Press Release for January 27, 2012

 

Police Headquarters received a 9-1-1 call from an alert resident on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 that led to the arrest of Timothy J. Whitmore, 25, of Middlesex Borough on charges of attempted burglary and possession of burglar tools. Police Officers investigating a report of a suspicious person on the property of an Orchard Road residence located Mr. Whitmore on nearby Ramsey Road. Investigation revealed that Mr. Whitmore had attempted to burglarize the Orchard Road home. Bail was set at $1,500.00. Mr. Whitmore was unable to post bail and was transported to the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center. Police Officers James Bacon, Craig Comiskey and Detective Dan O’Connor investigated.

Special Press Release

Structure Fire – 752 Lincoln Boulevard

At 3:08 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2012, the Middlesex Police Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting a structure fire at 752 Lincoln Boulevard.  Police units and the Middlesex Fire Department were dispatched.  At 3:10 pm the first arriving police units confirmed the report of an active structure fire.  Subsequently, the Middlesex Rescue Squad was dispatched.  Two persons were inside the building when the fire broke out.  Both escaped the building unharmed. PSE&G was summoned to interrupt gas service and electrical service to the building.  An adjacent building at 748 Lincoln Boulevard was evacuated as a precaution.  The Middlesex Fire Department reported the fire extinguished at 3:59 pm. There were no injuries reported.  The Dunellen Fire Department and the Elizabeth Avenue Fire Department assisted.  The Middlesex County Fire Marshal investigated and determined that the fire started on the second floor of the building in an area occupied by The Gardner Group.  Investigation revealed that the fire began when a laser cutting machine, being used by an employee of The Gardner Group, ignited a sheet of plastic. The building sustained extensive damage to the second floor. The first floor of the building, occupied by PureBiotech, sustained moderate smoke and water damage. The building remained vacant by order of the Middlesex Borough Construction Official. As a result of the fire and the investigation, Lincoln Boulevard was closed between Mountain Avenue and South Lincoln Avenue for two and one-half hours.  The Middlesex Borough Department of Public Works deployed barricades to effect the road closure. 

Press Release for January 20, 2012

January 16, 2012 at 9:55 pm – Michael P. McCartney, Jr., 32, of Berkeley Heights was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct and Obstructing the Administration of Law during the investigation of a report of an unwanted person at The Endzone Lounge, 425 Bound Brook Road.  Officer Joleen Duca investigated.

Press Release for January 13, 2012 

On 1/4/2012 @ 3:56 PM – A resident of the 300 block of North Lincoln Avenue reported the theft of an Apple brand iPad device from her residence.  The investigation revealed that the iPad was last seen in a bedroom closet in the residence.  There were no signs of forced entry at the residence.  The value of the stolen iPad was reported as $650.00.  Officer Thomas Griffin investigated.

Special Press Release

October 7, 2011

On October 7, 2011 the Middlesex Police Department will utilize a new communications service. This communications service known as “Nixle” will allow the Police Department to send important, valuable community information directly to residents using the latest technology. 

Residents of Middlesex Borough and those in neighboring communities can immediately begin receiving pertinent information via text message, email, and web by registering at www.nixle.com and either searching for our agency or sending a text message to 888777 with “MIDDLESEXPD” as the message to “opt in” for SMS messages.  Any questions should be directed to Cpl. J. Bevan at jbevan@middlesexpd.com.

Special Press Release

Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day

October 10, 2011

Middlesex Borough --   Motorists in New Jersey and throughout the nation are asked to join a day-long effort on October 10, 2011, designed to increase awareness about safe driving behaviors and keep the State’s roadways fatality free for one-day.

Press Release July 16, 2011 to July 25, 2011

On 07/17/11 @ 10:31 PM- A resident of the 300 block of Second Street reported a theft of her vehicle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) stole her vehicle which was locked and parked in her driveway at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen vehicle is $7,330.00. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated. 

