BASKING RIDGE, NJ — A man wanted on multiple charges, including drug possession in Somerset County, was named the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office(SCPO) Fugitive of the Month for August.
Patsy Ragonese is wanted by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office for failure to appear (FTA) for recovery court for originating charges of three counts of third-degree possession of CDS and one count of possession of CDS with intent to distribute which occurred during December of 2020 (Pequannock, Morris County), June of 2021 (Bernards Township, Somerset County), January of 2022 (Warren Township, Somerset County), and January of 2023 (Lacey Township, Ocean County).
In addition, Ragonese has two bench warrants out of Union County for fourth-degree identity theft(Springfield) and possession of CDS (Plainfield).
A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
The SCPO released the following information on Ragonese:
Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of this individual should contact the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Fugitive Unit. You SHOULD NOT take any police-action yourself other than to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Fugitive Unit at 908-231-7100 or via the STOPit app.
Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477) or SCPO.TIPS. All anonymous STOPit reports and tips will be kept confidential.
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