01/28/2024
   A business located on Elizabeth Ave . was the victim of a burglary during the early morning hours . An unknown male suspect was observed on surveillance entering the store and perusing the aisles . Nothing of value was taken from the business . The suspect damaged a door lock to gain entry to the store .
   A business located on Elizabeth Ave . was the victim of a burglary during the overnight hours . The unknown suspect ( s ) damaged a rear door to gain entry and stole $1 , 600 . 00 from the business .
   A business located on Rt . 27 was the victim of a shoplifting during the afternoon hours of 01/27/24 . A white or Hispanic male entered the store and placed miscellaneous items in a bag before walking out without paying . The value of the stolen merchandise was $382 . 00 .
   01/29/2024
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a motor vehicle theft during the overnight hours in the area of JFK Blvd . The unoccupied vehicle was located in our jurisdiction on a later date . The original license plates were replaced with stolen license plates . The suspect ( s ) is unknown .
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a theft between 01/23/24 and 01/29/24 in the area of Orchid Ct . The victim believes two females from a home health aide service stole $600 . 00 and various jewelry from her residence when they were there to assist . The value of the jewelry was unknown at the time of report .
   01/30/2024
   A business located on Elizabeth Ave . was the victim of criminal mischief during an unknown date and time . The unknown suspect ( s ) damaged a rear door to the business . An estimate of the damage was unknown at the time of the report .
   A business located on Elizabeth Ave . was the victim of criminal mischief during an unknown date and time . The unknown suspect ( s ) damaged a rear door to the business . An estimate of the damage was unknown at the time of the report .
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a theft on 12/23/23 while shopping at a business on Easton Ave . The unknown suspect ( s ) took the victim’s purse from her shopping cart while she wasn’t looking . The victim’s credit card was used at a hotel located in an outside jurisdiction on 12/23/23 .
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a burglary on 01/29/24 in the area of JFK Blvd . The unknown suspect ( s ) entered the victim’s vehicle and stole her clutch and $5 . 00 worth of loose change . The clutch contained ID , credit cards , a key , and an Apple Air Tag . The total loss was valued at $182 . 00 .
   Nancy E . Hastings , 60 , of Somerset , NJ turned herself in on an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction . Hastings was processed and transported to Somerset County Jail .
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   NOTE:We are required by the Rules of Court to include herein a statement explaining that the charges are merely an accusation , and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty . ”
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a theft during the overnight hours in the area of Village Dr . The unknown suspect ( s ) cut the catalytic converter from underneath the victim’s vehicle . The auto part was valued at $350 . 00 .
   01/31/2024
   A New Brunswick , NJ resident was the victim of a theft while working at a business located on Easton Ave . A black male entered the store and asked the victim some questions . The victim stepped away from her desk to retrieve the answers from her manager . The suspect stole the victim’s laptop bag and fled the store . The stolen property was valued at $330 . 00 . Patrol was able to identify the suspect after reviewing surveillance video .
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a theft between 01/26/24 and 01/31/24 in the area of Village Dr . The unknown suspect ( s ) cut the catalytic converter from underneath the victim’s vehicle . The repair was valued at $1 , 000 . 00 .
   A business located on Rt . 27 was the victim of a shoplifting during the afternoon hours . The male suspect concealed cough medicine in his coat and fled the store without paying . The value of the stolen merchandise was valued at $542 . 00 .
   A business located on Somerset St . was the victim of a shoplifting during the evening hours . A black male went behind the counter and stole three cartons of cigarettes valued at $325 . 00 . The suspect exited the store and fled the area on a bicycle .
   A stolen vehicle from an outside jurisdiction was recovered in the area of Holland Dr . The vehicle was unoccupied . The suspect ( s ) is unknown . The reporting jurisdiction was notified of the recovery .
   02/01/2024
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a theft between 01/20/24 and 01/27/24 in the area of Hickory Rd . The unknown suspect ( s ) stole one of the victim’s license plates off of his vehicle . The plate was entered stolen into a national database .
   02/02/2024
   A stolen motor vehicle from an outside jurisdiction was recovered in the area of Oak Pl . The vehicle was unoccupied and suffered damage to the ignition . The suspect ( s ) is unknown . The reporting jurisdiction was notified of the recovery .
   A business located on Rt . 27 was the victim of a shoplifting during the evening hours . A white male entered the store , removed medication from a shelf and placed it inside of his coat . The suspect exited the store without paying . The stolen merchandise was valued at $150 . 00 .
