ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — A 26-year-old man was arrested after allegedly throwing a rock through the windows of a restaurant on Route 33.
The Robbinsville Township Police Department received multiple 911 calls at approximately 7:58 p.m. on Nov. 1 reporting that a man had thrown a rock through the front door and side window of Taco Rito, located at 2346 Route 33, Suite 101.
Witnesses described the suspect as a heavyset black male dressed in all black clothing and wearing a black face mask with a white skull design.
Officers canvassed the area and deployed a drone but were initially unable to locate the suspect.
At approximately 9:32 p.m., a police communications officer monitoring township traffic cameras observed a person matching the suspect’s description walking in the area of Route 33 and North Commerce Square.
Patrol units responded and located the suspect.
Hassan K. Hill, 26, of Robbinsville, was detained without incident.
During questioning, Hill admitted to throwing the rock and made statements indicating bias motivation, according to police.
Hill was arrested and transported to Robbinsville Police Headquarters for processing.
The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Bias Crime Unit was notified and authorized a warrant complaint.
Hill was charged with second-degree bias intimidation and third-degree criminal mischief.
He was transported to the Mercer County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance.
