Press Releases 2007
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Press Release December 12, 2007 to December 18, 2007 On 12/12/07 @ 10:49 AM- Chen Wai, owner of Ocean
Garden, 109 Harris Avenue reported a burglary and theft to his
business. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) pried open the
back door of the business, which is located on the south side of the
building. Unknown actor(s) then entered the business and removed money
from the cash register and assorted coins from a tin box located next
to the cash register. The value of the stolen money is $500.00.
Officer Matthew Tripp investigated. Press Release December 3, 2007 to December 12, 2007 On 12/09/07 @ 2:11 AM- Nicholas Cates, 43, of Somerville was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and Mountain Avenue. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated. On 12/10/07 @ 12:07 PM- The manager of Hamiltonian Apartments 100 Bound Brook Road reported that terroristic threats were made against him. The investigation revealed that two black males were on the Hamiltonian Apartment grounds and were asked to leave the grounds. The two black males began to argue with the apartment manager and gestured to the manager that they had a gun in their waistband. While the two black males were leaving the complex one black male stated, he would be back and then he will see what happens. Further investigation reveals the two black males were 17 year-old juveniles. One male juvenile was released at the scene. The other male juvenile who made the statement and the hand gesture to the apartment manager was transported to headquarters and charged with terroristic threats. The juvenile was then released to his parent pending a court date. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated. On 12/10/07 @ 9:00 PM- An employee of Deep Gas and Go, 305 Bound Brook Road reported an attempted robbery. The investigation revealed that two black males entered the office area of the gas station and while one black male approached the employee the other black male pointed a handgun at the employee. The employee stated when he saw the handgun he pushed the black male out of the way and ran out of office and down the street running west. He stated he then ran to a house and asked the homeowner to call 9-1-1. He described the two black males as wearing dark clothing and was unsure of which way the black males went after leaving the office. It was determined that nothing was taken from the gas station at the time of the robbery. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.
Special Press Release Officer Phil Program December 12, 2007 The Middlesex Police Department will once again be offering the “Officer Phil” Safety Program to kindergarten through fourth grade students in the borough. The first program will be presented on December 12, 2007 at Watchung School and will be presented again on January 17th and 23rd. to Von E. Mauger, Hazelwood and Our Lady of Mount Virgin schools with the last performance at Parker School on March 20th. “Officer Phil” is a unique safety program that uses an education through entertainment approach to teach children safety.The fun filled and informative assembly is entitled “The Power of Kids”! Since feedback is crucial to learning, the “Officer Phil” program encourages students to share their ideas about building a better community with their peers. Along with the help of a lovable animated character named “Lucky Duck” the children quickly become interested and motivated to discuss such problems as Internet safety, stranger awareness and accident prevention. Officer Phil and Pals further engage the students in magical and musical activities that promote the concept of such character values as responsibility, respect and politeness. The Officer Phil program is designed to help children develop a sense of control in dealing with the challenging safety and social issues impacting the county. The success of this program is based upon the student’s ability to discuss these relevant topics with their peers, families, teachers, and local police officers in a non-threatening way. The “Officer Phil” Program has been made possible through the generosity of the business, professional, and civic organizations serving Middlesex. The Middlesex Police Department expresses its sincere appreciation to all those who helped underwrite this important program.
Press Release November 21, 2007 to December 2, 2007 On 11/22/07 @ 12:53 PM- A resident of the 300 block of Dorn Avenue reported the theft of a mailbox from his front lawn. The investigation revealed the mailbox was last seen in his front yard on a wooden post. The mailbox and the wooden post were taken. The value of the mailbox and wooden post is $85.00. Officer Marc Arancio investigated. On 11/22/07 @ 1:17 PM- Matthew Nadeau, owner of Matthew’s Transportation, 730 South Avenue reported the theft of 3 aluminum doors. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) stole the 3 aluminum doors, which were on a flatbed trailer. The flatbed trailer was parked at the north end of the company yard. The aluminum doors were being kept as scrap metal. The value of the aluminum doors is $100.00. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated. On 11/26/07 @ 9:55 AM- James Dolan, Director of Dolan Associates, 744 B Lincoln Boulevard reported the theft of 2 stainless steel filter vessels. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed 2 stainless steel filter vessels, which were taken from a wooden pallet. The wooden pallet and the 2 stainless steel filter vessels were kept outside on the south side of the building at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen items is $2000.00. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated. On 11/26/07 @ 11:07 AM- Gary Kolenz, owner of GK welding 140 Baekeland Avenue reported a theft to his business. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) removed approximately 30 truck parts from the business. The truck parts were located outside of his business in the company yard and were unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen truck parts is $16,510.00. Officer Marc Arancio investigated. On 12/02/07 @ 12:32 PM- Rui Ren, owner of Jade Palace Restaurant 586 Bound Brook Road reported a burglary and theft to the business. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) pried open the back door to the business, which is located on the southeast side of the building. Once inside the unknown actor(s) ransacked the counter and open the cash register removing $650.00. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated.
Press Release November 13, 2007 to November 20, 2007 On 11/16/07 @ 11:44 PM- Lance Veal, 23, of Plainfield was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and Hallock Avenue. Officer Thomas Falk investigated. On 11/19/07 @ 5:12 AM- An employee of Pantry 1, 101 Lincoln Boulevard reported a burglary and a theft to the business. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) pried open the front door to the business, entered the business, and removed several cartons of cigarettes and $1350.00 in cash. The total value of the stolen items is unknown at this time. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.
Press Release November 6, 2007 to November 13, 2007 On 11/06/07 @ 8:11 AM- A resident of Marshall Place reported the theft of his trailer. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) removed the trailer from the backyard of the residence. The trailer was locked at the time of the theft. The value of the trailer is $1800.00. Officer Keith Orts investigated.On 11/07/07 @ 1:37 PM- Arthur Mackey, Vice-President of Heartland Building and Development Company, 117 William Street reported the theft of two air compressors. The investigation revealed the air compressors were taken from the northwest parking lot of the building and were unsecured at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen air compressors is $5205.00. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated.On 11/10/07 @ 11:38 PM- Ashton Bythewood, 31, of Westfield was arrested and charged with DWI following a police investigation on Union Avenue and Harris Avenue. The investigation revealed Ashton Bythewood’s vehicle was found parked over the curb of Union Avenue on the grass median. The vehicle’s parking lights were on. Located inside the vehicle was Ashton Bythewood who was lying across the front seat of the vehicle. Further investigation revealed Ashton Bythewood was not injured and had passed out inside his vehicle. Officer Mark Melchiorre investigated.On 11/12/07 @ 6:22 PM- David Hall Jr, 22, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with possession of CDS and possession of CDS with intent to distribute. The investigation revealed that during a motor vehicle stop on Clay Avenue and Runyon Avenue, David Hall Jr was found in possession of over 50 grams of marijuana. Mr. Hall was arrested and transported to headquarters for processing. Bail was set in the amount of $10,000.00. David Hall Jr posted bail and was released pending a court date. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated.
Press Release October 31, 2007 to November 5, 2007 On 10/31/07 @ 3:35 PM- A resident of the 700 block of Lincoln Boulevard reported the theft of a bicycle. The investigation revealed the bicycle was taken from the backyard of the residence and was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen bicycle is $298.00. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.On 11/01/07 @ 6:18 PM- A student from Middlesex High School reported the theft of money from her locker. The investigation revealed the student changed for gym and left her wallet containing $150.00 in an unlocked locker. When the student returned to the locker, her wallet was there but the money gone. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated.On 11/04/07 @ 1:56 AM- Danielle Harris, of Virginia reported the theft of her purse and cell phone from her vehicle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) entered her vehicle and removed her purse, which was on the front passengers seat of her vehicle and her cell phone, which was in the center console of her vehicle. Her vehicle was parked in the driveway of 642 Drake Avenue facing south and was unlocked at the time of the theft. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.On 11/04/07 @ 4:41 PM- Frank Tobias, 35, of Piscataway was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Raritan Avenue and Ashland Road. Officer Chad Corner investigated.
