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 …
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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. …
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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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08/15/2022 Criminal mischief was observed by patrol in a township park. A trash can was sprayed with graffiti by an unknown suspect(s). Repairs were estimated to be under $500.00. 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 …
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A sampling of reports selected and submitted by the Franklin Township Police Department. 07/03/2022 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 …
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Submitted by the FTPD. June 19, 2022 – June 25, 2022 06/19/2022 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 …
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Submitted by the Franklin Township Police Department. 06/12/2022 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 online …
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Submitted by the Franklin Township Police Department. 06/05/2022 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 online …
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Nov. 27 A package containing a Sony Playstation 4 valued at $199 was stolen from a Minebrook Lane home’s porch. Two packages containing $170 worth of Old Navy clothing was stolen from the porch of a Holland Drive home. Nov. 28 Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …
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