HANOVER — On August 18, 2024, Hanover Township Police Officer Carlos Najera charged Angel Sperry, 35, of Budd Lake, with multiple offenses. Hanover Township Police Officer Najera responded to the Scottish Inn for a reported dispute.
After an investigation, it was determined that the dispute had escalated into a physical altercation. Ms. Sperry was charged with simple assault and subsequently released. Management requested that Ms. Sperry not return to the property, and she was advised that returning could result in her arrest for trespassing.
Approximately 20 minutes later, officers located Ms. Sperry back at the hotel, possessing property that did not belong to her. Following a further investigation, additional charges were considered.
Editors Note: The charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.