Press Release December 23, 2009 to December 29, 2009

On 12/27/09 @ 4:32 AM- Andrew Moraller, 40, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with manufacture of marijuana. The investigation revealed the Middlesex Fire Department responded to 366 Voorhees Avenue on a report of an activated carbon monoxide detector. The address of 366 Voorhees Avenue is half a duplex house. The other half of the duplex house is 364 Voorhees Avenue. Upon checking 366 Voorhees Avenue the fire department wanted to check 364 Voorhees Avenue to make sure everything was safe. The resident of 364 Voorhees Avenue Andrew Moraller, gave the Middlesex Fire Department and the Police Officer at the scene permission to check the house. While checking the house they located approximately 33 marijuana plants cultivating within the house. Andrew Moraller was arrested and charged with the manufacture of marijuana. Bail was set in the amount of $15,000.00. The marijuana plants were taken as evidence. Andrew Moraller posted bail and was released pending a court date. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.

On 12/28/09 @ 10:39 AM- A resident of Wilson Avenue reported a theft from his vehicle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) entered his vehicle and removed his Sirius Satellite Receiver, which was located on the center console of his vehicle. The vehicle was unlocked at the time of the theft and the vehicle was parked on the street in front of his house. The value of the stolen receiver is $150.00. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.

Press Release December 16, 2009 to December 22, 2009

On 12/21/09 @ 3:29 PM- Carl Nazzaro, store manager of Walgreens 738 Union Avenue reported a shoplifting to the business. The investigation revealed that Carl Nazzaro was detaining a 14-year-old female juvenile from Middlesex who had just taken several items from the store. The investigation revealed that the 14-year-old female juvenile was on the store video removing several hair and nail products and placing them into a tote bag. The value of the stolen items is $72.88. The 14-year-old female juvenile was arrested and charged with shoplifting and released to her father pending a court date. Officer Ryan Skow investigated. 

On 12/22/09 @ 12:44 AM- Mallori Seader, 22, of Dunellen was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on South Avenue and Mountain Avenue. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.

Press Release December 10, 2009 to December 15, 2009

On 12/10/09 @ 7:20 AM- A resident of the 100 block of South Lincoln Avenue reported damage to his vehicle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) punctured all four of his vehicle’s tires with and unknown object. The vehicle was parked in the driveway of his residence when the damage was done to the vehicle. There was no other damage to the vehicle. Officer James Bacon investigated. 

On 12/14/09 @ 9:11 PM- A resident of Mohawk Avenue reported a burglary to his residence. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) pried open a back window to the residence to gain entry. Once inside the actor(s) ransacked the bedrooms removing several pieces of jewelry including bracelets and rings. The value of the stolen items is undetermined at this time. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated.

Press Release December 3, 2009 to December 9, 2009

On 12/03/09 @ 4:15 PM- A resident of the 200 block of Fairfield Avenue reported a burglary and theft to his residence. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) broke a window on the back door of the residence reached in and unlocked the door. The actor(s) then entered the residence. Once inside the residence the actor(s) entered several rooms and removed electronic items and savings bonds. The value of the stolen items is undetermined at this time. Officer Keith Orts investigated.  

On 12/04/09 @ 4:08 PM- The principal of Watchung School reported a juvenile on the roof of the school. Upon the police arrival they located a 9-year-old juvenile male on the roof of the school. Further investigation revealed the juvenile was playing ball in the schoolyard and his ball went on the roof. He then climbed up metal downspouts that lead to the roof to retrieve his ball. Once he was on the roof he became afraid to climb back down. The roof is approximately 12 feet off the ground. A ladder was located and the juvenile was brought back to the ground and turned over to his mother. Officer James Bacon investigated

Release November 25, 2009 to December 2, 2009      

On 11/30/09 @ 10:33 AM- A student at Middlesex High School reported the theft of his wallet. The investigation reveals that the student placed his backpack in a locker for gym. Unknown actor(s) entered the locker and removed his wallet, which contained credit cards and money. The locker was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen items is $ 41.00. Corporal Jeffery Bevan investigated.  

On 12/01/09 @ 9:13 PM- Travis Curley, of Manville reported a robbery. The investigation revealed that he parked his vehicle on Fairfield Avenue and was walking to the Endzone Bar when his realized he forgot his credit card so he returned to his vehicle. While he was inside his vehicle a black male thin build wearing a black hoodie sweatshirt opened his car door and demanded Travis Curley give him the three bottles of prescription pills he had sitting on his front seat. The prescription pills were Percocet and Oxycontin. Travis Curley also saw another black male stocky build approximately 5’8” standing behind the thin black male. He was described as wearing dark clothing. The thin black male then punched Travis Curley in the face several times. At this point a white male with blonde hair wearing a white hoodie and a white baseball hat opened the passengers side door and took the three prescription bottles and they all ran north on Fairfield Avenue. Travis Curley refused medical treatment. A search of the area was done and the suspects were not located. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated.

Special Press Release
Barricaded Individual
November 25, 2009
 

On November 25, 2009 at 12:42pm Middlesex Police Headquarters received a 9-1-1 call from Wardell Smullen, 40, of 108 Hamiltonian Apartments, who stated he was armed and dangerous and the only way he was coming out of his apartment was in a bag. He requested to speak with an FBI agent. Middlesex Police arrived at the scene and established a perimeter. 

Fourteen apartments were evacuated and Warrenville Road was closed down. After approximately 5 hours of negotiating with Wardell Smullen he surrendered peacefully to the police without incident. There were no reported injuries. Charges pending upon further investigation.

Press Release November 10, 2009 to November 17, 2009

On 11/15/09 @ 1:48 AM- Victor Quiros-Alvarado, 39, of Dunellen was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue and Hazelwood Avenue. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.

Press Release November 4, 2009 to November 9, 2009        

On 11/09/09 @ 4:21 PM- Headquarters received a call of juveniles attempting to light leaves on fire behind the Walgreens store 738 Union Avenue. Upon the police arrival they located three male juveniles from Middlesex standing by a pile of leaves. The leaves were not on fire. The juveniles admitted that they did light the leaves on fire but put them out before the police arrived. The three male juveniles were transported to Police Headquarters and released to their parents. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.

Press Release October 28, 2009 to November 3, 2009

On 10/30/09 @ 12:52 PM- Laurence Halper, of Flemington reported criminal mischief to his trailer. The investigation revealed Laurence Halper parked his trailer at V.I.S. Welding 140 Baekeland Avenue to talk to an employee inside. When he came outside he observed Jeffrey Praul, of South Plainfield under his trailer. Jeffrey Praul just removed the left brake cable to the trailer. Further investigation revealed Jeffrey Praul removed the left brake cable because Laurence Halper never paid Jeffrey Praul money he owed him for fixing the brake cable. Laurence Halper denied owning Jeffrey Praul any money. Laurence Halper signed complaints against Jeffrey Praul for criminal mischief. Corporal Jeffrey Bevan investigated. 

Special Press Release

Operation No Sale

With the Halloween season approaching the Middlesex Police Department will be teaming up with the local businesses in an attempt to reduce vandalism in Middlesex Borough during the Halloween season. Many of the stores that sell items commonly associated with mischief during the Halloween season will be restricting the sale of these items to minors. If you have any questions about this program or any other community policing programs please contact Captain Kevin Reilly at Middlesex Police (732) 356-1900 ext: 229 .

Special Press Release

Operation Medicine Cabinet

October 21, 2009

Middlesex Borough to Participate in First Statewide Medicine Disposal Day in the Nation 

Middlesex Borough will be hosting an Operation Medicine Cabinet New Jersey local collection site as part of the first statewide medicine disposal day in the nation. The event will take place at Middlesex Borough Hall, 1200 Mountain Ave., Middlesex, NJ, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m on Saturday, November 14, 2009. This initiative, open to all residents, was organized to encourage local community residents properly dispose of their unused, unwanted and expired medicine. 

Douglas Collier, DEA-NJ, 973-776-1143 dscollier@dea-nj.gov

Press Release October 15, 2009 to October 20, 2009

On 10/19/09 @ 10:11 AM- A resident of the Hamiltonian Apartments reported a theft from his apartment. The investigation revealed that an individual who was staying with him on a temporary basis took money from the closet of his apartment. The identity of the individual is undetermined at this time. The amount of money taken is $500.00. Corporal Jeffery Bevan investigated.  

Press Release October 15, 2009 to October 20, 2009

On 10/19/09 @ 10:11 AM- A resident of the Hamiltonian Apartments reported a theft from his apartment. The investigation revealed that an individual who was staying with him on a temporary basis took money from the closet of his apartment. The identity of the individual is undetermined at this time. The amount of money taken is $500.00. Corporal Jeffery Bevan investigated.  

On 10/19/09 @ 12:17 PM- Earl Bennett, 63, of Plainfield was arrested and charged with DWI and refusal to submit breath samples during a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue and Valentine Street. Corporal Brian Marsh investigated.

Press Release October 8, 2009 to October 14, 2009

On 10/12/09 @ 2:43 AM- Mario Lau, 41, of Pennsylvania was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue and Grant Avenue. Sergeant Stephen Johnson investigated.  

On 10/14/09 @ 1:48 AM- Dominykas Kalvelis, 24, of Warren was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Lincoln Boulevard and McKinley Place. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.

Press Release September 30, 2009 to October 7, 2009

On 10/03/09 @ 3:06 PM- Carlos Zuniga, owner of Zunbai Products 200 South Avenue reported a theft to his business. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed a stainless steel press from the exterior of the business. The press was taken from the south side of the business near the loading dock. The value of the press is $3000.00. Officer Ryan Skow investigated. 

On 10/06/09 @ 9:47 PM- Felix Velez, of Manalapan reported a theft from his vehicle. The investigation revealed his vehicle was parked in the parking lot of Phoenix Management located at 448 Lincoln Boulevard. Unknown actor(s) removed his laptop computer from book bag, which was located on the front passengers side seat of his vehicle. It is undetermined if the vehicle was locked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen laptop is $600.00. Officer Joleen Duca investigated.

Press Release September 24, 2009 to September 29, 2009

On 09/28/09 @ 3:52 PM- Charles Dahms, owner of Hercules Industrial Equipment 129 Lincoln Boulevard reported a theft to his business. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed scrap metal from his dumpster which is located on the west side of his building. The value of the scrap metal is undetermined at this time. Officer Keith Orts investigated. 

On 09/29/09 @ 9:26 PM- Christopher Desa, 28, of Dunellen was charged with shoplifting. The investigation revealed Christopher Desa entered CVS Pharmacy 1252 Bound Brook Road and removed several items off the shelf and left the store. The store clerk was able to obtain the license plate number to the vehicle that Christopher Desa left in. The police were unable to locate Christopher Desa or the vehicle. A positive identification was made on Christopher Desa. Complaints were signed on Christopher Desa and bail was set in the amount of $7500.00. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.

Press Release September 16, 2009 to September 23, 2009

On 09/16/09 @ 5:19 PM- A resident of the 100 block of Pond Avenue reported a theft of two metal saw horses from his property. The investigation revealed a neighbor observed a black male driving a black pickup truck stop in front of the residence and remove the metal saw horses from the property and drive away. The value of the stolen saw horses are $55.00. Officer Joleen Duca investigated.

On 09/17/09 @ 7:22 AM- Murat Ahiskalioglu, 29, of Parlin was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon and possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose. The investigation revealed Murat Ahiskalioglu was having an argument with a co-worker at Crown Casino 333 Cedar Avenue and at one point during the argument Murat Ahiskalioglu chased the co-worker with a machete. No one was injured and the police recovered the machete. Murat Ahiskalioglu was placed under arrest. Bail was set at $500.00. Murat Ahiskalioglu posted bail and was released pending a court date. Officer James Bacon investigated.

Press Release September 9, 2009 to September 15, 2009

On 09/09/09 @ 8:07 PM- A 12 year old male juvenile from Middlesex reported a theft of his bicycle. The investigation revealed the 12-year-old male juvenile was straddled over his bicycle in the parking lot of the 7-11 convenient store located at 1280 Bound Brook Road, when a black male came from behind him and pulled him off his bicycle. The black male then took the 12-year-old juvenile’s bicycle and left the area traveling west. There is no further description of the suspect. The value of the bicycle is $1500.00. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.

Press Release September 2, 2009 to September 9, 2009

On 09/01/09 @ 3:14 PM- A resident of the 400 block of Hancock Street reported the theft of her purse. The investigation revealed the resident who is an employee of Middlesex Laundromat 136 Bound Brook placed her purse behind the counter on a shelf of the Laundromat and began to work. When she went back to get her purse it was gone. The purse contained several credit cards and money. The value of the stolen purse is $39.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated.  

On 09/04/09 @ 8:36 PM- Jimmy Guadagno, 44, of Annandale was arrested and charged with possession of CDS and forgery. The investigation revealed the suspect tried to give several prescription scripts to the pharmacist at Boro Hall Pharmacy 565 Bound Brook Road to fill. When the pharmacist became suspicious of the individual he called the doctor whose name was on the scripts. The doctor who practices out of Bedminster told the pharmacist the scripts were forged. The pharmacist then called the police. Jimmy Guadagno was then placed under arrest. Further investigation revealed Jimmy Guadagno was in possession of several more scripts and CDS that he had obtained from other pharmacies in the area. Jimmy Guadagno was charged with forgery and possession of CDS prescription drugs. Bail was set in the amount of $25,000.00. he was unable to post bail and was transported to MCACC pending a court date. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated. 

On 09/05/09 @ 9:40 PM- Anthony Cecere, 41, of Roselle Park was charged with possession of fireworks. The investigation revealed Anthony Cecere was located in the backyard of 120 Cindy Court attempting to light fireworks when the police arrived. Anthony Cecere admitted to owning the fireworks. The police confiscated the fireworks and Anthony Cecere was given a summons and released pending a court date. Office Thomas Carroll investigated.

Press Release August 26, 2009 to September 2, 2009

On 08/27/09 @ 12:30 AM- A resident of Hamiltonian Apartments reported the theft of a cell phone and money from her apartment. The investigation revealed that she had a couple of people at her apartment to watch television. Her friend brought an individual to her apartment that she didn’t know. That individual was the first to leave the apartment and after he left the apartment her cell phone and approximately $150.00 was missing. The value of the missing items is $450.00. Corporal Brian Marsh investigated. 

On 08/29/09 @ 10:08 PM- John Keiser, 18, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with criminal trespass and underage consumption of alcohol. A 17-year-old juvenile male was also charged with criminal trespass. The investigation revealed there was a large group of juveniles congregating in the roadway at the corner of Vesper Avenue and Dorn Avenue. When the police arrived the group ran. John Keiser and the 17-year-old juvenile were caught running through yards on the 200 block of Vesper Avenue. Further investigation revealed John Keiser was drinking on the corner of Vesper Avenue and Dorn Avenue. The 17-year-old male juvenile was charged with criminal trespass and released to his mother pending a court date. John Keiser was charged with criminal trespass and underage consumption of alcohol and was released on his own recognizance pending a court date. Officer Mark Melchiorre investigated. 

Suspect Charged in Residential Burglaries

August 28, 2009

Chief James L. Benson

Press Release August 18, 2009 to August 25, 2009

On 08/21/09 @ 6:08 PM- A resident of the 100 block of Fairview Avenue reported a theft from her vehicle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) entered her vehicle and took her wallet, which contained assorted credit cards and money. The vehicle was parked in her driveway facing west and was unlocked at the time of the theft. Her wallet was found in a neighbor’s backyard and the only thing missing from her wallet was money. The value of the stolen money is $20.00. Officer Ryan Skow investigated. 

On 08/22/09 @ 12:12 AM- Georgios Margelis, 17, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on High Street and Fulton Street. A juvenile male who was a passenger in the vehicle was also arrested and charged with underage consumption of alcohol. He was released to his father pending a court date. Officer Thomas Falk investigated. 

On 08/24/09 @ 12:35 AM- A 16 year old male juvenile, of Dunellen, was arrested and charged with possession of CDS and a 15 year old male juvenile, of Middlesex, was arrested and charged with possession of stolen property. The investigation revealed while Officers Thomas Falk and Thomas Carroll were on patrol they observed the two male juveniles in Wendy’s parking lot acting suspicious. During the investigation it was learned that the 15-year-old male juvenile was in possession of a stolen bicycle. Both juveniles were transported to headquarters for further investigation. While at Headquarters the 16-year-old male juvenile was found to be in possession of CDS. The 15-year-old male juvenile was charged with possession of stolen property and released to his mother pending a court date. The 16-year-old male juvenile was charged with possession of CDS and released to his mother pending a court date. Officers Thomas Falk and Thomas Carroll investigated.

Press Release August 12, 2009 to August 17, 2009

On 08/17/09 @ 8:53 AM- Raymond Ogiba, owner of Foreign Express 302 Union Avenue reported a theft from his business. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) removed scrap metal from the business. The scrap metal was taken from the southwest corner of the property. The value of the stolen scrap metal is $ 400.00. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated. 

On 08/17/09 @ 9:54 AM- A resident of the 300 block of Giles Avenue reported a theft from his vehicle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed four tires and rims from his vehicle. The vehicle was parked in his driveway, which is located on the north side of his residence. The unknown actor(s) placed cider blocks under his vehicle’s front and rear axles and removed the tires and rims. The value of the stolen items is $3,400.00. Officer Keith Orts investigated.

Press Release August 3, 2009 to August 11, 2009

On 08/03/09 @ 4:13 PM- A resident of Marlborough Avenue reported the theft and unlawful use of her credit card. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) used the credit card at several locations within Middlesex and Somerset County, and New York City. It is undetermined at this time where or how the credit card was stolen. The fraudulent use of the credit card totaled $1218.57. Officer Keith Orts investigated. 

