Crime & Safety
Branchburg Man Wanted For Burglary, Theft In Hillsborough
Brian J. Cromen is named the Fugitive of the Month for May 2025 by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.

BRANCHBURG, NJ — A man wanted on multiple charges, including burglary and theft in Hillsborough, was named the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office(SCPO) Fugitive of the Month for May.
Brian J. Cromen is wanted by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office for Failure to Appear for Drug Court and a Violation of Probation (VOP) for Drug Court.
Cromen's (VOP) stems from charges associated with two counts of third-degree burglary and two counts of third-degree theft by unlawful taking, all of which occurred in July of 2017 in Hillsborough Township.
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Cromen also has outstanding warrants out of Hunterdon County. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.
The SCPO released the following information on Medina:
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- Date of birth: 08/05/1976
- Height: 5'10
- Weight: 190
- Hair: Brown
- Eyes: Hazel
- Tattoos: Multiple, left forearm(sugar skul), right forearm(Delaney)
- Last known address: Branchburg
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 smart phone 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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