12/14/2025

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a theft between 12/08/25 and 12/14/25. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s jewelry and a coin collection valued at a total of $9,600.00. There were no signs of forced entry to the residence.

12/15/2025

A business located in the area of Hamilton St. was the victim of a shoplifting during the evening hours. An unknown black male exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $100.00. A canvass of the area for the suspect yielded negative results.

Jose L. Caceres Chirinos, 21, of New Brunswick, NJ was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction. Caceres Chirinos was processed and transported to the Somerset County Jail. “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.”

12/16/2025

Parth D. Patel, 32, of Colonia, NJ was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of Carteret, NJ during a motor vehicle stop. Patel was processed and released after posting bail. “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 in the area of Easton Ave. was the victim of theft by deception on 12/15/25. A black male used a fake $100.00 bill to purchase $23.00 worth of food. The suspect has been identified and the investigation is ongoing.

12/17/2025

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of criminal mischief in the area of Sapphire Ln. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) wrote on the victim’s vehicle with white chalk. The value of the damage was unknown at time of report.

A motor vehicle that was stolen from an outside jurisdiction was recovered in the area of Rt. 27. The vehicle was found to be stolen after it was abandoned behind a business. The vehicle had damage to the steering column and a flat tire. The reporting jurisdiction was notified of the recovery. The suspect(s) is unknown.

Corey J. Morrison, 39, of Somerset, NJ was arrested for defiant trespassing during an investigation at a business located in the area of Veronica Ave. Morrison was found to be at a business he was formally trespassed from on a previous occasion. Morrison was processed and released on a summons. “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 theft by deception. The victim received a fraudulent request via WhatsApp to assist a relative by sending money. The victim sent $180.00 via Zelle to an unknown suspect before realizing the request was a scam.

12/18/2025

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a burglary and theft in the area of Hamilton St. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s vehicle and stole property valued at $3,300.00. There were no signs of forced entry.

A Phillipsburg, NJ resident was the victim of a burglary and theft in the area of Hamilton St. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s vehicle and stole property valued at $129.00.

12/19/2025

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a burglary and criminal mischief in the area of Hempstead Dr. during the overnight hours. The victim observed three unknown suspects fleeing from his parked vehicle after they broke a window to gain entry. The dashboard was damaged in a possible attempt to steal the vehicle. The damage was valued at $500.00. The area was canvassed for the suspects with negative results.

12/20/2025

A business located in the area of Davidson Ave. was the victim of criminal mischief during the morning hours. A black male jumped the hotel reception desk and damaged property valued at $980.00 after he was confronted about checking out. The suspect was identified as a former employee.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a theft on 11/10/25 in the area of Irving St. A Hispanic male stole the victim’s motor vehicle. The vehicle was valued at $11,000.00 and entered stolen into a national database. The suspect is known to the victim.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a burglary and theft in the area of Yaworsky Way during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s vehicle and stole $400.00, and property valued at $200.00. There were no signs of forced entry.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of criminal mischief in the area of Buttonwood Dr. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) cut a cord to the victim’s Christmas decoration. The damage was valued at $20.00.

Ominay K. Robertson, 25, of Somerset, NJ was arrested for disorderly conduct after engaging in violent and tumultuous behavior in front of alarmed guests at a business located in the area of Davidson Ave. Robertson assaulted an employee and refused to comply with officers despite the utilization of deescalation techniques. Robertson was processed and released on a summons. “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.”