Basking Ridge Teen Robbed At Southard Park

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — A Basking Ridge teen robbed at Southard Park is among the items listed in the October police blotter.

On Oct. 4, a 17-year-old boy of Basking Ridge reported being robbed at Southard Park of his iPhone 16 and $150 in cash.

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The victim reported he met the suspect at the park to purchase a skateboard.

The victim reported he believed the suspect had a gun in his waistband and handed his property over to him.

Det. Will Krajicek investigated the incident and arrested the 17-year-old boy from Carteret after executing a search warrant at the juvenile's home.

The juvenile was charged with first-degree robbery, third-degree terroristic threats, and third-degree theft.

The juvenile was lodged in the juvenile detention center in Middlesex County pending a future court date.

Bernards Township Police blotter for October:

During October, Bernards Township Police Officers responded to 47 motor vehicle crashes. There were eight injuries reported and 17 motor vehicle summonses issued.

On Oct. 3: Officer Dustin Lopez initiated a motor vehicle stop and arrested Israel Edgar Cabrera Gonzalez, 21, of Basking Ridge, for DWI after it was determined that he was operating his vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Gonzalez was also charged with numerous motor vehicle summonses which included speeding and careless driving. Gonzalez was released to the care of a family member and provided a future court date.

On Oct. 16: A resident from Fellowship Village Assisted Living reported falling victim to a phone scam and sent $2,500 to the unknown suspect. The Detective Bureau is investigating the incident.

On Oct. 18: Patrol officers responded to the area of Cooper Lane for the report of multiple attempted motor vehicle thefts. The unknown suspect ultimately stole a mountain bike from an open garage in the area. The Detective Bureau is investigating the incident.

On Oct. 19: A resident from Goltra Drive reported falling victim to a phone scam and sent $3,400 to the unknown suspect. The Detective Bureau is investigating the incident.

On Oct. 19: A resident from Whitenack Road reported a burglary with forced entry into the home through a basement window. The suspect stole a jewelry box with around $10
worth of jewelry in it. The Detective Bureau is investigating the incident.

On Oct. 21: A resident from Potomac Drive reported falling victim to a gift card scam in which they purchased $8,350 in Apple Gift Cards and provided them to the unknown suspect. The Detective Bureau is investigating the incident.

On Oct. 26: A resident from Bergenfield reported falling victim to a scam and met with a courier at the Riverwalk Shopping Center and handed over $25,000 in cash to an unknown individual. In total the victim lost $55,000 after giving another courier $20,000 in Bedminster Township and lost another $10,000 after mailing it to an address in California. The Detective Bureau is investigating the incident that occurred at the Riverwalk Shopping Center.

On Oct. 31: A resident from Fenwick Place reported an attempted motor vehicle theft and burglary to their 2027 BMW X7. At around 10:45 a.m., an unknown vehicle pulled in front of the home and a person wearing all black, with face and head covered and white or silver gloves on, got out of the vehicle entered the open garage of the home and made entry into the BMW. The suspect ran back to the suspect vehicle, which then fled the area. The suspect ultimately did not remove any items from the BMW. The same suspect vehicle was later used in the theft of a vehicle in Berkley Heights. The Detective Bureau is investigating the incident.

"The Bernard's Township Police would like to continue to remind everyone to report suspicious activity observed by calling 908-766-1122. Please keep vehicles locked, without the keys in them and valuables out of sight. Please confirm all suspicious calls/emails/texts/messages requesting monetary payments with law enforcement or banking officials before sending funds," said the department.

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