Crime News

Stop & Shop, which has three stores in the township, is pulling certain lots of Morningstar Farms’ Spicy Black Bean Burgers from its shelves as part of a nationwide recall. The product was found to contain peanuts, an allergen not listed in its ingredient list, according to a press release about the recall. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …

A 29-year-old New Brunswick man faces up to 21 years in prison after admitting that he caused the death of a Somerset resident in 2013. Shareef Holder pleaded guilty to charges of aggravated manslaughter and possession with intent to distribute heroin in connection with the death of 22-year-old Luis Rodriguez. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …

Two township residents reported items stolen from their unlocked cars around Christmas. On Dec. 24, a Kirby Lane resent reported that someone entered his unlocked Acura Legend sometime over the previous night and stole his wallet and his American Express credit card. The wallet was valued at $50. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you …

A 30-year-old township man faces multiple charges in an October accident in which a Rutgers University student was struck and seriously injured while crossing Easton Avenue in New Brunswick. Michael Schenck was charged Dec. 15 with aggravated assault, assault by auto and driving while intoxicated in the accident which left Holmdel resident Timothy McDonnell, 20, in serious condition, according to as …

Franklin Township Police Sgt. Phil Rizo told residents that one of the easiest things they can do to help protect themselves against crime is to adopt a dog. Tips to keep residents safe from fire and crime were offered Dec. 16 at a public forum hosted by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) at the township municipal building. Don’t Miss Out! …

A 22-year-old New Brunswick man was arrested Dec. 8 on weapons-related charges after a traffic stop in the township. Najee Croom of Wright Street was a passenger in a car that was stopped at the corner of Hamilton Street and Millstone Road, according to a press release from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …

An electrical fire at the Hempstead Gardens Apartments on Hempstead Drive forced three families out of their homes on Dec. 7, police said. The fire was reported at about 3:45 p.m., according to a press release from the township police department. When officers arrived, they discovered that two apartment units were engulfed in flames, according to the release. Don’t Miss …

William Figueroa of Franklin Park was charged Dec. 5 with endangering the welfare of a child. Photo: Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. A 20-year-old township man suspected of severely injuring his one-month-old daughter remains in the Somerset County Jail, Somerville, on $75,000 bail, authorities said. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

Township police are asking for the public’s help in locating Myriam Rodriguez, who was last seen leaving Franklin High School on Nov. 5. Township police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old resident who may have run away from home. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

Investigators at the scene of the Nov. 12 accident at South Middlebush and Amwell roads. A 47-year-old Franklin Park man was killed Nov. 12 when his car was struck by a garbage truck that had crossed the center line on South Middlebush Road. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …