Police & Fire
By TAPINTO STAFF
April 18, 2024
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police have released the following scam alert to all residents: A scam was recently reported to our department involving a tree-cutting service. The scammers are illegally soliciting victims, claiming to be performing tree removal services on behalf of the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - On May 17, 2023, Sergeant John Bird and Sergeant James Angermeier were operating East Brunswick Police Motorcycle Units when a vehicle obstructed their path, resulting in a crash. Sergeant Bird and Sergeant Angermeier sustained injuries and were rushed to Robert Wood Johnson ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Three Westfield police officers were injured Thursday evening in a crash involving a stolen vehicle they were chasing, according to police. It happened around 5:10 p.m., Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro said. “We were alerted by an LPR (license plate recognition) ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Three Westfield police officers were injured Thursday evening in a crash involving a stolen vehicle they were chasing, according to police. It happened around 5:10 p.m., Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro said. “We were alerted by an LPR (license plate recognition) ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Two Piscataway residents have been arrested on theft charges after Bridgewater police investigated items of jewelry that were sold for cash but had been reported stolen from a senior living facility in Bridgewater. Ana Rios, 40, was charged with third degree theft and third ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – A Sayreville Middle School student-teacher has been arrested for possessing multiple photos of a child from the school who was undressed in the photos, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson. Ciccone and Robeson ...
EDISON, NJ - Edison Police have responded to a bomb threat at the Wick Shopping Plaza, located at 561 on US Route1, according to Mayor Sam Joshi. Authorities have deemed the threat not credible. Joshi notified the community on Facebook on Thursday at 12:12 PM. He says that two K-9 units and two ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A 25-year-old Bayonne man was arrested on Wednesday and charged with Aggravated Assault of a Police Officer after he reportedly threw punches while he was being placed under arrest. According to Captain Eric Amato, Ranneil A. Wiggan was operating a motor vehicle when he was ...
Linden. NJ - The Linden Police Department is proudly participating in the "Blue Envelope Program", a Union County initiative that promotes safety and understanding by providing drivers with Autism Spectrum Disorder tools to improve their interaction with Police Officers during traffic ...
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - Just after midnight on April 17, members of the Croton Falls Fire Department and surrounding agencies raced to the scene of a structure fire on Titicus Road. Responders arrived to find a barn on the property engulfed in flames, along with several cars parked ...
RED BANK, NJ – The following information was supplied by the Red Bank Police Department and is published as provided. Crimes Occurring Between March 1 and March 31 CRIMES: Theft: On 03/15/ 2024 a patrol unit took a report of theft from a motor vehicle. In the area of Monmouth St., the ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Springfield police made two arrests in harassment charges in separate incidents earlier this month. On April 6, an individual repeatedly contacted police dispatch and made harassing and threatening statements to the desk sergeant. As a result of a follow-up investigation, a ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Police Department (SPPD) will soon welcome two new officers to the borough force. At a council meeting April 15, William Betines, a native of Old Bridge, and Natalie Devine, a lifelong resident of Middlesex, were officially sworn in. They are both ...
BELMAR, NJ — In a significant gathering for law enforcement representation, Wayne Blanchard of Belmar, NJ, has been reelected as the First Vice Chairman of the National Troopers Coalition (NTC) during the organization's 124th Meeting held this week in Indianapolis. The National Troopers Coalition ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Yesterday, the Holmdel First Aid Cadet's in training were treated to an immersive learning experience with a field trip to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office. Holmdel Township Deputy Mayor Brian Foster took the time to escort the cadets as they had the opportunity to tour the ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Daniel Plumacker of the Sayreville Police Department announced today that Manuel Rivera, 43, of Sayreville, was pronounced deceased today, April 17, 2024, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Related: Police Respond to ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Daniel Plumacker of the Sayreville Police Department announced today that Manuel Rivera, 43, of Sayreville, died today, April 17th, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Related: Police Respond to Car Fire Near ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ -- Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Daniel Plumacker of the Sayreville Police Department announced today that Manuel Rivera, 43, of Sayreville, was pronounced deceased today, April 17, 2024, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Related: Police Respond to ...
WARREN, NJ —A residential burglary was reported on Saturday, April 13 where police said entry was gained via a second story window at a residence on Betsy Ross Drive. The incident occurred between 4 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. and unkrown proceeds are reported at this time, police said.
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A gas leak shut down an area near a major intersection in Coral Springs for about an hour on Wednesday. According to the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department, a construction crew hit a gas line shortly before 3 p.m., causing authorities to close all northbound lanes of the ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - A teacher at The Malvern School in Robbinsville was arrested for abuse after she physically harmed three children under her supervision, police say. The teacher, 45-year-old Princeton woman Ekta Dwarkesh, slapped two students in the face with an open hand, leaving one with a ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - An alert was issued today at 4:36 PM of a gas leak and fire at the intersection of Green Grove Rd and West Bangs Ave. Residents are advised to avoid this area and neighbors are advised to keep windows and doors closed and to expect power outages. This article will be updated ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Five police officers were recently promoted to fill in vacancies created by retirements, according to a nixle alert. The South Brunswick Police Department promoted a new Captain, Lieutenant, and three Sergeants. "Every police department in the State faces transition as more ...
CAMDEN – A double shooting on Monday night near the 1400 block of Carl Miller Boulevard left one man dead and another injured, the Camden County Prosecutor's Office reported on Wednesday afternoon. Camden County Police Department officers were dispatched at 7:03 p.m. to the scene based on a ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Are you looking for an exciting new career that also serves the community? The Bordentown Township Police Department (BTPD) is now accepting Alternate Route applications for Patrol Officer positions, with the deadline to apply being this week. This Alternate Route ...
Theft: 04/08/2024-Officers responded to the area of Waverly Terrace on report of a Theft from Auto. A resident parked his work van in his driveway overnight and the following morning he noticed the lock was broken and tools were missing. The tools were valued at $8,500.00. This incident is ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - An investigation is currently underway following a shooting incident in Montclair on Monday afternoon, which resulted in the injury of a police officer. The incident occurred in the 100 block of Forest Street shortly after 1 p.m. According to authorities, the encounter transpired ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Two members of the New Brunswick Fire Department, a highly trained group of men and women dedicated to saving lives and property in the city, received promotions at a ceremony last week at City Hall. Mayor Jim Cahill promoted Theodore (Teddy) Wright Jr. to the rank of captain and ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message that was just posted to the Kenilworth Police Department's social media page. "Water main break Boulevard & Epping. All Westbound traffic has been temporarily shut down. Please use an alternate route." TAPintoKenilworth.net is ...
BARNEGAT, NJ - On April 12, 2024, Laurie Maxson, 54, of Barnegat faced Honorable Judge Kimarie Rahill, J.S.C., for her sentencing regarding her arrest from July 2021. Maxson was sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison as a result of her previously entered guilty plea to Conspiracy ...