10/01/2024 A business located on Somerset St. was the victim of a theft during the morning hours in the area of Dayton Ave. An employee left his work vehicle running outside of his residence. The unknown suspect(s) stole the running vehicle valued at $12,000.00. The vehicle was later recovered in an outside jurisdiction. The suspect(s) is unknown. Don’t Miss Out! …
Read More »Franklin Township Police Log: September 1-September 30, 2024
09/01/24 A 35-year-old North Brunswick man was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction by North Brunswick PD. Franklin Township Police took custody of him and he was transported to 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 …
Read More »Franklin Township Police Log For May 19 to June 1, 2024
(Note: Police released this information on July 24.) 05/19/2024 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. But we can only do that with your support. Please consider a yearly subscription to our …
Read More »FTPD Police Log: April 28 – May 4, 2024
04/28/2024 A 47-year-old Somerset man was arrested for multiple outstanding warrants out of Franklin Township, and North Brunswick Township, while officers were attempting to serve a warrant at his residence. He was processed and transported to 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 …
Read More »FTPD Police Log For April 7-27, 2024
04/07/2024 A 34-year-old New Brunswick woman was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of Long Beach Twp., NJ during a motor vehicle stop. She was processed and released on her own recognizance. 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 …
Read More »Franklin Township Police Log For March 31 To April 6, 2024
03/31/2024 A Somerset resident was the victim of a burglary during the overnight hours in the area of Pear Tree Ln. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole two pairs of sunglasses valued at $210. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …
Read More »Franklin Township Police Blotter: Dec. 3-8, 2023
12/03/2023 Somerset residents were the victim of a burglary during the afternoon/evening hours on 12/02/23 in the area of Liberty Ln. The unknown suspect(s) entered the residence when it was unoccupied and stole jewelry valued at $30,000.00 and sneakers valued at $500.00. There were no signs of forced entry to the residence. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …
Read More »Franklin Township Police Blotter for July 2 To July 8, 2023
07/02/2023 A 34-year-old Newark man was arrested by the New Jersey State Police for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction. The FTPD took custody of the defendant and transported him to Somerset County Jail after processing. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. …
Read More »FHS Track Star Mario Heslop Killed In Hamilton Street Auto Crash
KILLED IN CRASH – Former Franklin High School track standout Mario Heslop, seen here competing in the 2019 Tournament of Champions meet at the high school, was killed June 19 in a car accident that is still under investigation. Mario Heslop, a 2019 Franklin High School graduate and track star, was killed June 19 in a three-car accident on Hamilton …
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August 21, 2022 – August 27, 2022 08/21/2022 A 32-year-old Long Branch man was arrested for obstructing the administration of law, hindering apprehension, defiant trespassing, and resisting arrest during a suspicious person investigation at a business located on Somerset Street. He was transported to Somerset County Jail. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …
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