6-18-2025 9:29am

FTPD Police Blotter 06/01/2025 to 06/07/2025

Donnella Tilery Editor

06/01/2025

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of theft by deception on 05/31/25. The victim received an e-mail about security software and contacted the phone number provided. The unknown suspect requested $299.00 for the service which the victim sent. The suspect, however, charged the victim $29,999.00. The victim realized she was scammed and quickly contacted her bank. The bank was able to stop the transaction before the victim suffered any losses.

06/02/2025

A Lebanon, NJ resident was the victim of a motor vehicle theft in the area of Spangenberg Ln. during the overnight hours. The victim left the vehicle unlocked with the keys inside. Personal property valued at $2,540.00 was inside the stolen vehicle. The vehicle was valued at $16,000.00 and entered stolen into a national database. The suspect(s) is unknown.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a motor vehicle theft in the area of Spangenberg Ln. during the overnight hours. The victim left the vehicle unlocked with the keys inside. The vehicle was used during the commission of a crime in an outside jurisdiction. The vehicle was recovered, and the suspects were located by the outside agency.

Krystal Turnbull, 40, of Somerset, NJ was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of Hamilton Township, NJ during a motor vehicle stop. Turnbull was processed and released on her own recognizance. “NOTE: We are required by the Rules of Court to include herein a statement explaining that the charges are merely an accusation, and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.”

06/03/2025

A business located on Somerset St. was the victim of a shoplifting during the overnight hours. A known Hispanic male and an unknown Hispanic female exited the business without paying for merchandise valued at $33.00.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a theft in the area of the Griggstown Cswy during the morning hours. The unknown suspect(s) stole one of the victim’s license plates off his parked vehicle while he was out for a walk. The plate was entered stolen into a national database.

A business located on Hamilton St. was the victim of a shoplifting during the morning hours. An unknown Hispanic male exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $5.00.

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of a theft in the area of Hamilton St. during the morning hours. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s delivered package. The contents were valued at $159.00.

Vishal Ramjit, 19, of New Brunswick, NJ turned himself in on two outstanding warrants out of our jurisdiction. Ramjit was processed and transported to Somerset County Jail. “NOTE: We are required by the Rules of Court to include herein a statement explaining that the charges are merely an accusation, and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.”

06/04/2025

A business located on Somerset St. was the victim of a shoplifting on 06/03/25. A Hispanic male exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $300.00. Later, an employee observed the suspect selling the stolen merchandise on the street in New Brunswick, NJ.

Michael A. Peralta, 28, of Somerset, NJ was arrested for obstructing the administration of law, resisting arrest, and contempt of court order after being non-compliant while patrol was attempting to serve him with a court order. Peralta refused to comply with officers and barricaded himself inside his residence for a short period of time. Peralta was processed and transported to Somerset County Jail. “NOTE: We are required by the Rules of Court to include herein a statement explaining that the charges are merely an accusation, and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.”

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of theft by extortion. The victim had been communicating with the suspect after meeting him on a dating website. After a few months, the suspect threatened to leak images of the victim if she did not send him money. The victim sent the suspect $100.00 before blocking him on all methods of communication.

06/05/2025

A business located on Somerset St. was the victim of a shoplifting during the overnight hours. A known Hispanic male and an unknown white female exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $75.00.

Andrew P. Malouf, 51, of South Brunswick, NJ was arrested for three total warrants out of North Brunswick, NJ and South Brunswick, NJ during a motor vehicle stop. Malouf was processed and turned over to North Brunswick PD. “NOTE: We are required by the Rules of Court to include herein a statement explaining that the charges are merely an accusation, and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.”

Roderick S. Pitt, 58, of Somerset, NJ was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction and Springfield Township, NJ, during a hit and run motor vehicle crash investigation. Pitt was processed and transported to Somerset County Jail. “NOTE: We are required by the Rules of Court to include herein a statement explaining that the charges are merely an accusation, and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.”

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of theft by deception on 06/04/25. The victim received a phone call from a male representing himself as a local sheriff’s officer. The unknown suspect advised the victim she had a warrant and to send him $1,500.00 to avoid being arrested. After the victim sent the money, the suspect hung up on her without providing a receipt. The victim grew suspicious and found out she was scammed after contacting the local sheriff’s department about the warrant, which did not exist.

06/06/2025

Jennifer L. Jones, 37, of Piscataway, NJ was arrested for DWI during a motor vehicle complaint in the area of Cedar Grove Ln. Jones was processed and released with a pending court appearance. “NOTE: We are required by the Rules of Court to include herein a statement explaining that the charges are merely an accusation, and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.”

Robin L. Bridgers, 49, of Somerset, NJ was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of Plainsboro Township, NJ during a motor vehicle stop. Bridgers was processed and released after posting bail. “NOTE: We are required by the Rules of Court to include herein a statement explaining that the charges are merely an accusation, and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.”

06/07/2024

A business located on Somerset St. was the victim of a shoplifting during the overnight hours. An unknown black female exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $15.00.

Jamira R. Evans, 27, of Edison, NJ was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of Howell, NJ and East Brunswick, NJ and resisting arrest during a dispute investigation. Evans became non-compliant after being advised by patrol that she was under arrest for the outstanding warrants. Evans was processed and turned over to East Brunswick PD. “NOTE: We are required by the Rules of Court to include herein a statement explaining that the charges are merely an accusation, and that the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.”

A Somerset, NJ resident was the victim of theft by deception on 06/05/25. The victim received an e-mail from a friend requesting a $300.00 gift card to Amazon. The victim complied and sent his friend the gift card. After doing so, the victim realized the e-mail address was fraudulent and not his friend’s e-mail. The suspect(s) is unknown.

A business located on Elizabeth Ave. was the victim of fraudulent activity during the afternoon hours. An unknown black male attempted to obtain Oxycodone with a fraudulent prescription. The male fled in a black SUV.

A business located on Rt. 27 was the victim of a shoplifting during the evening hours. An unknown black male exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $362.00. A loss prevention employee was able to retrieve the merchandise after he confronted the suspect outside of the store. The male fled.