On 07/23/11 @ 7:55 PM- Garrison Goins, 20, of Piscataway was arrested and charged with theft of a bicycle. The investigation revealed that the bicycle was left outside of Wendy’s Restaurant 1272 Bound Brook Road while the victim went into Wendy’s. When the victim left Wendy’s and went to retrieve his bicycle it was gone. Approximately five minutes after the victim reported his bicycle stolen; Garrison Goins was stopped on Bound Brook Road and Coleman Street with the bicycle in his possession. Garrison Goins was arrested and charged with theft. Bail was set in the amount of $750.00. Garrison Goins was unable to post bail and was transported to Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center pending a court date. The bicycle was returned to the owner. Officer Chad Corner investigated. 

On 07/24/11 @ 3:00 AM- Gina Caruso, 25, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop in the Quick Chek Foods Store parking lot located at 107 Harris Avenue. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.

Press Release July 7, 2011 to July 15, 2011

On 07/07/11 @ 7:35 PM- A resident of the Hamiltonian Garden Apartments reported the theft of a bicycle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) took the bicycle which was last scene on the side of the apartment stairwell outside of her residence. The bicycle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen bicycle is $90.00. Officer Ryan Skow investigated. 

Special Press Release

 National Night Out

August 2, 2011

                                                                                                                                               On August 2, 2011 the Middlesex Police Department will be hosting the 2^nd annual National Night Out. This event will take place in Mountain View Park from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The event will include DJ entertainment, bicycle inspections and registrations and free giveaways. 

If you have any questions please contact Staff Sergeant Frank Bottiglieri at 732-356-1900 Ext: 233.

Special Press Release

House Fire

July 6, 2011

On July 6, 2011 at 3:41am the police received a 9-1-1 call reporting a smoke condition at 17 Mead Avenue. Upon the arrival of the police the residence was full of smoke. The homeowner, her mother and son were both out of the residence when the police arrived. 

The fire department entered the residence and located a working fire in the basement. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. PSE&G made service and turned off the power supply. 

It was determined the fire originated in the basement from a basement stove. Two cats were found in the basement and both were deceased. There were no reported injuries. The family was unable to return to the house due to smoke damage. They left the residence and were staying with a friend.

Press Release July 1, 2011 to July 6, 2011

On 07/01/11 @ 2:51 PM- Timothy Giglio, 25, of North Brunswick was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on River Road and Baekeland Avenue. Officer Joleen Duca investigated. 

On 07/05/11 @ 8:11 PM- A resident of the 500 block of Voorhees Avenue reported the theft of three bicycles. The investigation revealed the three bicycles were left at Our Lady of Mount Virgin School parking lot for approximately 10 minutes. When they returned to get the three bicycles they were gone. The value of the three bicycles is $520.00. Officer Thomas Ungar investigated. 

On 07/05/11 @ 9:06 PM- A resident of the 500 block of Hancock Street reported a theft from his vehicle. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) entered his vehicle which was parked in his driveway and removed an Ipod touch. The Ipod touch was removed from the center console of the vehicle. The vehicle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the Ipod touch is undetermined at this time. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.

Press Release June 25, 2011 to June 30, 2011

On 06/26/11 @ 10:22 PM- Salvador Lopez-Polanco, 19, of Plainfield was arrested and charged with distribution of CDS and criminal mischief. The investigation revealed that the police were dispatched to the area of High Street to investigate an individual who was pulling on car doors. Upon the police arrival they located Salvador Lopez-Polanco. Further investigation revealed Salvador Lopez-Polanco was in possession of several clear baggies each containing different amounts and different types of prescription pills. Also locate on Salvador Lopez-Polanco was a black spray can. While checking the area the police located a white pickup truck on the 300 block of High Street which had fresh black paint on it. At this point Salvador Lopez-Polanco was arrested and charged with distribution of CDS and criminal mischief. Bail was set in the amount of $15,000.00. Salvador Lopez-Polanco was unable to post bail and was transported to MCACC pending a court date. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.  