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a burglary during the morning hours in the area of Rachel Ct . While the victim was taking a nap in his locked apartment , an unknown suspect ( s ) entered and allegedly stole property valued at $1 , 161 . 00 . There were no signs of forced entry .
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a burglary during the evening hours in the area of Plum Tree Ln . The unknown suspect ( s ) entered the unoccupied residence through a rear sliding door and stole cash and property valued at a total of $4 , 660 . 00 .
   02/03/2024
   Mary W . Nemeth , 53 , of Princeton , NJ was arrested for DWI after patrol responded to a report of an unresponsive person in a running vehicle . Nemeth was processed and released with a pending court appearance .
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   NOTE:We are required by the Rules of Court to include herein a statement explaining that the charges are merely an accusation , and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty . ”
   St . Clair G . Vernon , 55 , of Somerset , NJ was arrested for DWI during a motor vehicle crash investigation . Vernon was processed and released with a pending court appearance .
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   NOTE:We are required by the Rules of Court to include herein a statement explaining that the charges are merely an accusation , and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty . ”
   A business located on Rt . 27 was the victim of counterfeiting on 02/01/24 . The unknown suspect ( s ) utilized a counterfeit $100 . 00 to make a purchase .
   An Irvington , NJ resident was the victim of a burglary during the evening hours in the area of Easton Ave . The unknown suspect ( s ) broke the rear window to the victim’s vehicle to gain entry . The victim’s wallet was stolen .
   02/04/2024
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a burglary during the overnight hours in the area of Barron Cir . The unknown suspect ( s ) rummaged through the victim’s vehicle but did not take anything .
   Carlos F . Bernier , 51 , of Sewell , NJ was arrested by Pitman PD for an open warrant out of jurisdiction . The FTPD responded and took custody of Bernier . He was processed and transported to Somerset County Jail .
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   NOTE:We are required by the Rules of Court to include herein a statement explaining that the charges are merely an accusation , and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty . ”
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a burglary during the overnight hours in the area of Elizabeth Ave . The unknown suspect ( s ) made entry into the victim’s residence via a rear door by utilizing burglary tools when they weren’t home . The suspect ( s ) ransacked bedrooms and stole cash and property valued at a total of $20 , 200 . 00 .
   Patrol recovered a stolen motor vehicle in the area of Oak Pl . during a suspicious vehicle investigation . The vehicle was found unoccupied with damage to the vehicle lock and ignition . The reporting jurisdiction was notified of the recovery . The suspect ( s ) is unknown .
   02/05/2024
   A Monmouth Junction , NJ resident was the victim of a motor vehicle theft during the daytime hours in the area of Rt . 27 . The victim was in possession of the keys . The suspect ( s ) is unknown . The vehicle was valued at $10 , 000 . 00 .
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a theft between 01/28/24 and 02/05/24 in the area of Exeter Ct . The unknown suspect ( s ) stole both license plates off of the victim’s vehicle . The plates were entered stolen into a national database .
   Patrol recovered a stolen motor vehicle in the area of Fuller St . during a suspicious vehicle investigation . The vehicle was unoccupied with a damaged ignition . A witness observed two unknown individuals exit the vehicle and leave the area on foot . The reporting jurisdiction was notified of the recovery .
   Luiz A . Morales , 30 , of Somerset , NJ was arrested by East Brunswick PD for an open warrant out of our jurisdiction . The FTPD responded and took custody of Morales . He was processed and transported to Somerset County Jail .
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   NOTE:We are required by the Rules of Court to include herein a statement explaining that the charges are merely an accusation , and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty . ”
   02/06/2024
   Tomas A . Vazquez Jr . , 48 , of Somerset , NJ was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction during a motor vehicle stop . Vazquez Jr . was processed and released on his own recognizance .
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   NOTE:We are required by the Rules of Court to include herein a statement explaining that the charges are merely an accusation , and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty . ”
   A Monroe , NJ business was the victim of a burglary between 02/02/24 and 02/06/24 . The unknown suspect ( s ) entered a building on a construction site and stole a generator valued at $2 , 000 . 00 .
   A business located on Rt . 27 was the victim of a shoplifting during the morning hours . A Hispanic male stole $148 . 00 worth of merchandise from the store . Patrol responded and identified the suspect . The suspect was mailed a summons for the offense .
