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A victim reported on June 26 that someone made an unauthorized wire transfer of $120,000 from her checking account June 24. The matter was reported to the victim’s bank for investigation and dispute.

A Newark man was charged with shoplifting for allegedly taking 16 packs of Pokémon cards, valued at $188, from Walgreens on Route 31 June 25. He was processed and released.

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A Ewing Township man was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving and careless driving after a police officer observed him driving through the intersection of Washington Crossing-Pennington Road and Scotch Road at a high rate of speed at 12:37 a.m. June 25. He was processed and released.

A Stockton man was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving and other traffic violations at 8:07 p.m. June 25 after he drove around a patrol car that was blocking Route 29 because of hazards and a crash scene. The police officer attempted to stop him and followed him until he finally stopped. He was processed and released.

A Woodmere Way resident reported June 24 that someone had used their identity to file a fraudulent tax return. The victim’s accountant discovered it and advised the victim to report it. There was no financial loss reported.

LEA KAHN, Staff Writer
LEA KAHN, Staff Writer
Lea began working for the Packet publications in 1985, covering Lawrence Twp., and then expanding her coverage to Princeton in 2019. While history is her favorite topic, she has earned 13 awards from the New Jersey Press Association for coverage ranging from features to government and education. Lea continues to cover Lawrence Twp. and Princeton. She can be reached via email at lkahn@donnelly.media.

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