On 06/27/11 @ 4:52 PM- Ryan Heisler, 24, of Gillette was arrested and charged with possession of hypodermic syringes. The investigation revealed that Ryan Heisler’s vehicle was stopped in the intersection of Bound Brook Road and South Lincoln Avenue obstructing traffic. Upon the police arrival to help remove the vehicle out of the intersection they located inside the vehicle several hypodermic syringes on the passengers side floor. They also located several wax paper folds in the center console. Ryan Heisler was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of hypodermic syringes and released on his own recognizance pending a court date. Corporal Jeffery Bevan investigated.

Press Release June 16, 2011 to June 24, 2011

On 06/20/11 @ 7:22 PM- A resident of the 200 block of Harris Avenue reported a theft from their residence. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed several pieces of jewelry from her dresser draw located in her bedroom. Also taken was money, camera and a laptop computer. There were no signs of forced entry into the residence. The value of the stolen items is $7168.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated. 

On 06/24/11 @ 4:52 PM- A resident of the 400 block of Lincoln Boulevard reported a theft from the residence. The investigation revealed that a package was delivered by United States Postal Service to her front porch and when she arrived home the package was gone. The value of the missing package is $10.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated.     

Press Release June 8, 2011 to June 15, 2011

On 06/13/11 @ 11:09 PM- Edward Smith, 35, of Piscataway was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on William Street and Wagner Street. Officer Thomas Falk investigated. 

On 06/14/11 @ 3:07 PM- Albert Santelli, owner of Fram Trak Industries 205 Hallock Avenue reported a theft from his business. The investigation revealed and unknown actor(s) removed a utility trailer from the parking lot. The trailer was parked on the north side of the business parking lot. The trailer was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen trailer is $2500.00. Corporal Jeffery Bevan investigated.   

Press Release June 2, 2011 to June 8, 2011

On 06/01/11 @ 4:04AM- Alquayon Perkins, 19, of Bound Brook was arrested and charged with possession of CDS and possession of CDS with intent to distribute. The investigation revealed that Alquayon Perkins, 19, and Jonathan Small, 23, of Bound Brook were walking west on Raritan Avenue in an area where a couple of car burglaries had occurred. Upon further investigation Alquayon Perkins was carrying a backpack, located inside the backpack were several small baggies containing green vegetation believed to be marijuana. Alquayon Perkins was arrested and charged with possession of CDS and possession of CDS with intent to distribute. Jonathan Small was released at the scene. Bail was set on Alquayon Perkins at $5000.00. Alquayon Perkins was unable to post bail and was transported to Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center pending a court date. Officer Joleen Duca investigated.  

On 06/06/11 @ 10:30 AM- Robert Heisch, supervisor of Middlesex Public Works Department reported a theft of a manhole cover. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed a manhole cover from Lackland Drive East. The value of the manhole cover is $250.00. Officer Chad Corner investigated.

Press Release May 24, 2011 to June 1, 2011

On 05/24/11 @ 9:58 PM- Daniel Alhanti, 22, of Green Brook was arrested and charged with DWI and possession of CDS following a motor vehicle stop on Union Avenue and Hazelwood Avenue. The investigation revealed that CDS was located inside Daniel Alhanti’s vehicle. Daniel Alhanti was arrested and bail was set in the amount of $3000.00. Daniel Alhanti posted bail and was released pending a court date. Officer Thomas Ungar investigated. 

On 05/31/11 @ 6:01 AM- A resident of the 700 block of Pershing Avenue reported an assault. The investigation revealed that the resident exited the side door of his residence which leads to his driveway. Once he stepped outside he was attacked by a black male who was hiding by the side of his residence. The black male struck him three times in the head with a wooden cane and then fled east. The black male never said a word or takes anything from the victim. The black male was described as a light skin black male, 5’6” to 5’10”, heavy set, in his twenties, wearing a short sleeve blue tee shirt, tan pants, baseball hat and sneakers. The victim was bleeding from his forehead. Rutgers BLS made service and treated the victim at the scene. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.     

