September 2025

On 9/30/2025, Cenen Valentin-Rivera, 30, of Dunellen was charged with Driving While Suspended Following 2nd DWI following investigation into a motor vehicle stop on 5/22/2025. Mr. Valentin-Rivera was mailed a court appearance notice. Ptlm. Erik Ortiz investigated.

On 9/26/2025 at 10:18 pm, Elmer Oliva-Ramierz, 18, of Dunellen was arrested and charged with Terroristic Threats, Stalking, Cyber Harassment, Obscenity, and Harassment after sending an acquaintance hundreds of threatening messages and nude photographs. He was brought to Dunellen HQ for processing and later remanded to the Middlesex County Jail. Ptlm. Michael Lowder investigated.

On 9/25/2025 at 4:36 am, Paul Mason, 38, of Raritan was arrested and charged with Defiant Trespass after patrol was called to Quick Chek for the reported panhandler. Mr. Mason had previously been banned from returning to the establishment. He was brought to Dunellen HQ for processing and later released after receiving a court appearance notice. Ptlm. Erik Ortiz investigated.

On 9/24/2025 at 7:19 pm, patrol responded to the 300 blk of First St. for the reported Structure Fire. Upon arrival, an observant neighbor had already extinguished the fire which was located on the back patio of the home. Firefighters from Dunellen and Green Brook responded, along with Middlesex County Hazmat and the Middlesex County Fire Marshal's Office. This fire is not believed to be suspicious. DSgt. Nicholas Goldman investigated.

On 9/21/2025 at 4:13 pm, Jose Paddilla-Carrillo, 42, of Plainfield was arrested and charged with Hindering Apprehension following a motor vehicle stop on North Ave. Mr. Paddilla-Carrillo provided officers with fictitious information to avoid motor vehicle summonses and conceal a warrant for his arrest out of Plainfield in the amount of $500. He was brought to Dunellen HQ for processing and released after receiving new court dates. Ptlm. Jeffrey Jones investigated.

On 9/19/2025 at 9:43 pm, Timothy Farrell, 28, of Georgia was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct following police response to North Tavern. Mr. Farrell was brought to Dunellen HQ for processing and later released with a court appearance notice. Ptlm. Marcin Nierodzik investigated.

On 9/16/2025 at 5:55 pm, patrol received a walk-in report of Credit Card Fraud. The victim reported several unauthorized credit card transactions. Ptlm. Paul Condit investigated.

On 9/16/2025 at 3:48 pm, patrol responded to the Dunellen Public Library for the reported Criminal Mischief. Staff reported that several books were found to have been damaged by an unknown substance. Ptlm. Jeffrey Jones investigated.

On 9/16/2025 at 3:01 am, Micahel Webb, 65, of Dunellen was arrested for Contempt of Court following police response to an address on the 100 blk of North Ave. Mr. Webb was found to have warrants out of Bound Brook and North Plainfield totaling $1,750 as well as a no-bail warrant out of the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office. Mr. Webb was brought to Dunellen HQ for processing and later turned over to the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office on the Prosecutor's Office warrant. Ptlm. Erik Ortiz investigated.

On 9/15/2025 at 9:58 pm, Dazjaneir Paisley, 27, of Dunellen was arrested and charged with Cruelty to Animals following police response to an address on the 100 blk of South Washington Ave. Additionally, she was found to have a warrant for her arrest out of South Plainfield in the amount of $1,000. Ms. Paisley was brought to Dunellen HQ for processing and released after receiving court appearance notices. Ptlm. Jeffrey Jones investigated.

On 9/13/2025 at 2:56 am, Andy Siguenza-Escobar, 26, of Dunellen was arrested for Contempt of Court following an interaction on the 600 blk of Bound Brook Rd. Mr. Siguenza-Escobar was found to have a warrant for his arrest out of New Brunswick in the amount of $1,500. He was brought to Dunellen HQ for processing and later turned over to New Brunswick PD on their warrant. Sgt. Keith Irons investigated.

On 9/12/2025 at 11:38 pm, Diego Bonilla-Mena, 34, of Green Brook was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop at the Middlesex border. He was brought to Dunellen HQ for processing and later released to a sober friend. Ptlm. Michael Lowder investigated.

On 9/11/2025 at 4:35 am, patrol responded to the 600 blk of Bound Brook Rd. for the reported Dumpster Fire. Units encountered a 30 yard dumpster which was actively burning. Firefighters from Dunellen and Middlesex arrived to extinguish the blaze. Ptlm. Erik Ortiz investigated.

On 9/10/2025 at 6:12 pm, patrol responded to the 300 blk of Front St. for the report of Criminal Mischief. The victim reported that an unknown person had damaged their parked vehicle. Ptlm. Jeffrey Jones investigated.

On 9/9/2025 at 8:46 pm, patrol received a walk-in report of Harassment. The victim reported several harassing comments made by an acquaintance. Ptlm. Saul Vargas investigated.

On 9/9/2025 at 4:57 pm, patrol received a walk-in report of Fraud. The reporting person wished to document that they were the victim of a cryptocurrency scam and had incurred a loss of $2,500. Ptlm. Andrew Mortensen investigated.

On 9/9/2025 at 3:43 pm, patrol received a walk-in report of Harassment and Terroristic Threats. The victim reported harassing messages from an acquaintance. Ptlm. Michael Lowder investigated.

On 9/9/2025 at 12:25 am, Danail Downer, 29, of Plainfield was arrested for Contempt of Court following a motor vehicle stop on the 300 blk of North Ave. Mr. Downer was found to have warrants for his arrest out of Fanwood, Springfield, and Watchung, totaling $2,450. He was brought to Dunellen HQ for processing and released after receiving new court dates. Ptlm. Keith Irons investigated.

On 9/8/2025 at 9:31 am, Marco Lopez-Menjivar, 39, of Plainfield was arrested for Contempt of Court following a motor vehicle stop on Columbia St. Mr. Lopez-Menjivar was found to have a no-bail warrant for his arrest out of Plainfield. He was brought to Dunellen HQ for processing and later turned over to Plainfield PD on their warrant. Ptlm. Marcin Nierodzik investigated.

On 9/7/2025 at 11:01 am, Victor Palomino, 77, of Newark was arrested for Contempt of Court after being observed by patrol in the train station lot and known to have an active warrant for his arrest in the amount of $1,000 out of Dunellen. Mr. Palomino was brought to Dunellen HQ for processing and released after posting bail. DSgt. Nicholas Goldman investigated.

On 9/6/2025 at 1:54 am, Elfer Salazar-Lopez, 42, of Plainfield was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop on North Ave. Mr. Salazar-Lopez was brought to Dunellen HQ for processing and later released to a sober friend. Ptlm. Marcin Nierodzik investigated.

On 8/6/2025 at 5:59 pm, patrol responded to Columbia Park for the reported Assault. A juvenile victim reportedly was assaulted by several other juveniles that had fled the area. Ptlm. Paul Condit investigated.

On 9/4/2025 at 1:33 am, Ikeam Stewart, 45, of Hillsborough was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop on North Ave. Mr. Stewart was brought to Dunellen HQ for processing and later released to a sober friend. Ptlm. Keith Irons investigated.

On 9/2/2025 at 12:21 am, Jose Rivera-Lopez, 46, of Dunellen was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop on North Ave. Mr. Rivera-Lopez was brought to Dunellen HQ for processing and later released to a sober friend. Ptlm. Erik Ortiz investigated.

On 9/1/2025 at 12:42 am, Yessica Ramos-Perez, 26, of Plainfield was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop on Bound Brook Rd. Ms. Ramos-Perez was brought to Dunellen HQ for processing and later released to a sober family member. Ptlm. Keith Irons investigated.