Teen Driver Ignores Red Light, Hit by School Bus

Somerset County NJ – A 19-year-old Skillman resident disregarded a red light and was struck by a school bus in Montgomery on Friday afternoon, the authorities reported. The incident occurred at 3…

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2.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shook New Jersey Friday Night

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – A 2.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Somerset County on Friday night, adding to a series of aftershocks that have been felt since a 4.6-magnitude quake on April 5. The…

Bridgewater Township Couple Arrested for Jewelry Theft at Senior Living Facility

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Bridgewater Township Police Chief John B. Mitzak have announced the arrest of Ana Rios, 40,…

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Matawan Man Receives 30-Year Sentence for Father’s Murder and Desecration of Remains

FREEHOLD, NJ — Kenneth H. Knapp Jr., a 33-year-old Matawan resident, has been sentenced to 30 years in state prison for the murder of his father and the desecration of the remains.…

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Suspect Arrested in Raritan Borough Stabbing Incident

RARITAN BOROUGH, NJ — Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, along with Chief Francisco Roman Jr. of the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office and Raritan Borough Police Chief Raymond Nolte, announced the arrest…

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Year Long Investigation Ends with Arrest of Newark Man in Linden Commercially Burglary Spree

A ten-month-long collaborative investigation, spearheaded by the Linden Police Detective Bureau and supported by detectives from Roselle, Union, and Westfield Police Departments, along with the Essex and Somerset County Prosecutor’s Offices, has…

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Field Hockey Coach Arrested for Endangering the Welfare of a Minor

BRIDGEWATER TWP., NJ — Somerset County officials announced the arrest of Brett Clay, a 39-year-old field hockey coach from Flemington, New Jersey, for alleged sexual misconduct with a minor. The Bridgewater Police…

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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…

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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…

Bernardsville Teen Arrested for Armed Robbery and Burglary

BERNARDSVILLE, N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, alongside Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr. and Bernardsville Borough Chief of Police John Remian, has announced the arrest of 18-year-old Maicol…

New Jersey Welcomes Georgia’s Only Black Female State Trooper with Open Arms

Trenton, NJ – Georgia State Trooper Maya Robertson, the only black female state trooper in Georgia, was honored earlier this week in New Jersey. Trooper First Class Robertson received the Saint Elizabeth…

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.…

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Stabbing Death of Somerville Woman Leads to Arrest

SOMERVILLE, N.J. – The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, in conjunction with the Somerville Police Department, has announced the arrest of David C. Shroitman, a 27-year-old resident of Somerville, in connection with the…

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Woman, 27, Identified as Murder Victim in Somerville

SOMERVILLE, N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, along with local law enforcement, has identified the victim of a homicide in Somerville as Mary Rose Fealey, 27. On Tuesday, at approximately…

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Maryland Family Displaced by Devastating House Fire

Princess Anne, MD – A devastating fire swept through a one-story, wood-frame single-family dwelling at 29016 Polks Road in Princess Anne, Somerset County, yesterday at approximately 5:01 p.m. The residence, owned by…

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Late Night 911 Call Leads to Discovery of Stabbed Woman in Somerville

SOMERVILLE, N.J. – The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, headed by Chief Dennis Manning, has announced an ongoing investigation into a homicide. The incident occurred on Tuesday, around 10:20 p.m., when Somerville Police…

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Rahway Man Arrested for Luxury Vehicle Theft Scam in Somerville

SOMERVILLE, N.J. – The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, along with Chief Francisco Roman Jr. and Somerville Chief of Police Dennis Manning, announced the arrest of Jonathan I. Najarro, 32, of Rahway, New…

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New Jersey Woman Arrested for Attempted Murder of a Child

MANVILLE, N.J. – In a significant development, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, along with Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr. and Manville Borough Police Department’s Lieutenant Craig Jeremiah, announced the…

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Suspect Admits to Bomb Threat at Mardela Springs School

MARDELA SPRINGS, MD – A bomb threat targeting Mardela Middle and High School on January 10, 2024, led to a swift response from local authorities and the eventual confession of a Somerset…

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Juvenile Among Three Arrested in Warren Township Traffic Stop

WARREN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, alongside Chief of Detectives Francisco Roman Jr. and the Warren Township Police Department, announced the arrest of Javon E. Singletary, 18, of…

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Teen Driver Ignores Red Light, Hit by School Bus

2.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shook New Jersey Friday Night

Bridgewater Township Couple Arrested for Jewelry Theft at Senior Living Facility

Matawan Man Receives 30-Year Sentence for Father’s Murder and Desecration of Remains

Suspect Arrested in Raritan Borough Stabbing Incident

Year Long Investigation Ends with Arrest of Newark Man in Linden Commercially Burglary Spree

Field Hockey Coach Arrested for Endangering the Welfare of a Minor

Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Franklin Township

Second Arrest Made in Franklin Township Homicide Case

Bernardsville Teen Arrested for Armed Robbery and Burglary

New Jersey Welcomes Georgia’s Only Black Female State Trooper with Open Arms

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

Stabbing Death of Somerville Woman Leads to Arrest

Woman, 27, Identified as Murder Victim in Somerville

Maryland Family Displaced by Devastating House Fire

Late Night 911 Call Leads to Discovery of Stabbed Woman in Somerville

Rahway Man Arrested for Luxury Vehicle Theft Scam in Somerville

New Jersey Woman Arrested for Attempted Murder of a Child

Suspect Admits to Bomb Threat at Mardela Springs School

Juvenile Among Three Arrested in Warren Township Traffic Stop

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