Press Release May 18, 2011 to May 24, 2011

On 05/20/11 @ 5:40 PM- A resident of the 100 block of Coleman Street reported a theft from his cargo trailer. The investigation revealed the cargo trailer was parked at 626 Lincoln Boulevard in a vacant lot. The cargo trailer was parked in the northwest corner of the lot. Unknown actor(s) entered the trailer and removed 2 16” rims. There was no forced entry into the trailer and the trailer was locked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen rims is $ 700.00. Corporal Jeffery Bevan investigated. 

On 05/24/11 @ 8:11 PM- A resident of Orchard Road reported a burglary and theft to the residence. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) forced open the back door of the residence and entered the residence. Once inside the residence the unknown actor(s) ransacked the bedrooms of the residence taking several pieces of assorted jewelry. The value of the stolen jewelry is $615.00. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.   

Press Release May 5, 2011 to May 17, 2011

On 05/05/11 @ 8:56 AM- A resident of Hamiltonian Apartments reported a theft of money from his apartment. The investigation revealed that the resident of the apartment had an individual in his apartment by the name of Billy. When Billy left the apartment the resident reported he was missing money from his kitchen. The value of the missing money is $20.00. Corporal Jeffery Dugan investigated. 

On 05/13/11 @ 10:55 PM- Daniel Blocker, 44, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with shoplifting. The investigation revealed Daniel Blocker was an employee of Pathmark Food Store 242 Lincoln Boulevard. Daniel Blocker reported to work with a backpack. Further investigation revealed the manager of the Pathmark explained to Daniel Blocker that backpacks were not permitted while at work. The manager then asked Daniel Blocker if he could check his backpack. The manager checked Daniel’s backpack and found several stolen food items taken from the Pathmark inside the backpack. Daniel Blocker was arrested and charged with shoplifting and released on his own recognizance pending a court date. The value of the stolen items was $47.59. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.  

On 05/15/11 @ 10:32 AM- a resident of the 600 block of Lorraine Avenue reported a theft of his bicycle. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) stole his bicycle which was in the backyard of his residence. The bicycle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen bicycle is $90.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated.  

Press Release April 25, 2011 to May 4, 2011

On 04/27/11 @ 4:16 PM- Giancarlo Colitti, 46, of Brick was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and Coleman Street. Corporal Jeffrey Bevan investigated. 

On 04/28/11 @ 9:48 PM- Devon Marshall, 18, of Dunellen were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and eluding on foot. The investigation revealed that Devon Marshall was creating a disturbance at the Middlesex Fire Department Carnival located in Mountain View Park. When he was asked to leave the carnival he refused to leave the carnival and began to run around the carnival making the officers chase him. During the chase Devon Marshall fell and was caught. He was charged with disorderly conduct and eluding on foot and was released pending a court date. Officer Thomas Falk investigated. 

Press Release April 16, 2011 to April 24, 2011

On 04/24/11 @ 8:21 PM- A resident of the 500 block of Voorhees Avenue reported a theft of his property. The investigation revealed the victim left his bicycle at the Gramercy Garden Apartments to visit a friend. When he left his friend’s house to retrieve his bicycle, his bicycle was gone. The bicycle was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen bicycle is $199.00. Officer Joleen Duca investigated.

Press Release April 8, 2011 to April 15, 2011

On 04/08/11 @ 1:23 PM- Tim Simmonds, owner of T.C.S. Mechanical Contracting, 350 Mountain Avenue reported a theft to the business. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) stole an aluminum stage from a trailer that was parked behind the business. The stage was taken from a three axle open trailer. The stage is held down on the open trailer by heavy nylon straps. Unknown actor(s) cut the straps to remove the stage.  The value of the aluminum stage is $600.00. Officer James Bacon investigated. 

On 04/11/11 @ 11:49 PM- Vrajesh Patel, of Middlesex reported a theft of property. The investigation revealed Vrajesh Patel was sitting at a table in Dunkin Donuts 130 Mountain Avenue using his laptop computer. Vrajesh Patel stated he works at Dunkin Donuts and went into the back of the store to talk to an employee leaving his laptop on the table. When Vrajesh Patel returned to the table his laptop and case were gone. The value of the stolen laptop and case is $700.00. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.   