Press Release October 24, 2007 to October 31, 2007 On 10/24/07 @ 8:21 AM- A resident of Hampton Garden Apartments reported the theft of her vehicle. The investigation revealed the vehicle was parked in the parking lot of Hampton Garden Apartments facing south. The vehicle was secured at the time of the theft. It is unknown at this time how the actor(s) made entry into the vehicle. The value of the stolen vehicle is $3000.00. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated. On 10/24/07 @ 6:14 PM- An employee of Pure Biotech 752A Lincoln Boulevard reported the theft of his cell phone. The investigation revealed the employee left his cell phone in the lobby of Pure Biotech while it was being charged. When he returned for his cell phone it was gone. The value of the cell phone is $150.00. Officer Thomas Falk investigated. On 10/29/07 @ 9:25 AM- Charles Dahms, owner of Hercules Industrial Equipment LLC 129 Lincoln Boulevard reported the theft of a spare tire and rim from his vehicle. The investigation revealed the spare tire and rim were stolen from his company van, which was parked in the west side parking lot of the business facing north. Unknown actor(s) removed the spare tire and rim, which were secured underneath the rear portion of the van by a cable and cradle. The value of the stolen items is $406.60. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated. On 10/30/07 @ 5:33 PM- An employee of Quick Chek Food Store 107 Harris Avenue reported the theft of a carton of cigarettes from the store. The investigation revealed that a black male approximately 29 to 35 years old entered the store went to the counter and asked the clerk for a carton of cigarettes. The clerk scanned the carton of cigarettes and placed the carton of cigarettes in a plastic bag. The black male then grabbed the plastic bag containing the carton of cigarettes and ran out of the store in an unknown direction. The value of the carton of cigarettes stolen is $59.70. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated.
Press Release October 16, 2007 to October 23, 2007 On 10/16/07 @ 10:06 AM- John Mastrogiovanni, owner of J. Mastro Construction from Dunellen reported the theft of a generator. The investigation revealed the generator was left at a construction site on the 200 block of Grant Avenue. The generator was stored in the southwest corner of a garage, which was secured at the time of the theft. The value of the generator is $4,000.00. Officer Thomas Falk investigated. On 10/19/07 @ 9:25 PM- Jermaine Busby, 18, of Middlesex was arrested and charged DWI following a one car accident on Fairfield Avenue. The investigation revealed Jermaine Busby was traveling north on Fairfield Avenue when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a tree. The vehicle had extensive front-end damage. Jermaine Busby also had a 17- year- old juvenile male passenger in the front passenger seat of his vehicle at the time of the accident. There were no reported injuries. The juvenile male passenger was charged with underage consumption of alcohol and was released to his parents pending a court date. Officer Chad Corner investigated. On 10/20/07 @ 9:04 AM- Kevin Sempervive, owner of K& J Landscape Management 700 South Avenue reported a theft of landscaping equipment. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) entered two unsecured trailers located on the east side of the parking lot of 700 South Avenue. Once inside the trailers the actor(s) removed 4 backpack blowers and 4 weedwackers. The value of the stolen items is $2,500.00. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated.
Press Release October 10, 2007 to October 16, 2007 On 10/10/07 @ 11:36 AM- David Spelman owner of CE Environmental Services, Oak Ridge, reported the theft of his caterpillar backhoe. The investigation revealed the backhoe was taken from Importico, 120 Baekeland Avenue where it was being used to remove an oil tank from the ground. The backhoe was parked in the driveway of Importico facing north and was secured at the time of the theft. The value of the backhoe is $35,000.00. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated. On 10/12/07 @ 1:14 AM- Alfredo Montalvo, 29, of Elizabeth was arrested and charged with DWI and refusing to submit breath samples following a one car motor vehicle accident on Union Avenue and Raritan Avenue. The investigation revealed Alfredo Montalvo was traveling north on Union Avenue when he struck a guardrail causing damage to the front of his vehicle and the front right tire of his vehicle. There were no reported injuries. Officer Thomas Falk investigated. On 10/12/07 @ 10:19 PM- Chester Matlock, 33, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with DWI and refusing to submit breath samples following a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and Vogel Place. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated. On 10/14/07 @ 4:00 AM- Brian Ganous, 52, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with burglary and theft to a business. The investigation revealed that Brian Ganous threw a brick through the front glass door of Casa Morella Jewelry store 576 Bound Brook Road, entered the store and was attempting to remove the cash register when the Middlesex Police and the Dunellen Police arrived at the scene and arrested Brian Ganous inside the store. Bail was set on Brain Ganous for $100,000.00. Brian Ganous was unable to post bail and was transported Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center pending a court date. Officer Mark Melchiorre investigated. Special Press Release Middlesex High School Bomb Threat On Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at approximately 8:08 am Detective Michael Rocca School Resource Officer called headquarters to report that Middlesex High School received a bomb threat. The threat was left on a voice mail extension within the school. Patrols responded to the scene and the students and faculty were evacuated from the building. The Middlesex Fire Department, Middlesex Rescue Squad, Middlesex Borough Office of Emergency Management, Middlesex Borough Department of Public Works and the Middlesex Borough Fire Official responded to the scene. A perimeter was established around the school to await the arrival of K-9 Units to assist with a search of the school. K-9 Units from Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department, Franklin Township Police Department, Somerset County Sheriff’s Department, Monmouth County Sheriff’s Department and the New Jersey Transit Police Department responded to the scene and searched the school. At approximately 10:04 am the search of the school was complete and the students went back into the school to resume classes. The incident is being investigated by the Middlesex Borough Police Department.
Special Press Release Gas Main Struck September 24, 2007 On September 24, 2007 at 1:47pm headquarters received a call from the Middlesex High School maintenance supervisor reporting that a gas main was struck behind Middlesex High School creating a gas leak. Middlesex Police Department, Middlesex Fire Department along with PSE&G was dispatched. The school faculty, which was inside the high school was evacuated. There were no students inside the school they were released at 12:30pm due to a scheduled half-day school session. The investigation revealed that Sun Valley Services of East Hanover was digging a trench approximately 30 feet behind Middlesex High School to run an electrical line to the cafeteria. The operator of the backhoe struck a 2-inch gas main completely separating the gas line. PSE&G was able to shut down the gas line. Based on the gas line being shut down approximately 6 houses on Milton Avenue would be without gas for an undetermined amount of time. There were no reported injuries at this time.
Press Release August 20, 2007 to August 30, 2007 On 8/31/07 @ 7:17 AM- Officer Matthew Tripp was dispatched to Victor Crowell Memorial Park to investigate actor(s) entering a backhoe which was parked there. The investigation revealed nothing taken from the backhoe. While Officer Tripp was checking the park he located two handbags. Located inside the bags were various hair cutting equipment. Further investigation revealed the handbags belonged to a resident of the 300 block of Greene Avenue who stated she left the handbags in her vehicle and the vehicle was left unlocked. She stated that there was approximately $15.00 in her vehicle at the time her handbags were removed. After checking her vehicle the money was gone. Officer Tripp returned the handbags and the hair cutting tools to her. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated. On 9/02/07 @ 2:58 AM- Kevin Moore, 18, of Bridgewater was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of alcohol under the age of 21. The investigation revealed that Kevin Moore was parked behind a business on Bound Brook Road at 2:58am. Corporal Brian Marsh located the occupied vehicle and was investigating why it was parked there. While conducting his investigation he located CDS inside the vehicle along with 5 bottles of beer. Kevin Moore was given summonses for possession of marijuana and possession of alcohol under the age of 21. Kevin Moore was then released pending a court date. Corporal Brian Marsh investigated. On 09/02/07 @ 6:43 AM- A resident of Delaware Avenue reported his mailbox stolen. The investigation revealed actor(s) stole his mailbox and post, which was located in front of his residence. The value of the items taken is $70.00. Officer Thomas Ungar investigated. On 09/03/07 @ 10:57 PM- A resident of Oswego Avenue reported a burglary to his residence. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) entered the residence thru the back door located on the southeast side of the residence. The back door was unlocked at the time of the burglary. Once inside the residence the actor(s) then stole a laptop computer and a portable game system. The actor(s) also stole a leaf blower, which was taken from the driveway of the residence. At 5:26am Detective Michael Rocca arrested Ryan Abernethy, 18, of Raritan for the burglary to the residence. Ryan Abernethy was charged with burglary and theft. Bail was set at $25,000.00. He was processed and transported to MCACC pending a court date. After further investigation Jeffrey Gunn Jr, 18, of Bound Brook was also arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit burglary. Jeffrey Gunn Jr was released on his own recognizance pending a court date. The items taken were all recovered. Corporal Jeffrey Bevan and Detective Michael Rocca investigated. On 9/08/07 @ 10:56 PM- Huy Hoang, 32, of North Brunswick was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Cedar Avenue and Drake Avenue. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.
Press Release August 20, 2007 to August 30, 2007 On 08/20/07 @ 9:39 AM- Kimbell Hullfish, of Bridgewater reported a theft to his vehicle. The investigation revealed his vehicle a 1994 Ford flatbed truck was parked on the 100 block of Egel Avenue. Actor(s) entered the unlocked truck and removed two license plates that were on the front passengers seat and a toolbox that was located inside the truck. The toolbox contained assorted tools. The value of the stolen items is $610.00. Officer Marc Arancio investigated. On 08/25/07 @ 9:13 PM- An employee of Middlesex Texas Weiners 1211 Bound Brook Road reported the theft of her bicycle. The investigation revealed her bicycle was taken from the Middlesex Texas Weiner 1355 Bound Brook Road while she was working. The bicycle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the bicycle is $100.00. At 10:20 pm a 16-year-old male juvenile from Dunellen was located with the stolen bicycle on Union Avenue near Hazelwood Avenue. The 16-year-old juvenile was subsequently arrested and charged with the theft of the bicycle. The juvenile was released to his mother pending a court date. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated. On 08/26/07 @ 2:45 AM- Curt Robley, 26, of Piscataway was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Lincoln Boulevard and Sheridan Avenue. Corporal Jeffrey Bevan investigated. On 08/27/07 @10:15 AM- Rubio Alfonso, of Neshanic Station reported the theft of four tires from his pickup truck. The investigation revealed Rubio Alfonso parked his pickup truck at 1273 Bound Brook Road. In the bed of his pickup truck were four truck tires. When he returned to his truck the four tires were gone. The value of the stolen tires is $800.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated. On 08/28/07 @ 5:26 AM- A resident of the 900 block of Lincoln Boulevard reported the theft of his GPS navigation system from his vehicle. The investigation revealed the vehicle was parked on the 900 block of Lincoln Boulevard and was locked. Actor(s) smashed out the front driver’s side window with an unknown object and removed the GPS navigation system. The value of the stolen GPS navigation system is $500.00. Officer Thomas Ungar investigated. On 08/28/07 @ 5:03 PM- A resident of Hamiltonian Garden Apartments reported the theft of his bicycle. The investigation revealed the bicycle was left outside of his apartment unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen bicycle is unknown at this time. Officer Ryan Skow investigated. On 08/29/07 @ 6:18 PM- A resident of the 100 block of Sherman Avenue reported the theft of a bicycle. The investigation revealed the bicycle was left unlocked in the backyard of the residence at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen bicycle is $80.00. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated.
Press Release August 6, 2007 to August 20, 2007 On 08/06/07 @ 3:20 PM- Shavon James, 28, of Toms River was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana. The investigation revealed that prior to her motor vehicle being stopped on Bound Brook Road and Coleman Street, Shavon James was observed throwing what was believed to be a marijuana cigarette out of the driver’s side window onto the roadway. Shavon James was transported to police headquarters processed and released on her own recognizance pending a court date. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated. On 08/07/07 @ 12:25 AM- Louis Esposito, 52, of Warren was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Harris Avenue and Cedar Avenue. Officer Thomas Falk investigated. On 08/12/07 @ 8:48 AM- A resident of Fitzsimmons Avenue reported the theft of a bicycle. The investigation revealed the bicycle was taken from the front yard of the residence and was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the bicycle is $105.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated. On 08/16/07 @ 3:53 AM- Nicole Monzione, 17, of North Plainfield was arrested and charged with DWI following a police investigation on the 300 block of Second Street. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.
Press Release July 24, 2007 to August 6, 2007 On 07/24/07 @ 12:44 PM- A resident of the 200 block of Market Street reported the theft of jewelry. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) removed approximately six pieces of jewelry from her bedroom. There was no forced entry into the home. The value of the stolen jewelry is approximately $2300.00. Officer Chad Corner investigated. On 07/24/07 @ 8:24 PM- A resident of the 100 block of Fifth Street reported the theft of patio items from their back yard. The investigation revealed that the homeowner was not home at the time of the theft. The items taken were a cast iron table and six chairs an umbrella and a stainless steel grill. The value of the stolen items is $1125.00. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated. On 07/24/07 @ 9:05 PM- Vijay Kumar, owner of Delta Gas Station 305 Bound Brook Road reported the theft of gasoline. The investigation revealed that a white female unknown age asked for gasoline for her vehicle. The vehicle was silver in color no further description. The attendant pumped $25.00 worth of gasoline into the vehicle. The white female handed the attendant a credit card and when the attendant when to process the credit card the white female drove away. Officer Chad Corner investigated. On 07/25/07 @ 10:25 AM- Jay Murray, manager for Texas Pipe and Supply L-5 Factory Lane reported the theft of stainless steel flanges. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed two creates of stainless steel flanges from the warehouse. There were no signs of forced entry into the building. The value of the stolen stainless steel flanges is $14,207.41. Officer Ryan Skow investigated. On 07/29/07 @ 2:27 PM- A resident of Hamiltonian Garden Apartments reported the theft of her vehicle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) stole the vehicle a 1998 Ford Econoline Van that was parked in the eastside Hamiltonian Garden Apartment parking lot facing east. The vehicle contained various tools for construction work. On 07/29/07 at 5:15 pm the stolen vehicle was recovered by the Greenbrook Police Department. Upon further investigation there was no signs of forced entry into the vehicle and nothing was removed from the vehicle. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated. On 07/31/07 @ 11:47 PM- Stephen Bryant, 34, of North Carolina was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and Osterman Avenue. Officer Mark Melchiorre investigated. On 07/31/07 @ 12:18 AM- Alejandro Rojas, 32, of Dunellen was arrested and charged with obstructing the administration of law by providing false information to an officer during a motor vehicle stop on Lincoln Boulevard and Mountain Avenue. Alejandro Rojas provided a false name to the officer to evade being caught while driving on the revoked list. Bail was set for $1500.00. Alejandro Rojas was able to post bail and was released pending a court date. Corporal Brian Marsh investigated. Special Press ReleaseMountainview Diner FireJuly 30, 2007 On July 30, 2007 at 7:56 am Officer Ryan Skow, while on patrol, observed a large volume of smoke coming from the roof of the Mountainview Diner located at 1203 Bound Brook Road. Officer Skow notified headquarters of the smoke condition and proceeded into the diner. Once inside the diner he observed a smoke condition in the kitchen area. He alerted diner employees of the smoke condition on the roof and the diner was evacuated. The Middlesex Fire Department responded to the scene along with the Middlesex Borough Rescue Squad and Bound Brook Fire Department. The fire was contained to a grill and exhaust duct. The fire department determined that the fire was caused by a build-up of grease under the grill. Bound Brook Road was closed between Mountain Avenue and Seventh Street for approximately two hours during the incident.
