Princeton Police Blotter: Stalking, Rental Fraud, Bias Graffiti, and More

Incidents include a stalking arrest, an alleged affordable housing rental scam, and multiple theft and fraud cases.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:34pm

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Princeton police have responded to a range of criminal incidents in recent weeks, including a stalking arrest, an alleged rental assistance fraud scheme, a reported bias incident, and multiple thefts and fraud cases involving Apple products, mail, and bank accounts.

Why it matters

These cases highlight the diverse types of crimes impacting the Princeton community, from interpersonal harassment to financial fraud schemes. They also underscore the need for continued vigilance and collaboration between law enforcement and residents to address public safety concerns.

The details

On April 8, police arrested 23-year-old Grace Mattera on a stalking charge after she was allegedly seen waiting in the parking lot of a former co-worker's workplace. In a separate case the same day, police are investigating a fraud involving a local housing organization, where five fraudulent rental assistance applications were submitted, resulting in about $13,860 in payments to potentially fictitious landlords. On April 9, officers responded to a report of bias-motivated graffiti on a park bench. Police also made arrests for defiant trespass, suspected shoplifting, and driving while intoxicated in recent weeks. Additionally, residents reported fraud incidents involving Apple purchases, mail theft, and unauthorized bank account access.

  • On April 8, police arrested Grace Mattera on a stalking charge.
  • Between February and April, the housing organization reported five fraudulent rental assistance applications.
  • On April 9, officers responded to a report of bias-motivated graffiti.
  • On April 12, police investigated a suspected shoplifting incident.
  • On April 3, a resident reported losing $33,000 in an Apple fraud scheme.

The players

Grace Mattera

A 23-year-old Princeton resident who was arrested on a stalking charge.

Housing Initiatives of Princeton

A local housing organization that reported a fraud scheme involving fraudulent rental assistance applications.

Bryce Wilson

A 47-year-old Princeton resident who was arrested on a defiant trespass charge.

Aldon Alonzo-Lopez

A 24-year-old Princeton resident who was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated.

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What they’re saying

“We must remain vigilant against all forms of criminal activity in our community.”

— Chief of Police, Princeton Police Department

What’s next

The police department is continuing its investigations into the various incidents, including the rental assistance fraud case and the bias-motivated graffiti. Authorities are also working to identify suspects in the other theft and fraud cases.

The takeaway

These incidents underscore the need for ongoing community collaboration and education to prevent and address a range of criminal activities, from interpersonal harassment to complex financial fraud schemes. The Princeton Police Department is committed to working with residents to maintain public safety and uphold the community's values of inclusivity and respect.