Matawan Man Charged With Attempted Murder, Stalking In East Brunswick

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — A Matawan man was arrested Friday by East Brunswick Police and charged with firing a gun at people he knew in three different instances.

The man is Sameh F. Kaldes, 43, of Matawan. He was taken into custody by East Brunswick Police Friday and charged with two counts of attempted murder, stalking, drug possession and receiving stolen property.

Police say that during the month of April, Kaldes would go to a home on Cranbury Circle in East Brunswick. Police were called for reports of three separate shooting incidents. Nobody was ever struck by the gunfire.

Police say this was not a random act of violence, and Kaldes knew the victims. East Brunswick Police detectives had been investigating the shootings, and police officers found him returning to Cranbury Circle Friday, April 18, where he was taken into custody without incident.

He is currently being held at the Middlesex County jail.

This is an active and ongoing investigation, and anyone with information or surveillance footage of the area is asked to contact Detective Michael Napoli of the East Brunswick Police Department at mnapoli@ebpd.net or 732-390-6990 or Detective Stephanie Redline of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-745-3300. Anonymous tips are welcome by calling 732-4EBTIPS (328477) or emailing tips@ebpd.net.

"I want to take a moment to commend the outstanding work of the men and women of the East Brunswick Police Department who were instrumental in the swift and thorough investigation that led to the arrest of the suspect," said East Brunswick Police Chief Frank LoSacco. “Officers worked around the clock gathering evidence, following leads and coordinating with the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and other partner agencies to ensure the suspect was brought into custody safely and efficiently. Their efforts not only brought resolution to a very serious matter but also helped restore a sense of safety and trust in our community."