On 04/12/11 @ 8:25 AM- A resident of the 200 block of D Street reported a theft from her mini-van. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) forced open the right side sliding door of her vehicle. Once inside her vehicle the actor(s) removed a folder from her vehicle which contained legal documents from her divorce proceedings and a few household bills. The vehicle was locked and parked in her driveway at the time of the theft. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated.   

Press Release March 31, 2011 to April 7, 2011

On 04/03/11 @ 9:37 AM- Scott Schoder, president of Kingdom Hall located at 776 Williams Street reported criminal mischief to the property. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) knocked down a section of a 6’X 8’ wooden stockade fence breaking several pieces of wood from the fence. The damaged fence is located behind Kingdom Hall. The value of the broken fence is $45.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated.    

Press Release March 22, 2011 to March 30, 2011

On 03/22/11 @ 12:01PM- Walter McClendon, 48, out of Plainfield was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. The investigation revealed that Walter McClendon was walking east on the 300 block of Ashland Road. Officer James Bacon knew Walter McClendon and knew that there was an active warrant for Walter McClendon out of Middlesex Borough. Officer Bacon stopped Walter McClendon and placed him under arrest for the active warrant. During the arrest of Walter McClendon he was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Walter McClendon was given a summons for possession of drug paraphernalia and transported to MCACC in lieu of bail on the active warrant. Officer James Bacon investigated.   

On 03/24/11 @ 5:15 PM- A 16 year-old male Middlesex High School student was arrested and charged with theft of an iPod. The investigation revealed a Middlesex High School student placed his iPod and clothing in a locker for gym. When he returned to his locker the iPod was gone. The locker was unlocked at the time of the theft. Upon further investigation a 16 year-old male Middlesex High School student was found to be in possession of the stolen iPod. The iPod was returned to the owner and the 16 year-old male student was charged with theft and released to his guardian pending a court date. Officer Keith Orts investigated.

Press Release March 15, 2011 to March 21, 2011

On 03/15/11 @ 4:26 PM- A resident of the 300 block of Raphael Avenue reported a theft from his shed. The investigation revealed that unknown actor(s) entered his shed and removed his back pack leaf blower. The shed is located in the back yard of his residence and was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen leaf blower is $530.00. Officer Marc Arancio investigated. 

Press Release March 7, 2011 to March 15, 2011

On 03/07/11 @ 12:13 PM- Robert Caban, 28, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with hindering his own apprehension by providing false information to an officer during a motor vehicle stop on Locust Avenue. Robert Caban provided a false name to Officer Thomas Griffin to evade being caught for driving on the revoked list and for several outstanding warrants. Robert Caban was issued a summons complaint for hindering apprehension. He was unable to post bail for the outstanding warrants. He was then taken into custody by the Bound Brook Police for outstanding warrants out of Bound Brook. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated. 

On 03/14/11 @ 3:41 PM- A resident of Edward Avenue reported a theft from his residence. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) entered his carport and removed a power washer from the carport. The power washer was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen power washer is $600.00. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.

Press Release March 2, 2011 to March 8, 2011

On 03/03/11 @ 8:22 AM- A resident of the 500 block of Fairview Avenue reported her bicycle stolen. The investigation revealed her bicycle was in the bicycle rack in front of the Dollar Tree 680 Union Avenue. Unknown actor(s) removed her bicycle from the rack. It is undetermined if the bicycle was locked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen bicycle is $65.00. Officer Matthew Tripp investigated.    

On 03/06/11 @ 12:06 AM- Toshaa Robinson, 29, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with DWI and refusing to submit breath samples following a motor vehicle stop on Hawthorne Avenue and Marlborough Avenue. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.

Special Press

ReleaseRobbery

March 2, 2011

On 03/02/11 at 8:57pm an employee of U.S. Gas 101 Bound Brook Road reported a robbery. The investigation revealed the actor approached the employee who was located in a booth between the gas pumps. The actor then asked the employee for a pack of cigarettes, as the employee handed the actor the pack of cigarettes the actor raised his sweatshirt to his waist and exposed a black in color handgun handle which was located in the front right pocket of his pants. The actor then demanded money which the employee gave to him. The actor then left the gas station with approximately $200.00 and a pack of cigarettes. The actor then walked west on Bound Brook Road. The actor was described as wearing a white or tan color sweatshirt, blue jeans, white sneakers, and a black face mask. The employee believes the actor to be a white male. Officer Ryan Skow investigated. 

