Crime

Three armed robberies of township businesses in a week are under investigation by local and county authorities. Armed robberies occurred on August 6, 9 and 10, according to a press release from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. Undisclosed amounts of cash were taken in two of the robberies, according to the release. There was no cash taken in the third, …

A 32-year-old Somerset man remains in the Somerset County Jail, Somerville, on several charges, including attempted murder. The man was charged July 27 after allegedly trying to stab a man on Easton Avenue. Police said the incident began in the evening of July 22 when the two men were involved in an altercation at an unnamed Easton Avenue gas station. …

Firefighters at the scene of a fire that displaced two families on Victor Street July 23. (Photo: East Franklin Fire Department.) Careless disposal of a cigarette was the reported cause behind a July 23 fire that left two Victor Street families looking for alternative shelter. The fire, which also burned grass behind the residence, damaged several other homes as well, …

Police credited a window break tool such as this with helping to save a township woman on July 23. (Photo: FTPD.) A 23-year-old township woman managed to extricate herself from her car when it drove into the Delaware & Raritan Canal July 21 through the use of a “window break tool,” according to police. The woman, Sara Goyal, was treated …

Police investigate a late-night accident on Easton Avenue that left an 18-year-old township resident dead. A 19-year-old township man was killed July 20 when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a Toyota Camry on Easton Avenue, in front of the Harrison Somerset apartment building. Police received a 9-1-1 call reporting the accident at about 8:59 p.m., according to a …

ShopRite employees return to the store July 20 after having been evacuated for a bomb threat. Police are investigating a bomb threat that was called in to the ShopRite on Elizabeth Avenue the afternoon of July 20. The Franklin Township Police Department was notified of the bomb threat by a ShopRite employee at about 12:56 p.m., according to a press …

A sampling of reports selected and submitted by the Franklin Township Police Department. 07/03/2022 A West Windsor resident reported the theft of his Apple laptop valued at $2,800. The theft may have occurred in the area of Pierce St. on July 1. A Hamilton Street business reported the shoplifting of speakers priced at $70 by a Hispanic male who fled …

Submitted by the FTPD. June 19, 2022 – June 25, 2022 06/19/2022 A Somerset resident reported an attempted burglary to his unoccupied residence during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) were unable to make entry but caused approximately $100 worth of damage during their attempt. A dumpster fire was reported in the area of Majesty Lane. Local fire departments extinguished …

Submitted by the Franklin Township Police Department. 06/12/2022 A Freehold resident reported the theft of his catalytic converter valued at $300 from his vehicle. The theft occurred during the overnight hours while his vehicle was parked in the area of Gregory Lane. The suspect(s) is unknown. A Somerset resident reported $40 worth of damage to a screen on her door …

East Franklin firefighters Lt. Alan Latanzio and Foreman Bernie Marquez with the dog they rescued and revived during a June 20 apartment fire. (Photo: East Franklin Fire Department.) A resident was displaced and a dog revived after a June 20 apartment fire on Hamilton Street, officials said. Township police received a 9-1-1 call reporting smoke from the apartment at about …