Somerset County Fugitive Of Month Wanted For Aggravated Assault

SOMERVILLE, NJ — A man wanted on multiple charges, including aggravated assault in Somerset County, was named the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office(SCPO) Fugitive of the Month for March.

Mateo D. Maldonado-Bencebi is wanted by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office for failure to appear (FTA) for one count of third-degree aggravated assault and one count of possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, all of which occurred in October of 2025 in Somerville Borough.

A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

The SCPO released the following information on Maldonado-Bencebi:

• Date of birth: 04/24/1985
• Height: 5’7
• Weight: 150
• Hair: Black
• Eyes: Brown
• Tattoos: Left hand - Bibi, Neck - Cross
• Last known address: Somerville

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. 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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