04/05/2026

Lateisha Pratt, 37, of Somerset, NJ was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction. Pratt 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 theft on 04/03/2026. The unknown suspect(s) used the victim’s EBT account at a business located in an outside jurisdiction. The victim suffered a loss of $377.00.

04/06/2026

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a burglary and theft in the area of Brookside Dr. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole an unknown amount of loose change.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a burglary and theft in the area of Tree Tops Cir. during the overnight hours. An unknown male was captured on surveillance entering the victim’s unlocked vehicle. Personal property valued at $395.00 was stolen from within.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of criminal attempt in the area of Tree Tops Cir. during the overnight hours. An unknown male was captured on surveillance pulling on the door handle of the victim’s vehicle in a possible attempt to gain entry. The suspect was unsuccessful due to the vehicle being locked.

Melanie Mendoza, 36, of North Brunswick, NJ was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction. Mendoza 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 criminal attempt in the area of Tree Tops Cir. during the overnight hours. An unknown male was captured on surveillance pulling on the door handle of the victim’s vehicle in a possible attempt to gain entry. The suspect was unsuccessful due to the vehicle being locked.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of criminal attempt in the area of Tree Tops Cir. during the overnight hours. An unknown male was captured on surveillance pulling on the door handle of the victim’s vehicle in a possible attempt to gain entry. The suspect was unsuccessful due to the vehicle being locked.

04/07/2026

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of theft by deception on 03/31/2026. The victim received a pop-up notification on her computer claiming it was hacked. Shortly after, the victim received a phone call from an alleged Microsoft representative who advised her that her information was linked to various criminal activity. The unknown suspect convinced the victim to wire a total of $100,00.00 to two separate accounts. The suspect then requested an additional $500,000.00 from the victim and she declined. The victim realized she was being scammed.

04/08/2026

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a theft and criminal mischief in the area of Kingsbridge Rd. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s vehicle. Patrol located the vehicle, unoccupied, in the area of Franklin Ct. after it was tracked to the area. The vehicle had damage to the door handle and steering column. The damage was valued at $2,000.00.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a theft and criminal mischief in the area of Baier Ave. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s vehicle. Patrol located the vehicle, unoccupied, in the area of Kingsbridge Rd. during another stolen vehicle investigation. The vehicle had damage to the door handle and steering column. The damage was valued at $2,000.00.

A business located in the area of Hamilton St. was the victim a burglary, criminal mischief and theft during the overnight hours. Three unknown black males were captured on surveillance breaking the front glass door of the business to gain entry. The suspects stole $150.00 and merchandise valued at $300.00 before fleeing in a white vehicle.

A business located in the area of Hamilton St. was the victim of criminal attempt and criminal mischief during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) smashed the front door to the business but were unable to gain entry. The damage was valued at $1,000.00.

A Somerville, NJ resident was the victim of a burglary and theft between 04/06/26 and 04/08/26 in the area of Easton Ave. The unknown suspect(s) cut the lock to the victim’s storage unit and stole property valued at $500.00.

A business located in the area of Hamilton St. was the victim of a shoplifting during the afternoon hours. A black female exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $83.00. The suspect fled in a grey Mazda. The suspect has been identified.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a theft on 04/07/26 in the area of Hamilton St. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s delivered package from her doorstep. The contents were valued at $75.00.

An East Brunswick, NJ resident was the victim of a burglary and theft in the area of Springfield Ave. during the afternoon hours. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole a bag containing medication.

04/09/2026

Kamara Fode, 31, of Somerset, NJ was arrested by New Brunswick PD for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction. The FTPD took custody of Fode and transported him 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 theft in the area of Highland Ave. during the overnight hours. An unknown male was captured on surveillance stealing the victim’s vehicle. Patrol located the victim’s vehicle, unoccupied, in the area of Phillips Rd. a few hours later. The vehicle had damage to the door handle and steering column.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a theft on 04/01/26. The victim left her phone on the trunk of her car and drove to an outside jurisdiction. Upon arrival, the victim could not locate the phone. The phone was tracking to an outside jurisdiction. The phone was valued at $900.00.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a burglary and theft on 04/06/26 in the area of Tree Tops Cir. An unknown male was captured on surveillance entering the victim’s unlocked vehicle. The suspect stole $31.00 from within.

A business located in the area of Hamilton St. was the victim of a shoplifting during the evening hours. An unknown Hispanic male exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $150.00.

04/10/2026

Michael A. Williams, 57, of Somerset, NJ was arrested by Rutgers University PD for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction. The FTPD took custody of Williams and transported him to the Somerset County Jail after he was processed. “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.”

Derrick D. Guinyard, 57, of New Brunswick, NJ turned himself in on an outstanding warrant out of the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office and the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. Guinyard 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 Fuller St. was the victim of criminal mischief during an unknown time frame. The unknown suspect(s) sprayed graffiti on the side of the building.

04/11/2026

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a theft in the area of Lewis St. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s vehicle. Patrol located the vehicle in the area of Phillips Rd. The vehicle was occupied by an unknown black male who suddenly fled the area in the stolen vehicle. The vehicle was located, unoccupied, in the area of Drake Rd. shortly after. The investigation revealed that the suspect struck a parked vehicle and fled the area on foot.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a theft on 04/10/26 in the area of Parkside St. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s delivered package. The contents were valued at $123.00.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a theft on 03/25/26 in the area of Shepherd St. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s delivered package. The contents were valued at $190.00.