FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. – Authorities, including Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Maeweather, announced the arrest of Nate Rowell, 25, of New Brunswick, in connection with an attempted murder on Easton Avenue, Franklin Township.
On the evening of September 13, a local reported a loud noise while driving near Girard Avenue and Easton Avenue, thinking it to be road debris. Later, they found bullet holes in their vehicle. An investigation led by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit identified Rowell as the suspect.
Witnesses saw Rowell exit a local business parking lot on Easton Avenue, stop his car, open his door, and fire two shots toward a parked car. In the process, an unrelated passing vehicle was hit. Officers later found two shell casings near the scene. No injuries were reported.
Rowell faces charges including 1st degree Attempted Murder and weapon-related offenses. He received the charges at the Middlesex County Corrections Center, where he was already detained on unrelated charges. Rowell awaits a detention hearing.
