Press Release December 29, 2010 to January 4, 2011

On 12/30/10 @ 11:04 PM- An employee of U.S. Gas 101 Bound Brook Road reported a robbery to the business. The investigation revealed that a black male wearing a black jacket and black pants entered the office area of the gas station at approximately 11:00pm. The black male asked the employee if he could purchase a cigar. The employee was presenting the cigar to the black male when the black male pointed his finger into the waistband of his pants and demanded the money. The black male never produced any type of weapon. The employee at that point told the black male where the money was kept. The black male then took the money. The black male then pushed the employee to the ground and told the employee to take off his jacket and footwear. The black male then searched the employee’s jacket for more money. The employee did not have any more money on him, but he did have a cell phone which the black male took and smashed on the floor of the office. The black male then exited the office area and fled north on foot. The value of the stolen money is $302.00. Officer Ryan Skow investigated. 

On 12/31/10 @ 11:58 PM- John Harkins, of Piscataway reported criminal mischief done to his vehicle. The investigation revealed that at 9:30pm he parked his vehicle in the north east parking lot of Ellery’s Bar & Grill 701 Lincoln Boulevard. When he left Ellery’s Bar & Grill at approximately 12:00am he observed two passenger’s side tires on his vehicle were punctured. He also located a punctured tire on the driver’s side of his vehicle. It is undetermined at this time what type of tool was used to puncture the tires. The value of the damaged tires is $450.00. Corporal Jeffrey Bevan investigated.

Press Release December 22, 2010 to December 28, 2010

On 12/24/10 @ 1:01 AM- Michael Bilotti, 19 of Tuckerton was charged with underage consumption of alcohol. The investigation revealed that during a motor vehicle stop on John Street and High Street and open container of alcohol was located inside the motor vehicle. Upon further investigation Michael Bilotti admitted to consuming alcohol. Michael Bilotti was issued a summons for underage consumption of alcohol and was released pending a court date. Officer Joleen Duca investigated.

Press Release December 15, 2010 to December 21, 2010

On 12/15/10 @ 1:17 AM- Ronald Stadler, 33, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Marlborough Avenue and Howard Avenue. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.

Press Release December 8, 2010 to December 14, 2010

On 12/10/10 @ 9:13 PM- A resident of 15 Emma Place reported a burglary to the residence. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) entered the house thru a basement window located on the west side of the house. The window was locked but was pushed in. Once inside the actor(s) ransacked the master bedroom and removed several pieces of jewelry and exited the residence thru the kitchen door. It is undetermined at this time the value of the stolen items. Officer Thomas Ungar investigated. 

On 12/10/10 @ 9:39 PM- Nehul Patel, manager of Jilly’s Liquors 657 Lincoln Boulevard reported a shoplifting to the business. Nehul Patel didn’t realize a shoplifting took place until after viewing the store security cameras. On the security video he observed a black male enter the store and place a bottle of alcohol under his jacket and then exit the store. The black male is described as approximately 5’6” to 5’10” thin build, short hair, wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and boots. The value of the stolen bottle is $10.99. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.  

On 12/10/10 @ 11:03 PM- A resident of the 400 block of Runyon Avenue reported an attempted burglary to the residence. The investigation revealed the unknown actor(s) broke the door knob to the back door and then used an unknown pry tool to open the backdoor of the residence. The unknown actor(s) were unsuccessful and never gained entry into the residence. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.

Press Release December 1, 2010 to December 7, 2010

On 12/01/10 @ 10:02 AM- Edward Degen, Northeast manager for Casting Inc, Hillside reported a theft of a company clothing bin. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) removed an 1100 pound clothing bin that was located in the east side parking lot of Pathmark Supermarket. The value of the stolen clothing bin is $2000.00. Officer Keith Orts investigated. 

On 12/03/10 @ 1:50 AM- Joseph klobusicky, 63, of Dunellen was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and Clay Avenue. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated. 

On 12/05/10 @ 11:06 AM- A resident of the 500 block of Fairview Avenue reported fraudulent use of his credit card. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) used his credit card and purchased several items from several different stores. It is undetermined at this time how the unknown actor(s) were able to obtain the credit card information. Corporal Jeffery Bevan investigated.

Press Release November 24, 2010 to November 30, 2010

On 11/25/10 @ 1:26 PM- Nehul Patel, manager of Jilly’s Liquors 657 Lincoln Boulevard reported a shoplifting to the business. The investigation revealed a white male, wearing a black jacket with a red collar, black sneaker and blue jeans entered the store. Once inside the store he removed two bottles of alcohol off the shelf and exited the store walking west on Lincoln Boulevard. The value of the stolen alcohol is $144.98. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.   

On 11/26/10 @ 6:00 PM- Christine Doyle-Dugan, of South Bound Brook reported a theft of her wallet. The investigation revealed Christine Doyle-Dugan was at Tim Kerwins Tavern 353 Bound Brook Road and as she was leaving the tavern she noticed her wallet was missing from her pocketbook. She stated she did not observe anyone near her pocketbook all night. The value of her stolen wallet is $20.00. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated.  

On 11/29/10 @ 6:16 PM- a resident of Greenbrook Road reported a burglary to his neighbor’s apartment. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) entered the apartment thru the front door which was unlocked at the time of the burglary. Once inside the unknown actor(s) removed a flat screen television from the apartment. Upon further investigation the television was located outside the apartment on the southwest corner of the property. There was nothing else removed from the apartment. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated.

Press Release November 17, 2010 to November 23, 2010

On 11/18/10 @ 12:18pm Middlesex High School reported a burglary to their press box. Unknown actor(s) broke into the press box and removed two speakers which were inside. The value of the speakers is undetermined at this time. Officer Keith Orts investigated. 

On 11/19/10 @ 11:55 PM- Joseph Balough, 26, of Dunellen was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue and Greenbrook Road. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated. 

On 11/20/10 @ 1:57 PM- Donald Cusmano, of Piscataway reported a theft from his vehicle. The investigation revealed he parked his vehicle on the 700 block of Lincoln Boulevard. Unknown actor(s) entered his vehicle and removed a satellite radio which was on the dashboard of his vehicle. The vehicle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen item is $100.00. Officer James Bacon investigated.

Press Release November 9, 2010 to November 16, 2010

On 11/13/10 @ 9:24 PM- Saul A. Flores, 42, of Plainfield was arrested and charged with DWI and refusal to submit breath samples during a motor vehicle stop on Lincoln Boulevard and Ashland Road. Officer Ryan Skow investigated. 

On 11/13/10 @ 1:31 AM- Brian Veglatte, 22, of North Plainfield was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. David Soltis, 24, of North Plainfield was charged with disorderly conduct. The investigation revealed police received several calls of a large fight in the parking lot of Ellery’s Bar 701 Lincoln Boulevard. Upon the police arrival, a large group of individuals were yelling and pushing each other in the east side patio of the bar. While the police were separating the group another confrontation between two males was taking place in the front parking lot of the bar. The police then began to separate the two males, a third male later identified as Brian Veglatte began to argue with one of the males. The police then told Brian Veglatte to stop which he disregarded the police order. At that point Brian Veglatte attempted to shove the male he was arguing with. In an attempt to shove the male he pushed Officer Thomas Ungar. After pushing Officer Ungar, Brian Veglatte attempted to run away and was caught by Officer Ungar. Brian Veglatte was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest and was released on his own recognizance pending a court date. David Soltis was charged with disorderly conduct.  Officer Thomas Ungar investigated.

Press Release November 3, 2010 to November 8, 2010

On 11/07/10 @ 8:28AM- Walter McClendon, 48, of Plainfield was arrested and charged with defiant trespass and drug paraphernalia. The investigation revealed Walter McClendon was located on the property of 817 Voorhees Avenue after being told several times in the past by the police not to return to that property. Further investigation revealed Walter McClendon to be in possession drug paraphernalia. Bail was set in the amount of $1500.00. Walter McClendon was unable to post bail and was transported to Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center pending a court date. Officer James Bacon investigated.

Special Press Release

Accident reports dated October 1, 2010 or after are available on the Middlesex Police Department website www.middlesexpd.com then click on “Accident Report” or www.policereports.us. To search for a report, enter the report number, accident date or driver’s name. Once the report is located you will be able to view it and print it out at your convenience. The cost for this service is a $4.00 convenience and .75 cents per page. These fees are paid on line with a major credit card.  

This service will allow people and their insurance company to receive accident reports instantly, instead of driving to the police department to pick them up. The reports will be made available as soon as the investigating officer completes them, times of completion may vary. This is now our preferred method of accident distribution. The people who choice not to use the online service, can still come to the police headquarters to pick up copies of their accident reports.

Press Release October 27, 2010 to November 2, 2010

On 10/30/10 @ 7:09 PM- A resident of the Hamiltonian Garden Apartments reported he was assaulted and robbed. The investigation revealed the victim was walking south on Warrenville Road near Lonanbe Road when two black males approached him. The two black males didn’t say anything to him they just began punching him in the face. After being struck he fell to the ground. The two black males then began kicking him. They then removed money from his pockets and left the area. The victim had a laceration over his right eye and a bloodied mouth. Middlesex Rescue Squad made service to the scene and transported the victim to Somerset Medical Center. It was undetermined the direction of travel of the two black males. No further description of the suspects was given at that time. Officer Ryan Skow investigated. 

On 10/31/10 @ 2:07 PM- A resident of the 600 block of Voorhees Avenue reported a theft of assorted items and tools from his shed. His shed is located in his backyard and was locked at the time of the theft. Unknown actor(s) cut the lock on his shed door entered the shed and removed the tools and items. The value of the stolen tools and items is $3175.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated.

Press Release October 20, 2010 to October 26, 2010

On 10/21/10 @ 1:49 PM- A resident of Greenbrook Road reported a theft from her residence. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) removed jewelry from her jewelry box. The jewelry box was on her dresser in her bedroom. There were no signs of forced entry into the residence. The value of the stolen jewelry is $7000.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated. 

On 10/22/10 @ 10:44 PM- Lizabeth Mendoza, 46, of Piscataway was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Williams Street and mountain Avenue. Further investigation revealed that during the motor vehicle stop Lizabeth Mendoza backed her vehicle into the patrol vehicle that had her stopped. There was no damage to the patrol vehicle and minor damage to her vehicle. There were no reported injuries. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated.  

On 10/23/10 @ 5:17 PM- Seven male juveniles were caught entering Craters & Freighters 544 Lincoln Boulevard. The investigation revealed seven male juveniles ranging in age from 11 years old to 13 years old broke open the rear door of Craters & Freighters and entered the building. Once inside the building the juveniles then discharged fire extinguishers that belonged to the business. Nothing was taken from the business. The seven juveniles were brought into headquarters. At headquarters the juveniles were interviewed and released to their parents pending further investigation. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated.

Press Release October 13, 2010 to October 19, 2010

On 10/13/10 @ 9:20 AM- Dina Fornataro, Middlesex Borough Recreation Director reported criminal mischief to a playground. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed 6 metal couplers from the playground apparatus. The playground is located on Voorhees Avenue. The name of the playground is Daisy Park. The metal couplers are used to attach pieces of equipment to the support columns. The value of the missing couplers is unknown at this time. Officer James Bacon investigated. 

On 10/14/10 @ 3:44 PM-  Michael Dimino, 25, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with theft. The investigation revealed Tony Guiliano, owner of Anthony Guiliano Contracting of Middlesex reported a theft of equipment from his business. Tony Guiliano reported that a free standing sign with his business name on it and traffic cones were removed from a driveway on the 200 block of Harris Avenue. He reported that a pickup truck with the name Back to Black Seal Coating on the side of the truck took the property. Upon further investigation the pickup truck was located at 113 Pond Avenue. The owner of the vehicle, and the business Back to Black Seal Coating, Michael Dimino had the stolen sign and the traffic cones in the back of his pickup truck. Michael Dimino was then charged with theft and receiving stolen property. He was released on his own recognizance pending a court date. Officer James Bacon investigated. 

On 10/16/10 @ 5:00 PM- A resident of the 100 block of Giles Avenue, reported that unknown actor(s) attempted to enter his residence. The investigation reveals unknown actor(s) removed a screen from his kitchen window and attempted to pry the kitchen window open which was locked. Further investigation revealed unknown actor(s) attempted to open his sliding glass door but were unsuccessful. No entry was gained into the residence. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.

Special Press Release

Attempted Armed Robbery

October 18, 2010

On October 18, 2010 at 11:39am headquarters received a call from ADT reporting an activated holdup alarm at the Somerset Savings Bank 1305 Bound Brook Road. Several patrol vehicles were dispatched to the area. An employee at the bank reported an attempted robbery had just happened and the actor just left the bank and headed north on Locust Avenue. 

