June Police Blotter

June 3, 2026  11:58 a.m.

Police arrested Dawid Kopec (38) for an outstanding Manville warrant. Kopec posted bail and was released on his own recognizance with a future court date.

June 5, 2026

Police responded to a local residence for a report of a domestic dispute. The victim stated that her ex-boyfriend forced entry into the residence through a kitchen window. Before patrol’s arrival the suspect fled from the scene but was subsequently located and arrested. He was charged with burglary and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

June 6, 2026

Police responded to a local residence for a report of a domestic dispute. After conducting their investigation police arrested a 32-year-old female for domestic violence simple assault. She was processed and subsequently transported to the Somerset County Jail.

June 6, 2026  10:29 p.m.

Police arrested Nelvin Tovar (31) for an outstanding warrant. He was processed and released on his own recognizance with a future court date.

June 7, 2026  6:35 p.m.

Police attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop for numerous traffic violations when the driver fled from patrol. New Jersey State Police were notified. The driver, Michael Murphy (26), was subsequently located by the NJSP and was arrested. He was charged with eluding and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

June 7, 2026  11:25 p.m.

Police conducted a motor vehicle stop for numerous traffic violations. During the investigation it was determined that the driver, Alexus Glover (28) had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. She was arrested, processed, and released on her own recognizance with a future court date.

June 8, 2026 1:28 p.m.

Police responded to a local residence to assist medics for a complaint of pain. While on scene patrol observed a highly intoxicated female, Tracy Rush (63), acting disorderly and shouting profanities. Rush was subsequently arrested for disorderly conduct and released on a summons with a future court date. She was then transported to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital to be treated for her injuries.

June 9, 2026  1:38 p.m.

Patrol conducted a motor vehicle stop for numerous traffic violations. It was determined that the driver, Javee Santiago (19), had an outstanding, extradited warrant for his arrest out of Pennsylvania. He was arrested, processed, and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

June 10, 2026 10:10 a.m.

Police arrested Ajib Thomas (34) of Manville, NJ, for an outstanding North Brunswick warrant. He was processed and turned over to North Brunswick PD.

June 11, 2026 10:51 p.m.

Patrol responded to Walmart for a report of a male shoplifting. After conducting their investigation police arrested Georg Gayko (37) of Manville, NJ, for shoplifting and defiant trespassing. He was processed and given a copy of his summons with a future court date.

June 12, 2026 11:57 p.m.

While on routine patrol, police observed a male pedestrian improperly crossing the roadway. As the officer exited his patrol vehicle to conduct a pedestrian stop the individual attempted to flee. A brief foot pursuit then ensued and the subject was apprehended. He was identified as Dale Scott Jr. (53) of Manville, NJ. During the investigation it was determined that Mr. Scott had multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest and was in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

June 15, 2026  9:32 a.m.

Police arrested Ilyaas Gonsalves (24) of Lawrence Township, NJ, for an outstanding Manville warrant. He was processed and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

June 18, 2026 3:54 p.m.

Patrol attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop for numerous traffic violations when the driver attempted to flee from patrol. The driver subsequently crashed and the vehicle became disabled. During the investigation it was determined that the driver, Jerrie Williams (29) of New Brunswick, NJ, had multiple outstanding warrants for her arrest. She was arrested and charged with eluding, assault by auto, and endangering the welfare of a child. She was then processed and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

June 19, 2026  8:18 a.m.

Police arrested Hall Jordan (25) of Hamilton, NJ, for an outstanding Manville warrant. He was processed and released on his own recognizance with a future court date.

June 20, 2026 12:37 p.m.

While on routine patrol, police observed a male on a bicycle commit numerous traffic violations and conducted a pedestrian stop. During the investigation it was determined that the male, James Owens (43) of Manville, NJ, had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested, processed, and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

June 20, 2026 9:57 p.m.

Police conducted a motor vehicle stop for numerous traffic violations. During the investigation it was determined that the driver, Brandon Henderson (32) of Somerset, NJ, had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. He was arrested, processed, and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

June 21, 2026 7:48 a.m.

Police responded to Walmart on the report of a female shoplifter. After conducting their investigation police arrested Doreen Jackson (62) of Manville, NJ, for shoplifting. The investigation also revealed that Jackson had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. She was then processed and subsequently transported to the Somerset County Jail.

June 26, 2026 9:55 a.m.

Police arrested Anthony Jennings (65) of Manville, NJ, for an active outstanding warrant. He was processed and released on his own recognizance with a future court date.

June 26, 2026

Police were dispatched to a local residence on the report of a domestic dispute. The victim stated that her boyfriend was under the influence and fled the scene in her motor vehicle with their six-year-old child. The suspect was subsequently located, arrested, and charged with D.W.I, criminal mischief, and endangering. He was processed and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

June 27, 2026 9:19 a.m.

Police arrested Amanda Kohlhepp (38) of Manville, NJ, for an outstanding Manville warrant. She was processed and transported to the Somerset County Jail.

June 28, 2026 10:52 p.m.

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