Press Release February 23, 2011 to March 1, 2011

On 02/24/11 @ 9:00 AM- An employee of CVS Pharmacy 1252 Bound Brook Road reported a prescription forgery and fraud from the store. The investigation revealed a black female entered the store and gave the employee a prescription she needed filled. Upon filling the prescription the black female left the store. Upon further investigation it was determined the prescriptions were stolen from a doctors office out of Perth Amboy. There is no further description of the black female. Officer Marc Arancio investigated. 

On 02/26/11 @ 12:19 PM- Jeremy Kopf, 52, of Greenbrook was arrested and charged with terroristic threats and possession of a weapon. The investigation revealed that Jeremy Kopf was traveling north on South Lincoln Avenue on his motor cycle, when a vehicle passed him on the right. At that point Jeremy Kopf was upset and was behind the vehicle that just passed him at the traffic light on Bound Brook Road and South Lincoln Avenue. Jeremy Kopf then made a slashing motion across his throat to the driver of the vehicle that just passed him. The driver of the vehicle, Santiago Calles-Quinteros, of Piscataway then drove his vehicle to the parking lot of Yaeger Lumber 500 Bound Brook Road. Jeremy Kopf followed the vehicle into the parking lot. Santiago Calles-Quinteros then called 9-1-1. Santiago Calles-Quinteros told the police that before they arrived, Jeremy Kopf knocked on the driver’s side window of his vehicle with a knife telling him to get out of the vehicle. Santiago Calles-Quinteros did not get out of his vehicle he stayed in his vehicle until the police arrived. Upon further investigation a black pocket knife was located in Jeremy Kopf’s possession. Jeremy Kopf was arrested and charged with terroristic threats and possession of a weapon. Bail was set in the amount of $2500.00. Jeremy Kopf posted bail and was released pending a court date. Officer James Bacon investigated.

Press Release February 16, 2011 to February 22, 2011

On 02/22/11 @ 11:34 AM- A resident of the 600 block of Voorhees Avenue reported a burglary and theft to his residence. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) pushed in the air conditioner unit located in the rear bedroom window of the residence. Once inside the actor(s) ransacked the bedroom and removed a watch. The value of the watch is $2000.00. Officer Thomas Falk investigated. 

On 02/22/11 @ 8:23 PM- A resident of Hampton Gardens reported a theft from her apartment. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) entered her apartment and stole jewelry from her bedroom. The jewelry was taken from a box that was located in her bedroom closet. There were no signs of forced entry into the apartment. The value of the stolen jewelry is $850.00. Officer Ryan Skow investigated.

Press Release February 7, 2011 to February 15, 2011

On 02/07/11 @ 4:29 PM- A resident of Kelly Court reported damage done to his vehicle. The investigation revealed that his motor vehicle was parked on the 600 block of Voorhees Avenue. Unknown actor(s) damaged his motor vehicle by scratching or (keying) his motor vehicle from the rear quarter panel to the front bumper. The damage was located on the driver’s side of the motor vehicle. The damage to his motor vehicle was estimated at $1000.00. Officer Ryan Skow investigated. 

On 02/09/11 @ 3:10 PM- John Obryk, Middlesex County Health Inspector reported the theft of two handheld Middlesex County radios. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed the two handheld radios from his office. His office is located at 1200 Mountain Avenue, and was unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen radios is $7800.00. Officer Marc Arancio investigated.

Press Release January 27, 2011 to February 7, 2011

On 01/31/11 @ 12:27 PM- A resident of the 600 block of Fairview Avenue reported a fraud. The investigation revealed that the resident received a phone call from an individual named John Mekenize. John Mekenize told the resident that they won the million dollar jackpot and a new vehicle. John Mekenize told the resident that in order to claim the prize that they would have to send money to a Mark Martinez in Anaheim, California. At 3 different times the resident sent money to a Mark Martinez in California. After they realized that they didn’t win the million dollar jackpot or a new vehicle they called the police. The total amount of money they sent was $54,425.00. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated.  

On 01/31/11 @ 7:26 PM- Headquarters received a call of a fight between two men at 326 First Street. The investigation revealed that two men Travis Curley, 26, of Middlesex and Henry Fierst, 29, of Manville had a physical altercation over money. Both men had minor cuts and both refused medical treatment. Both men were told to leave the area and told the procedure for signing complaints. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated.

Press Release January 19, 2011 to January 26, 2011

On 01/20/11 @ 2:47 PM- Harry Smith, owner of Pumping Services Inc, 201 Lincoln Boulevard reported a fraud to the business. The investigation revealed that an individual named Tony Smith from Norcross Georgia ordered 6 pumps to be delivered the next day to Troy, Ohio. The pumps were paid for by credit cards and were delivered the next day.  Upon further investigation it was determined that there is no Tony Smith and that the credit cards were stolen. The value of the pumps is $16,968.06.  Officer James Bacon investigated. 

On 01/25/11 @ 1:24 PM- Mark Matlosz, owner of M&M Hauling, Egel Avenue reported a theft from the company trailer. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) entered the trailer and removed a string trimmer and a back pack leaf blower. The trailer was parked at the business and unlocked at the time of the theft. The value of the stolen items is $720.69. Officer James Bacon investigated. 

Special Press Release

Truck stuck by a Train
January 17, 2011
 

On January 17, 2011 at 1:43pm Headquarters received several 9-1-1 calls of a tractor-trailer truck being struck by a train. The tractor-trailer truck was traveling south on Cedar Avenue at the railroad crossing and the train was traveling west on Norfolk Southern train tracks when it struck the truck. 

Officer Thomas Griffin, who was at the scene, experienced an asthmatic attack. The asthmatic attack was caused by Officer Griffin inhaling the chemical from a fire extinguisher which was released into the cab of the truck. Officer Griffin was transported to Somerset Medical Center for treatment. There were no other injuries reported at the scene. The investigation will continue.

Press Release January 12, 2011 to January 18, 2011

On 01/13/11 @ 8:43 PM- Janice Martino, of Manville reported a theft of property from her 14 year old niece. The investigation revealed her niece was at Central Jersey Dance and Gymnastic Studio 1001 Lincoln Boulevard for dance lessons. Her niece placed her cell phone, IPod and wallet into her sneaker and covered the items with her sweat pants and sweat shirt. When she was done with her dance lessons she went to retrieve her items and they were gone. The value of the missing items is $385.00. Officer Thomas Carroll investigated. 

On 01/17/11 @ 1:53 AM- John Orourke, 41, of Berkeley Heights was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle accident on the 900 block of Lincoln Boulevard. The investigation revealed John Orourke struck a parked vehicle on the 900 block of Lincoln Boulevard causing front end damage to his vehicle. Middlesex Borough Rescue Squad made service and transported John Orourke to Robert Wood Hospital for observation and testing. Officer Joleen Duca investigated.

Press Release January 5, 2011 to January 11, 2011

On 01/05/11 @ 4:08 PM- Mark Rutledge, Captain of Lincoln Hose Company #1, 615 Mountain Avenue reported a theft from the firehouse. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) removed money from a cash box. The total amount of missing money is $878.00. Officer Thomas Griffin investigated. 

On 01/07/11 @ 12:29 PM- James Anderson, owner of Van-Con Inc. 123 Williams Street reported a theft from his company vehicles. The investigation revealed unknown actor(s) stole 4 catalytic converters from four different company vans which were parked at 125 William Street. The value of the stolen items is $2566.26. Corporal Jeffrey Dugan investigated. 

On 01/09/11 @ 1:59 AM- Junior Pena, 26, of Middlesex was arrested and charged with DWI following a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Road and Mountain Avenue. Officer Thomas Ungar investigated.