Middlesex County Man Wanted For Robbery, Considered Armed And Dangerous, Authorities Say

Police are searching for a New Brunswick man, who is charged with robbery and considered armed and dangerous, authorities said.

Dashawn Carreker, 22, of Seaman Street in New Brunswick, is wanted for the June 24 robbery of a 35-year-old man in the Somerset section of Franklin, authorities said.

Crime Stoppers of Somerset County, Inc. is offering a reward of up to $1,500 for information regarding Carreker’s location and arrest, authorities said.

According to a news release from Somerset County Prosecutor Geoffrey D. Soriano, Somerset County Chief of County Detectives Timothy M. Fitzgerald and Franklin Township Chief of Police Lawrence Roberts:

Divendra Bhim, 20, of Mustang Trail in the Somerset section of Franklin, has already been arrested, and police are working to identify one other person involved in the robbery.

Around 11:20 p.m. June 24, Franklin police were called to a Route 27 convenience store on a report of an aggravated assault.

The victim told police that a man - later identified as Bhim - asked to meet with him at the Country Side apartments in Somerset.

When the victim arrived, Bhim and two other males robbed and assaulted him.

The victim needed surgery for his injuries.

Franklin detectives and the Somerset County Major Crimes Squad handled the investigation.

They determined Bhim drove Carreker, and a third male only known as “Tyrone” to the apartment complex to sell marijuana to the victim.

Carreker punched and kicked the victim while the person known as “Tyrone” struck the victim in the head with a handgun.

Bhim and Carreker have each been charged with robbery, conspiracy, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and aggravated assault.

The robbery charge is a first-degree offense, that if convicted, carries a prison term of 10- to 20-years.

Bhim is being held at Somerset County Jail with bail set at $100,000, cash-only.

Anyone who is in the vicinity of Carreker should not approach him or attempt to detain him.

Anyone with information about this incident or Carreker’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Somerset County Crime Stoppers’ Tip Line at 1-888-577-TIPS (8477) or online at www.888577tips.org or www.scpo.net, and click on either “Crime Stoppers” or “TIPS HOTLINE”. All calls are confidential.

Photos courtesy Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office; Dashawn Carreker; Divendra Bhim