A 28-year-old Highland Park woman was arrested for hindering apprehension during a trespassing investigation at a business located in the area of Somerset St. She was found inside of a business after hours and provided a false name to the investigating officers. She also had outstanding warrants out of New Brunswick. She was processed and turned over to New Brunswick …
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05/24/2026 A Somerset resident was the victim of a theft on 05/23/26 in the area of Hamilton St. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s bike, which was left unattended outside of a business. The bike was valued at $150. 05/26/2026 A business located in the area of Rt. 27 was the victim of a shoplifting during the morning hours. An …
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There were no reported injuries from a June 15 fire at the Imperia by Dhaba on Easton Avenue, officials said. A fire activation alarm was received from the Imperia at 2:19 p.m., according to a press release from the Franklin Township Police Department. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …
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STORE DESTROYED – A lightning strike is the unofficial cause of a late-night June 15 fire that destroyed a Hamilton Street store. Updated at 5:28 p.m. with statement from the strip mall’s management company. A lightning strike late in the night of June 14 hit the 99 Cent Plus Discount Store, sparking a fire that destroyed it and heavily damaged …
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Officials are investigating a June 13 fire in a Willow Road home that left it uninhabitable. FTPD officers, firefighters and EMS personnel were dispatched to the location after Township police received a call of a garage fire at about 8:21 p.m., according to a press release about the incident. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …
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05/17/2026 A 66-year-old Staten Island, NY woman was arrested for DWI during a motor vehicle crash investigation in the area of Easton Ave. She was processed and released with a pending court appearance. 05/18/2026 A Fairfield business was the victim of a theft between 05/15/26 and 05/18/26 in the area of Davidson Ave. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s cables …
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5/10/2026 A Teaneck resident was the victim of a burglary and criminal mischief in the area of JFK Blvd. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) broke the window to the victim’s vehicle to gain entry. Once inside, the suspect(s) damaged the victim’s ignition in a possible attempt to steal the vehicle. The total damage was valued at $800. Don’t …
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05/03/2026 A business located in the area of Somerset St. was the victim of trespassing during the overnight hours. An unknown male and female were captured on surveillance entering the building through a door that had a damaged locking mechanism. Patrol conducted a search of the building with negative results for the suspects. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …
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Brenda Hamilton (FTPD) Township police are asking the public for help in locating a resident who went missing on May 23. Brenda Hamilton, 75, was last seen on Winston Drive at approximately 1:48 p.m., police said. Hamilton is described as being 5’3″ tall, 160 pounds, and possibly wearing plaid pants, a black coat and a white or pink hat. Anyone …
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04/26/2026 A 25-year-old Somerset man was arrested for DWI during a motor vehicle crash investigation in the area of Beekman Rd. He was processed and released with a pending court appearance. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly …
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