Press Release July 18, 2007 to July 23, 2007 On 07/18/07 @ 10:03 AM- Joseph Zatika, co-owner of Absolute Auto and Truck Salvage 245 Mountain Avenue reported a theft to the business. The investigation revealed that a salesman from Belleville Scale Company, Belleville NJ received a check from Absolute Auto and Truck Salvage for $51,360.00 for a truck scale. Joseph Zatika reported the check was cashed but he never received the truck scale. Upon further investigation Belleville Scale Company never received the check or ordered the truck scale for Absolute Auto and Truck Salvage. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated. On 07/18/07 @ 6:29 PM- A resident of June way reported the theft of her bicycle. The investigation revealed the bicycle was left on the northwest side of her house unlocked when it was taken. The value of the stolen bicycle is unknown at the time of the report. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated. On 07/23/07 @ 9:46 PM-Julio Ferrer, 39, of Somerville was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue and Fairview Avenue. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.
Press Release July 12, 2007 to July 17, 2007 On 07/12/07 @ 4:24 PM- A resident of the 300 block of Seneca Avenue reported the theft of his bicycle. The investigation revealed the bicycle was taken from the 500 block of Fairview Avenue. The bicycle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the bicycle taken is $200.00. Officer Marc Arancio investigated. On 07/14/07 @ 1:58 AM- John Rothberg, 21, of Bound Brook was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Warrenville Road and West Second Street. Officer Thomas Falk investigated. On 07/15/07 @ 12:58 AM- Arthur Boothby, 36, of Piscataway was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Lincoln Boulevard and River Road. Officer Chad Corner investigated. On 07/15/07 @ 1:55 AM- Brian Voliva, 27, of Piscataway was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Mountain Avenue and Wood Avenue. Officer Chad Rybka investigated. On 07/17/07 @ 8:11 PM- A resident of the 600 block of Cook Avenue reported the theft of a cell phone and cell phone charger. The investigation revealed that the cell phone and cell phone charger were in her vehicle which was parked on Cook Avenue. The vehicle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen items is $270.00. Officer Thomas Ungar investigated.
Press Release July 4, 2007 to July 12, 2007 On 07/04/07 @ 3:56 PM- Michael Dimino, 22, of Middlesex was arres ted and charged with DWI and possession of CDS and possession of CDS with intent to distribute, following a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and Clay Avenue. The investigation revealed that while placing Michael Dimino under arrest for DWI, CDS was found on his person. Bail was set on Michael Dimino in the amount of $25000.00. Michael Dimino was unable to post bail and was transported to Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center pending a court date. Officer Chad Rybka investigated.On 07/04/07 @ 9:37 PM- James Parisi, 37, of Bedminster was charged with possession of fireworks. The investigation revealed that James Parisi was igniting the fireworks on the 1000 block of Beechwood Avenue. James Parisi was issued a local ordinance at the scene for possession of fireworks and released pending a court date. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.On 07/05/07 @ 6:12 PM- Louis Rodriguez, 19, of Somerset was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. The investigation revealed that Louis Rodriguez was in Middlesex Borough Court for an unrelated matter and while meeting with the Borough Prosecutor; Louis Rodriguez behavior became aggressive and he began yelling obscenities at the Borough Prosecutor. Bail was set on Louis Rodriguez in the amount of $250.00. He posted bail and was released pending a court date. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.
Press Release June 27, 2007 to July 4, 2007 On 06/27/07 @ 10:48 AM- Joseph Sinagra, 65, of Dunellen was charged with illegal dumping. The investigation revealed that Joseph Sinagra parked his vehicle next to a dumpster in the east side parking lot of Hamiltonian Garden Apartments Complex located on Warrenville Road. He then took a bag of garbage out of his vehicle and through it into the dumpster that he was parked next to without permission from the superintendent of the apartment complex. Joseph Sinagra was given a summons for illegal dumping and was released pending a court date. Officer Keith Orts investigated.On 06/27/07 @ 5:00 PM- An employee of Petroleum 19, 309 Lincoln Boulevard reported the theft of gasoline. The investigation revealed that the actor asked the attendant to fill the gas tank of his vehicle and once the vehicle was filled he left the gas station without paying for the gas. The value of the gas taken was $35.00. Officer James Bacon investigated.On 06/28/07 @ 4:08 PM- Edward Shulz, manager of Luce, Schwab and Kase Incorporated 245 Lackland Drive reported a theft to the business. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) removed two aluminum diamond plate wheel ramps which where located outside of the business in front of the loading dock. The value of the stolen ramps is $415.90. Officer Keith Orts investigated.On 06/29/07 @ 4:52 PM- A resident of the 400 block of Elmwood Street reported the theft of her cell phone. The investigation revealed that she left her cell phone on the counter of Quick Chek Food Store 107 Harris Avenue when she was paying for items she purchased. When she returned to the store for her cell phone the cell phone was gone. The value of the stolen cell phone is $299.00. Officer Chad Rybka investigated.Special Press ReleaseMiddlesex Borough Police Department Police Mini-Academy
The Middlesex Borough Police Department will be hosting their annual Police Mini-Academy during the week of July 23rd to July 27. Mini-Academy classes are held daily from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Mini-Academy is open to all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students who attend Middlesex Borough schools.The Mini-Academy program objective is to:
Daily activities will include light calisthenics, instruction on basic police procedures and recreational team building activities with the officers. At the end of the week the participants will attend a graduation ceremony and receive their certificates of participation. The cost of the program is $40.00 per person and includes a Mini-Academy shirt, hat and all learning materials. To register your child or get additional information on the Mini-Academy, contact Captain Kevin Reilly at (732) 356-1900 ext. 229.
Press Release June 22, 2007 to June 27, 2007 On 06/21/07 @ 7:40 AM- Kenneth Jagiello, 44, of Warren was arrested and charged with illegal dumping. The investigation revealed that Kenneth Jagiello dumped several bags of garbage, wood and assorted items into a dumpster at the Hamiltonian Garden Apartment Complex without permission from the superintendent of the complex. The Hamiltonian Garden Apartment Complex is located on Warrenville Road. The dumpster was located in the south side parking lot of the complex. Kenneth Jagiello was released on his own recognizance pending a court date. Officer Lauralee Battista investigated.On 06/22/07 @ 3:38 PM- Sheldon Evans, 24, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with providing alcohol to underage persons. The investigation revealed that Sheldon Evans was given money by two juveniles to buy them alcohol. Sheldon Evans then purchased the alcohol for the two juveniles and met them in Simchock Field to give them their alcoholic beverage. The two juveniles were charged with underage possession of alcohol and consumption of alcohol. The juveniles were released to their parents pending a court date. Sheldon Evans was also charged with consumption of alcohol in public. Sheldon Evans was released on his own recognizance pending a court date. Officer James Bacon investigated.On 06/22/07 @ 10:40 PM- Mickhail Murray, 29, of Piscataway was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana. The investigation revealed that during a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and South Lincoln Avenue two burnt marijuana cigarettes were located on the back passenger floor of the vehicle driven by Mickhail Murray. Mickhail Murray was charged with possession of marijuana and released on his own recognizance pending a court date. Officer Chad Corner investigated.On 06/23/07 @ 2:08 AM- Daniel Bellonio, 22, of Piscataway was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Lincoln Boulevard and Oak Drive. Corporal Brian Marsh investigated.On 06/25/07 @ 2:35 PM- Amando Herrera-Gonzalez, 25, of Somerville was arrested and charged with providing fictitious documents to a police officer during a motor vehicle stop. The investigation revealed that Amando Herrera-Gonzalez handed Officer Matthew Tripp a fraudulent international drivers license during a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and Lee Drive. Bail was set for $1000.00. Amando Herrera-Gonzalez posted bail and was released pending a court date. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated.
Press Release June 15, 2007 to June 22, 2007 On 06/15/07 @ 9:15 PM- Philip Lyman, 26, of Woodbridge was arrested and charged with 11 counts of burglary and 9 counts of theft. The investigation started approximately 3 weeks ago when in a 3-week period 11 commercial businesses were broken into. The amount of merchandise and money taken from these businesses was approximately $6000.00. Bail was set on Philip Lyman in the amount of $50,000.00. Philip Lyman was unable to post bail and was transported to MCACC pending a court date. Detectives Daniel O’Connor and Michael Rocca investigated.On 06/15/07 @ 4:47 PM- A resident of the 100 block of Sherman Avenue reported the theft of a bicycle. The investigation revealed the bicycle was taken from the bicycle rack at Von E. Mauger School. The bicycle rack was located on the west side of the school and the bicycle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen bicycle is $279.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated.On 06/15/07 @ 2:02 PM- A resident of Jill Court reported the theft of a bicycle. The investigated revealed the bicycle was taken from the bicycle rack at Von E. Mauger School. The bicycle rack is located at the west side of the school. It was undetermined if the bicycle was locked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen bicycle is $300.00. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.On 06/18/07 @ 10:27 PM- Fabio Torres, 45, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on South Lincoln Avenue and Cap Lane. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.
Press Release June 6, 2007 to June 15, 2007 On 06/06/07 @ 4:49 AM- Maria Vetrano, owner of Shear Beauty 311A Lincoln Boulevard reported a burglary and theft to the business. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) pried open the front door to the business with and unknown pry tool. The actor(s) then entered the business through the front door. Once inside the actor(s) then ransacked the business taking an undetermined amount of money and hair cutting tools. The value of the items stolen is $342.00. Further investigation revealed that there is a door inside Shear beauty that leads to another business. The door to that business was also pried open. Actor(s) then entered the other business. The name of the other business entered is Machine Service Company, 311C Lincoln Boulevard. Peter D’elia owner of Machine Service Company made service. Peter D’elia reported there was nothing taken from the business. Corporal Brian Marsh investigated. On 06/06/07 @ 6:54 AM- Robert Lammond, manager of the Brake Shop 1328 Bound Brook Road reported a burglary and theft to the business. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) removed a windowpane on the bay door located on the west side of the building. Once inside the actor(s) ransacked the business taking money from the cash box. The actor(s) also pried open the candy vending machine removing the money from the machine. Further investigation revealed that three vehicles parked in the Brake Shop parking lot were entered but no items were removed from the vehicles. It is undetermined at this time the amount of money that was taken from the vending machine and the cash box. Officer Lauralee Battista investigated. On 06/06/07 @ 8:28 AM- Philip Williams, supervisor of a construction site located at 363 River Road reported a burglary and theft to their construction trailer. The construction trailer is owned by Cherokee 8A Group, Toms River. The investigation revealed that the trailer located on the southeast corner of the property was entered. Unknown actor(s) opened the unlocked window to the trailer located on the southeast side of the trailer. The actor(s) then reached inside the trailer and removed a digital camera and case that was located on a desk directly below the window. The value of the items stolen is $300.00. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated. On 06/06/07 @ 1:18 PM- Charles Dahms, owner of Hercules Industrial Equipment reported a theft of forklift equipment parts from his property. The parts were located on the east side of his building in the parking area. The value of the stolen items is $5,563.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated. On 06/06/07 @ 4:17 PM- A resident of Orchard Road reported the theft of golf equipment from his vehicle. The investigation revealed that the vehicle was parked on Orchard Road facing south. The actor(s) entered the vehicle and removed a golf bag. The golf bag contained golf clubs and several golf items. The vehicle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen items is $1,741.00. Officer Chad Rybka investigated. On 06/10/07 @ 10:46 AM- A resident of the 500 block of Bound Brook Road reported the theft of her wallet a duffel bag and assorted cd’s from her vehicle. The investigation revealed that the vehicle was locked, but the vehicle’s front passenger’s window was left open. The vehicle was parked on Bound Brook Road in front of her residence. The actor(s) entered the vehicle and removed the items listed above. The value of the stolen items is $65.00. Corporal Francis Sweeney investigated. On 06/11/07 @ 2:56 AM- A resident of Louis Avenue reported the theft of a wallet from his vehicle. The investigation revealed the vehicle was parked in front of his residence facing south. The vehicle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The actor(s) entered the vehicle and removed the wallet, which was located between the drivers and passengers’ seat. The wallet contained an undetermined amount of money and assorted papers. Officer Mark Melchiorre investigated. On 06/11/07 @ 6:21 AM- Gurcharan Singh, employee of Getty Gas Station 140 Union Avenue reported a burglary and a theft to the business. The investigation revealed that a window located on the northwest corner of the building was broken out with an unknown object. The actor(s) then entered the building and pried open a locked desk draw that was located in the office area. The actor(s) then stole an undetermined amount of money and a men’s wristwatch. The value of the items stolen is $2588.00. Corporal Brian Marsh investigated. On 06/13/07 @ 8:37 PM- Headquarters received a 9-1-1 call of a burglary in progress at Boulevard Deli, 301 Lincoln Boulevard. Upon arrival the police observed glass to the front door of the business smashed out. Further investigation revealed a tire iron located inside the deli was used to break the glass of the front door. The cash register was smashed open and found on the floor behind the counter. Jim Peterson owner of Boulevard Deli reported that an undetermined amount of money was taken from the cash register. Officer Mark Melchiorre investigated.
Press Release May 31, 2007 to June 5, 2007 On 05/29/07 @ 6:55 AM- Louis Puppo, owner of Middlesex Barber shop 439 Lincoln Boulevard reported a burglary and theft to his business. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) entered the business through a window located on the west side of the building. The actor(s) then stole cash from the cash box. At this time it is undetermined the amount of cash that was taken from the business. Officer Ryan Skow investigated. On 05/29/07 @ 8:25 AM- Randall Kurachik, owner of R&R Auto Repair 1231 Bound Brook Road reported a burglary and theft to his business. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) entered the business through a window located on the west side of the building. Once inside the actor(s) then ransacked the office area, taking $3.00 from the desk draw located in the office. Officer Lauralee Battista investigated. On 06/01/07 @ 1:12 AM- Harold Carrillo, 20, of Plainfield was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and Coleman Street. Officer Thomas Ungar investigated. On 06/02/07 @ 10:00 PM- Marco Rivas, 40, of Plainfield was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Hazelwood Avenue and Anthony Avenue. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.
Special Press Release Chemical Leak May 28, 2007 On 05/28/07 at 8:37 am headquarters received a call from Norfolk Southern railway stating that one of their conductors reported a white cloud hanging over a railcar located behind Reagent Chemical Company, 5 Factory Lane. The Middlesex Police, Middlesex Fire Department, Middlesex Rescue Squad along with the Office Of Emergency Management made service. Middlesex County Hazmat was notified and also made service. The investigation revealed that a railcar located behind Reagent Chemical contained hydrochloric acid. The railcar transports hydrochloric acid to a Reagent Chemical storage tank. The railcar’s hose, which connects to the storage tank, had a faulty value on the hose, which was leaking the hydrochloric acid. New Jersey Transit railway, along with Norfolk Southern railway was closed down. Lincoln Boulevard from Ashland Road to the Bound Brook border was also closed. All resident homes located within a half-mile radius of Reagent Chemical were notified by the Middlesex Police and the Office of Emergency Management to keep their windows and doors closed. The value to the hose was sealed and Middlesex County Hazmat determined that there was no longer a hazard to the community. There were no reported injuries. New Jersey Transit and Norfolk Southern railways along with Lincoln Boulevard from Ashland Road to the Bound Brook Border were reopened after being closed down for approximately 1½ hours. Bound Brook Police Department and Piscataway Police Department also assisted with traffic along their borders.
Press Release May 17, 2007 to May 30, 2007 On 05/25/07 @ 9:31 PM- A resident of the 100 Block of Misty Lane repor ted the theft of a bicycle. The investigation revealed the bicycle was left in the backyard of the residence, unlocked when it was taken. The value of the bicycle is $139.00. Officer James Bacon investigated.On 05/26/07 @ 4:36 PM- Pedro Marte-Perez, 37, of Plainfield was arrested and charged with hindering his own apprehension by providing false information to an officer during a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and Coleman Street. Pedro Marte-Perez provided a false name to Officer James Bacon in an attempt to avoid being identified as an unlicensed driver. Pedro Marte-Perez was released pending a court date. Officer James Bacon investiga ted.On 05/28/07 @ 10:46 PM- William Chiarizzio, 22, of Dunellen was charged with providing an alcoholic beverage to a minor and having an open container of an alcoholic beverage in public. The investigation revealed that William Chiarizzio was with a male juvenile in a wooded area south of Hallock Avenue. William Chiarizzio and the male juvenile were both observed consuming the alcoholic beverage by the police officers. Upon further investigation it was learned that William Chiarizzio purchased the alcoholic beverage and provided it to the male juvenile. The male juvenile was charged with consumption of an alcoholic beverage by a minor and released to his parents. William Chiarizzio was released pending a court date. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.
Press Release May 9, 2007 to May 16, 2007 On 05/11/07 @ 12:33 AM- Erick Cooper, 20, of Plainfield was arrested and charged with hindering his own apprehension by providing false information to an officer during a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue and Beechwood Avenue. Erick Cooper provided a false name to Officer Chad Corner to evade arrest on an active warrant out of Plainfield for $500.00. Erick Cooper was unable to post bail and was transported to Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center pending a court date. Officer Chad Corner investigated. On 05/11/07 @ 5:58 PM- Brian Ganous, 51, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with terroristic threats, aggravated assault and resisting arrest. The investigation revealed that while serving Brian Ganous with legal papers, Brian Ganous became belligerent toward Officer James Bacon and Sergeant Michael Mastrogiovanni. Brian Ganous began cursing at them and telling them he was going to break their heads. At this point, Officer James Bacon and Sergeant Michael Mastrogiovanni began to place Brian Ganous under arrest. While attempting to arrest Brian Ganous, he resisted being handcuffed. Once handcuffed, he was transported to police headquarters for processing. At police headquarters he continued to curse and threaten the officers. He then spit on Officer James Bacon. Bail was set in the amount of $100,000.00. Brian Ganous was unable to post bail and was transported to Middlesex Adult Correctional Center pending a court date. Officer James Bacon investigated. On 05/12/07 @ 10:45 PM- Police headquarters received several calls of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of South Woodland Avenue and East Greenlawn Avenue. Upon police arrival, they located a vehicle that struck a utility pole on the corner of East Greenlawn Avenue breaking the pole at ground level. The broken pole was now leaning against the vehicle. There were no occupants inside the vehicle. Middlesex Fire Department and PSE&G made service. The investigation revealed the driver of the vehicle was Nicholas Bruno, 18, of Middlesex. Nicholas Bruno was arrested and charged with DWI and leaving the scene of an accident. There were no reported injuries to the accident. The power was out for approximately 8 hours in the area where the accident occurred. Officer James Bacon investigated.
Press Release May 4, 2007 to May 8, 2007 On 05/04/07 @ 7:49 AM- Paul Maiwaldt, Vice-President of R&R Irrigation 283 Lincoln Boulevard reported illegal dumping in the company dumpster. The investigation revealed that actor(s) dumped garbage bags, cardboard boxes and a broken armchair into his 30 yard dumpster. The dumpster was located in front of his business. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated. On 05/04/07 @ 2:30 PM- A student from Middlesex High School reported the theft of his cell phone. The investigation revealed that the cell phone was left in an unlocked locker for approximately 30 minutes. When the student returned to the locker for his cell phone, the cell phone was gone. The value of the cell phone is $400.00. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.On 05/05/07 @ 1:55 AM- David Earl, 38, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with DWI and refusing to submit breath samples following a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and Marlborough Avenue. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.
Press Release April 25, 2007 to May 3, 2007 On 04/26/07 @ 3:30 PM- David Haigh, owner of Haigh’s Automotive Service 683 Bound Brook Road reported a theft of service from his business. The investigation revealed that David Haigh did work on a vehicle belonging to Daryl Kilgore, of Dunellen, and Daryl Kilgore never made payment for the work done on his vehicle. The total amount of the service provided is $937.11. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.On 04/28/07 @ 7:04 AM- Milton Santana, 33, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of children. The investigation revealed that Milton Santana left his two 19-month-old children alone in the house from 5:45am to 7:00am. Their mother Deyana Lomban found the children left alone in the house at 7:00am when she came home from work. Deyana Lomban reported the incident to the police. Bail was set on Milton Santana in the amount of $10,000.00. with a 10% provision. Milton Santana posted bail and was released pending a court date. Officer Chad Rybka investigated.On 04/29/07 @ 11:15 PM- John Abdou, manager of Wendy’s 1272 Bound Brook Road reported the theft of money from the cash register. The investigation revealed that actor(s) removed $308.00 from the cash register located on the east side of the building by the drive thru window. Further investigation revealed the cashier that was working the drive thru window left the cash register unattended. While it was left unattended actor(s) opened the drive thru window and reached into the cash register removing the money. Officer Mark Melchiorre investigated.
Press Release April 11, 2007 to April 17, 2007 On 04/13/07 @ 2:18 AM- Sara Rocca, 21, of Piscataway was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Lincoln Boulevard and Madison Avenue. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.On 04/17/07 @ 8:57 AM- A resident of Hamiltonian Apartments reported the theft of his motor vehicle. The investigation revealed the motor vehicle a 1997 Acura was parked in the Acme Supermarket parking lot located at 125 Bound Brook Road facing east. The vehicle was locked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen motor vehicle is $2500.00. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated
Press Release April 4, 2007 to April 10, 2007 On 04/03/07 @ 5:04 PM- Police Headquarters received a call from an anonymous caller stating there is an individual smoking a marijuana cigarette on the 600 block of Drake Avenue. Upon the police arrival they loca ted Sheldon Evans, 24, of Middlesex. Further investigation revealed Sheldon Evans was in possession of a marijuana cigarette. Sheldon Evans also had his 11-month-old son with him in a baby stroller. Sheldon Evans was arrested and during the arrest was attempting to pull away from Officer Chad Corner. Sheldon Evans was charged with possession of marijuana, resisting arrest and endangering the welfare of a child. Bail was set at $15,000.00. Sheldon Evans was unable to post bail and was transported to MCACC pending a court date, his son was turned over to his mother. Officer Chad Corner investigated.On 04/07/07 @ 2:44 PM- Giuseppe Finazzo, owner of Luca’s Pizza 115 Harris Avenue repor ted the theft of two air conditioner compressors and a hot water heater from his property. The investigated revealed that the air conditioner compressors and the hot water heaters were located outside of his business when they were stolen. The value of the stolen items is $5000.00. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated.On 04/09/07 @ 1:30 AM- Oscar Gamiz-Vasquez, 25, of Plainfield was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Mountain Avenue and Legion Place. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.On 04/09/07 @ 10:17 PM- Patrick Burt, 37, of Somerville was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue and Beechwood Avenue. Officer Mark Melchiorre investigated.
Press Release March 28, 2007 to April 3, 2007 On 03/28/07 @ 7:54 AM- Ronald Schulwitz, of Spring Lake repor ted the theft of his cell phone and cell phone charger from his motor vehicle. The investigation revealed that the cell phone and cell phone charger were in the center console of his 2005 GMC pickup truck when they were taken. The pickup truck was parked at 420 South Avenue and unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen items is $270.00. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.On 03/29/07 @ 11:39 AM- Arron Wise, 31, of Middlesex and Jacquelin Macarone, 24, of Middlesex were arres ted and charged with providing false information to an officer during a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue and Elmwood Avenue. Arron Wise provided a false name to Officer James Bacon to evade arrest on an active warrant out of Watchung. Arron Wise was unable to post bail and was being held for court that evening. Jacquelin Macarone also provided a false name to Officer James Bacon about Arron Wise because she knew there was an active warrant for Arron Wise. Jacquelin Macarone was released on her own recognizance pending a court date. Officer James Bacon investigated.On 03/31/07 @ 9:55 AM- A resident of the 400 block of Ashland Road reported the theft of his cell phone from his vehicle. The investigated revealed that his vehicle a 2003 Ford pickup truck was parked on the 400 block of Ashland Road facing west. The truck was unlocked and the cell phone was taken from the center console. The value of the cell phone taken is $49.37. Officer Chad Rybka investigated.
Press Release March 21, 2007 to March 27, 2007 On 03/20/07 @ 9:30 PM- Alexandra Rebkowitz, owner of Arthur’s Garage 550 Bound Brook Road reported a theft of a motor vehicle from his lot. The investigation revealed that a 1992 Eagle Talon was parked, facing north backed up to the garage door of the business. The vehicle was unlocked and the keys to the vehicle were left inside. The vehicle taken was in running condition but was scheduled to be delivered to a junkyard for parts. The value of the vehicle is $50.00. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.On 03/21/07 @ 7:01 PM- A resident of the 800 block of Voorhees Avenue reported the theft of jewelry from the residence. The investigation revealed that the daughter of the residence had a friend at the house that she only knew for four days. When the friend left the house the daughter noticed that jewelry from the mother’s bedroom was missing. The value of the stolen jewelry is $715.00. Corporal Brian Marsh investigated.On 03/23/07 @ 4:03 PM- Headquarters received several calls of an assault that just took place in front of 621 Lincoln Boulevard. Upon the police arrival they located Marlon Williams, 30, of Middlesex on the sidewalk bleeding from the back and front of his head. Rutgers EMS made service and transported Marlon Williams to Robert Wood Johnson University Medical Center. The investigation revealed that Marlon Williams just left Jilly’s Liquors when an unknown actor came from behind him and struck him in the back of his head with an unknown object. Further investigation revealed that an unknown black male approximately 5’8” wearing a white jacket with black pants came from behind Marlon Williams and struck him in the back of his head with a black bat causing him to fell to the ground. The black male then fled north behind several buildings. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.On 03/24/07 @ 9:30 AM- A resident of the 400 block of Giles Avenue reported the theft of a hydraulic plow pump and frame from his pickup truck. The investigation revealed his truck a 1984 Ford pickup was parked in his driveway on Giles Avenue facing north, and unknown actor(s) removed the hydraulic plow pump and frame. The value of the stolen items is $2675.00. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.On 03/24/07 @ 12:45 PM- An employee of Pantry One, 101 Lincoln Boulevard reported there was an unresponsive white male lying on the ground behind Pantry One. Upon the police arrival the white male had already expired. Further investigation revealed the white male was identified as Thomas Carney Jr, 38, of South Bound Brook. The cause of death is unknown at this time. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.On 03/25/07 @ 2:25 AM- Gabriel Jerez-Urena, 33, of New Brunswick was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and Grove Street. Officer Chad Corner investigated.On 03/25/07 @ 12:20 PM- A resident of Heather Lane reported her 15 year old daughter was missing, along with her 2002 Mercedes Benz. The investigation revealed that the 2002 Mercedes Benz and her daughter were located by Union Police, in the parking lot of Pathmark Supermarket, Route 22 Union. Further investigated revealed that her daughter and her daughter’s 17 year old male friend took the vehicle and went for a joy ride. Both juveniles were arrested and charged with theft of a motor vehicle and released to their parents pending a court date. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.
Press Release March 7, 2007 to March 20, 2007 On 03/15/07 @ 10:55 PM- Headquarters received a call from an unknown individual reporting an underage female drinking in Tim Kerwin’s Tavern, 353 Bound Brook Road. The investigation revealed that Deborah Binder, 19, of Green Brook was consuming an alcoholic beverage in Kerwin’s Tavern. Further investigation revealed that Deborah Binder provided the waitress with a fake Florida drivers license, showing her age as twenty-one. Deborah Binder was arrested and charged with underage consumption of alcohol and displaying a simulated government document. Bail was set in the amount of $500.00. Deborah Binder posted bail and was released pending a court date. Officer Chad Corner investigated.On 03/16/07 @ 1:05 PM- Jean Soper, owner of Endzone Lounge, 425 Bound Brook Road repor ted that a customer had passed her a counterfeit twenty dollar bill. Upon further investigation the twenty dollar bill was confirmed as a counterfeit. United States Secret Service was advised and took control of the counterfeit bill. Officer Chad Rybka investigated.On 03/17/07 @ 12:02 AM- Headquarters received several 9-1-1 calls reporting an activated fire alarm and smoke condition at Middlesex Village Apartments, apartment 57A. The Middlesex Fire Department was dispatched along with the Police. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) shouldered in or kicked in the back door to apartment 57A. The actor(s) then entered the apartment and upon leaving the apartment threw an unknown explosive device believed to be fireworks into the living room causing the fire alarm to activate and the smoke condition. The renters to the apartment were not home at the time of the incident and there were no reported injuries. Corporal Brian Marsh investigated.
Press Release February 28, 2007 to March 6, 2007 On 02/28/07 @ 8:37 AM- Bryan Petersen, of Pennsylvania reported a theft from his motor vehicle. The investigation revealed that Bryan Petersen parked his 2004 Chrysler Crossfire in front of U.S.A. Cycle, 456 Lincoln Boulevard facing south. When he returned to his vehicle his cardholder was missing. The cardholder contained several credit cards and his driver’s license. At the time of the theft his vehicle was left unlocked. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated.On 03/04/07 @ 8:52 PM- A resident from the 300 block of Howard Avenue reported damage to his solar power lights located along his driveway. Upon further investigation a resident of the 400 block of Howard Avenue and a resident of the 400 block of Cook Avenue also reported damage to their solar power lights located along their driveways. The value of the damaged solar power lights is unknown at this time. Officer James Bacon and Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.
Press Release February 20, 2007 to February 27, 2007 On 02/20/07 @ 6:26 PM- Richard Sowden, owner of Richie’s Tire Service, 107 Egel Avenue reported a theft of three trailers. The investigation revealed the trailers were parked side by side in the parking lot of Richie’s Tire Service. The trailers stolen were two 40-foot trailers and one 25-foot trailer, which were all empty at the time they were stolen. The value of the stolen trailers is $3400.00. Officer Chad Corner investigated.On 02/24/07 @ 12:03 PM- Police Headquarters received a 9-1-1 call reporting a fire at on 400 block of First Street. Middlesex Police were dispatched. Upon arrival they located a window on the north side of the residence, which was on fire, and the homeowner was standing outside. Middlesex Fire Department and Middlesex Rescue Squad made service. The fire was quickly extinguished with minor damage to the residence. No one was injured. The investigation revealed that the fire started by a wood amber from the fireplace that escaped through the chimney and landed on the windowsill. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated.On 02/26/07 @ 2:46 AM- Tan Pham, 47, of South Bound Brook was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop Bound Brook Road and Pond Avenue. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.
Press Release February 13, 2007 to February 20, 2007 On 02/13/07 @ 3:09 PM- Michael Tarantino, owner of Tarantino Trucking, Bound Brook reported the theft of one of his trailers. The trailer was parked at 172 Baekeland Avenue when it was stolen. The trailer is a 1981 forty-foot, Fruehauf trailer with yellow wheels. The trailer contained 72 empty chemical containers. The value of the stolen trailer and the containers is $5500.00. Officer Chad Rybka investigated.On 02/15/07 @ 6:30 PM- Mildred Prugh, of Bound Brook reported the theft of her wallet, which contained $261.00 in cash from the Pathmark Supermarket, 242 Lincoln Boulevard. Kimberly Vannostrand a Pathmark employee, found the wallet and gave it to her manager. The wallet was returned to the owner without the money inside. The investigation revealed that the Pathmark employee Kimberly Vannostrand, 18, of Middlesex removed the money from the wallet before giving it to her manager. Kimberly Vannostrand was charged with theft and released on her own recognizance pending a court date. The money was recovered and returned to Mildred Prugh. Officer Chad Corner investigated.On 02/16/07 @ 5:12 PM- A resident of the 600 block of Voorhees Avenue reported a burglary and theft to his residence. The investigation revealed that actor(s) entered the residence and stole several pieces of jewelry along with an x-box 360 video game system and two video games. The value of the stolen items is $1401.00. Officer Chad Rybka investigated.On 02/17/07 @ 3:04 PM- An employee of Reagent Chemical, 5 Factory Lane reported a theft from his motor vehicle. The motor vehicle a 2004 Ford F150 pickup truck was parked in the parking lot of Reagent Chemical. The investigation revealed that the canvas bed cover was stolen from the back of the truck. Further investigation revealed that a radar detector was stolen from the interior of the truck, which was left unlocked. The value of the stolen items is $500.00. Officer Chad Rybka investigated.
Press Release February 6, 2007 to February 13, 2007 On 02/06/07 @ 10:47 PM- Murat Previlon, of East Orange reported theft of compact discs from his vehicle. The vehicle a 1990 Toyota was parked at Fram-Trak, 205 Hallock Avenue. The vehicle had the front passenger window smashed out with an unknown object. The actor(s) then entered the vehicle and removed 10 compact discs from the vehicle. The value of the stolen compact discs is $100.00. Officer Chad Corner investigated.On 02/08/07 @ 7:31 AM- David Parente, owner of North Pole Air, 200 South Avenue reported the theft of tools, and heating and air conditioning parts from his company vehicle. The vehicle a 1989 Dodge van was parked in the parking lot of 200 South Avenue. Further investigation revealed that the passenger side sliding door was unlocked. Actor(s) entered the van and removed several tools and parts. The value of the stolen items is $1017.00. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated.On 02/11/07 @ 1:07 AM- Police Headquarters received several calls of a motor vehicle accident on Warrenville Road. Upon arrival the police located a Toyota 4-runner that struck a utility pole. The investigation revealed the vehicle was traveling north on Warrenville Road when it struck the utility pole. Francesco Locascio, 27, of Martinsville was arrested and charged with DWI following the motor vehicle accident. Warrenville Road was closed for a long period of time. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.
Press Release January 31, 2007 to February 5, 2007 On 02/01/07 @ 4:25 PM- Police headquarters received several 9-1-1 calls reporting a fight in the parking lot of Wendy’s 1285 Bound Brook Road. Several patrol units were dispatched. Upon arrival Corporal Dugan located two black males standing chest to chest. The two black males later identified as Bobby Benifield, 22, of Middlesex and Benicio Benifield, 21, of Middlesex were separated by Corporal Dugan. Upon separating Bobby Benifield and Benicio Benifield, Bobby Benifield dropped a knife that was located in his left hand. At this point Bobby Benifield was placed under arrest for possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose. Benicio Benifield was placed under arrest for disorderly persons. Upon further investigation Bobby Benifield was also charged with possession of marijuana. Bail was set in the amount of $2500.00. Bobby Benifield was unable to post bail and was transported to MCACC pending a court date. Benicio Benifield was also charged with possession of CDS. Bail was set in the amount of $500.00. Benicio Benifield posted bail and was released pending a court date. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated.
Press Release January 24, 2007 to January 30, 2007 On 01/24/07 @ 9:31 AM- Frank Zatika, owner of Absolute Auto Salvage, 245 Mountain Avenue reported a theft of a radio from a motor vehicle. The investigation revealed that the vehicle was located in the fenced in salvage yard. The actor(s) entered the salvage yard by prying open a portion of the fence located on the north side of the salvage yard. The actor(s) then entered the salvage yard and entered a 1999 Toyota Camry by smashing out the passengers’ side rear window with an unknown object. The actor(s) then entered the vehicle and removed the car stereo from the dashboard. The value of the stereo is $75.00. Corporal Francis Sweeney investigated. On 01/25/07 @ 12:47 PM- A female juvenile from Middlesex reported the theft of her pocketbook from McDonalds, 716 Bound Brook Road. The investigation revealed that the juvenile left her pocketbook on a table in McDonalds and when she returned to the table her pocketbook was gone. A witness at McDonalds stated, a Hispanic male took the pocketbook and left McDonalds in a silver Toyota, which was occupied by several other individuals. The vehicle was located and stopped by Detective Daniel O’Connor on Voorhees Avenue and South Lincoln Avenue. After further investigation Geoffrey Lopez, 18, from Piscataway and a male juvenile, 16, from Piscataway were arrested and charged with theft and conspiracy to commit theft. The juvenile was released to his parents. Geoffrey Lopez was released on $500.00 bail pending a court date. The purse and its contents were returned to its owner. Detective Daniel O’Connor investigated. On 01/26/07 @ 2:18 AM- Heather Mastrull, 23, of Piscataway was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Mountain Avenue and Lorraine Avenue. Officer Thomas Falk investigated. On 01/26/07 @ 1:03 PM- An employee of Drug Fair, 738 Union Avenue reported the theft of money from the Pepsi vending machine. The Pepsi vending machine was located in the front of the store. The investigation revealed that the front of the machine was pried open by an unknown pry tool. Approximately $104.00 dollars was removed from the coin box located inside the Pepsi vending machine. Officer Chad Rybka investigated.
Press Release January 17, 2007 to January 23, 2007 On 01/17/07 @ 6:00 PM- A resident of the 200 block of Harris Avenue, reported a burglary to their house. The actor(s) entered the residence by smashing out an 18” by 8” window, which was located on the back door. The actor(s) then entered the residence through that window. Once inside the actor(s) entered three of the bedrooms ransacking one of them. The owner of the house is reporting nothing missing at this time. Officer Thomas Ungar investigated. On 01/20/07 @ 2:09 AM- Christopher Kastner, 23, of Wantage was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and Clay Avenue. Officer Chad Corner investigated. On 01/20/07 @ 11:49 PM- Andrew Sgro, 37, of Somerset was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue and Beechwood Avenue. Officer Chad Corner investigated. On 01/22/07 @ 7:41 AM- Frank Zatika, owner of Absolute Auto Salvage, 245 Mountain Avenue reported a theft of a radio from one of his trucks. The truck, which was parked at Absolute Auto Salvage in a fenced in yard, was locked except for the driver’s side vent window. The investigation revealed that the actor(s) then unlocked the truck by reaching their arm through the driver’s side vent window and unlocking the driver’s side door. Once inside the truck the actor(s) then removed the radio. The value of the stolen radio is $100.00. Officer Chad Rybka investigated.
Press Release December 28, 2006 to January 3, 2007 On 12/28/06 @ 3:52 PM- A resident of the 400 block of Clinton Avenue reported the theft of his cell phone. The resident last saw his phone at Charlie Morgan baseball field located on Hallock Avenue. The value of his phone is $249.99. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated. On 12/30/06 @ 3:34 AM- Edgar Lopez-Zumbana, 31, of North Plainfield was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and North Lincoln Boulevard. Officer James Bacon investigated. On 01/01/07 @ 5:45 AM- Kelvy Velasco, 26, of Bound Brook was arrested and charged with DWI and refusing to submit breath samples following a motor vehicle stop on Lincoln Boulevard and E Street. Officer Thomas Ungar investigated. On 0102/07 @ 8:33 AM- Robert Heisch, supervisor of Middlesex Borough Public Works Department reported the theft of three copper downspouts and elbows. The investigation revealed that the copper downspouts and elbows were stolen from the roof of the Middlesex Borough Parks Department building. The building is located in the north side of Mountain View Park. The total value of the copper downspouts and elbows stolen is $187.00. Officer Michael Rocca investigated.
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