Crime & Safety

Woman Wanted For Fatal July 4th Crash In Somerset County: Prosecutor

Angely Betancourt was named the Fugitive of the Month for October 2024 by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.

Angely Betancourt was named the Fugitive of the Month for October 2024 by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.
Angely Betancourt was named the Fugitive of the Month for October 2024 by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office. (Somerset County Prosecutor's Office)

BEDMINSTER, NJ — A woman is wanted by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office(SCPO) for causing death while driving unlicensed, said authorities.

Angely Betancourt was named SCPO's Fugitive of the Month for October 2024.

Betancourt is wanted by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office for one count of second-degree reckless death by auto and one count of third-degree causing death while driving unlicensed which occurred on July 4, 2022, in Bedminster Township, said SCPO.

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A warrant has been issued for her arrest.

The SCPO released the following information on Betancourt:

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  • Date of birth: 10/29/1998
  • Height: 4'8" - 4'9"
  • Weight: 98 - 100
  • Hair: Brown
  • Eyes: Brown
  • Tattoos: Left arm, right shoulder, both sides of face
  • Last known address: New York, NY

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Betancourt should contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Fugitive Unit.

Locals are asked not to take any police action themselves other than to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Fugitive Unit at 908-231-7100 or via the STOPit app. The STOPit app allows citizens to provide anonymous reports including videos and photos. STOPit can be downloaded to your smartphone for free at the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, access code: SOMERSETNJ.

Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Crime Stoppers’ Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477). All anonymous STOPit reports and Crime Stopper tips will be kept confidential.

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