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Somerset County Prosecutor's Office, North Bridge Street, Somerville, NJ (2026)

10/16/2026

Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office wore purple in honor of Purple Thursday, to raise awareness of domestic violence and to show our support for survivors.

Together, we can break the silence, connect survivors with resources, and work toward a future free from abuse.

10/13/2026

GREEN BROOK TWP., N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay and Green Brook Township Chief of Police William Coward announce a pedestrian fatality investigation that occurred on Route 22 West during the evening hours of Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Green BrookTownship.

Prosecutor McDonald stated that on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 8:52 p.m. officers from Green Brook Township Police Department responded to Route 22 West near King George Road for a
report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian was transported to a nearby trauma center and was pronounced deceased on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Members of the Somerset County Collision Analysis Reconstruction Team responded to the scene to investigate along with detectives from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes
Unit and Green Brook Township Police Department. The investigation is currently on-going pending the results of the Collision Analysis Reconstruction Team’s findings and pending results from the post-mortem examination conducted by the Northern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.

Prosecutor McDonald, Chief McKay, and Chief Coward request anyone with information relating to this investigation to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office at (908) 231-7100 or the
Green Brook Township Police Department at (732) 968-1188 or via OPS Tips. OPS Tips allows citizens to enter SCPO.TIPS as the URL into the address bar of any internet enabled device to
provide anonymous reports including videos and photos. Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477). All tips will be kept confidential.
NOTE: The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic
records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and
analyzed.

10/13/2026

The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with the Somerset County Department of Human Services, invites parents and community members to attend “Overcome: The Matthew Bocchi Story” on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Manville Public Library located at 100 South 10th Ave, Manville, NJ.
At just nine years old, Matthew Bocchi lost his father during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. In the years that followed, Matthew struggled with grief, trauma, depression, and addiction. Today, Matthew is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and advocate for opioid awareness and recovery. Through his memoir, Sway, and his powerful presentations, Matthew works to break the stigma surrounding addiction and mental health and remind others that recovery is possible.
This event is free and open to the public. Please see the attached flyer for further details.

10/09/2026

October is Pedestrian Safety Month

At some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian. The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office would like to remind our community members to be alert and aware of your surroundings when walking.

When you’re a pedestrian, use crosswalks whenever possible, obey pedestrian signals, stay visible, and watch for approaching vehicles. Before crossing the street, look both ways and make sure it is safe to proceed. Avoid distractions, such as cell phones and headphones, and wear bright or reflective clothing when walking in low-light conditions.

Drivers also play an important role in pedestrian safety. Slow down, remain alert, yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, and use extra caution near schools, intersections, and residential neighborhoods.Pedestrian safety is everyone’s responsibility.

10/09/2026

On Wednesday October 7th, 2026, members of the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office volunteered at the first Annual Unified Fall Festival in Hillsborough, NJ. We would like to thank Somerset County Educational Services Commission and Brett Stibitz for including us in this event and putting it all together.

Keep an eye out for the SCPO pink car throughout the month of October at different events, to bring awareness to early screening for breast cancer.

10/08/2026

On Thursday October 1st, 2026, our office came together at our County’s historic courthouse for a meaningful event dedicated to raising awareness, honoring those affected by breast cancer, and reminding our community of the importance of early detection and support.

Seven police vehicles from departments within Somerset County were proudly wrapped in pink as a powerful symbol of solidarity and our commitment to spreading awareness throughout our community. On each vehicle there is a QR code that any Somerset county resident can scan and make an appointment for their annual mammogram. A special thank you to our sponsors, the Far Hills Race Meeting Association, Peapack Private, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset & Open Road Auto Group.

Thank you to the incredible presenters who shared important messages about breast cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and the strength it takes to face this disease.

Events like this remind us that awareness starts with a conversation and that together, we can continue to educate, support, and encourage one another.

Thank you to everyone who attended this event and helped to make this event possible and to all those who continue to stand with survivors, fighters, families, and loved ones affected by breast cancer.

Together, we wear pink. Together, we raise awareness. Together, we make a difference.

10/08/2026

FRANKLIN TWP, N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Franklin Township Public
Safety Director Lloyd Fredericks announce the arrest of Craig Montgomery, age 60 of Somerset, New Jersey in relation to a homicide which occurred in the late evening hours of Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at approximately 10:11 p.m., Franklin Township Police Department received a 9-1-1 call requesting a welfare check on a residence located on Majesty Lane after
hearing loud arguing. Upon arrival, Franklin Township police officers made several attempts but were unable to make contact with the residents. Franklin Township Police Department then received an additional call with further concerns for the same residence. Officers returned to the residence and, based on the additional information that was received, attempted to make entry to
the residence. Upon attempting to enter the residence, Franklin Township police officers encountered the suspect, later identified as Craig Montgomery. Montgomery advised officers that
he had a knife and had barricaded himself in the residence. Franklin Township Police requested assistance from the Somerset County SWAT team. At approximately 1:50 a.m., on Wednesday,
October 7, 2026, members of the Somerset County SWAT team, the Crisis-Negotiations Team and SWAT Tactical Medics responded to Franklin Township at their request. Members of the
SWAT team were able to breach a sliding door and enter the residence. Upon entering the residence, Craig Montgomery charged at officers with a knife. Utilizing less than lethal force,
SWAT members were able to subdue Montgomery and take him into custody without incident.

While in the residence, police discovered an unresponsive adult female with apparent stab wounds to her to chest, who was subsequently pronounced deceased. A second individual was in the
residence unharmed. Franklin Township police officers transported Montgomery to a local hospital for medical evaluation and treatment of minor injuries.

Prosecutor McDonald stated that detectives from the Franklin Township Police Department along with detectives from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, the Crime
Scene Investigations Unit, and Medical Investigators from the New Jersey Northern RegionalMedical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene to conduct the investigation. A postmortem
examination will be performed by the Medical Examiner’s Office to positively identify the victim and to determine the cause and manner of death. Authorities have not released the identity of the female adult victim pending positive identification by the Medical Examiner’s Office. The investigation remains ongoing.

Prosecutor McDonald stated on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, as a result of this investigation, Craig Montgomery was charged with 1st degree Murder and 3rd degree Possession of a Weapon
for an Unlawful Purpose. Defendant Montgomery was served with these charges. Upon his release from the hospital, defendant Montgomery will be transported to the Somerset County Jail where
he will be processed then lodged pending a detention hearing on this matter.

Prosecutor McDonald, Chief McKay, and Public Safety Director Fredericks request anyone with information relating to this investigation to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (908) 231-7100 or the Franklin Township Police Department at (732) 873-5533 or via OPS Tips. OPS Tips allows citizens to enter SCPO.TIPS as the URL into the address bar of any internet enabled device to provide anonymous reports including videos and photos. Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477). All tips will be kept confidential.

Note: The charges are merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent
until proven guilty.

10/06/2026

MONTGOMERY, N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County
Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Montgomery Township
Chief of Police Silvio Bet announced the identities of the victims of a double homicide and su***de that occurred in Montgomery Township.

Prosecutor McDonald stated that on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at approximately 2:59 p.m.,
Montgomery Township Police received a call requesting a check on the occupants of a residence on Wild Azalea Lane. Montgomery Township Police Officers responded to the residence to contact the occupants with negative results. Officers initiated an investigation into the whereabouts of the occupants. Subsequently, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at approximately 5:52 p.m., Montgomery police officers were able to successfully make entry into the residence. While performing a check of the residence, officers discovered two deceased adult females located within two separate bedrooms of the residence. Both victims appeared to have suffered from apparent gunshot wounds. A deceased adult male was also located in the residence with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The deceased male was found in possession of a fi***rm. Both
females and the male were pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Somerset.
Prosecutor McDonald stated that detectives from the Montgomery Township Police Department along with detectives from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, the Crime Scene Investigation Unit, and Medical Investigators from the New Jersey Northern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene to investigate.
A postmortem examination was performed by the Northern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.

The female victims were subsequently positively identified as Lora Grodnick, age 62, and Sloane Grodnick, age 24, mother and daughter. The cause of death for both victims was gunshot wound of the head, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide. The deceased male was positively identified as David Grodnick, age 61, husband to Lora and father to Sloane. His cause of death was a gunshot wound of the head, and the manner of death was ruled a su***de. The investigation, which remains ongoing, has yielded that the homicide deaths of both Lora and Sloane Grodnick
were an isolated incident and there are no threats to the public from this tragic occurrence. No further information will be available for release at this time.
Prosecutor McDonald, Chief McKay, and Chief Bet request anyone with information relating to this investigation to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (908) 231-7100 or the Montgomery Police Department at (908) 359-3222 or via OPS Tips. OPS Tips allows citizens to enter SCPO.TIPS as the URL into the address bar of any internet enabled device to provide anonymous reports including videos and photos. Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477). All tips will be kept confidential.

NOTE: The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which
continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed.

10/05/2026

MONTGOMERY, N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay and Montgomery Township Chief of Police Silvio Bet announce an on-going homicide investigation in Montgomery Township.

Prosecutor McDonald stated that on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at approximately 2:59 p.m. Montgomery Township Police received a call requesting a check on the occupants of a residence on Wild Azalea Lane. Montgomery Township Police Officers responded to the residence to contact the occupants with negative results. Officers initiated an investigation into the whereabouts of the occupants. Subsequently, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at approximately 5:52 p.m., Montgomery police officers were able to successfully make entry into the residence. While performing a check on the residence, officers discovered two deceased victims, both adult females located within two separate bedrooms of the residence. Both victims appear to have suffered from apparent gunshot wounds. A deceased adult male was also located in the residence with what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The deceased male was found in possession of a fi***rm. Both females and the male were pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Somerset.

Prosecutor McDonald stated that detectives from the Montgomery Township Police Department along with detectives from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, the Crime Scene Investigation Unit, and Medical Investigators from the New Jersey Northern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene to investigate. A postmortem examination is scheduled to be performed by the Northern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office to positively identify the victims and determine the cause and manner of death. Authorities have not released the identities of the deceased individuals pending positive identification by the Medical Examiner’s Office. The investigation remains on-going and no further information will be available for release at this time.

MONTGOMERY, N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay and Montgomery Township Chief of Police Silvio Bet announce an on-going homicide investigation in Montgomery Township.

Prosecutor McDonald stated that on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at approximately 2:59 p.m. Montgomery Township Police received a call requesting a check on the occupants of a residence on Wild Azalea Lane. Montgomery Township Police Officers responded to the residence to contact the occupants with negative results. Officers initiated an investigation into the whereabouts of the occupants. Subsequently, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at approximately 5:52 p.m., Montgomery police officers were able to successfully make entry into the residence. While performing a check on the residence, officers discovered two deceased victims, both adult females located within two separate bedrooms of the residence. Both victims appear to have suffered from apparent gunshot wounds. A deceased adult male was also located in the residence with what appears to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The deceased male was found in possession of a fi***rm. Both females and the male were pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Somerset.

Prosecutor McDonald stated that detectives from the Montgomery Township Police Department along with detectives from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, the Crime Scene Investigation Unit, and Medical Investigators from the New Jersey Northern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office responded to the scene to investigate. A postmortem examination is scheduled to be performed by the Northern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office to positively identify the victims and determine the cause and manner of death. Authorities have not released the identities of the deceased individuals pending positive identification by the Medical Examiner’s Office. The investigation remains on-going and no further information will be available for release at this time.

Prosecutor McDonald, Chief McKay, and Chief Bet request anyone with information relating to this investigation to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (908) 231-7100 or the Montgomery Police Department at (908) 359-3222 or via OPS Tips. OPS Tips allows citizens to enter SCPO.TIPS as the URL into the address bar of any internet enabled device to provide anonymous reports including videos and photos. Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477). All tips will be kept confidential.

NOTE: The following information is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses, review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic evidence. The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office’s understanding of the facts and circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and analyzed

10/05/2026

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and Franklin Township Public Safety Director Lloyd Fredericks announced the arrest of Perfecto Quintana aka Perfecto Quintana Montes, age 56, of New Brunswick, New Jersey in relation to a residential arson that occurred on Friday, October 2, 2026.

Prosecutor McDonald stated that on Friday, October 2, 2026, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Franklin Township Police Department was dispatched to a call reporting an active residential fire on Home
Street in Somerset, New Jersey. The residential structure consisted of four individual apartments,one of which was on fire. Fire companies from East Franklin, Community Volunteer, Somerset
Fire and Rescue, and New Brunswick Fire Department responded to assist in extinguishing the one-alarm fire.

The fire caused damage to the building resulting in the displacement of three families consisting of eleven adults and four juveniles. A dog and a cat were discovered in the residence with the fire.Although efforts were made to provide care for the animals, both were subsequently pronounced deceased by Franklin Township Animal Control who also responded to the scene to assist. There were no reported injuries by the residents of the building. The American Red Cross responded to assist the families in need of temporary shelter.

Prosecutor McDonald stated that detectives from the Franklin Township Police Department along with detectives from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Special Investigation Unit, Crime Scene Investigation Unit and Fire Investigation Unit responded to assist Franklin Township Fire Officials and the New Jersey State Fire Marshall’s Office in investigating the fire once it was extinguished.

As part of this investigation, a video canvass was conducted which led to the development of a suspect, later identified as Perfecto Quintana aka Perfecto Quintana Montes. It was determined
that Quintana was seen arriving at the residence in his vehicle prior to the fire. Upon his arrival, Quintana is seen approaching the apartment building while carefully carrying a container close to
his body. Quintana ascends a staircase that leads in the direction of the apartment. A short time later, Quintana is seen descending the same staircase carrying the pitcher, which now appears to
be empty with one hand. Quintana returns to his vehicle and leaves the area. Within minutes, calls are received by Franklin Township Police Department reporting a fire to the building.

While on scene during this investigation, members of the crowd alerted police to the presence of Quintana driving in the area. Officers from Franklin Township police conducted a stop on
Quintana who was observed displaying signs of intoxication. Quintana was taken into custody and transported to Franklin Twp Police department.

Prosecutor McDonald stated that Perfecto Quintana aka Perfecto Quintana Montes was arrested and charged with 2nd degree, Aggravated Arson, 2nd degree, Residential Burglary, 4th degree,
Criminal Mischief, 4th degree, Criminal Contempt and two counts of 4th degree, Animal Cruelty. Defendant Quintana was lodged in the Somerset County Jail pending a court hearing on this matter.

Prosecutor McDonald, Chief McKay, and Public Safety Director Fredericks request anyone with information relating to this investigation to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office at
(908) 231-7100 or the Franklin Township Police Department at (732) 873-5533 or via or via OPS Tips. OPS Tips allows citizens to enter SCPO.TIPS as the URL into the address bar of any
internet enabled device to provide anonymous reports including videos and photos. Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477). All tips
will be kept confidential.

Note: The charges are merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent
until proven guilty.

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