On 08/08/09 @ 1:39 AM- Headquarters received a call reporting individuals are inside an abandon house located at 815 Drake Avenue. Upon the police arrival they located Rosa Palacios, 28, of Bound Brook, Hugo Castillo, 22, of Plainfield and Camilo Galeano, 21, of Middlesex inside the house. Further investigation revealed Hugo Castillo and Camilo Galeano smoking marijuana inside the house. Located inside the residence in the bathroom area was a pry tool and a pipe to smoke marijuana. All three individuals were charged with criminal trespass, possession of a burglar tool, and criminal mischief. Hugo Castillo and Camilo Galeano were also charged with possession of CDS. Bail was set on Hugo Castillo and Camilo Galeano in the amount of $1000.00. Both Hugo Castillo and Camilo Galeano posted bail and were released pending a court date. Bail was set on Rosa Palacios in the amount of $5000.00. Rosa Palacios was unable to post bail and was transported to MCACC pending a court date. Officer Ryan Skow investigated. 

Press Release July 28, 2009 to August 3, 2009

On 07/28/09 @ 12:46 PM- A resident of Hampton Garden Apartments reported the theft of his motorcycle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) stole the motorcycle, which was parked in the parking lot of Hampton Garden Apartments in front of apartment 94. The value of the stolen motorcycle is $9000.00. Corporal Jeffery Bevan investigated. 

On 07/31/09 @ 12:35 PM- A resident of the 200 block of Fairview Avenue reported the theft of a lawn chair. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed the lawn chair from the backyard of the residence. The value of the stolen lawn chair is $100.00. Officer Joleen Duca investigated.

Press Release July 19, 2009 to July 28, 2009

On 07/25/09 @ 9:50 AM- Monica Arroyo, 28, of Newark was arrested and charged with theft. The investigation revealed Monica Arroyo, a manager at McDonald’s Restaurant 716 Bound Brook Road stole several thousand dollars from McDonald’s over a one-week period. The exact amount of stolen money is undetermined at this time. Bail was set on Monica Arroyo in the amount of $5000.00. Monica Arroyo posted bail and was released pending a court date. Officer Keith Orts investigated.

Press Release July 7, 2009 to July 14, 2009

On 07/13/09 @ 12:30 AM- Jose Arriaga, 34, of Plainfield was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop Union Avenue and Cook Avenue. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.

Press Release June 26, 2009 to June 30, 2009

On 06/23/09 @ 12:27 PM- John Santana, 29, of Plainfield was arrested and charged with burglary, theft, and criminal mischief. The investigation revealed John Santana walked up to Michael Genoult’s vehicle, which was parked at 350 Mountain Avenue. Michael Genoult then observed John Santana begin to walk away from his vehicle. Michael Genoult then went over to his vehicle and observed the passenger’s side window was smashed out and his GPS was taken. Michael Genoult then began to chase John Santana while calling the police. The police caught John Santana on Mountain Avenue near Williams Street. John Santana was arrested and bail was set in the amount of $7500.00.  John Santana was unable to post bail and was transported to Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center pending a court date. Officer Keith Orts investigated. 

On 06/26/09 @ 11:38 PM- Robert Bosse, 51, of South Plainfield was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue and Cook Avenue. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated. 

On 06/28/09 @ 5:32 PM- A resident of the 100 block of Jay Place reported a theft from his residence. The investigation revealed that the resident had a party at his house and unknown actor(s) removed a Sony Playstation 3 from his residence. The value of the stolen items is $610.00. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.

Special Press Release

Drug Investigation

June 25, 2009

On June 25, 2009 at approximately 12:00pm the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office in conjunction with the Middlesex Borough Police Department executed a search warrant at 46A Greenbrook Road. While executing the search warrant several items were found inside the residence. Located inside the residence were marijuana, (under 50 grams) CDS (cocaine), assorted pills (ecstacy), and cash. These items were all seized.  

Present at the time of the execution of the search warrant were Jeffrey Whitaker, 19, of Middlesex, his mother Niasha Spann and his 15-year-old sister. Jeffrey Whitaker was charged with 3 counts of possession of CDS and 3 counts of possession of CDS with the intent to distribute. He was also charged with assorted paraphernalia. Judge Edward Herman set bail in the amount of $25,000.00. Jeffrey Whitaker was unable to post bail and was transported to Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center pending a court date.

Press Release June 17, 2009 to June 26, 2009

On 06/17/09 @ 2:59 PM- A 14 year old male juvenile from Middlesex was charged with criminal mischief. The investigation revealed the juvenile road his bicycle across the front hood of a vehicle causing a dent to the hood. The vehicle was parked in the parking lot of Food Mart, 568 Union Avenue facing south at that time of the incident. The damage done to the hood of the vehicle was estimated at $400.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated. 

On 06/23/09 @ 5:55 AM- A resident of the 500 block of Fairview Avenue reported criminal mischief to his motor vehicle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) threw a glass bottle at the rear window of his vehicle breaking out the window. The motor vehicle was parked on the 500 block of Fairview Avenue at the time of the incident. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated. 

On 06/24/09 @ 9:23 AM- Joycel Mazzaferro, store manager of CVS Pharmacy 1252 Bound Brook Road reported a shoplifting from the store. The investigation revealed the manager while checking the store shelves observed several items missing. She then watched the store video surveillance tape and observed a shoplifting had occurred. She observed on the tape that on 06/23/09 at 6:49pm two females enter the store. One of the females was black and the other was hispanic they were both approximately 30 years old. She observed them on tape take several items off the shelves and place them into their pocketbooks and leave the store. The value of the stolen items is $1303.17. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.

Press Release  8, 2009 to June 17, 2009

On 06/13/09 @ 8:58 AM- A resident of Conover Place reported criminal mischief to his vehicle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) punctured all four tires on his vehicle. The vehicle was parked in his backyard facing south behind a wooden fence. The fence is unlocked and it is undetermined what type of tool was used to puncture the tires. The value of the damaged tires is $720.00. Officer Lauralee Battista investigated. 

On 06/13/09 @ 9:06 PM- Jose Prieto, 49, of Manville was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle accident on the 500 block of Lincoln boulevard. The investigation revealed that Jose Prieto struck the rear of a vehicle that was parking on Lincoln Boulevard. The vehicle struck had right rear damage to the bumper and the driver was not injured. Jose Prieto’s vehicle had front right damage to his vehicle and he was not injured. Officer Thomas Falk investigated. 

