New Jersey State Police Release Updated 2026 “Most Wanted” Fugitive List

The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) have released their updated 2026 Most Wanted Fugitives List, highlighting individuals sought for violent crimes including murder, human trafficking, sexual assault of minors, and major narcotics offenses.

NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) have released their updated 2026 Most Wanted Fugitives List, highlighting individuals sought for violent crimes including murder, human trafficking, sexual assault of minors, and major narcotics offenses. Authorities warn the public not to approach any fugitive and to immediately report information to the NJSP Fugitive Unit Tip Line: 1‑800‑437‑7839 or email fugitiveinformation@njsp.gov.

The full official list is available in the NJSP’s 2026 bulletin: 📄 NJSP 2026 Most Wanted PDF: https://njsp.njoag.gov/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mostwanted2026-group.pdf Official NJ Most Wanted Portal: https://www.nj.gov/oag/nj-most-wanted.htm

🔎 Top 2026 NJSP Most Wanted Fugitives

1. George Encarnacion

Wanted for: Distribution of Controlled Dangerous Substances, Weapons Offenses, Money Laundering DOB: 09/09/1990 Height: 5’09” | Weight: 240 lbs Hair: Black | Eyes: Brown POB: Dominican Republic Warrant Issued: May 21, 2021 (Irvington, Essex County) SBI: 297986E | FBI: 910253WE1

📸 Official NJSP Photo: https://njsp.njoag.gov/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mostwanted2026-group.pdf (Encarnacion appears in the bulletin)

2. Kurt Young

Wanted for: Human Trafficking; Sexual Assault of a Juvenile DOB: 03/06/1967 Height: 5’11” | Weight: 150 lbs Hair: Gray/Brown | Eyes: Brown POB: United States Incident: Dennis Township, Cape May County — Nov 23, 2019 Warrant Issued: Sept 21, 2023 SBI: 471241B | FBI: KMCEDXCP7

📸 Official NJSP Photo: https://njsp.njoag.gov/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mostwanted2026-group.pdf

3. Amado Rosales

Wanted for: Murder DOB: 09/13/1974 Height: 5’05” | Weight: 145 lbs Hair: Black | Eyes: Brown POB: Mexico Incident: Lakewood, Monmouth County — Nov 28, 1998 Warrant Issued: Same day SBI: NC1251116A (listed) | FBI: 515005TC9 (listed)

📸 Official NJSP Photo: https://njsp.njoag.gov/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mostwanted2026-group.pdf

4. Wilfredo Rodriguez

Wanted for: Murder; Conspiracy to Commit Murder; Weapons Possession; Hindering Apprehension DOB: 11/08/1963 Height: 5’08” | Weight: 125 lbs Hair: Black | Eyes: Brown POB: Puerto Rico Aliases: Chari Wilfredo, Robert Ortiz, Wilfredo R. Santana

📸 Official NJSP Photo: https://njsp.njoag.gov/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mostwanted2026-group.pdf

5. Emeterio Alvarez‑Cruz

Wanted for: Aggravated Sexual Assault of a 12‑Year‑Old; Endangering the Welfare of a Child DOB: 10/13/1990 Height: 5’03” | Weight: 140 lbs Hair: Black | Eyes: Brown POB: Mexico Incident: Pilesgrove Township, Salem County — June 17, 2021

📸 Official NJSP Photo: https://njsp.njoag.gov/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mostwanted2026-group.pdf

⚠️ Public Safety Reminder

All fugitives listed by the NJSP are considered dangerous. The public should not attempt to confront or apprehend any individual.

Report tips immediately: 📞 NJSP Fugitive Unit: 1‑800‑437‑7839 📧 fugitiveinformation@njsp.gov 🌐 Official NJSP Most Wanted: https://www.nj.gov/oag/nj-most-wanted.htm