06/14/2026 A 30-year-old Somerset resident was arrested for eluding and assault during an investigation in the area of Nevius Pl. The resident fled from police during an attempted motor vehicle stop in the area of Rt. 27. The resident was later located and assaulted investigating officers. The resident was processed and released on a summons. A 38-year-old New Brunswick man was arrested for DWI during a property damage investigation in the area of Elizabeth Ave. during the afternoon hours. He was processed and released with a pending court appearance. A business located in the area of Elizabeth Ave. was the victim of a shoplifting on 06/11/26. A male exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $95. The suspect also utilized a discarded receipt to return an item he had stolen and received a refund in the amount of $15. The suspect is known to the business as a frequent shoplifter. 06/15/2026 A business located in the area of Rt. 27 was the victim of a shoplifting during the morning hours. An unknown male exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $25. The suspect fled the area on a bike. Patrol canvassed the area with negative results. A 58-year-old Somerset man turned himself in on an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction. He was processed and released after posting bail. 06/16/2026 A Somerset resident was the victim of porch piracy between 06/07/26 and 06/10/26 in the area of Barron Cir. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s delivered package. The contents were valued at $100. A former Somerset resident was the victim of theft by deception 05/12/24. The victim paid the suspect $2,000 for a puppy she never received. A business located in the area of Hamilton St. was the victim of a shoplifting during the evening hours. An unknown male exited the store without paying for an unknown amount of merchandise. 06/17/2026 A Somerset resident was the victim of porch piracy on 06/16/26 in the area of Newport Ave. An unknown male stole the victim’s delivered package. The contents were valued at $40. 06/18/2026 A 54-year-old Somerset woman was issued a summons for defiant trespassing during an investigation at a business located in the area of Somerset St. She was previously trespassed from the business at managements request. Responding officers located her on the property. A business located in the area of Heller Park Ln. was the victim of a theft on 06/12/26. An unknown male and female arrived with what appeared to be legitimate paperwork to retrieve cargo valued at $141,075. The recipient reported that they never received the shipment. A GPS tracker showed the shipment at a location in New York rather than Rhode Island, where it was intended to be delivered. A Somerset resident was the victim of theft by deception. The victim believed she was communicating with a famous actor via Facebook. The victim sent $500 to an unknown suspect before realizing she was scammed. 06/19/2026 A business located in the area of Veronica Ave. was the victim of a burglary and theft between 06/05/26 and 06/19/26. The unknown suspect(s) entered three unlocked company vehicles and stole the EZ-Pass transponders from each. The suspect(s) racked up $1,680 in tolls with the stolen transponders. 06/20/2026 A Somerset resident was the victim of criminal mischief in the area of Harrison St. during the overnight hours. Two unknown suspects were captured on surveillance spray painting the victim’s vehicle. The damage was valued at $300. A Somerset resident was the victim of a burglary, theft and criminal mischief between 06/18/26 and 06/20/26 in the area of Harrison St. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole property valued at $50. The suspect(s) also punctured the victim’s tires and spray painted the vehicle. The damage was valued at $410. A 30-year-old Plainfield man was issued a summons for defiant trespassing as a result of a dispute investigation in the area of Hilltop Ln. Washington entered a residence without permission. A business located in the area of Rt. 27 was the victim of a theft on 06/11/26. The unknown suspect(s) stole $40 and office equipment valued at $400. There were no signs of forced entry. A 31-year-old North Brunswick man was arrested for simple assault and obstructing the administration of law and a 34-year-old New Brunswick man was arrested for simple assault and resisting arrest during a noise complaint investigation in the area of Ralph St. The men were processed and released on a summons. Additionally, a 29-year-old Somerset man was issued a summons for assault and a 47-year-old Somerset woman was issued a summons for a noise ordinance violation. During the investigation multiple fights ensued and the involved parties failed to cooperate with responding officers' efforts to keep the peace.
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