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Franklin Township police investigating two Sunday shootings

FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Spruill announced an…

May 19, 2021

No suspect yet in Franklin township stabbing murder

FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Spruill announced an…

May 19, 2021

Two charged for Franklin Township Barbershop Murder

FRANKLIN PARK., N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Spruill announced the…

January 4, 2021

$2,500 Reward Offered to Find Man Who Murdered Danny Sanchez in Franklin Township

FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Spruill announced that…

November 10, 2020

Wave of arrests reported by Wall Township police over six days

WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Wall Township police officers made a series of arrests over a six-day period last week, citing charges ranging from drug possession to driving while intoxicated and outstanding warrants.…

January 20, 2025

Burglary and Assault Reported on South Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre

Wilkes-Barre, PA — Early Friday morning, an incident of burglary and assault occurred on South Franklin Street. Sean Weston, 37, from Wilkes-Barre Township, was arrested in connection with the incident. The Wilkes-Barre…

July 1, 2024

Local Baseball Figure Charged with Assaulting Two Teen Girls in Franklin County

HARRISBURG, PA- Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a 44-year-old Franklin County man has been arrested on multiple charges related to sexually assaulting two teenage girls. Justin Biser, of Waynesboro, is charged…

August 9, 2023

Police Investigating Stolen Unattended Vehicle in Franklin

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police are investigating after a vehicle left running in front of a Somerset Street business was stolen on August 7th. An East Brunswick, NJ resident reported his vehicle…

August 16, 2022

Unlicensed Driver Charged for Fatal Crash in Middle Township

MIDDLE TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fatal crash in Cape May County took the life of a Franklinville man, Thomas Conroy, 53 on Sunday. The driver who caused the crash Rocio Ortiz-Martinez was…

June 1, 2022

Lacey Township Police Blotter: Warrants, Stolen Car and Fraud

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The following incidents were reported by the Lacey Township Police Department between March 20-22, 2022. Reports are provided as is, as written by Police Chief Michael DiBella. Warrant…

March 24, 2022

Two shot sitting in car in Mifflin Township

COLUMBUS, OH – Franklin County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shooting that left two people in serious condition last night in the Columbus suburb of Mifflin Township. The FCSO is investigating…

July 12, 2021

Highland Park Man Receives Five-Year Sentence for Road Rage Incident

Highland Park Man Receives Five-Year Sentence for Road Rage Incident **Somerville, N.J.** - Gerald S. Chapman, 41, from Highland Park, N.J., was convicted on September 27 by a Somerset County jury for…

November 20, 2024

Juvenile Faces Charges in Fatal New Jersey Crash

Juvenile Faces Charges in Fatal Franklin Township Crash **Clinton Township, NJ** - A 17-year-old from Clinton Township, NJ, is facing charges following a fatal car crash that occurred on August 22 in…

November 20, 2024

Over 40 animals seized from New Jersey home in animal cruelty investigation

Annandale, NJ — Authorities removed 45 animals from a residence on Sidney Road in Annandale this week as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected animal cruelty, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office…

August 21, 2025

Jealousy suspected in New Jersey double murder-suicide involving state trooper

Franklin Township, NJ – A New Jersey State Police sergeant first class is believed to have fatally shot his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend before taking his own life, according to the…

August 8, 2025

Man and woman found shot dead in New Jersey home in suspected double homicide

Two people were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds inside a Franklin Township residence Saturday afternoon in what investigators are calling a targeted double homicide. Hunterdon County officials identified the victims as…

August 3, 2025

New Jersey morning commuter report: Crashes and delays on major roadways, crash at GSP 117

NEWARK — Tuesday morning commuters across New Jersey are facing multiple delays and closures due to crashes and congestion on major highways and interchanges. A crash on Route 35 southbound in Aberdeen…

July 29, 2025

New Jersey morning traffic report: Here’s what’s happening and where to avoid

TRENTON, N.J. — Commuters faced delays across several key New Jersey roadways Thursday morning, with traffic congestion, minor crashes, and lane closures contributing to extended travel times. As of 8:30 a.m., drivers…

July 24, 2025

Monday Morning Commute: Wet Roads, Rain, and Delays Kick Off New Jersey Work Week

UNION, N.J. — Morning traffic across New Jersey saw multiple incidents and delays Monday, including crashes and lane closures affecting major highways and commuter routes, according to the state’s 511 traffic system.…

June 9, 2025

Evesham police join Kick-Off Ride ahead of Police Unity Tour departure

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ — Officers from the Evesham Township Police Department participated Thursday in the Kick-Off Ride for the Police Unity Tour, a prelude to the multi-day event honoring fallen law enforcement…

May 9, 2025

New York City Killer Murdered New Jersey Man Then Dumped Body in Brooklyn

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A Somerset County jury has convicted a Brooklyn man of first-degree murder and multiple other charges in connection with the 2023 killing of a Franklin Township resident during a…

March 4, 2025

NJ traffic update: Crashes, delays, and road treatments impacting morning commute

NEW JERSEY — Multiple crashes, road treatments, and heavy traffic are causing delays across major highways and roadways in New Jersey this morning. Road treatment operations are underway on the Atlantic City-Brigantine…

February 4, 2025

New Jersey Morning Traffic Report: Here’s What’s Happening

New Jersey Tuesday morning traffic update: Crashes and delays impact commuters NEWARK, NJ — Tuesday morning’s commute across New Jersey has been marked by several incidents and significant delays, affecting key highways…

January 28, 2025

Raritan Borough paraprofessional charged with child exploitation crimes

RARITAN BOROUGH, N.J. – A Raritan Borough resident and school paraprofessional has been arrested on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material following an investigation by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. Somerset…

December 19, 2024

Absecon man sentenced to eight years for dealing meth out of Atlantic City hotel

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A 47-year-old Absecon man was sentenced to eight years in New Jersey State Prison on Tuesday for his role in a methamphetamine distribution operation based out of the…

November 20, 2024

Franklin Township - Page 3

Franklin Township police investigating two Sunday shootings

No suspect yet in Franklin township stabbing murder

Two charged for Franklin Township Barbershop Murder

$2,500 Reward Offered to Find Man Who Murdered Danny Sanchez in Franklin Township

Wave of arrests reported by Wall Township police over six days

Burglary and Assault Reported on South Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre

Local Baseball Figure Charged with Assaulting Two Teen Girls in Franklin County

Police Investigating Stolen Unattended Vehicle in Franklin

Unlicensed Driver Charged for Fatal Crash in Middle Township

Lacey Township Police Blotter: Warrants, Stolen Car and Fraud

Two shot sitting in car in Mifflin Township

Highland Park Man Receives Five-Year Sentence for Road Rage Incident

Juvenile Faces Charges in Fatal New Jersey Crash

Over 40 animals seized from New Jersey home in animal cruelty investigation

Jealousy suspected in New Jersey double murder-suicide involving state trooper

Man and woman found shot dead in New Jersey home in suspected double homicide

New Jersey morning commuter report: Crashes and delays on major roadways, crash at GSP 117

New Jersey morning traffic report: Here’s what’s happening and where to avoid

Monday Morning Commute: Wet Roads, Rain, and Delays Kick Off New Jersey Work Week

Evesham police join Kick-Off Ride ahead of Police Unity Tour departure

New York City Killer Murdered New Jersey Man Then Dumped Body in Brooklyn

NJ traffic update: Crashes, delays, and road treatments impacting morning commute

New Jersey Morning Traffic Report: Here’s What’s Happening

Raritan Borough paraprofessional charged with child exploitation crimes

Absecon man sentenced to eight years for dealing meth out of Atlantic City hotel

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