Crime

03/01/2026 A Somerset resident was the victim of a theft in the area of JFK Blvd. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s motor vehicle and left evidence of broken glass behind in the area of the parking stall. The vehicle was entered stolen into a national database. The vehicle was later located, unoccupied, in an outside …

MAN SENTENCED – Police in February blocked off several streets while looking for Kenneth James, who was sentenced March 11. The 34-year-old Somerset man captured in February by police after being on the lam since the summer of 2025 was sentenced to 11 years in state prison for crimes of which he was convicted last year. Don’t Miss Out! No …

02/23/2026 A Somerset resident was the victim of a theft in the area of Spencer St. during the evening hours. The victim lost his cell phone while out walking his dog. The phone was tracking in motion outside of our jurisdiction. Calls to the phone were directed to voicemail. The phone was valued at $1,700 and entered stolen into a …

FOOD GIVEAWAY – Volunteers wait for the next cars to come in the March 31 food distribution at Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street Campus. A large-scale food distribution, set to serve up to 500 families, was held March 31 at the Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street campus. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …

The Franklin Township Police Department is partnering with Goya Foods and several civic organizations March 31 in a large-scale food giveaway to as many as 500 families in need. The event is set to take place from 4-6 p.m. at Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street Campus, 415 Francis Street. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …

02/15/2026 A Somerset resident was the victim of a theft in the area of Franklin Blvd. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s motor vehicle, which was valued at $6,000. The vehicle was entered stolen into a national database. The vehicle was recovered in Philadelphia, PA a few weeks later. A Somerset resident was the victim of …

The Franklin Township Police Department will continue to maintain an enhanced presence at certain township locations in light of the recent attacks in Michigan and Virginia. There will continue to be enhanced presences at local houses of worship, schools, and community centers, according to a press release from the department. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …

THANKFUL TO BE ALIVE – Jeffrey Selman of Arkansas was revived by three Franklin Township Police Officers when he collapsed on a job site at Church Street and Route 27 on January 19th. Three Franklin Township police officers who helped save a man’s life in January were honored March 10 by the Township Council. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …

02/01/2026 A business located in the area of Rt. 27 was the victim of a shoplifting during the evening hours. A male exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $88. The suspect is known to the business as a frequent shoplifter.  Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

A 40-year-old Edgewater Park man remained in custody March 9 after his arrest for allegedly repeatedly sexually assaulting a township woman over 12 hours earlier this month. Police said the victim, who had been in a romantic relationship with the man that ended in 2024, had a conversation with the man earlier in the night of March 3, during which …