Chief Todd Costa reports that the Somerset Police Department arrested a man and seized 400 bags of heroin along with a quantity of crack cocaine this weekend. WILLIAM BRUCE, AGE 63, OF NORTON, was arrested and charged with Trafficking of a Class B substance (crack cocaine) and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Class A […]
Somerset Police Department Shares Information on Vehicle Safety Recalls Week
Chief Todd Costa and the Somerset Police Department wish to share important information relating to Vehicle Safety Recalls Week. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration administered over 1,000 safety recalls affecting nearly 35 million vehicles and other equipment in 2021. Yet, millions of vehicle recalls go unrepaired or unaddressed every year. Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, […]
Somerset Police Donate Over $20,000 In Support of Those Battling Childhood Cancer to Cops for Kids with Cancer Organization
Chief Todd Costa is pleased to announce that the Somerset Police Department has donated over $20,000 to the Cops for Kids with Cancer organization yesterday. On Monday, Feb. 28, Chief Costa and members of the Somerset Police Department presented a check in the amount of $22,709 to Chief Mike Weir (Ret.), a director from the […]
Somerset Police Department Charges Man in Convenience Store Robbery
Chief Todd Costa reports that the Somerset Police Department arrested and charged a man in connection with a Dec. 9 robbery at a County Street convenience store. JOSE ADORNO JR., AGE 22, OF SOMERSET, was charged with: Unarmed Robbery Assault and Battery Larceny Over $1,200 Shortly after 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9, the Somerset […]
Somerset Police Obtain Arrest Warrant for Suspect in Connection with Several Recent Break-Ins
Chief Todd Costa reports that, after a diligent investigation by Somerset Police Detectives, an arrest warrant has been issued for a suspect wanted in connection with several serial breaks-in, including two recent break-ins at Railway Café and Sav-On Gas. DAVID DUNHAM, AGE 49, of CUMBERLAND, RHODE ISLAND, who is currently in custody for an unrelated […]
Somerset Police Officer Assists Family in Need After Purchasing Christmas Dinner Following Shoplifting Incident
Chief George McNeil is pleased to report that a Somerset Police Officer purchased a Christmas dinner for a family in need after responding to a shoplifting incident. “This incident is a true testament of Officer Lima’s great character and decision making,” Chief McNeil said. On Sunday, Dec. 20, Somerset Police Officer Matt Lima responded to […]
