Police Blotter: Burglaries in New Hope and Lambertville, prostitution bust at Raritan spa

New Hope Police Department

Aug. 2, 2015 – As previously reported, at 5:57 p.m., police responded to the area of Riverwoods Drive and the Deer Path for a report of two pit bulls attacking and killing another dog.

The investigation of the incident concluded that the pit bulls had attacked and killed a Maltese, which was being walked by its owners on a sidewalk in the Riverwoods development.

As a result, Police cited the owner of the pit bulls, Jane Tracy, 66, of New Hope, for four violations of the Pennsylvania Dog Law, including harboring a dangerous dog and failing to confine her dogs. One of the pit bulls was later euthanized. [Police had said on Aug. 5 that both dogs were destroyed]

Aug. 10, 2015 – At 11:20 a.m., police responded to a Stoney Hill Road residence to investigate a burglary, which had occurred within the previous hour. Entry to the residence was made by prying open the front door. The victim reported that jewelry, military memorabilia, and a handgun had been removed from the residence.

Lambertville Police Department

Case #15005217:

Janice M. O’Brien, 64, of Lambertville, was arrested on July 29 at 7:04 a.m. for an active warrant. While on routine patrol, Ptl. Bast observed O’Brien driving in the area of South Main Street. Ptl. Bast had prior knowledge of an active ACS warrant for O’Brian issued out of the Mercer County Superior Court. O’ Brien was stopped in the area of the Hibernia Apartments Complex. O’Brien was placed under arrest and transported to the Mercer County Correctional Facility.

Case #15005001:

John D. Kane, 27, of Lambertville, was arrested on July 29 at 7:30 a.m. for burglary. On July 22, Kane had managed to manipulate the lock to his neighbor’s residence, entered and attempted to remove property. Kane’s neighbor arrived home and found Kane going through his personal property. Kane then fled the area after being confronted. After several attempts, Lt. Brown was able to locate Kane, and arrest him for the burglary. Kane was transported to the Hunterdon County Jail in default of bail.

Case #15005482:

Brian S. Wilkinson, 52, of East Stroudsburg, was arrested on Aug. 8 at 1:12 a.m. for DUI. While on routine patrol, Ptl. Bast observed Wilkinson driving erratically on State Highway 29 in the area of Weeden Street. Ptl. Bast stopped Wilkinson in the area of State Highway 179 and York Street. Subsequent to investigation, Wilkinson was found to be under the influence of alcohol, and placed under arrest. Wilkinson was charged with DUI, reckless driving, operating a vehicle with an expired license, and speeding. Wilkinson was later released with a pending court date.

Raritan Township Police

On Aug. 6, at approximately 3:30 p.m., police arrested Song Hua Jin, 42, of Flushing, N.Y., Kye H. Adasczik, 55 of Palisades Park, N.J., and Mikyong Kim-Jacob, 48, of Little Ferry, N.J. and charged each with engaging in prostitution and promoting prostitution.

The arrests were made following a two-month investigation into the business activities at Crown Spa at Routes 202 and 31. All three women were lodged in the Hunterdon County Jail after processing. Bail for Jin was set at $10,000. with no 10 % option. Bail for Adasczik and Kim-Jacob was set at $5,000 with no 10 % option. The investigation was conducted by detectives from the Raritan Township Police Department in conjunction with detectives from the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office. The arrests were made by Det. Matthew Lawrence.

Song Hua Jin

Kye Adasczik

Mikyong Kim-Jacob

(Information is provided by law enforcement officials, and is assumed accurate. All suspects and arrested persons are presumed not guilty unless proven guilty in a Court of Law or until such rights are waived by the accused.)

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