Police Log

05/03/2026 A business located in the area of Somerset St. was the victim of trespassing during the overnight hours. An unknown male and female were captured on surveillance entering the building through a door that had a damaged locking mechanism. Patrol conducted a search of the building with negative results for the suspects. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …

04/26/2026 A 25-year-old Somerset man was arrested for DWI during a motor vehicle crash investigation in the area of Beekman Rd. 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 …

04/05/2026 A 37-year-old Somerset woman was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction. She was processed and transported to the Somerset County Jail.  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. …

03/29/2026 A Somerset resident was the victim of a burglary and criminal mischief in the area of Baier Ave. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and damaged the ignition in a possible attempt to steal the vehicle. The damage was valued at $2,000. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …

03/15/2026 A 33-year-old Somerset resident was arrested for disorderly conduct and outstanding warrants out of East Orange during an investigation at a business located in the area of Franklin Blvd. The resident caused a disturbance in view of others while at the business. After being processed and released on a summons, the resident was turned over to East Orange PD. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

01/25/2026 A Somerset resident was a victim of theft by deception. The victim was contacted by an alleged employee of the Morris County Jail. The unknown suspect stated he could help the victim’s family member if she sent $1,450. The suspect advised the victim that she was scammed once he received the payment. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …