August Police Blotter

August 1, 2026 5:38 p.m.

Police arrested Natalia Plaza-Gonzalez (26) of Manville, NJ, for an outstanding warrant. She was processed and released on her own recognizance with a future court date.

August 1, 2026

Police responded to a local residence for a report of a domestic dispute. While investigating the incident police arrested a 50-year-old male for disorderly conduct. He was processed and subsequently released on a summons with a future court date.

August 2, 2026 1:40 a.m.

Police arrested Adwoa Koranteng-Asare (36) of Hillsborough, NJ, for an outstanding warrant. She was processed and released on her own recognizance with a future court date.

August 3, 2026 2:22 a.m.

While on routine patrol police observed a male pedestrian walking in the middle of the roadway not utilizing the available sidewalk. During the investigation it was determined that the male, John Abner (34) of Manville, NJ, had multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was then arrested, processed, and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

August 5, 2026 3:15 p.m.

While on routine patrol police observed a male on a bicycle commit numerous traffic violations. During the investigation it was determined that the male, Jorge Banos-Martinez (38) of Bound Brook, NJ, had multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest. While Banos-Martinez was placed under arrest, police located narcotics on his person. He was subsequently charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute. He was then processed and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

August 7, 2026 12:11 a.m.

Police conducted a motor vehicle stop for numerous traffic violations. During the investigation it was determined that the driver, Dainel Faro-Gonzalez (28) of Manville, NJ, had multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was then placed under arrest, processed, and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

August 11, 2026 1:04 a.m.

Police conducted a motor vehicle stop for numerous traffic violations. During the investigation it was determined that the driver, Vaibhav Kulkarni (22) of Hillsborough, NJ, was driving under the influence. He was placed under arrest for D.W.I, processed, and released to a responsible party.

August 11, 2026 11:46 a.m.

Police arrested Romance Nortelus (27) of East Orange, NJ, for an outstanding Manville warrant. He was processed and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

August 12, 2026 11:57 a.m.

Police conducted a motor vehicle stop for numerous traffic violations. During the investigation the registered owner of the vehicle, Yasmine Moreno (26) of Manville, NJ, arrived on scene. It was determined that Moreno had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. She was then arrested, processed, and released on her own recognizance with a future court date.

August 12, 2026 at 3:41 p.m.

Police responded to Walmart for a report of a female shoplifting. After conducting their investigation police arrested Doreen Jackson (62) of Manville, NJ, for shoplifting. Police also discovered that Jackson had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. She was then processed and released on her own recognizance with a future court date.

August 13, 2026 10:37 a.m.

Police conducted a motor vehicle stop for numerous traffic violations. During the investigation it was determined that the driver, Jorge Morgan (48) of South Bound Brook, NJ, had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Morgan was then arrested, processed, and released on his own recognizance with a future court date.

August 15, 2026 10:31 a.m.

Police conducted a motor vehicle stop for numerous traffic violations. During the investigation it was determined that the driver, Stacy Lopez (37) of Manville, NJ, had an outstanding Manville warrant for her arrest. She was arrested, processed, and released on her own recognizance with a future court date.

August 19, 2026 1:06 a.m.

Police arrested Dante Hatcher (27) of Perth Amboy, NJ, for an outstanding Manville warrant. He was processed and released on his own recognizance with a future court date.

August 19, 2026 11:14 a.m.

Police arrested John Harris Jr. (62) of Branchburg, NJ, for multiple outstanding warrants. He was processed and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

August 20, 2026 11:53 a.m.

Patrol conducted a motor vehicle stop for numerous traffic violations. During the investigation it was determined that the driver, Emely Sanchez (39) of Manville, NJ, had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. She was then arrested, processed, and released on her own recognizance with a future court date.

August 20, 2026 5:50 p.m.

Police responded to Walmart for a report of a male shoplifting. After investigating the incident police arrested Karim Kendall (52) of Piscataway, NJ, for shoplifting. Upon further investigation, police also arrested York Drinks of Piscataway, NJ, for an outstanding warrant. Kendall was processed and released on his own recognizance with a future court date. Drinks was processed and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

August 25, 2026 11:17 p.m.

Police conducted a motor vehicle stop for numerous traffic violations. During the investigation it was determined that the driver, Jazmin George (32) of Somerville, NJ, had multiple outstanding warrants for her arrest. She was then arrested, processed, and turned over to the New Brunswick Police Department.

August 27, 2026 1:36 p.m.

Police arrested Romance Nortelus (27) of East Orange, NJ, for an outstanding Manville warrant. Nortelus was processed and released on his own recognizance with a future court date.

August 27, 2026 11:36 p.m.

Police conducted a motor vehicle stop for numerous traffic violations. During the investigation it was determined that the driver, Precious Taylor (44) of Somerville, NJ, had multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest. Taylor was arrested, processed, and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

August 29, 2026 8:08 p.m.

Police arrested Victor Fuentes Venegas (45) of Manville, NJ, for an outstanding Manville warrant. He was processed and released on his own recognizance with a future court date.

August 30, 2026 1:00 a.m.

Police responded to the VFW parking lot for a report of a female looking into multiple motor vehicles. Upon arrival police made contact with Doreen Jackson (62) of Manville, NJ. During the investigation it was revealed that Jackson had multiple outstanding warrants for her arrest. She was arrested, processed, and transported to the Somerset County Jail.