   An Astoria , NY resident was the victim of a motor vehicle theft in the area of Rt . 27 between 02/01/24 and 02/06/24 . The unknown suspect ( s ) stole the victim’s trailer valued at $14 , 700 . 00 from a storage facility .
   A business located on Easton Ave . was the victim of a shoplifting during the afternoon hours . Two black males and a Hispanic male and female attempted to walk out of the store without paying for miscellaneous merchandise . The cart was left behind when confronted by an employee . However , one of the suspects was able to walk out without paying for $12 . 00 worth of baby food .
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a burglary during the evening hours in the area of Hamilton St . The victim observed an unknown male on his property . The male fled the area . Upon further inspection , the victim observed one of his vehicles to be ransacked . The victim was unsure if anything of value was taken at the time of report .
   02/07/2024
   Luis A . Delvalle - Parras , 32 , of Irvington , NJ was arrested for multiple outstanding warrants during a motor vehicle crash investigation . Delvalle - Parras was processed and turned over to Woodland Park PD for further processing .
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   NOTE:We are required by the Rules of Court to include herein a statement explaining that the charges are merely an accusation , and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty . ”
   A business located on Rt . 27 was the victim of a theft during the afternoon hours . The unknown male suspect was observed tampering with gift cards . After the male exited the store , it was found that four $500 . 00 gift cards were scratched to reveal the claim code .
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a fraud during the month of November 23’ after being hired for a job he found online . The victim was advised by “Mathew Loscialo” to send $3 , 250 . 00 via Zelle for the purchase of equipment needed to fulfill his employment duties . After sending the money , the victim realized he was the victim of a scam .
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a burglary during the evening hours in the area of Bunker Hill Rd . The unknown male suspect was observed within one of the victim’s vehicles before fleeing the area . Nothing of value was taken .
   Ruben Mejia - Bueno , 31 , of Hillsborough , NJ was arrested for DWI during a motor vehicle crash investigation . Mejia - Bueno was processed and released with a pending court appearance .
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   NOTE:We are required by the Rules of Court to include herein a statement explaining that the charges are merely an accusation , and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty . ”
   02/08/2024
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a stolen motor theft during the overnight hours in the area of Oakcroft Ln . Two unknown male suspects were observed on surveillance driving the vehicle away at approximately 0100hrs . The vehicle was recovered a short distance away by patrol during the morning hours . The door lock and ignition were damaged .
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of criminal mischief during the overnight hours in the area of Barron Cir . The unknown suspect ( s ) damaged the victim’s door handle to her vehicle .
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a burglary during the overnight hours in the area of Barron Cir . The unknown suspect ( s ) damaged the victim’s door lock to her vehicle to make entry . Once inside , the suspect ( s ) stole the victim’s wallet .
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a theft on 02/07/24 in the area of Rt . 27 . The unknown suspect ( s ) stole the victim’s license plate off of his vehicle . The plate was entered stolen into a national database .
   A business located on Hamilton St . was the victim of a shoplifting during the afternoon hours . A Hispanic male left the store through the emergency exit with unpaid merchandise . The value of the merchandise was unknown at the time of the report .
   A business located on Hamilton St . was the victim of a shoplifting during the afternoon hours . A Hispanic male exited the store without paying for $63 . 00 worth of diapers . Patrol was able to identify the suspect at a later date .
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a theft during an unknown time frame in the area of Lexington Rd . The unknown suspect ( s ) stole the victim’s license plate off of her vehicle . The plate was entered stolen into a national database .
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of criminal mischief during the evening hours in the area of Holland Dr . The unknown suspect ( s ) threw a rock at the victim’s sliding glass door causing it to shatter . The victim was home at the time of the incident . The suspect ( s ) did not attempt to enter the residence .
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of a theft during the afternoon hours in the area of South Lawrence Ave . An unknown male suspect was observed on surveillance stealing a delivered package off of the victim’s porch and fleeing the area on a bike . The contents were valued at $53 . 00 .
   02/10/2024
   A Somerset , NJ resident was the victim of criminal mischief between 02/07/24 and 02/10/24 in the area of Barron Cir . The unknown suspect ( s ) damaged the door lock to the victim’s vehicle . The damage was estimated at $150 . 00 .
   A Piscataway , NJ resident was the victim of a theft while shopping at a business located on Easton Ave . during the evening hours . Two black males and a black female were observed on surveillance stealing the victim’s wallet from her purse when she wasn’t looking . The wallet contained ID , credit cards , and $350 . 00 .
   
   

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