On 06/13/09 @ 10:53 PM- Vincent Perone, 18, of Middlesex and Michael Hookham, 18, of Middlesex were both charged with criminal mischief. The investigation revealed while they were walking on the 800 block of Mountain Avenue Michael Hookham punched the rear tail light of a white van parked on Mountain Avenue breaking the tail light. They then continued to walk onto Cook Avenue where Vincent Perone punched a driver’s side view mirror of a Ford pickup truck parked on Cook Avenue, breaking the mirror. They then continued to walk on Cook Avenue where Vincent Perone then punched another driver’s side view mirror of a Buick Regal, which was also parked on Cook Avenue, breaking the mirror. Both Michael Hookham and Vincent Perone were charged with criminal mischief and released pending a court date. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.

Press Release June 3, 2009 to June 7, 2009

06/03/09 @ 6:22 AM- Michael Buckholtz, of Hillsborough reported a theft to his vehicle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) smashed out the passenger’s side window of his vehicle with an unknown object. Once the window was smashed out the unknown actor(s) removed a GPS system and a stereo system from the vehicle. The vehicle was parked on Stephenson Avenue facing north and was locked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen items is $450.00. Officer Thomas Ungar investigated. 

On 06/04/09 @ 9:01 PM- Ryan DeGiosafatto, 26, of Manville was arrested and charged with possession of CDS, possession of CDS with the intent to distribute and hindering his own apprehension. The investigation reveal Detective Chad Corner, while off duty called Police Headquarters and reported he observed and individual walking east on Lincoln Boulevard who he believes to be Ryan DeGiosafatto. Detective Corner also reported that Ryan DeGiosafatto has active warrants out of Middlesex Borough. Upon police arrival they located the individual. The individual provided a false name to the police to avoid being arrested for the active warrants. After further investigation he revealed his real name to the police. Upon processing Ryan DeGiosafatto a zip lock bag containing 48 CDS pills belonging to Ryan DeGiosafatto was found. The warrants out of Middlesex Borough for Ryan DeGiosafatto were in the amount of $729.00. Bail was also set in the amount of $10,000.00. on Ryan DeGiosafatto for the drug charges. Ryan DeGiosafatto was unable to post bail and was transported to Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center pending a court date. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.

Press Release May 26, 2009 to June 3, 2009

On 05/26/09 @ 8:42 PM- Christopher Britt, 24, of Piscataway was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. The investigation reveals that during a motor vehicle stop on Lincoln Boulevard and Sheridan Avenue several bags of marijuana were located in the vehicle. Bail was set in the amount of  $10,000.00. Christopher Britt posted bail and was released pending a court date. Officer Thomas Falk investigated. 

On 05/31/09 @ 1:06 PM- A resident of the 1000 block of Hazelwood Avenue reported his bicycle stolen. The investigation revealed his bicycle was taken from Wendy’s parking lot 1272 bound Brook Road. His bicycle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the bicycle is $500.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated.

Special Press Release

Police Mini-Academy

July 27, 2009 to July 31, 2009   

The Middlesex Borough Police Department will be hosting their annual Police Mini-Academy during the week of July 27^th to July 31^st 2009.  Mini-Academy classes are held daily from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.  The Mini-Academy is open to all 5^th, 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade students who attend Middlesex Borough schools..

The Mini-Academy program objective is to: 

1.    Teach Pride, Professionalism, Respect and Teamwork

2.    Teach Leadership, Self–esteem and Responsibility

3.    Develop long-lasting friendships and partnerships with police officers. 

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 $50.00 per person and includes a Mini-Academy shirt, shorts, hat and all learning materials.  To register your child or get additional information on the Mini-Academy, contact Sergeant Frank Bottiglieri at (732) 356-1900 ext. 233 or Captain Kevin Reilly at (732) 356-1900 ext. 229.

Press Release May 18, 2009 to May 27, 2009

On 05/18/09 @ 8:10 AM- Robert Antonucci, manager of Greenwood Products, located at 253 Wagner Street reported a theft to the company truck. The investigation revealed the truck was parked at the southwest end of the building when unknown actor(s) smashed out the driver’s side window and removed a GPS system. The truck was locked at the time of the theft. The GPS system was removed from the dashboard of the truck. The value of the GPS system is $400.00. Officer James Bacon investigated. 

On 05/23/09 @ 5:50 AM- leonel Gomez-Zipeda, of Bound Brook reported he was assaulted on Greenbrook Road. The investigation revealed Leonel Gomez-Zipeda was walking north on Greenbrook Road when he was struck from behind and knocked to the ground. While on the ground, Leonel Gomez-Zipeda was being punched and kicked by two actors. He described one of the actors as white male approximately 6’00” medium build with short black hair. He described the other actor as a black male in his mid 20’s with braided hair. Both actors attempted to take a backpack from the victim but were unsuccessful. Both actors then fled the area in a white 4-door vehicle no further description, and traveled south on Greenbrook Road. The victim was transported to Somerset Medical Center where he was treated and released. Corporal Francis Sweeney investigated.

Special Press Release

Citizen Police Academy Graduation

May 20, 2009

The Middlesex Borough Police held its 2009 Citizen Police Academy graduation on May 20, 2009.  On graduation day students along with their family and friends assembled at the Middlesex Borough Police Headquarters before the Middlesex Police Citizen Academy Instructors along Chief James L. Benson who then presented the students with Certificates of Completion. Following graduation exercises a class photograph was taken and everyone who attended was then invited to tour police headquarters with officers who explained the operations and answered any questions.

The evening was completed with the students along with their guest being treated to refreshments, and were given the opportunity to interact with the officers.  The evening was very enjoyable for everyone who attended and only strengthened the bond between the Police Department and Citizens.

Press Release May 14, 2009 to May 19, 2009

On 05/14/09 @ 10:19 PM- A resident of the 100 block of Runyon Avenue reported an identity theft. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) where able to obtain the victims identity and open up PayPal accounts and with drawn funds from her bank account. It is undetermined at this time the amount of funds taken. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated. 

On 05/16/09 @ 2:16 AM- Roiner Godinez-Vargas, 24, of North Plainfield was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Harris Avenue and Union Avenue. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.        

Press Release May 5, 2009 to May 13, 2009

On 05/05/09 @ 3:18 PM- Virgil Boykin, 49, of North Brunswick was arrested and charged with DWI and refusing to submit breath samples following a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue and Beechwood Avenue. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated. 

