Immediate Release
01/08/2024 |
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| Contact: D/Sgt. Mark Watson
mwatson@hamiltonpdnj.gov |
On Friday January 5, 2024, at approximately 1:13 P.M., Officers from the Hamilton Police Anti-Crime Unit were in the area of Chambers Street and William Street when they observed a gray Chrysler 300 commit a motor vehicle violation. When Officers stopped the vehicle the back seat passenger exited the vehicle and began running towards a residence on the 1100 block of William Street. Officers caught up to the male on a porch and the suspect began fighting to get away from them. While this was occurring the operator of the vehicle looked over and drove away. While wrestling with the suspect on the ground Officers heard a thud hit the ground and saw a handgun lying underneath the suspect. They were able to take him into custody and secure the handgun. He was identified as Daniel Rogers, 20, of Trenton. Responding Officers located the vehicle in the area of Lida Street and Grand Avenue. A male came up to them and advised the Officers he was driving the Chrysler. He was placed under arrest and identified as Lenny Douyon, 21, or Morrisville, PA.
Rogers was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of Weapon for Unlawful Purpose, Resisting Arrest and Obstructing the Administration of Law. He was transported to the Mercer County Correctional Facility pending a detention hearing. Douyon was charged with Eluding, Obstructing the Administration of Law and several motor vehicle violations. He was released on a Summons.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Hamilton Police Anti-Crime Unit at 609-581-4102 or the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Hotline at (609) 581-4008.
