Police Log

10/26/2025 A Somerset resident was the victim of a burglary and theft between 12/01/24 and 10/26/25 in the area of Beaconsfield Pl. The unknown suspect(s) stole a bag of jewelry and trading cards from the victim’s closet. There were no signs of forced entry. The stolen property was valued at approximately $74,000.

10/19/2025 A Somerset resident was the victim of a theft on 10/16/25 while at a business located in the area of Hamilton St. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s cell phone which was left unattended in a shopping cart. The phone was valued at $400.

10/12/2025 A Somerset resident was the victim of a theft on 10/10/25 in the area of Elizabeth Ave. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s headphones from a sporting event restroom. The headphones were valued at $200.

10/05/2025 A business located in the area of Hamilton St. was the victim of a shoplifting during the morning hours. An unknown male exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $88. He fled the area on a bicycle.

09/28/2025 A Somerset resident was the victim of criminal mischief in the area of Prospect St. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) damaged the victim’s tires and shattered the back windshield with a rock. The value of the damage was unknown at the time of report.

09/21/2025 A 23-year-old Somerset man was arrested for DWI during a motor vehicle stop in the area of Easton Ave. He was processed and released with a pending court appearance. 

09/14/2025 A 26-year-old Somerset man was arrested for obstructing the administration of law and resisting arrest during an unwanted person investigation at a business located in the area of Hamilton St. He created a disturbance at the business and failed to comply with officers during their investigation. He was processed and released on a summons. 

09/07/2025 A 40-year-old Somerset man was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction. He was picked from the Middlesex County Jail and transported to Somerset County Jail after he was processed. 

08/31/2025 A 50-year-old New Brunswick man was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction. He was processed and transported to Somerset County Jail. 

08/24/2025 A business located in the area of Somerset St. was the victim of a shoplifting on 08/23/24. A frequent shoplifter who is known to the business exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $64. Charges are pending.