On 05/09/09 @ 6:28 PM- Edward Cremone Jr, 34, of Piscataway was arrested and charged with DWI following a police investigation. The investigation revealed Edward Cremone Jr was in his vehicle, in the parking lot of Maria’s Pizza, 671 Harris Avenue consuming alcohol. He was sitting in the driver’s seat of the vehicle and the vehicle was running at the time the police approached the vehicle. Officer Joleen Duca investigated. 

On 05/11/09 @ 11:47 PM- Patrick Slowey, 37, of Stewartsville was arrested and charged with DWI following a police investigation on Lincoln Boulevard and South Lincoln Boulevard. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.

Special Press Release

Drug Investigation

May 1, 2009

On May 1, 2009 at approximately 5:30pm the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office in conjunction with the Middlesex Borough Police Department executed a search warrant at 113 Pond Avenue. While executing the search warrant several items were found inside the residence. Located inside the residence were several pounds of marijuana, CDS (cocaine), assorted pills prescription and non-prescription, guns, and cash. These items were all seized along with video surveillance equipment.

Present at the time of the execution of the search warrant were James Dimino, 23, of Middlesex. His brother Michael Dimino, 23, of Middlesex and Ashley Viachos, 24, of Middlesex and her 7 year-old daughter. James Dimino, Michael Dimino, and Ashley Viachos were arrested and all charged with possession of CDS, distribution of CDS, and endangering the welfare of a child. Superior Court Judge Vincent LeBlon set bail in the amount of $250,000.00 each. All three actors were unable to post bail and were transported to Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center pending a court date. The 7 year-old juvenile was turned over to her grandmother. 

Special Press

ReleaseRobbery

May 6, 2009

On May 6, 2009 at approximately 5:07pm a 16 year-old juvenile male reported that he was just assaulted. The investigation revealed the 16 year-old was at home when he received a call from his friend to come outside. When he came outside a 17 year-old juvenile male attacked him. The 17 year-old juvenile male punched the 16 year-old juvenile male in the forehead knocking him to the ground and cutting his forehead. The cut was bleeding and was approximately two-inches in size. The 17 year-old then demanded the 16 year-old give him his money and cell phone. The 16 year-old never gave him anything. There were three witnesses as to what had occurred. Two of the witnesses were juveniles. The two witnesses were a 15 year-old male and a 15 year-old female. Luis Dubon, 18, of Piscataway was also a witness. All three of the witnesses were with the 17 year-old actor at the time of the assault.

Approximately 15 minutes after the assault happened the police located the 17 year-old male walking on Fairfield Avenue by Grandview Street. The 17 year-old male was arrested and charged with robbery and aggravated assault. He was transported to Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center pending a court date. The 15 year-old female was charged with obstruction of justice and hindering apprehension. She was released to her parents pending a court date.

The 16 year-old male victim was taken to Somerset Hospital, located in Somerville by his mother. He received 6 stitches to his forehead. The investigation to continue.

Press Release April 30, 2009 to May 6, 2009

On 04/30/09 @ 6:22 AM- An employee of Middlesex Borough Department of Public Works reported the theft of tools from a Borough truck. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed assorted tools from the tool chest located in the back pickup portion of the truck. The tool chest was unlocked at the time of the theft. The truck was parked in the back of Mountain View Park. The value of the stolen tools is $500.00. Officer Mark Melchiorre investigated.  

On 05/01/09 @ 7:22 PM- A student from Middlesex High School reported a theft of money from his locker. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) entered his locker and removed money from his locker. The locker was unlocked at the time of the theft. The amount of money stolen is $110.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated. 

On 05/02/09 @ 8:21 PM- Steven Sabik, 19, of Middlesex, Tyler Konrad, 18, of Middlesex and three male juveniles all from Middlesex were arrested and charged with possession of CDS. The investigation revealed, headquarters received a call reporting several individuals sitting in a motor vehicle and it appeared as if the individuals in the back seat of the vehicle had a gun. The vehicle was parked in the east side parking lot of Middlesex High School. Further investigation revealed the juveniles in the backseat of the vehicle had two air soft pistols. Located inside the vehicle was CDS. All five individuals were arrested and charged with possession of CDS. The three juveniles were released to their parents pending a court date. Steven Sabik and Tyler Konrad were released on the own recognizance pending a court date. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.

Press Release April 22, 2009 to April 30, 2009

On 04/25/09 @ 9:58 PM- Luis Bolanos, 56, of Bound Brook was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue and Elmwood Avenue. Officer Thomas Ungar investigated. 

On 04/28/09 @ 9:28 AM- A resident of Locust Avenue reported a theft from her residence. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed assorted jewelry from her jewelry box. The jewelry box was located in the master bedroom on a dresser. There was no forced entry into the house. The value of the missing jewelry is $5,200.00. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated.

Press Release April 13, 2009 to April 21, 2009

On 04/13/09 @ 10:07 PM- Headquarters received a call reporting a group of juveniles on Misty Lane who just threw a glass bottle at a house, on Misty Lane. Upon police arrival the individuals began running west on foot. The police were able to catch two of the individuals behind the Army Navy Store located at 315 Bound Brook Road. The individuals caught were two female juveniles from Middlesex, ages 15 and 16 years old. The juveniles were transported to police headquarters. Further investigation revealed the female juveniles were consuming alcohol and were in possession of alcohol. The two female juveniles were charged with underage consumption of alcohol, possession of alcohol and eluding on foot. The female juveniles were then released to their parents pending a court date. Officer Ryan Skow investigated. 

On 04/18/09 @ 9:51 PM- Alberto Lopez, 38, of Bound Brook was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue and Shepherd Avenue. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.

Press Release April 8, 2009 to April 14, 2009

On 04/09/09 @ 6:39 AM- Krishna Bridgemohan, 43, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with hindering his own apprehension by providing false information to an officer during a motor vehicle stop on South Lincoln Avenue and Cap Lane. Krishna Bridgemohan provided a false name to Corporal Brian Marsh to evade being caught while driving as an unlicensed driver. Krishna Bridgemohan was released on his own recognizance pending a court date. Corporal Brian Marsh investigated. 

