Crime News

A township couple told police that they were scammed out of nearly $800,000 during the Summer and Spring. The unidentified couple told police on October 18 that the thefts occurred between May 21 and September 9. The couple was told by someone they believed to be from the Amazon fraud department that their Social Security numbers had been compromised. They …

10/12/2025 A Somerset resident was the victim of a theft on 10/10/25 in the area of Elizabeth Ave. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s headphones from a sporting event restroom. The headphones were valued at $200. 10/13/2025 A New Brunswick resident was the victim of criminal mischief in the area of Irving St. during the overnight hours. A witness observed …

The Franklin Township Police Department is now the second law enforcement agency in New Jersey to adapt the Next Generation 911 capability. Through this service, users type in “911” in the “To” field of their texting app, and then describe the emergency and location in the message. “This new capability is especially valuable for residents who may be unable to …

10/05/2025 A business located in the area of Hamilton St. was the victim of a shoplifting during the morning hours. An unknown male exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $88. He fled the area on a bicycle. A hotel located in the area of Davidson Ave. was the victim of a burglary and criminal mischief during the …

Township officials are spreading the word about a fraudulent email purporting to be from the Township Planning Board. According to the Township IT department, the email appears to come from “Planning Commission Franklin Township,” with the email Planning-Co.FranklinTownship@usa.com. Officials stress that the email did not come from the Township, and should be deleted. “The Township will never request payments, wire transfers, …

09/14/2025 A 26-year-old Somerset man was arrested for obstructing the administration of law and resisting arrest during an unwanted person investigation at a business located in the area of Hamilton St. He created a disturbance at the business and failed to comply with officers during their investigation. He was processed and released on a summons.  A Somerset resident was the …

07/19/2025 An Edison resident was the victim of a burglary and criminal mischief in the area of Dewald Ave. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s vehicle by damaging the door handle. Once inside, the suspect(s) damaged the steering column in a possible attempt to steal the vehicle. The suspect(s) were unsuccessful. A Somerset resident was the …

07/13/2025 A 49-year-old Huntington, NY man was arrested for DWI during a motor vehicle stop in the area of DeMott Ln. He was processed and released with a pending court appearance.  A Somerset resident was the victim of a theft in the area of Ralph St. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s vehicle from a residential …

A township resident was allegedly scammed out of millions of dollars in crypto between the first of the year and June 13, police said. The victim reported that he invested $1.5 million into a crypto currency web site, which investment increased in value to $28 million. The man attempted to withdraw his earnings via the social media app WhatsApp, but …

A 45-year-old township man was critically injured on June 21 after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car at the intersection of Cedar Grove Lane and Pierce Street. The driver and passenger in the car, a 49-year-old man and his 3-year-old daughter, from Pleasant Hill, N.C., were not seriously injured, police said. Police said the township man was …