Nj fugitive hunted after skipping court in middlesex county eluding case

NJ fugitive hunted after skipping court in Middlesex County eluding case

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May 20, 2026
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Prosecutors warn public not to approach wanted Staten Island man tied to multiple charges

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Middlesex County prosecutors are asking for the public’s help tracking down a Staten Island man named as the county’s Fugitive of the Month after authorities said he failed to appear in court on multiple criminal charges.

The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office Fugitive Unit identified the wanted man as 42-year-old Sammy Nabhan.

According to investigators, Nabhan is wanted for failure to appear in connection to second-degree and third-degree eluding charges as well as fourth-degree obstruction tied to an incident that occurred in Middlesex County.

Authorities said an arrest warrant has been issued for Nabhan.

Prosecutors listed Nabhan’s last known address as 60 Wilbur St. in Staten Island, New York.

Officials described him as standing approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing about 160 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office urged anyone with information regarding Nabhan’s whereabouts to contact the Fugitive Unit directly rather than attempting to confront or detain him.

Tips can be submitted by calling the Fugitive Unit at 732-745-4017 or by texting 274637 with the message MIDTIP followed by the information.

Anonymous information can also be submitted through the Middlesex County Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-939-9600.

Authorities said all anonymous tips will remain confidential.

Key Points

  • Middlesex County prosecutors named Sammy Nabhan Fugitive of the Month
  • Authorities said Nabhan is wanted for failing to appear on eluding and obstruction charges
  • Officials urged the public not to approach the wanted Staten Island man

Chris Quigley

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