Surrounding towns where notified and the area was checked with negative results.

Special Press Release

Handgun found

October 14, 2010

On Thursday October 14, 2010 Police Headquarters received a report from the Von E. Mauger Middle School that a student had surrendered a handgun to the school guidance counselor.  Corporal Jeffery Bevan, Det. Sgt. Matthew Geist, and Det. Chad Corner responded to the school.   Principal Robert Heidt had already retrieved the handgun from the 13 year old, male juvenile student’s locker and secured it in the school safe.  The 13 year old male juvenile reported that two friends of his, an 11 year old, male juvenile and a 13 year old, male juvenile, had found the gun. The investigation revealed that the 11 year old and the 13 year old juveniles found the gun in the woods along the Green Brook waterway off of Green Brook Road on October 12. The 11 year old juvenile kept the handgun at his home overnight.  The following day, the 11 year old juvenile gave the gun to the 13 year old juvenile who took it home overnight, and then brought it to school the next day.  At approximately 11:30 am the 13 year old juvenile approached his guidance counselor and told her that the handgun was in his locker, at which time it was retrieved by Principal Heidt.     

Press Release October 5, 2010 to October 12, 2010

On 10/05/10 @ 12:09 PM- A resident of the 500 block of Wellington Street reported a theft from her residence. The investigation revealed that an unknown actor(s) removed her tennis bracelet from her jewelry box. The jewelry box was located in her bedroom on her dresser. There was no forced entry into her residence found. Nothing else appeared taken at this time. The value of the stolen item is $3,570.00. Officer James Bacon investigated.

Press Release September 28, 2010 to October 4, 2010

On 09/30/10 @ 12:36 PM- Mieczyslaw Wincenciak, 64, of New York was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Cedar Avenue. Officer James Bacon investigated. 

On 10/03/10 @ 12:21 AM- David Matlosz, 38, of South Plainfield was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Mountain Avenue and Egel Avenue. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.

Press Release September 21, 2010 to September 27, 2010

On 09/21/10 @ 7:51 PM- Patrick Drake, 18, of Basking Ridge was arrested and charged with DWI and underage possession of alcohol following a motor vehicle stop on Greenbrook Road and Dogwood Drive. Officer Thomas Falk investigated. 

On 09/26/10 @ 2:47 AM- Daniel Klimentos, 18, of Clifton was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle accident on Second Street. The investigation revealed that Daniel Klimentos stuck a parked vehicle on Second Street, while he was attempting to park his vehicle on Second Street. There was minor damage done to the front bumper of the parked vehicle and the rear bumper of Daniel Klimentos vehicle. There were no reported injuries. Officer Joleen Duca investigated. 

Press Release September 15, 2010 to September 20, 2010

On 09/16/10 @ 10:08 AM- An employee of A&G Fine Foods, 400 Lincoln Boulevard reported one of the company vans was stolen. The investigation revealed the van was parked next to the other company vans on 09/15/10 @ 6:00pm. When he came to work the next day on 09/16/10 the van was gone. The van was locked at the time of the theft and the keys to the van were still in the store. The value of the stolen van is $ 14,000.00. Officer James Bacon investigated.  

On 09/17/10 @ 10:22 PM- Headquarters received a 9-1-1 phone call from an employee of Quick Stop Store 518 Bound Brook Road reporting that he was just robbed. Upon the police arrival the employee reported he was just robbed at knifepoint and the suspect left the store on foot, traveling west out of the store. The employee reported that a white male approximately 6’ tall, heavy build, in his mid 30’s wearing a black bandana tan work boots, black and white shorts and sun glasses entered the store. Once inside the store the white male then approached the counter with a bottle of ice tea as if he was going to purchase the ice tea. The employee scanned the ice tea and when the cash register opened the white male produced a knife and pointed it at the employee and demanded the money. At that point the employee began to give the white male all the money out of the cash register. When he was was done giving the money to the white male he told him there was no more money and the white male then left the store. There were no customers inside the store at the time of the robbery and the employee was not injured. It is undetermined at this time the amount of money that was taken. Officer Thomas Ungar investigated.

Press Release September 9, 2010 to September 14, 2010

On 09/10/10 @ 12:48 AM- Gregory Metchnik, 29, of Cranford was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Lincoln Boulevard and Cedar Avenue. Officer Thomas Ungar investigated. 

On 09/12/10 @ 4:15 PM- Andrew Luzar, of Bound Brook reported the theft of his bicycle. The investigation revealed Andrew Luzar rode his bicycle to Endzone Lounge 425 Bound Brook and left his bicycle outside. When he left Endzone Lounge to retrieve his bicycle, his bicycle was gone. His bicycle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of his stolen bicycle is $150.00. Corporal Jeffery Bevan investigated.  

On 09/14/10 @ 11:23 PM- Parth Upadhyay, of Edison reported a theft of his bicycle. The investigation revealed his bicycle was left at his friend’s house located on the 500 block of Chestnut Street. The bicycle was left in the back yard of his friend’s house and was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the bicycle is $125.00. Corporal Brian Marsh investigated.

Special Press Release

Burglary / Thefts from Vehicles

September 13, 2010

Between September 7, 2010 and September 9, 2010 approximately 12 motor vehicles parked through out Middlesex Borough were broken into. The burglaries and thefts occurred between the hours of 11:00 pm and 6:00 am. The vehicles were parked on the street within the Borough and in several private driveways. All the vehicles were unlocked at the time of the thefts. The unknown actor(s) would enter the unlocked vehicles and remove several items including GPS systems, money, cell phones and assorted change. The total value of all the items stolen is undetermined at this time. The citizens of Middlesex borough are reminded to contact Police Headquarters if they observe any suspicious activity within their neighborhoods. They should also keep in mind to remove all valuable items from their vehicles and to keep their vehicles locked at all times.

Press Release September 1, 2010 to September 8, 2010

On 09/03/10 @ 3:22 AM- A resident of the Hamiltonian Apartments reported a theft from his apartment. The investigation revealed the resident picked up a black female from Plainfield who he knows only as Toni and brought her back to his residence. Once inside his residence he went into the bathroom and when he came out of the bathroom Toni was gone. He then noticed money was missing from his wallet along with his camera phone. When he went outside to look for Toni and noticed his Schwinn bicycle was also missing. The value of the stolen items is $610.00. Officer Joleen Duca investigated. 

On 09/05/10 @ 10:55 PM- Eric Wilson, 41, of Piscataway was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle accident. The investigation revealed that Eric Wilson struck a utility pole at the intersection of Mountain Avenue and Hawthorne Avenue while he was traveling south on Mountain Avenue. There was minor damage done to his vehicle and the passenger’s side rear view mirror was ripped off the vehicle. There was no reported injury. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.

Special Press Release

Operation Take Back New Jersey

Middlesex Borough to Participate in Statewide Medicine Disposal Day.  

Middlesex Borough Police Department will participate in Operation Take Back New Jersey. A statewide program designed to safely remove unwanted and expired prescription drugs from the community. The goal of the program is to allow the citizens of New Jersey to deliver all of their unused, unwanted or expired medications to law enforcement officials who can in turn, dispose of these controlled substances in a safe and non-hazardous manner, preventing these pills from falling into the hands of juveniles or into the illicit market in our communities. The designated drop off point for the program will be in the parking lot of the Middlesex Municipal Building, 1200 Mountain Avenue, Middlesex, New Jersey. from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. There will be a Middlesex Police Officer posted in the parking lot of the Middlesex Municipal Building who will be accepting all the medications turned in by the residents.

Press Release August 26, 2010 to August 31, 2010

On 08/30/10 @ 4:43 PM- Alberto Ruiz, 33, of Cranford and Kemor Korngor, 23, of Cranford were arrested and charged with burglary and theft. The investigation revealed the back glass door to Boro Hall Pharmacy, 565 Bound Brook Road was smashed out and large amounts of prescription drugs were taken. Further investigation revealed Ruiz and Korngor was scene placing two duffel bags inside a leaf bag on Grandview Street. Inside the duffel bags were large amounts of prescription drugs belonging to Boro Hall Pharmacy and a hammer. The two actors attempted to leave the area in a motor vehicle belonging to Jennifer Ruiz. The motor vehicle was stopped by Officer Joleen Duca on Bound Brook Road and Pulaski Street. Both actors were placed under arrest and transported to Middlesex Police Headquarters. The actors were processed and charged with burglary and theft. Bail was set in the amount of $25,000.00 for Alberto Ruiz  and  $25,000.00 for Kemor Korngor. Both actors were unable to post bail and were transported to MCACC pending a court date. Detective Sergeant Matthew Geist, Officers Joleen Duca and Officer Thomas Falk investigated. 

On 08/30/10 @ 8:26 PM- A resident of Hamiltonian Apartments reported a theft from her  vehicle. The vehicle was parked in the west side parking lot of the Hamiltonian Apartments when unknown actor(s) entered the vehicle and removed her wallet from the vehicle. The wallet was on the front passenger seat of the vehicle and the vehicle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen wallet is $45.00. Officer Thomas Ungar investigated.

Press Release August 18, 2010 to August 25, 2010

On 08/18/10 @ 10:49 AM- A resident of Mohawk Avenue reported a theft from his property. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) took a 3’ ceramic statute of the Virgin Mary off his front lawn. The unknown actor(s) also removed a portable canopy that was in his driveway. The value of the stolen items is $165.00. Officer Marc Arancio investigated. 

On 08/23/10 @ 12:35 AM- Jose Centeno-Alarcon, 33, of Piscataway was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue and Hazelwood Avenue. Officer Thomas Ungar investigated.

Press Release August 11, 2010 to August 18, 2010

On 08/16/10 @ 8:35 AM- Juan Lopez, manager of TruGreen LandCare, 200 South Avenue reported a theft to the business. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) stole a computer scanner from a toolbox. The toolbox is located in the garage area of the business and was unlocked at the time of the theft. There were no signs of forced entry into the business. The value of the stolen item is $ 3495.00. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated.  

Press Release  August 5, 2010 to August 11, 2010

On 08/05/10 @ 10:25 AM- Miguel Ramirez-Valladares, 21, of North Plainfield was arrested and charged with possession of fraudulent documents. The investigation revealed that Miguel Ramirez-Valladares was stopped on Lincoln Boulevard for a motor vehicle violation. During the car stop Miguel Ramirez-Valladares presented a fraudulent social security card and a fraudulent permanent resident card to the officer. At that point the officer arrested Miguel Ramirez-Valladares and charged him with two counts of possession of fraudulent documents. Bail was set at $500.00. Miguel Ramirez-Valladares posted bail and was released pending a court date. Officer Chad Corner investigated. 

On 08/11/10 @ 2:42 AM- Heather Garrison, manager of Quick Chek 107 Harris Avenue reported a shoplifting from the store. The investigation revealed that and unknown white male, approximately 5’8” and between 20-25 years old entered the store and asked for a carton of cigarettes. Once the clerk gave him the carton of cigarettes he took the cigarettes and ran out of the store. The value of the stolen cigarettes is $74.25. Officer Thomas Falk investigated. 

Press Release July 29, 2010 to August 4, 2010

On 07/30/10 @ 11:39 AM- Robin Barrett, of Union reported a theft from her vehicle. The investigation revealed her vehicle was parked in the Acme Supermarket parking lot 125 Bound Brook Road, when unknown actor(s) smashed out the passenger’s side front window of her vehicle with a rock. The unknown actor(s) then entered her vehicle and removed a tote bag from the passenger’s front seat. The tote bag contained an Ipod. The value of the stolen items is $318.00. Officer James Bacon investigated. 

On 08/01/10 @ 3:16 PM- Frank Budzinski, of Green Brook reported a theft of keys. The investigation revealed Frank Budzinski entered Quick Stop 518 Bound Brook road to purchase several items. Once inside he placed his keys on the counter and when he returned to the counter his keys where gone. After reviewing footage from the store video tape, it was determined that an unknown black male, approximately 5’11’’ bald head entered the store, paid for items at the counter, took the set of keys that were left on the counter and left the store. The value of the stolen keys is $155.00. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated. 

 On 08/04/10 @ 12:16 PM- A resident of the 200 block of Third Street reported a theft of her bicycle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) entered the shed located in her backyard and removed the bicycle. The shed was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen bicycle is $340.00. Officer Chad Corner investigated.

Special Press Release

Structure Fire

July 27, 2010 

On 07/27/10 @ 3:34 PM- Headquarters received several 9-1-1 calls reporting a structure fire at 244 Lincoln Boulevard, Hunan Wok Restaurant. Upon police arrival they located a working fire and heavy smoke condition at the rear of the restaurant.  Middlesex Fire Department and Middlesex Rescue Squad were dispatched and responded. Dunellen Fire Department, Bound Brook Fire Department, New Market Fire Company, and River Road Fire Company also responded for mutual aid.  Dunellen Rescue Squad, Bound Brook Rescue Squad and Rutgers EMS were dispatched and responded. PSE&G made service and turned off the power to the building.  There were no injuries reported at the scene.  The fire was extinguished at 4:20 PM.  Two vehicles were damaged by the fire, which were parked in an adjacent parking lot next to the structure.  The fire was caused when a telephone pole with two attached transformers fell to the ground igniting the building.  As a result Lincoln Boulevard was closed to traffic for approximately 90 minutes.

Press Release July 21, 2010 to July 28, 2010

On 07/21/10 @ 9:17 AM- A resident of the 500 block of Lorraine Avenue reported a theft from his motor vehicle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) entered his vehicle and removed a GPS Unit, prescription medication and cash.  The vehicle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen items is $210.00. Ptl. James Bacon investigated. 

On 07/27/10 @ 11:32 AM-Juan Lopez, employee of TruGreen Landcare 200 South Avenue reported a theft from the business.  The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed two commercial lawnmowers from a fenced area of the business valued at $6000.00.  Ptl. Chad Corner investigated.

Press Release July 14, 2010 to July 21, 2010

On 07/14/10 @ 8:42 AM- A resident of the 800 block of west Second Street reported a theft from his motor vehicle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) entered his vehicle and removed a black leather handbag, which contained his wallet and money. The handbag was last seen on the front seat of his vehicle. The vehicle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen items is $60.00. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated. 

On 07/14/10 @ 8:34 PM- A resident of the 100 block of Stephenson Avenue reported a theft of money from her residence. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed assorted change from a water jug located in her hallway closet. There were no signs of forced entry to her residence. The value of the stolen assorted change is undetermined at this time. Officer Ryan Skow investigated. 

On 07/18/10 @ 3:53 AM- Michael Dimino, 25, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle accident on Bound Brook Road and South Lincoln Avenue.  The investigation revealed he was traveling east on Bound Brook Road when he struck a utility pole causing front-end damage to his vehicle. After striking the utility pole he attempted to leave the area but was stopped by the police. Further investigation revealed he was DWI at the time of the stop. There were no reported injuries. Michael Dimino was transported to Police Headquarters where he was processed and released to his brother Thomas Dimino pending a court date. Officer Joleen Duca investigated.

Press Release July 8, 2010 to July 14, 2010

On 07/08/10 @ 4:20 AM- A 16 year-old juvenile male from Bound Brook and a 14 year-old juvenile female from Plainfield were charged with burglary and theft from motor vehicles. The investigation revealed that the two juveniles entered two unlocked vehicles on the 300 block of Bound Brook Road and removed assorted change from the vehicles along with an ipod and two wallets. The two juveniles were arrested and charged with burglary and theft and released to their guardians pending a court date. Officer Thomas Falk investigated.  

On 07/10/10 @ 6:08 AM- An employee of Getty Gas Station 140 Union Avenue reported a burglary and theft to the business. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) smashed out a window located on the west side of the business and entered the business thru the window. Once inside they removed money, which was located in the office area of the business. The unknown actor(s) also attempted to open the floor safe but was unsuccessful. The amount of money taken is undetermined at this time. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated. 

On 07/12/10 @ 10:13 AM- A resident of the 500 block of Mountain View Terrace reported a theft from her vehicle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed a GPS system from her vehicle. The GPS system was taken from her glove box. The vehicle was parked in her driveway and was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen GPS system is $151.00. Corporal Jeffery Bevan investigated. 

Press Release June 30, 2010 to July 8, 2010

On 07/02/10 @ 8:17 AM- A resident of the 300 block of Howard Avenue reported a burglary and theft to his residence. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) entered the residence thru and unlocked back door. Once inside the unknown actor(s) entered the television room located on the second floor and removed a laptop computer. The value of the laptop computer is $800.00. Officer Chad Corner investigated.  

On 07/08/10 @ 3:12 PM- Patrick Cutitta, supervisor for PSE&G reported copper grounding rods stolen from the PSE&G substation on Lincoln Boulevard.  The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) entered the fenced in yard of the substation and removed the copper rods. The copper rods were located on the east side area of the fenced in yard. The value of the stolen copper rods is $300.00. Officer James Bacon investigated.

Press Release June 21, 2010 to June 29, 2010                                         

On 06/21/10 @ 8:30 PM- Kile Galasso, 24, of Hillsborough was arrested and charged with theft. The investigation revealed that on 06/21/10 @ 1:40 PM- Kile Galasso drove his vehicle into Getty Service Station 140 Union Avenue and asked the attendant for $8.00 worth of gas. Kile Galasso then handed the attendant a $20.00 dollar bill and when the attendant pulled money out of his pocket to get change Kile Galasso ripped the money out of the attendants hand and fled in his vehicle. The attendant was able to get the registration of the vehicle and Kile Galasso was arrested in Hillsborough. The total amount of money taken was $374.00. Bail was set at $1000.00. Kile Galasso was being held in Somerset County jail on related charges out of Hillsborough. Officer Keith Orts investigated. 

On 06/27/10 @ 3:53 AM- Gregory Seip, 25, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle accident on Bound Brook Road and Marshall Place. Further investigation revealed Gregory Seip crashed his vehicle into a utility pole located on Bound Brook Road. There was damage to his vehicle and Gregory Siep reported he was not injured. Office Ryan Skow investigated.  

On 0627/10 @ 1:14 PM- A resident of the 200 block of Greene Avenue reported a theft of his bicycle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed his bicycle from the front lawn of his residence. The bicycle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen bicycle is $100.00. Officer Keith Orts investigated.

Press Release June 15, 2010 to June 21, 2010                                                         

On 06/19/10 @ 2:07 AM- Nancy Parliament, 43, of Green Brook was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Pershing Avenue and Mountain Avenue. Officer Thomas Falk investigated. 

Press Release June 9, 2010 to June 14, 2010                                           

On 6/10/10 @ 10:17 AM- An employee of Bank of America, 1285 Bound Brook Road, Middlesex, contacted headquarters to report that a female was in the bank attempting to cash a fraudulent check for $5000.00.  Officers responded to the bank and the suspect, identified as Lakeisha Griffin, 20, Newark NJ was apprehended.  While attempting to cash the check Lakeisha Griffin presented identification of another person.  Lakeisha Griffin was charged with Criminal Attempt to Commit Theft by Deception, Conspiracy to Commit Theft by Deception, Impersonation, and Hindering Apprehension.  During the course of the investigation responding officer’s located five (5) other individuals who were also involved in the reported fraud.  Zargba Jolo, 28, Irvington, NJ, was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Theft by Deception and Hindering Apprehension, for providing a fictitious name during the investigation.  Lamont Richardson, 23, Irvington, NJ, was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Theft by Deception and Hindering Apprehension, for providing a fictitious name during the investigation.  Felicia Johnson, 25, Newark, NJ, was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Theft by Deception and Hindering Apprehension, also for providing a fictitious name during the investigation.  Jodi Charlemagne, 24, Irvington, NJ, was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Theft by Deception.  Shakira Pearson, 30, Newark, NJ, was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Theft by Deception.  Bail was set for Lakeisha Griffin, Felicia Johnson and Shakira Pearson each at $5000.00, respectively.  Bail was set for Zargba Jolo, Lamont Richardson and Jodi Charlemagne each at $10,000.00, respectively.  The suspects were all transported to the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center in lieu of bail.  Detective Chad Corner Investigated.  

On 06/11/10 @ 12:13 AM- Anthony Furina, 54, of Bedminster was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue and Hazelwood Avenue. Officer Thomas Falk investigated. 

As is the case with all criminal defendants, the charges against the above listed defendants are merely accusations and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Press Release May 27, 2010 to June 1, 2010

On 05/29/10 @ 4:08 PM- A resident of Middlesex Village Apartments reported a theft of jewelry from her residence. The investigation revealed she last saw her jewelry on May 25 in her bedroom. On May 29 she noticed her jewelry was gone. Further investigation revealed there were no signs of forced entry into her residence. The value of the missing jewelry is $750.00. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.

Press Release May 18, 2010 to May 26, 2010

On 05/18/10 @ 5:41 PM- A student at Middlesex High School reported her Ipod was stolen. The investigation revealed that while the student was taking a test in school unknown actor(s) removed her Ipod that was located under her chair. The value of the stolen Ipod is $244.00. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated.  

On 05/26/10 @ 2:17 AM- Headquarters received a 9-1-1 call reporting a house fire at 205 Third Street. Upon the Officer’s arrival they located six people standing on the front lawn of the residence and observed a working fire. Middlesex Fire Department, Dunellen Fire Department and Piscataway Fire Department made service. PSE&G also made service. The six people standing on the front lawn upon the police arrival were the residence of the house. There were no reported injuries. It was undetermined at this time the cause of the fire. The incident is still under investigation. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.

Press Release May 12, 2010 to May 18, 2010

On 05/14/10 @ 4:29 PM- The manager of CVS Pharmacy 1252 Bound Brook Road reported a shoplifting to the business. The investigation revealed the manager while viewing the surveillance tape of the store observed a black male approximately 6’ in height enter the store and remove approximately 18 bottles of shampoo placing them in a hand held basket and exiting the store. The manager then reviewed the surveillance tape from the day before and observed the same individual doing the exact same thing. The total number of shampoo bottles stolen was 36. The value of the stolen bottles is $228.92. Officer Marc Arancio investigated. 

On 05/14/10 @ 9:39 PM- Xiomara Bustillo, 38, of Plainfield was arrested and charged with DWI and refusing to submit breath samples following a motor vehicle stop on South Avenue and Wilton Avenue. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.  

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Press Release May 4, 2010 to May 11, 2010                                            

On 05/04/10 @ 8:59 AM- Michael Hans, 34, of Middlesex was charged with possession of stolen property. The investigation revealed that while on patrol an unregistered utility trailer was located on the 100 block of Greenlawn Avenue. Upon further investigation it was determined Michael Hans was in possession of the utility trailer which was stolen out of Bridgewater on March 19, 2010. The utility trailer was returned to the owner. Officer Chad Corner investigated. 

On 05/08/10 @ 1:12 PM- A stolen vehicle was recovered in the east side parking lot of the Hamiltonian Garden Apartments. The investigation revealed that the vehicle was reported stolen out of Plainfield on May 3, 2010. The vehicle was turned over to the Plainfield Police Department. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated. 

On 05/08/10 @ 1:44 PM- A resident of Dayton Avenue reported a theft of his bicycle. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) removed the bicycle from the driveway of the residence. The bicycle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen bicycle is $500.00. Officer Chad Corner investigated.

Press Release April 28, 2010 to May 3, 2010

On 04/27/10 @ 6:29 PM- Marc Sowden, owner of Rescue Wreckers 107 Egel Avenue reported a theft from his vehicle. The investigation revealed he parked his pickup truck in the parking lot of Just Hockey 647 Bound Brook Road and went inside. When he came back to his vehicle his laptop was gone. His vehicle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of his stolen laptop is $825.47. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated. 

On 05/03/10 @ 12:12 PM- A resident of Hamiltonian Garden Apartments reported his vehicle stolen. The investigation revealed his vehicle was last scene parked in the parking lot of the Hamiltonian Garden Apartments facing east. The vehicle was locked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen vehicle is $1800.00. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated. 

On 05/03/10 @ 2:25 PM- A resident of Hamiltonian Garden Apartments reported his vehicle stolen. The investigation revealed that his vehicle was last scene parked in the northeast corner of the Hamiltonian Garden Apartments parking lot facing east. The vehicle was locked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen vehicle is $1600.00. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated.

Press Release April 20, 2010 to April 27, 2010

On 04/20/10 @ 9:55 AM- A Middlesex High School student reported a theft from her backpack. The investigation revealed that she left her backpack next to her locker while she attended gym class. When she retrieved her backpack her cell phone and ipod were gone. The value of her stolen items is $519.00. Officer Chad Corner investigated. 

On 04/23/10 @ 1:37 PM- An employee of Citgo Gas Station 145 River Road reported a theft of gas from the gas station. The investigation revealed a black male, is his late twenties driving a Ford Explorer asked the attendant to fill his gas tank. After the attendant filled the vehicle’s gas tank with gas the black male drove away. The value of the stolen gas is $52.00. Officer Chad Corner investigated.

Press Release April 13, 2010 to April 19, 2010

On 04/13/10 @ 4:02 PM- Jennifer Mesler, owner of New Journey Recycling 172 Baekeland Avenue reported a theft of a bobtail tractor from her business. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed a bobtail tractor from her business which was last scene parked in the driveway of the business facing south. The bobtail tractor was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen bobtail tractor is $25,000.00. Officer Thomas Falk investigated. 

On 04/15/10 @ 3:01 PM- Zachary Balvin, 18, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. The investigation revealed that that Zachary Balvin was involved in a motor vehicle accident on Bound Brook Road and John F Kennedy Drive. While retrieving the documents from the center console of his vehicle a pipe made of stone containing burnt residue believed to be marijuana was located. Zachary Balvin was then placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. He was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and released on his own recognizance pending a court date. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated. 

Press Release April 8, 2010 to April 12, 2010

On 04/08/10 @ 3:38 PM- Steven Farrell, 19, of New York was arrested and charged with forgery. The investigation revealed Steven Farrell used a fraudulent $100.00 bill and purchased a greeting card for $2.13 from CVS Pharmacy 1252 Bound Brook Road and left the store with the change. He then attempted to use another fraudulent $100.00 bill at Rita’s Ice Cream 1252 Bound Brook Road. The manager of Rita’s tested the $100.00 bill with a counterfeit money detection pen, which indicated the $100.00 bill was fraudulent. The police were called and made service. Steven Farrell was arrested and charged with forgery. Bail was set in the amount of $5000.00. Steven Farrell was unable to post bail and was transported to MCACC pending a court date. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated. 

Press Release March 30, 2010 to April 5, 2010

On 03/30/10 @ 7:11 AM- A resident of the 200 block of Raritan Avenue reported a burglary and theft from his shed and vehicle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) entered his vehicle and removed his GPS system and money from his vehicle. The vehicle was unlocked at the time of the theft. Unknown actor(s) then entered his shed and removed three backpack blowers and a saw from the shed. The shed was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen items is $2,285.00. Officer Keith Orts investigated. 

On 04/05/10 @ 8:12 AM- A resident of the 300 block of Bound Brook Road reported a theft from her residence. The investigation revealed that while the resident after taking a shower she returned to her bedroom and observed her pocketbook on the floor and approximately $400.00 was missing. Further investigation revealed that her roommate was gone along with most of his belongings. There were no signs of forced entry to her residence. There was approximately $400.00. of money taken. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.  

On 04/05/10 @ 10:56 AM- A resident of the 300 block of Beechwood Avenue reported a burglary and theft from his detached garage. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) entered the garage through a rear-unlocked window. Once inside the actor(s) removed a chain saw from the garage. The value of the stolen chain saw is $350.00. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.

Press Release March 25, 2010 to March 29, 2010                                                     

On 03/28/10 @ 1:28 AM- Jerry Hutchinson, 35, of East Brunswick was arrested and charged with theft, possession of stolen property and hindering his own apprehension. The investigation revealed Jerry Hutchinson was in Boulevard Pub and Pizzeria 275 Lincoln Boulevard and was observed by Edward Winters, security for Boulevard Pub and Pizzeria acting suspicious. Jerry Hutchinson left the Boulevard Pub in a hurry and once outside began to run. Edward Winters called the police and chased Jerry Hutchinson and caught him on Ashland Road. Edward Winters then confronted Jerry Hutchinson who dropped a cell phone. Edward Winters asked Jerry Hutchinson if that was his cell phone and he stated no. The police then arrived at the scene. Upon further investigation it was determined the cell phone was taken from a patron of Boulevard Pub who left his cell phone on a table. Jerry Hutchinson then provided the investigating officer with a false name. Jerry Hutchinson was arrested and charged with theft, possession of stolen property and hindering his own apprehension. He was released on his own recognizance pending a court date. The stolen phone was returned to its owner. Officer Joleen Duca investigated.

Press Release March 17, 2010 to March 24, 2010

On 03/18/10 @ 6:45 AM- A resident of the 500 block of chestnut Street reported damage done to her vehicles. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) punctured approximately 20 tires on all 5 of her vehicles. Two of her vehicles were parked in the roadway in front of her residence and the other three vehicles were parked in her driveway. It is undetermined the type of tool used to puncture the tires. The value of the 20 punctured tires is approximately $1640.00. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated. 

On 03/19/10 @ 5:30 PM- Jonathan Acosta-Santamaria, 19, of Plainfield was arrested and charged with distribution of CDS and distribution of CDS within a 1000 feet of a school. Middlesex Borough Police and the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Narcotics Task Force conducted a joint narcotics investigation on Jonathan Acosta-Santamaria prier to his arrest. Bail was set in the amount of $10,000.00. Jonathan Acosta-Santamaria was unable to post bail and was transported to Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center pending a court date. Detective Daniel O’Connor investigated.

Press Release March 10, 2010 to March 16, 2010

On 03/12/10 @ 7:35 AM- A resident of the 500 block of Chestnut Street reported damage done to his vehicle. The investigation revealed the vehicle was parked on Chestnut Street facing west. Unknown actor(s) punctured all four tires on the vehicle and the spare tire, which was mounted on the rear of the vehicle. It is undetermined the type of tool used to puncture the tires. Officer Craig Comiskey investigated. 

On 03/14/10 @ 10:50 AM- Mora Milton, 44, of Bound Brook was arrested and charged with DWI and refusing to submit breath samples following a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and second Street. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.

Press Release March 3, 2010 to March 9, 2010

On 03/06/10 @ 6:35 PM- A 17 year-old female juvenile was taken into custody for violation of probation. The investigation revealed the female juvenile was observed by a Middlesex Police Officer sitting at a table in Dunkin Donuts 568 Union Avenue in violation of her County juvenile imposed curfew. She was detained and transported to police headquarters and released to her father pending a juvenile hearing. Officer Ryan Skow investigated. 

On 03/03/10 @ 8:20 PM- Anthony Fulton, 20, of Glen Gardner was arrested and charged with hindering his own apprehension by providing false information to an officer during a motor vehicle stop in Walgreens Shopping Center parking lot 738 Union Avenue. The investigation revealed Anthony Fulton provided false information to Officer Thomas Ungar to evade being caught driving on the revoked list. Anthony Fulton was released on his own recognizance pending a court date. Officer Thomas Ungar investigated.

Press Release February 24, 2010 to March 2, 2010

On 03/02/10 @ 5:45 PM- A resident of the 100 block of Greenlawn Avenue reported a theft from their trailer. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed a license plate from the rear of the trailer. The trailer was parked on the front lawn of the residence at the time of the theft. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.

Press Release February 16, 2010 to February 23, 2010

On 02/16/10 @ 7:31 AM- Michael Ballah, of Hillsborough reported a theft from his dump truck. The investigation reveals he parked his dump truck in the parking lot of 125 South Avenue on the east side of the parking lot facing west. Unknown actor(s) removed an aluminum battery box cover from the driver’s side of his dump truck. The value of the stolen battery box cover is $350.00. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated.   

On 02/20/10 @ 3:49 PM- William Breiner, 47, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with DWI following a police investigation at 275 Lincoln Boulevard. The investigation revealed William Breiner was asleep in his vehicle in the parking lot of Boulevard Pizza Pub 275 Lincoln Boulevard with his keys in the ignition of his vehicle. Officer Marc Arancio investigated. 

On 02/20/10 @ 5:13 PM- Daniel Toth, 19, of Piscataway was arrested and charged with impersonation, identity theft. The investigation revealed Daniel Toth attempted to use his brothers New Jersey driver’s license in Jilly’s Liquors store located at 657 Lincoln Boulevard in an attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages from the liquor store. Nehul Patel employee of the liquor store determined the driver’s license did not belong to Daniel Toth and contacted the police. Daniel Toth was arrested and charged and released pending a court date. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated.

Press Release February 8, 2010 to February 16, 2010

On 02/08/10 @ 10:10 AM- Nunzio Spilletti, owner of Maria’s Three Corner café 671 Harris Avenue reported a burglary to the business. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) broke the glass on the front door of the business and entered the business. Once inside the actor(s) opened up the cash register and removed the money from the cash register. The total value of the money taken was $35.00. Officer James Bacon investigated. 

On 02/14/10 @ 2:43 AM- Kalif Rouse, 29, of Newark was arrested and charged with DWI and leaving the scene of an accident following a motor vehicle accident on Bound Brook Road near 7^th Street. The investigation revealed Kalif Rouse was traveling east on Bound Brook Road when he struck the rear of the vehicle in front of him. The vehicle in front of him was attempting to turn right into the Parkbrook Garden Apartments. Within minutes of the accident Kalif Rouse and his vehicle were located on the 600 block of Bound Brook Road. Further investigation revealed there was damage to the right passengers side of Kalif Rouse vehicle and damage to the left rear of the vehicle he struck. There were no reported injuries. Officer Joleen Duca investigated.  

On 02/14/10 @ 8:58 PM- Juan Arbo, 36, of Branchburg was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and 7^th Street. Officer Mark Melchiorre investigated.

Press Release January 27, 2010 to February 2, 2010

On 01/27/10 @ 8:54 AM- Gregory Freeman, Principal of Middlesex High School reported a theft of a memorial plaque from the high school. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed a brass memorial plaque, which was located on a rock next to the flagpole. The plaque was pried off the rock by an unknown pry tool. The value of the stolen plaque is $600.00. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated. 

On 01/29/10 @ 7:46 AM- Ryan Gastgeber, employee of Falcon Facility Maintenance 201 Wood Avenue reported a burglary to the business. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) entered the building through an unlocked window, which is located on the south side of the building. Once inside the actor(s) ransacked several offices removing a desktop computer two monitors and a laptop computer. The value of the stolen items is $475.00. Officer James Bacon investigated. 

On 01/31/10 @ 1:40 AM- Camila Diaz, 24, of Randolph was arrested and charged with DWI and refusing to submit breath samples following a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue and Valentine Avenue. Officer Joleen Duca investigated.

Press Release January 14, 2010 to January 19, 2010

On 01/17/10 @ 12:22 AM- Jamie Arrington, 18, of Middlesex along with two 17 year-old juvenile males and a 17 year-old juvenile female from Middlesex were charged with underage possession /consumption of alcohol. The investigation revealed, headquarters received a call of a group of individuals making a lot of noise in the roadway of the 200 block of Appian Avenue. The police arrived and located Jamie Arrington and the three other juveniles in the roadway. Further investigation revealed alcohol was located and consumed at the corner of Appian Avenue Hazelwood Avenue. All four individuals were transported to Police Headquarters and charged with underage possession /consumption of alcohol.  Jamie Arrington was released to her mother and the three juveniles were released to their parents pending a court date. Officer Mark Melchiorre investigated.

On 01/18/10 @ 4:18 PM- William Torres, 23, of Piscataway was arrested and charged with shoplifting. The investigation revealed William Torres entered Jilly’s Liquor Store 657 Lincoln Boulevard and left the store with a bottle of alcohol in his left side pants pocket. Nehul Patel employee called the police. William Torres was located a few minutes later standing on the corner of McKinley Avenue and Lincoln Boulevard. Further investigation revealed William Torres to be in possession of the stolen bottle of alcohol. William Torres was arrested and charged with shoplifting. Bail was set at $2500.00. William Torres posted bail and was released pending a court date. Officer Keith Orts investigated.  

On 01/18/10 @ 8:10 PM- A resident of the 500 block of Voorhees Avenue reported a theft to his house. The investigation revealed one of his two guitars that were last scene in the living room of his house was taken. There was no sign of forced entry into his house. The value of the missing guitar is $1000.00. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.

Press Release January 7, 2010 to January 13, 2010

On 01/07/10 @ 1:41 PM- A resident of the 100 block of Vogel Place reported a theft from the residence. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) entered the basement of the residence, which is unlocked. Once inside the actor(s) removed several fishing poles and a bicycle. The value of the stolen items is $1000.00. Officer Joleen Duca investigated. 

On 01/10/10 @ 8:28 AM- A resident of Bonnie Brook Terrace reported a theft to her vehicle. The investigation revealed the vehicle was parked on the 400 block of Edgeworth Street and locked at the time of the theft. Unknown actor(s) entered the vehicle and removed a GPS system, which was attached to the windshield of the vehicle. A screwdriver was located at the scene, which appears to have been used to enter the vehicle. The value of the stolen item is $75.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated.