03/15/2026

Quadi D. McDougald, 33, of Somerset, NJ was arrested for disorderly conduct and outstanding warrants out of East Orange, NJ during an investigation at a business located in the area of Franklin Blvd. McDougald caused a disturbance in view of others while at the business. McDougald was processed and released on a summons. McDougald was turned over to East Orange PD. “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 Somerset St. was the victim of a theft during the evening hours. An unknown black male purchased merchandise by presenting prop money in the amount of $400.00. The suspect stated, “Keep the change,” and fled with the items. The stolen merchandise was valued at $283.00.

03/16/2026

Ruben Mejia-Bueno, 33, of Somerset, NJ was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction. Mejia-Bueno 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.”

03/17/2026

Andrew T. Costa, 33, of North Brunswick, NJ was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of the Ocean County Sherriff’s Department during a motor vehicle stop. Costa 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 business located in the area of Elizabeth Ave. was the victim of a shoplifting on 03/16/26. An unknown black male exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $273.00. The suspect is known to the business as a frequent shoplifter.

A business located in the area of Easton Ave. was the victim of a shoplifting during the afternoon hours. An unknown black female exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $619.00. The shopping cart was equipped with a security device that caused it to come to an abrupt stop. As a result, the suspect left the items behind and fled the area in a blue Jeep.

03/18/2026

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a theft and criminal mischief on 03/17/26 in the area of Hamilton St. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s motor vehicle. Patrol located the victim’s vehicle, unoccupied, in the area of Regina Pl. before it could be entered stolen into a national database. The vehicle had damage to the door lock and steering column.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of criminal mischief in the area of Hillcrest Ave. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) broke the victim’s rear windshield with an unknown object. The damage was valued at $700.00.

A business located in the area of Elizabeth Ave. was the victim of a shoplifting on 03/14/26. An unknown black male exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $406.00. The suspect is known to the business as a frequent shoplifter.

A business located in the area of Elizabeth Ave. was the victim of a shoplifting on 03/15/26. An unknown black male exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $100.00. The suspect is known to the business as a frequent shoplifter.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of forgery and theft between 03/02/26 and 03/16/26. The victim mailed a $4,200.00 check to Florida. The victim was alerted that the check never made it to its destination. The victim found out that the check was altered and cashed in New Jersey to a “Susan McDonall.”

A business located in the area of Rt. 27 was the victim of a shoplifting during the morning hours. An unknown white female exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $104.00. She was accompanied by an unknown white male who attempted to conceal merchandise in a bag but was thwarted by an employee. The suspects fled the area on foot.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a burglary, theft and criminal mischief in the area of Ralph St. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s vehicle and stole property valued at $1,200.00. The suspect(s) also damaged the ignition in a possible attempt to steal the vehicle.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a burglary and theft in the area of Foxwood Dr. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole property valued at $5,000.00. The property belonged to the victim’s employer.

A business located in the area of Hamilton St. was the victim of a shoplifting during the afternoon hours. An unknown black male exited the store without paying for approximately $500.00 worth of merchandise. An employee gave chase, but lost sight of the suspect a few blocks away.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a theft between 03/16/26 and 03/17/26. The suspect stole the victim’s necklace valued at $425.00. The victim believed the suspect was a white female responsible for cleaning her home.

03/20/2026

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a theft between 01/13/26 and 03/03/26 in the area of Hamilton St. The victim’s vehicle was stolen from an auto repair shop by an unknown suspect(s). The vehicle was valued at $2,000.00 and entered stolen into a national database.

A Piscataway, NJ resident was the victim of a theft in the area of Franklin Blvd. during the afternoon hours. A black male stole the victim’s jacket but later returned it claiming he believed it belonged to his girlfriend. The victim did an inventory of his property and found that $35.00 was missing from the jacket pocket. The suspect was identified.

03/21/2026

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of forgery and theft between 03/12/26 and 03/16/26. The victim mailed a $600.00 check at a local post office. The victim checked on the status and found that the check was cashed to a “Xandria Castillo” in the amount of $1,400.43. The suspect who cashed the check was not the intended recipient.

A business located in the area of Elizabeth Ave. was the victim of a shoplifting on 03/20/26. An unknown white female exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $312.00. The suspect fled the area in Toyota Rav4.