08/03/2025 A 37-year-old Somerset man was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of Long Branch during a motor vehicle stop. He was processed and released after posting 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 only truly independent media serving …
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A new program designed to safeguard people at risk of wandering due to cognitive difficulties was recently launched by the Franklin Township Police Department. Called “Franklin Community Connections,” the program consists of a smart wristwatch called Theora Connect, which allows caregivers to see real-time location updates, receive alerts if a loved one leaves a designated safe area, and connect through …
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07/27/2025 A Garner, North Carolina resident was the victim of a burglary and theft in the area of Domino Rd. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole property valued at $3,250. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …
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UTILITY POLE REPLACEMENT – A technician works on a replacement utility pole after a commercial vehicle drove into the previous one on Amwell Road. Part of Amwell Road was closed for about 12 hours on August 14 after a vehicle drove into a telephone pole and electrical wires. Police said the unidentified driver, a 58-year-old township man, was driving a …
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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. Don’t Miss Out! No other …
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A 20-year-old township man was killed early in the morning of August 8 when his car rear-ended a dump truck in Plainsboro. Police said that Johnathan Martinez of Somerset was driving an Acura TSX at about 1 a.m. at the intersection of Route 1 South and College Road when his car hit the rear end of a dump truck. Don’t …
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Hundreds of township residents gathered in the Municipal Complex off DeMott Lane August 5 for the annual observance of “National Night Out.” The nationwide event is meant to strengthen relationships between police departments and the communities they serve. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …
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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. 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 …
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COMMAND CENTER – First Responders from Fire District 3 gather on the Landing Lane Bridge July 30 after the rescue of two stranded personal watercraft riders in the Raritan River, not far from the bridge. There were no injuries July 30 when a personal watercraft ended up stuck in the mud in the Raritan River, police said. First responders were …
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Risky drivers beware; Somerset and Hunterdon county law enforcement is on the lookout for you. Police in the two counties will use a grant-funded program to target dangerous, risky, and irresponsible driving through the rest of the summer, according to a press release from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …
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