Crime News

Eric Smith. Photo: Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Two men – including one from Somerset – were arrested May 21 on drug-related charges after they were found with more than $80,000 in illegal narcotics, police said. Eric Smith, 26, of Hamilton Street and Andrew Rupnarain, 23, of East Brunswick were nabbed by members of the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Organized Crime and …

Township residents can now follow Franklin police on Facebook and Twitter. The department established presences on these social media sites on May 14, according to a press release. 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 independent media serving …

UPDATED: Lt. Darrin Russo sent along this picture of Team Franklin after they finished the tour.   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 independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can only do that with your …

Two employees of Access Bio, Clyde Road, were taken to an area hospital for evaluation after they and others were sickened by the fumes from an epoxy coating, police said. Police were called to the business shortly after 2:30 a.m. May 7 on a report of workers falling ill, according to a release from police Sgt. Phil Rizzo. When they …

The body of a 52-year-old man who apparently shot himself was found early April 29 in Naaman Williams Park, police said. The 52-year-old-man who apparently shot himself in Naaman Williams Park was a Middlesex County Correctional Officer, police said. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter …

Winston Wilson Jr. Photo: Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office A 24-year-old Linden man arrested for brutally stabbing and beating a township woman with a barbell last weekend remains in Somerset County Jail on $500,000 cash bail. 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 …

The two brothers charged with murdering a New Brunswick man in a Somerset hair salon have been indicted by a Somerset County Grand Jury. Antwan Cromedy 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 independent media serving the Eight …

A fireman from Middlebush Volunteer Fire Dept. sprays a brush fire in Middlebush Park April 23. Township police received a 911 call of a brush fire at Middlebush Park, DeMott Lane, at a bout 1:58 p.m. April 23, according to Police Department spokesman Sgt. Philip Rizzo. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …

Somerset County high school seniors are eligible to participate in the “Personal Safety for High School Seniors” program 6-9 p.m. May 28 and June 11 at the Somerset County Emergency Services Academy 402 Roycefield Rd., Hillsborough. Covered topics will include victimization, predators, situational awareness, personal safety tips, identifying potential safety issues, dealing with a physical confrontation, being a good witness …

A number of homes on Drake Road were evacuated April 12 after a live hand grenade was found in one of them. Police said the grenade was later found to be inert and not in danger of exploding. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …