NJ Dad Charged With Attempted Murder Of 2-Year-Old Daughter At Motel NJ Dad Charged With Attempted Murder Of 2-Year-Old Daughter At Motel
NJ Dad Charged With Attempted Murder Of 2-Year-Old Daughter At Motel A New Jersey dad has been charged with first degree attempted murder after surveillance tapes caught him putting his 2-year-old daughter in a plastic bag and carrying her through a New Jersey motel, authorities said. North Plainfield police responded to a Route 22 motel on reports of a baby inside of a bag around 12:40 p.m. on Jan. 23, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. There, they found a man later identified as Lamar S. Waller -- the girl's dad -- holding his child, Robertson said alongside Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W.…
NJ Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Motel Stabbing NJ Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Motel Stabbing
NJ Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Motel Stabbing A 49-year-old North Plainfield man has been charged with attempted murder in an early-morning motel stabbing that left the victim critically injured, authorities said Wednesday. Police responding to a motel around 4:50 a.m. on Jan. 12 found a 55-year-old North Plainfield resident with multiple stab wounds, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. Responding officers and medical personnel began life saving measures at the scene and the victim was transported to a nearby trauma hospital for emergency treatment, Robertson said. The suspect was found in a hotel room and ident…
Authorities: Central Jersey Man Assaults Somerset Officer Who Busted Him, 2 Others For Fraud Authorities: Central Jersey Man Assaults Somerset Officer Who Busted Him, 2 Others For Fraud
Authorities: Central Jersey Man Assaults Somerset Officer Who Busted Him, 2 Others For Fraud One of three people who fraudulently took out $10,000 in cash from a local bank hit a responding Warren Township police officer in the face then ran, police said. Deleon Hutchenson , 25, of Sayreville; Rebecca Burlew, 43, of Keyport and Lemar Lodge, 37, of East Orange were arrested on charges of aggravated assault on a police officer, theft by deception, resisting arrest and more, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said Tuesday. An employee of the Bank of America on Mountain Boulevard called police headquarters to report a possibly-fraudulent cash withdrawal of $10,000 aro…
Prosecutor: Passenger In Somerset Traffic Stop Had Handgun Loaded With 10 Rounds In Magazine Prosecutor: Passenger In Somerset Traffic Stop Had Handgun Loaded With 10 Rounds In Magazine
Prosecutor: Passenger In Somerset Traffic Stop Had Handgun Loaded With 10 Rounds In Magazine A routine traffic stop in Somerset County turned up a loaded handgun, authorities said Tuesday. Law enforcement officers were conducting a "quality of life" investigation on Millstone Road in Franklin Township, when they pulled over a vehicle on Spruce Street around 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. Donte Dowdell, a rear seat passenger in the car, was found with a 9 mm Ruger P95 in the pocket of his jacket, Robertson said alongside other top officials. The gun was loaded with 10 rounds in the magazine and one round in the chamber, Robert…
TRAGEDY AVOIDED: PA Man Who Stole Dog From NJ Home Drops Handgun After Pursuit TRAGEDY AVOIDED: PA Man Who Stole Dog From NJ Home Drops Handgun After Pursuit
Tragedy Avoided: PA Man Who Stole Dog From NJ Home Drops Handgun After Pursuit A tragedy was avoided when a Pennsylvania man who led police on a wild chase after stealing a dog from a New Jersey home got out of his car holding a gun -- which he dropped at officers' orders, authorities said. Nico Rogers, 31, of, Irwin, PA, was being held in the Somerset County jail on charges of eluding, unlawful possession of a weapon and burglary, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. Hillsborough police got a 9-1-1 call reporting a suspicious car trespassing near Wertsville Road around 11:20 a.m., Robertson said alongside Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office…
Authorities Probe New Year's Eve Hotel Shooting That Injured New Brunswick Man Authorities Probe New Year's Eve Hotel Shooting That Injured New Brunswick Man
Authorities Probe New Year's Eve Hotel Shooting That Injured New Brunswick Man A New Brunswick man was seriously injured in a hotel shooting late New Year's Eve in Somerset County, authorities said. Franklin Township police responding to reports of shots fired found a man with a gunshot wound outside of a hotel near Cedar Grove Lane around 2:30 a.m., Jan. 1, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said Tuesday. The victim, a New Brunswick resident, was taken to a nearby hospital where he underwent emergency surgery, Robertson said alongside Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella Spruill. The mo…
