Crime & Safety

Somerset County Woman Is 'Fugitive Of The Week' On Crime Stoppers

This 35-year-old Somerset County woman who has eluded police since May is the Crime Stoppers​ "fugitive of the week."

A 35-year-old Somerset County woman who has eluded police since May is the Hunterdon County Crime Stoppers "fugitive of the week."

Asa Panatero, whose last known address was in Bridgewater, is wanted on various drug charges. She failed to show up for her court appearance on May 3 on charges of heroin possession and possession of hypodermic syringes, authorities say.

She's described as a caucasian female, about 5'03" and weighing 110 pounds. She has brown eyes and brown hair.

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Anyone who knows her whereabouts should contact Detective John Mulligan, Det. Frank Modaffare, or Det. Lamont Garnes of the Joint Hunterdon County Fugitive Task Force at 908-788-1129.

Here is her photo:

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