January Police Blotter

January 2, 2026 11:43 a.m.

Police were dispatched to a local residence for a report of a dispute. It was determined that a male on scene, Victor Rouse (56) of Somerville, NJ, had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was then placed under arrest, processed, and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

January 6, 2026 12:04 a.m.

Police arrested Elmer Martinez-Rojas (37) of Manville, NJ, for an outstanding Manville warrant. He was processed and released on his own recognizance with a future court date.

January 7, 2026

Police were dispatched to a local residence for a report of a domestic dispute. After conducting their investigation, a 21-year-old male was arrested for domestic violence simple assault. It was also discovered on scene that he had an active warrant for his arrest. He was processed and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

January 8, 2026

Police were dispatched to a local residence for a report of a domestic dispute. After investigating the incident, police arrested a 42-year-old male for domestic violence criminal mischief. He was processed and released with a future court date.

January 9, 2026 12:52 p.m.

Police responded to a local business for a report of a theft. After conducting their investigation, police arrested a male, Yaugeni Kralkin (65) of Staten Island, NY, for theft of movable property. He was served his copy of his summons and released with a future court date.

January 9, 2026

Police arrested a 32-year-old male for contempt of a domestic violence restraining order. He was processed and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

January 9, 2026

Police were dispatched to a local residence for a report of a domestic dispute. After investigating the incident, a 20-year-old male was arrested for domestic violence simple assault. He was then processed and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

January 10, 2026  2:39 a.m.

Police conducted a motor vehicle stop for numerous traffic violations. It was determined that the driver, Jeison Gil (34) of New Brunswick, NJ, was under the influence while driving. He was subsequently placed under arrest, processed, and turned over to a responsible party.

January 12, 2026 3:39 p.m.

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

January 15, 2026 12:59 p.m.

Police arrested Tawanna Isaac (55) of New Brunswick, NJ, for an outstanding Manville warrant. She was processed and released on her own recognizance with a future court date.

January 16, 2026  9:36 p.m.

Police conducted a motor vehicle stop for numerous traffic violations. It was determined that the driver, John Abner (33) of Manville, NJ, had an active warrant for his arrest. He was arrested, processed and released on his own recognizance with a future court date.

January 17, 2026

Police were dispatched to a local neighborhood on the report of screams. After investigating the incident, police arrested a 58-year-old male for domestic violence simple assault. He was processed and released with a future court date.

January 18, 2026  1:44 a.m.

While on routine patrol, police observed a male pedestrian walk across a roadway without using the marked crosswalk. While conducting their investigation the male refused to identify himself. He was arrested for obstruction of justice and later identified as Najee Talley (30) of Manville, NJ. He was given his copy of his summons and released with a future court date.

January 21, 2026 11:31 p.m.

Police conducted a motor vehicle stop for numerous traffic violations. It was determined that the driver had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Aaron Robinson-Orta (29) of Piscataway, NJ, was arrested, processed, and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

January 26, 2026  1:48 a.m.

Police were dispatched to a local neighborhood for a report of a disabled motor vehicle in the roadway. While conducting their investigation it was determined that the driver, Benito Torres Mondragon (33) of Manville, NJ, was under the influence while driving. He was subsequently placed under arrest, processed, and turned over to a responsible party.  

January 29, 2026  11:16 a.m.

Police responded to a local business for a disorderly person. After investigating the incident police arrested Duane Holmes (44) of Manville, NJ, for criminal trespass. He was processed, released, and given his copy of his summons with a future court date.   

January 31, 2026  1:24 p.m.

While on route patrol, police observed a female pedestrian who is a known member of the community with an active warrant. After conducting their investigation, it was confirmed that Sara Rolph (37) of Manville, NJ, had two outstanding warrants for her arrest. She was placed under arrest and was also charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance. She was processed and transported to the Somerset County Jail.