Franklin Township

New Jersey mother charged after infant found with severe head injuries in Franklin Township hotel

FRANKLIN TWP., NJ – A 38-year-old Somerset woman was arrested after her five-month-old daughter was discovered with life-threatening head injuries inside a Franklin Township hotel earlier this month, authorities said. Police were…

September 25, 2025

Brooklyn man gets 50 years in prison for Franklin Township murder tied to marijuana robbery

SOMERVILLE, NJ — A Brooklyn man convicted in the murder of a Franklin Township resident during a robbery involving marijuana was sentenced Thursday to 50 years in New Jersey State Prison, prosecutors…

April 28, 2025

Woodbridge man charged with murder in death of 4-year-old son in Franklin Township

FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. — A Woodbridge man has been arrested and charged with murder and child endangerment in connection with the death of his 4-year-old son, authorities announced. Sean Tate, 36, was…

February 23, 2025

Three Juveniles Sentenced in Connection to Fatal Shooting of Taxi Driver in Franklin Township

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — Three juveniles have been sentenced in connection with the fatal shooting of Kofi Addo, a 57-year-old taxi driver who was killed during an attempted robbery in Franklin Township. The…

November 4, 2024

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One arrested on weapons and drug charges in Franklin Township

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Burlington Township man has been arrested on multiple weapons and drug charges after an incident at a private school in Franklin Township on Tuesday, authorities said. Quincy…

October 17, 2024

Authorities Investigate Fatal Crash in Franklin Township

FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. — Somerset County authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Saturday, August 24, 2024, in Franklin Township, where a vehicle was found submerged in the Delaware Raritan…

August 28, 2024

Franklin Township Man Receives Prison Sentence for Aggravated Assault

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Yahmir Brown, a 19-year-old resident of Franklin Township, has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison for second-degree aggravated assault. The sentencing, which mandates that 85%…

August 3, 2024

Franklin Township Man Found Guilty of Aggravated Assault

SOMERVILLE, NJ — Somerset County authorities have announced the conviction of 19-year-old Yahmir Brown for second-degree aggravated assault. The Somerset County Jury delivered the verdict on May 10, finding the Franklin Township…

May 23, 2024

Arrest Made in Franklin Township Convenience Store Burglary

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Joseph Holman, 41, of Buttercup Lane, Willingboro, was arrested in connection with a burglary at a convenience store in Franklin Township. The incident occurred on Thursday, March 14.…

April 16, 2024

Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Franklin Township

FRANKLIN TWP., NJ – Officials from Somerset County and Franklin Township have announced the arrest of 61-year-old Thomas E. Carter of Highland Park, New Jersey, following an attempted murder that took place…

March 28, 2024

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Second Arrest Made in Franklin Township Homicide Case

FRANKLIN TWP., NJ — Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, alongside Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr. and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Maeweather, announced the arrest of 44-year-old…

March 18, 2024

Teen Injured in Franklin Township Car Crash

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A severe car crash on Canal Road resulted in critical injuries for a 17-year-old girl and non-life-threatening injuries for three other juveniles on Wednesday night. Franklin Township Public…

March 17, 2024

Fugitive on the Run for December Murder of Missing Franklin Township Man in Brooklyn

FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, along with Chief Francisco Roman Jr. of the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office County Detectives, and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M.…

February 9, 2024

Somerset County Court Convicts Georgia Man in Franklin Township Hotel Shooting

Franklin Twp., NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Maeweather announced the conviction of Eder Gelin,…

January 29, 2024

Fatal Thanksgiving Fire Under Investigation in Franklin Township

FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. – A fatal fire in Franklin Township is currently under investigation, as announced by Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Public…

November 25, 2023

Two Charged in Franklin Township Armed Robbery

FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Maeweather have announced the arrests of Oscar…

November 16, 2023

Gunshots Rang Out Before Fiery Crash in Franklin Township, Police Report

FRANKLIN TWP., NJ — An investigation is underway following reports of gunshots fired and a vehicle crashing into a local business on Matilda Avenue in Franklin Township, Somerset County, on the evening…

October 25, 2023

Suspect Arrested for September Shooting in Franklin Township

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…

October 5, 2023

Franklin Township Man Arrested on Multiple Assault Charges Against Woman

FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. – Authorities arrested Mateo Espinal-Brito, 42, of Franklin Township, N.J., in connection with an aggravated sexual assault reported on Monday, September 11. Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Chief…

September 28, 2023

Fatal Three-Car Collision Under Investigation in Franklin Township

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Somerset County law enforcement officials are investigating a fatal car accident that occurred on Monday. Franklin Township Police responded to the scene at approximately 5:30 p.m. at the…

June 22, 2023

Three Juveniles Charged in Franklin Township Taxi Driver Murder Case

FRANKLIN TWP., NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald announced on Monday the arrest of three juveniles in connection with the homicide of 57-year-old Kofi Addo, which occurred in Franklin Township…

May 15, 2023

Former Franklin Township Teacher Pleads Guilty to Failure to Report Child Sexual Abuse

SOMERVILLE, NJ – On May 10, 2023, Ranait Griff, a former teacher and coach from Franklin Township, Somerset County, entered a guilty plea for failure to report child abuse. The plea agreement…

May 13, 2023

Police investigating armed smash and grab at Franklin Township jewelry store

FRANKLIN TWP, NJ – An armed robbery took place at a jewelry store located on Hamilton Street on Monday, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald. At around 11:56 a.m., Franklin…

May 4, 2023

Millstone man arrested for bank robbery in Franklin Township

FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. – In a recent development, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald announced the arrest of 37-year-old Ryan Gaboff of Millstone, New Jersey, in connection with a bank robbery that…

April 7, 2023

Franklin Township police investigating armed robbery at liquor store

FRANKLIN TWP, NJ – Police in Franklin Township are investigating after a liquor store was robbed at gunpoint Friday night. According to police, an armed robbery that occurred at the Newfield Discount…

December 24, 2022

New Jersey mother charged after infant found with severe head injuries in Franklin Township hotel

Brooklyn man gets 50 years in prison for Franklin Township murder tied to marijuana robbery

Woodbridge man charged with murder in death of 4-year-old son in Franklin Township

Three Juveniles Sentenced in Connection to Fatal Shooting of Taxi Driver in Franklin Township

One arrested on weapons and drug charges in Franklin Township

Authorities Investigate Fatal Crash in Franklin Township

Franklin Township Man Receives Prison Sentence for Aggravated Assault

Franklin Township Man Found Guilty of Aggravated Assault

Arrest Made in Franklin Township Convenience Store Burglary

Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Franklin Township

Second Arrest Made in Franklin Township Homicide Case

Teen Injured in Franklin Township Car Crash

Fugitive on the Run for December Murder of Missing Franklin Township Man in Brooklyn

Somerset County Court Convicts Georgia Man in Franklin Township Hotel Shooting

Fatal Thanksgiving Fire Under Investigation in Franklin Township

Two Charged in Franklin Township Armed Robbery

Gunshots Rang Out Before Fiery Crash in Franklin Township, Police Report

Suspect Arrested for September Shooting in Franklin Township

Franklin Township Man Arrested on Multiple Assault Charges Against Woman

Fatal Three-Car Collision Under Investigation in Franklin Township

Three Juveniles Charged in Franklin Township Taxi Driver Murder Case

Former Franklin Township Teacher Pleads Guilty to Failure to Report Child Sexual Abuse

Police investigating armed smash and grab at Franklin Township jewelry store

Millstone man arrested for bank robbery in Franklin Township

Franklin Township police investigating armed robbery at liquor store

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