Man, 19, Critical In Bound Brook Hit-Run Man, 19, Critical In Bound Brook Hit-Run
Man, 19, Critical In Bound Brook Hit-Run Authorities in Somerset County are investigating a hit-and-run that seriously injured a 19-year-old man. The Bound Brook man was struck while crossing West Union Avenue from the south side to the north side when he was struck by an east bound vehicle in the inner eastbound lane around 10:35 p.m. Saturday, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. The driver fled the scene, Robertson said. The victim was treated at the scene then taken to an area hospital, where he was listed stable condition as of Tuesday, authorities said. On Sunday night, concerned citizens de…
Citizens Detain Man, 20, Accused Of Slamming Victim With SUV In North Plainfield Dispute Citizens Detain Man, 20, Accused Of Slamming Victim With SUV In North Plainfield Dispute
Citizens Detain Man, 20, Accused Of Slamming Victim With SUV In North Plainfield Dispute Concerned citizens detained a Plainfield man who chased after a victim in his SUV and hit him, leaving him critical, during a dispute overnight in North Plainfield, authorities said Monday. Emilio J. Liranzomercedes, of Plainfield, was charged with aggravated assault, assault by auto and a disorderly persons for the underage consumption of alcohol, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. Liranzomercedes had gotten into an argument with the 21-year-old victim when tried hitting him with his 2011 GMC Acadia on the 400 block of Somerset Street around 1:15 a.m., Rob…
Citizens Detain Man, 20, Accused Of Slamming Victim With SUV In North Plainfield Dispute Citizens Detain Man, 20, Accused Of Slamming Victim With SUV In North Plainfield Dispute
Citizens Detain Man, 20, Accused Of Slamming Victim With SUV In North Plainfield Dispute Concerned citizens detained a Plainfield man who chased after a victim in his SUV and hit him, leaving him critical, during a dispute overnight in North Plainfield, authorities said Monday. Emilio J. Liranzomercedes, of Plainfield, was charged with aggravated assault, assault by auto and a disorderly persons for the underage consumption of alcohol, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. Liranzomercedes had gotten into an argument with the 21-year-old victim when tried hitting him with his 2011 GMC Acadia on the 400 block of Somerset Street around 1:15 a.m., Robertson said alo…
$2,500 Reward Offered In Somerset County Barbershop Shooting $2,500 Reward Offered In Somerset County Barbershop Shooting
$2,500 Reward Offered In Somerset County Barbershop Shooting A $2,500 reward is being offered in the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old man inside of a Somerset County barbershop, authorities said Thursday. Denny Sanchez, of Franklin Park, was shot inside of a Hamilton Street barbershop in Franklin Township around 8:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. A spokesperson from the prosecutor's office said the incident occurred on the 500 block of Hamilton Street. Franklin Township police and EMS immediately began administering lifesaving measures, before Sanchez was transported to an area trauma center. Sanchez…
Prosecutor: North Plainfield EMS Captain Stole $10K From Disbanded Squad Prosecutor: North Plainfield EMS Captain Stole $10K From Disbanded Squad
Prosecutor: North Plainfield EMS Captain Stole $10K From Disbanded Squad A 32-year-old EMT was charged with stealing thousands of dollars from the North Plainfield Rescue Squad, years after it had been disbanded, authorities said Wednesday. Former squad captain Larry D. Lee, 32, was arrested Oct. 7 and charged with third-degree theft by deception, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson.  "We are aware of the allegations and they are just that, allegations. Mr. Lee had a role in winding down a volunteer organization and acted on the advice and recommendations of professionals," his lawyer James A. Abate said.  "I am confident that Mr. Le…
7 Cars Some With Fobs Inside Stolen Out Of Somerset County Driveways 7 Cars Some With Fobs Inside Stolen Out Of Somerset County Driveways
7 Cars Some With Fobs Inside Stolen Out Of Somerset County Driveways Authorities are warning drivers not to leave keys or key fobs inside vehicles after seven cars were stolen out of Somerset County. Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson and Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor said thieves target rural areas by seeking out unlocked cars, and ones with fobs inside or near the vehicle with the intent to steal them. Here's where the seven vehicles were stolen from between Oct. 15 and Oct. 18: Bernards Township: 3 Warren Township: 3 Bernardsville Borough: 1  "The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office want to remind all citizens to no…