Police & Fire
By AUDREY BLUMBERG
April 29, 2024
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A Flemington man was arrested after he allegedly struck a pedestrian near the intersection of Somerset Street and Veterans Memorial Drive in Somerville, according to a release from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office. Andres Estaban SIlva, 33, was charged with second degree ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—A woman claims that her ex-boyfriend showed up at her job at a Warrington McDonald’s, trapped her in his car and repeatedly threatened to kill her before she escaped. On April 23, police went to the McDonald’s on Metro Drive near the Walmart for the report of a man making ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - Executed search warrants on Bud Bus Inc. in Hackettstown on March 7, 2024, resulted in a seizure of $1,900, suspected raw cannabis and cannabinoid-infused products. Bud Bus Inc., a trailer which was parked in the parking lot of 903 High Street in Hackettstown and a Bud Bus ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Two adults were charged with cruelty and neglect after they left two toddlers in a vehicle during a wine tasting session on February 25, 2024. On April 25, 2024, John O’Mahoney, 43, and Radhika Vyas, 37, both from Phillipsburg, were charged with one count each in the ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ —Get acquainted with Ridgewood's first responders at the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce's Touch-a-Truck event on Thursday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can get hands-on with a Ridgewood Fire Department fire engine, the Ridgewood Police Department's cruisers and vehicles ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Ford Ave. will be closed to northbound traffic at Hill St., beginning on Wednesday, 05/01/2024. The closure is part of the ongoing sewer repairs on Morris Street in Morristown. Motorists should be aware that norbound traffic on Ford Avenue will be detoured to Hill Street, Elm ...
EDISON, NJ - A New York man sustained serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 287 in Edison Township during the early morning hours on Monday, according to New Jersey State Police. No other serious injuries have been reported at this time. Police say they responded to the ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ - A fatal stabbing that occurred in Perth Amboy is currently under investigation, as announced by Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Perth Amboy Police Chief Lawrence Cattano on Monday, April 29. Authorities responded to the area of Smith Street and Maple Street on ...
BAYONNE, NJ - According to Bayonne Police Department officials, a reported threat made against Shemin Midtown School on Monday was a “swatting” incident. Captain Eric Amato reported that the incident began at 9:57 a.m. and led to a response by law enforcement, which included an immediate ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - A homicide investigation has been launched following a fatal shooting that occurred in the Southwest corner of Hoboken late Sunday. According to sources the incident took place in the area of Marshall Drive late Sunday. "I am sad to report that there was a tragic incident last ...
Update: The roadway has been reopened. ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Robbinsville Township Office of Emergency Management is advising motorists that Rt. 130 is closed in both directions between Woodside Road and Meadowbrook Road due to a motor vehicle accident in the area of A&M Garden ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Police Department, at approximately 9:45 a.m., on Monday, announced a road closure on Lake Avenue at Rutgers Rd. due to utility work. Southbound lanes will be closed; northbound will be open. Utility work should be completed by around noon today. Please follow ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township Police have reported that between the evening of April 26 into the morning of April 27, multiple vehicles in the Bradley Gardens section of town were broken into and ransacked. In addition, Raritan Borough Police also reported multiple burglaries to motor ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- Fairfield Police arrested Deyah Shaabneh, 25, of Fairfield on charges of eluding police on April 24. On that date Officer James Ciampi attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop on Shaabneh’s vehicle, which was allegedly in violation of displaying a fictitious license ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Woodland Park Police Department announced the return of its highly anticipated Junior Police Academy, scheduled to take place from August 12 to 16 at the WP Boys & Girls Club. Aimed at youth between the ages of 10 amd 14 years old, and exclusive to Woodland Park ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- The Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department responded to multiple calls throughout the course of Saturday, April 27 and early Sunday, April 28. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, the department was dispatched to a vehicle fire on Fairfield Avenue, where on arrival the blaze was ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is highlighting recent investigations and arrests that have taken place in the Township through a new community reporting system. The MLPD rolled out a new feature to its website earlier this year in which residents can sign up to ...
CHATHAM, NJ -- After hearing about Ford Cairns' enthusiasm for fishing, it wasn't a surprise to learn that the 4-year-old had reeled in the biggest catch among the boys at the annual Small Fry Fishing Derby sponsored by the Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department over the weekend. "Most kids ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - The Whippany Fire Company is hosting its first-ever car show, 'Hot Rods & Hoses,' on Sunday, May 5th from 9am - 1pm. All types of vehicles are welcome to participate. This is a Cars & Coffee style event which will include delicious coffee a great amount of ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A Bayonne man was arrested on April 24 and charged in connection with an incident during which he reportedly followed a female victim into the Bank of America and attempted to force her to withdraw $900 in cash. According to Captain Eric Amato, Saliu Konate, 20, was charged with ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Here's a look at road closings and slowdowns in the Doylestown area for the week of April 28, 2024. In Doylestown Borough, Court Street between Main Street and Clinton Street will be closed and detours will be posted on weekdays for PECO Energy work from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The work ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – The teenager stabbed last weekend in a Coconut Creek preserve has died, police confirmed Sunday. The 15-year-old was flown to Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale after getting stabbed on April 20 in the area of Winston Park and Nature Trial, just off Lyons Road ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – School Resource Officer (SRO) Chenice Wesley from Asbury Park Police Department is currently teaching essential life skills to almost 100 third graders across Thurgood Marshall and Bradley Elementary Schools. This initiative is part of the L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Robbinsville Fire Department welcomed a new member Thursday with the swearing in of Thomas M. Gargiulo. Township Council Vice President Deborah Blakely adminstered the oath. Over the last several weeks Firefighter Gargiulo has taken part in department training led by ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police have identified the man killed in a domestic-related shooting on Friday in an apartment complex. Police found Stephen Austin, 48, shot dead in an apartment in Windsor Coral Springs in the area of 6200 Wiles Road. The shooter, who is male, was ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- On Monday, April 29, from 7 p.m. until the early hours of Tuesday morning, Meisel Avenue will be closed to traffic in both directions. Mandatory work by New Jersey American Water called for replacing a water pipe that crosses from one side of the avenue to the ...
NEWARK — The city will begin phased-in enforcement of an annual youth curfew for people 17 and under starting next month, authorities said. It follows the city’s decision to pause enforcement of the youth curfew earlier this month, something that during a news conference last week officials said ...
NEWARK — The city will begin phased-in enforcement of an annual youth curfew for people 17 and under starting next month, authorities said. It follows the city’s decision to pause enforcement of the youth curfew earlier this month, something that during a news conference last week officials said ...
South Brunswick, NJ - Police are implementing a crash reduction initiative called STOP – Stopping, Traffic, Obstacle, Problems. The launch of this initiative follows a deadly crash on Route 1 on April 12 that resulted in the death of three people and two separate fatal crashes on Tuesday morning., ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - At the April monthly meeting for the Retired Policemen and Firemen’s Association of Union/Somerset Counties, Local 3 donated $100.00 to the upcoming fundraiser Pizza Palooza in honor of Autism Acceptance Month. Nonprofit Pizza Kindness teamed up with Kenilworth' s UNICO to turn ...