Raritan Borough Police Blotter - September News 2023

The following arrests were made between 9/18/2023 and 9/22/2023: On September 18th, 2023 Jack Palmera, 28, of Somerville, and Veronica Ortiz, 19, of Raritan, were each charged with Criminal Mischief as a result of an investigation into various forms of graffiti found throughout the borough in July.

It was determined that Palmera caused approximately $3,200.00 worth of damage to numerous signs and pieces of property that he had tagged. Ortiz had caused less than $500.00 of damage. Palmera and Ortiz were identified through social media and surveillance footage.

Palmera and Ortiz were processed and released pending a court appearance. Detective Sergeant Benjamin Griffin investigated the incident. On September 20th, 2023 at 10:56 p.m., a 45-year-old Raritan man was arrested and charged with Simple Assault stemming from a domestic violence incident.

The male was lodged in the Somerset County Jail.On September 20th, 2023 at 12:43 a.m., a 37 year old Raritan man was arrested and charged with Simple Assault stemming from a domestic violence incident. The male was lodged in the Somerset County Jail.

On September 22nd, 2023 at 3:46 p.m., Raritan Officers were dispatched to the Quick Chek on the Somerville Circle for a disorderly conduct report. On scene, officers identified the subject of the report as Jeffrey Phillips, 38, of Brick. A subsequent warrant check revealed Phillips was wanted by the Neptune Township Municipal Court for trespassing. Phillips was placed under arrest and later released on his own recognizance. On September 22nd, 2023, a 48 year old Raritan man was charged with Simple Assault stemming from a domestic violence incident. The male was issued a summons and a court appearance is pending.