On 04/10/09 @ 1:51 AM- Tony Salvado, 32, of North Plainfield was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on South Lincoln Avenue and Cap Lane. Corporal Brian Marsh investigated. 

On 04/13/09 @ 7:47 AM- Carlos Alvarez, manager of JS Construction, Maryland reported damage and a theft to two company trucks and a storage trailer. The investigation revealed that JS Construction keeps their vehicles at 700 South Avenue. Unknown actor(s) smashed the windows out of two trucks and removed equipment. The unknown actor(s) also pried open the locking latch on the storage trailer. Nothing was removed from the storage trailer. The value of the stolen items is $4500.00. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated.

Press Release April 3, 2009 to April 7, 2009

On 04/03/09 @ 8:30 PM- A resident of Ramsey Road reported a theft from his residence. The investigation revealed that a portable play station video game was taken from his residence. There was no forced entry into his residence. The play station was last scene in his daughter’s bedroom. The value of the missing play station is $300.00. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated. 

On 04/04/08 @ 7:59 AM- Aleksandr Dvorzhinskiy, owner of Citgo Gas Station 145 River Road reported a burglary and theft to his business. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) smashed out the glass to the front door of the business with an unknown object. Once inside the actor(s) ransacked the office area stealing 56 packs of cigarettes and $150.00. in cash. Both items where removed from a metal cabinet, which was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen items and cash is $486.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated.

Press Release March 26, 2009 to April 2, 2009

On 03/30/09 @ 12:42 AM- Kathleen McNicholas, 32, of Hillsborough was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on a police officer and resisting arrest. The investigation revealed Kathleen McNicholas was involved in a hit and run accident in Bound Brook and her vehicle was located in Middlesex with her inside the vehicle. Middlesex police then detained her and her vehicle until the Bound Brook police arrived. Bound Brook police arrived at the scene and identified her and the vehicle involved in the hit and run accident. The Bound Brook police officer then placed her under arrest and in doing so she resisted arrest by pushing the Bound Brook police officer and not allowing him to place her under arrest. Once placed under arrest she was placed in the back of a Bound Brook police car. While in the back of the Bound Brook police car she kicked out the rear window of the vehicle. At that point she was removed from the rear of the Bound Brook police vehicle and placed in the rear of a Middlesex police vehicle and transported to Middlesex Police Headquarters. At headquarters she assaulted Sergeant Daniel Fredericks by kicking him in his legs. Bail was set at $10,000.00. Kathleen McNicholas was unable to post bail and was transported to Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center pending a court date. Corporal Francis Sweeney investigated. 

Press Release March 17, 2009 to March 25, 2009

On 03/17/09 @ 12:28 PM- Josiah Kuenz, of Pennsylvania reported a theft by deception. The investigation revealed Josiah Kuenz gave Donald Murray, owner of Euro Sport Cycle, 275 Lincoln Boulevard $8500.00 for a motor cycle. Josiah Kuenz never received the motorcycle and Donald Murray never returned Josiah Kuenz his money back. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated. 

On 03/22/09 @ 3:53 PM- Ricardo Travessa, manager of JS Construction, of Maryland reported a theft to his storage trailer. The investigation reveals the storage trailer is kept at 700 Lincoln Boulevard in the northeast corner of the lot. The storage trailer is padlocked. The padlock on the storage trailer was cut and unknown actor(s) entered the storage trailer and removed several pieces of equipment. The value of the stolen equipment is $23,238.00. Officer Ryan Skow investigated. 

On 03/24/09 @ 2:15 PM- A resident of the 200 block of Harris Avenue reported a theft from her residence. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed several pieces of jewelry from her jewelry box, which was kept in her bedroom closet. The jewelry was last seen in October 2008. The value of the stolen jewelry is $16,950.00. Officer James Bacon investigated. 

Press Release March 12, 2009 to March 17, 2009

On 03/15/09 @ 7:46 AM- A resident of the 200 block of Market Street reported a theft from his work vehicle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) smashed the front driver’s side window of his work vehicle with an unknown object. The unknown actor(s) then removed a GPS system from the vehicle and some loose change that was in the center console of the vehicle. The vehicle was parked on the roadway in front of his residence and locked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen items is $129.99. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.

Press Release March 4, 2009 to March 11, 2009

On 03/07/09 @ 12:44 AM- Headquarters received several 9-1-1 calls reporting a structure fire at 13 Lynn Avenue. Upon the police arrival they located flames coming from the residence. The vehicle parked in the driveway next to the residence was also on fire. The resident of the house was standing outside of the house. The Middlesex Fire Department made service. The Middlesex Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire from the house and the vehicle. PSE&G made service and shut the gas line down to the house. The fire damaged the south and east side exterior walls of the residence. There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and is still under investigation. The resident of the house was unable to remain in the house due to fire and water damage. The resident was able to recover a few personal items and will be staying with a neighbor. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.

On 03/07/09 @ 3:05 PM- A resident of the 400 block of Cook Avenue reported the theft of his bicycle. The investigation revealed the bicycle was left at the 300 block of Lincoln Boulevard in a garage. The garage was left open and the bicycle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen bicycle is $300.00. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.

Press Release February 25, 2009 to March 3, 2009

On 02/28/09 @ 12:58 AM- Marco Cestellanos, 25, of Bound Brook was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Lincoln Boulevard and E Street. Officer Mark Melchiorre investigated. 

Press Release February 21, 2009 to February 25, 2009

On 02/22/09 @ 10:45 PM- Jadson Nyakeri, 35, of North Plainfield was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and 7^th Street. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.

Press Release February 12, 2009 to February 20, 2009

On 02/12/09 @ 10:39 PM- Thomas Rashid, 26, of Pennsylvania was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on River Road and Baekeland Avenue. Further investigation revealed Thomas Rashid while traveling north on River Road struck a street sign. The right front passenger’s side of the vehicle was damaged. There were no reported injuries. Corporal Brian Marsh investigated. 

On 02/15/09 @ 11:00 AM- A resident of the 400 block of Clinton Avenue reported a burglary and theft to their residence. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) entered the residence through the back door, which was left open. Once inside the actor(s) removed a laptop computer located on the kitchen table. It is undetermined at this time if anything else was taken. The value of the stolen laptop is $630.00. Officer Marc Arancio investigated. 

On 02/16/09 @ 1:56 AM- Rene Alejandro Leiva Veliz, 24, of Maryland was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Greenbrook Road and Starlit Drive. Officer Mark Melchiorre investigated.

Press Release February 4, 2009 to February 11, 2009

On 02/04/09 @ 8:11 AM- A resident of the 400 block of Lincoln Boulevard reported a theft from his motor vehicle. The investigation revealed the vehicle was parked in the west side parking next to his residence. Unknown actor(s) smashed the passenger’s front side window with an unknown object and removed a GPS unit that was located on the front windshield. The vehicle was locked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen unit is $300.00. Corporal Jeffery Bevan investigated. 

On 02/07/09 @ 11:56 PM- John Keiser, 19, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with criminal mischief. The investigation revealed that headquarters received a call that a white male was in the parking lot of Carlo’s Pizza located at 246 Lincoln Boulevard and was smashing things. Upon the police arrival they located John Keiser who kicked over a stone garbage can and through a potted plant and planter. The items that were broken and smashed all belonged to Carlo’s Pizza. The total value of damage was is undetermined at this time. John Keiser was released on his own recognizance pending a court date. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated. 

On 02/09/09 @ 7:15 AM- Floyd Campbell, owner of Environmental Premier Services 131 Wood Avenue reported a burglary and theft to his business. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) smashed out a window, which was located on the west side of the building. The window was approximately 7’ off the ground. Located underneath the window was a metal drum. Once inside the building the actor(s) ransacked several offices taking several phones and computer towers. They also smashed a 150-gallon fish tank. It appears the actor(s) left the business through the garage bay doors. It is undetermined at this time the value of the stolen items. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.

Press Release January 28, 2009 to February 3, 2009

On 01/30/09 @ 7:43 AM- Greg Freeman, principal of Middlesex High School reported graffiti to the school. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) spray-painted the outside wall of the school with red and black spray paint. The wall, which was spray-painted, is located on the east side of the school. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.

On 02/01/09 @ 2:18 AM- John Meyer, 26, of South Bound Brook was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and South Lincoln Avenue. Officer Thomas Ungar investigated.

Press Release January 22, 2009 to January 27, 2009

On 01/24/09 @ 12:40 PM- A 16 year old male juvenile from Elizabeth was arrested and charged with possession of CDS. The investigation revealed headquarters received a call from an unknown individual reporting a suspicious person in front of 75 Hampton Gardens Apartments. Upon the police arrival they observed the individual place something into his mouth. Further investigation revealed the individual placed CDS in his mouth in an attempt to get rid of the CDS before encountering the police. The individual then removed the CDS from his mouth and turned it over to the police. He was then arrested and charged with possession of CDS and released to his legal guardian pending a court date. Officer Keith Orts investigated.  

On 01/25/09 @ 12:17 PM- Headquarters received a call of a garage fire at 436 Cook Avenue. Upon the police arrival they observed smoke coming from the roof of the garage. The garage is detached from the house and stands alone on the property. Middlesex Fire Department made service and extinguished the fire. There were no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Officer Keith Orts investigated.

Special Press Release

Apartment Fire

January 22, 2009

On 01/22/09 @ 12:43 PM- Headquarters received several 9-1-1 calls reporting an active fire at 52 Gramercy Garden Apartments. Upon the police arrival they located a heavy smoke condition coming from apartment 52 of the Gramercy Garden Apartments. The Middlesex Fire Department and Rutgers EMS were dispatched and made service to the scene. Bound Brook Fire Department and Dunellen Fire Department were placed on standby.

Upon the police arrival they began evacuating several apartments 6 in total. The investigation revealed that the fire started in apartment 52 but was already out before the police arrived. Adam Fecso, of Metuchen who was visiting his girlfriend at apartment 50 when the fire began, was able to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher and water.

There were no reported injuries and everyone was returned to their apartments. Jose Rodriguez who rents apartment 52 where the fire originated, was not allowed back into his apartment due to the fire damage to the wall and carpet in the living room.

The Middlesex Office of Emergency Management and the Red Cross will shelter Jose Rodriguez. The humane society made service and sheltered a dog that was removed from apartment 49.

It was determined the fire began in the living room of apartment 52 but the cause of the fire is unknown at this time. The fire is still under investigation.

Press Release January 14, 2009 to January 21, 2009

On 01/14/09 @ 5:08 PM- Ricardo Bisda, of Rahway reported a theft from his vehicle. The investigation revealed his vehicle was parked on Shearn Drive facing north. Unknown actor(s) smashed the passenger’s front side window out and removed his GPS system, which was mounted on the middle of his windshield. It is undetermined what was used to smash the window out. The vehicle was locked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen GPS system is $180.00. Officer Keith Orts investigated.

On 01/14/09 @ 5:11 PM- Geoffrey Hommell, owner of Tipperary Trading 601 Bound Brook Road reported a theft to his company vehicle. The investigation revealed the vehicle was parked in the parking lot of 601 Bound Brook Road when unknown actor(s) smashed out the front drivers side window and removed his GPS system, which was attached to the front windshield. The vehicle was locked at the time of the theft. It is undetermined what was used to smash out the window out. The value of the stolen GPS system is $800.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated.

On 01/16/09 @ 3:00 PM- A student of Middlesex High School reported a theft of his cell phone. The investigation revealed he left his backpack in a classroom and when he returned to get his backpack, his backpack was open and his cell phone was gone. The value of the stolen cell phone is $300.00. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated.

Press Release January 8, 2009 to January 14, 2009

On 01/09/09 @ 2:31 AM- Benjamin Rodriguez, 26, of Georgia was arrested and charged with DWI and refusing to submit breath samples following a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue and Lorraine Avenue. Officer Mark Melchiorre investigated. 

Press Release January 1, 2009 to January 7, 2009

On 01/03/09 @ 7:18 PM- A resident of the 400 block of Cook Avenue reported a burglary to their residence. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) smashed in the basement window, which is located on the north side of the residence. The actor(s) then entered the residence. It is undetermined at this time if anything was taken from the residence. Officer Thomas Ungar investigated.