery Police, Montgomery EMS, Montgomery Fire Company No. 2 and Rocky Hill Fire Company responded to Copper Vail Court for a reported vehicle fire.
Responders found that a Montgomery Township Public Works truck had caught fire during snow plowing operations. The fire was extinguished on scene, and the driver reported no injuries.
The Montgomery Township Fire Marshal responded to investigate the incident.
DWI Arrest Following Traffic Stop on Meadow Run Drive
On Jan. 30 at 9:11 p.m., an officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on Meadow Run Drive after observing a vehicle traveling without illuminated rear lights.
During the stop, police determined that the driver, a 39-year-old Skillman woman, had consumed alcoholic beverages prior to operating the vehicle. She was arrested at the scene and transported to Montgomery Township Police Headquarters for processing.
She was issued summonses for Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Maintenance of Lamps and Open Container of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle. She was later released pending a scheduled appearance in Montgomery Municipal Court.
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Police Utilize ATV During Snowstorm Responses
Montgomery Police reported using the department’s utility all-terrain vehicle during the recent snowstorm to patrol and respond to emergency calls in areas difficult to access by standard patrol vehicles.
Officers responded to several reports of vehicles stuck in the snow throughout the township. Police also released a photo of the ATV in operation during the storm, which will accompany this report.
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