01/11/2026

A business located in the area of Somerset St. was the victim of a shoplifting during the afternoon hours. A white male exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at approximately $200.00. The male is known to business as a former employee and frequent shoplifter.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a theft in the area of Somerset St. during the evening hours. An unknown suspect stole a cell phone and bank card from the victim’s coat while it was left unattended at a business. The phone was valued at $500.00.

01/12/2026

Thomas E. Lindley, 57, of East Brunswick, NJ was arrested for DWI during a motor vehicle check at a business located in the area of Hamilton St. Lindley was processed and released with a pending court appearance. “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 Browns Mills, NJ resident was the victim of a theft between 01/06/26 and 01/12/26 in the area of Rt. 27. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s motor vehicle, which also had a trailer attached. The vehicle and trailer were valued at $37,000.00. Both were entered stolen into a national database.

Vinaykuma Lagad, 56, of Somerset, NJ was arrested for DWI during a motor vehicle crash investigation in the area of Easton Ave. Lagad was processed and released with a pending court appearance. “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.”

01/13/2026

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a theft in the area of Kee Ave. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s motor vehicle. There was evidence of forced entry left behind at the scene. A few hours later the vehicle was recovered, unoccupied, in an outside jurisdiction.

Patrol recovered a stolen motor vehicle from an outside jurisdiction in the area of Green St. The vehicle was unoccupied and had damage to the door handle and steering column. The reporting jurisdiction was notified of the recovery. The suspect(s) is unknown.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of criminal mischief between 01/10/26 and 01/13/26 in the area of JFK Blvd. The unknown suspect(s) tampered with the door handle of the victim’s vehicle in a possible attempt to gain entry. The damage was valued at $800.00.

01/14/2026

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of theft by deception on 01/13/26. The victim received a text about a charge and spoke to an alleged representative of Apple via phone. The unknown suspect was able to fraudulently obtain $15,000.00 from the victim’s bank account under the guise that her account was hacked.  

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of criminal mischief between 01/06/26 and 01/14/26 in the area of Constitution Way. The unknown suspect(s) scratched the victim’s vehicle. The damage was valued at $500.00.

01/15/2026

Jeffrey W. Wells, 50, of Somerset, NJ was arrested for multiple outstanding warrants out of varying jurisdictions during a motor vehicle crash investigation in the area of Hamilton St. Wells 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.”

Justin F. Browne, 46, of Scotch Plains, NJ was arrested for hindering apprehension and defiant trespassing during an investigation at a business located in the area of Easton Ave. Browne refused to provide his pedigree information to officers after he was found trespassing on the property. Browne 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.”

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a burglary, criminal mischief, and theft in the area of Somerset St. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) smashed the victim’s vehicle window to gain entry. The damage was valued at $500.00. Property valued at $200.00 and $5.00 worth of loose change was taken from the vehicle.

Alex G. Barahona, 38, of Somerset, NJ was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office during a motor vehicle stop in the area of Hamilton St. Barahona 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.”

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a burglary and theft between 01/13/26 and 01/14/26 in the area of Berry St. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole property valued at $2,400.00 and $200.00. An unknown juvenile male was captured on surveillance in possession of a portion of the victim’s property.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a burglary and theft in the area of Shepherd St. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole property valued at $65.00.

Donald Fontana, 26, of Somerset, NJ was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of Springfield Twp., NJ during a motor vehicle stop in the area of Beekman Rd. Fontana 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.”

01/16/2026

Jason M. Goode, 42, of Somerset, NJ was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction during a motor vehicle stop in the area of Hamilton St. Goode 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.”

Santos Juarez, 39, of New Brunswick, NJ was arrested for DWI during a motor vehicle stop in the area of Easton Ave. Juarez was processed and released with a pending court appearance. “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.”

01/17/2026

A New Brunswick, NJ resident was the victim of a burglary and criminal mischief between 01/15/26 and 01/16/26 in the area of Runyon Ave. The unknown suspect(s) smashed the victim’s vehicle window to gain entry. The vehicle was rummaged through but nothing of value was taken. The damage was valued at $600.00.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a theft on 01/14/26 in the area of Reler Ln. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s delivered package. The package contained medication.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of criminal attempt in the area of Liam St. during the overnight hours. An unknown black male was captured on surveillance attempting to gain entry into the victim’s vehicle. The suspect was unsuccessful due to the vehicle being locked.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a burglary in the area of Liam St. during the overnight hours. An unknown black male was captured on surveillance entering the victim’s unlocked vehicle. Nothing of value was taken.