Police & Fire
By JACOB TURCHI
April 24, 2024
EDISON, NJ — This township's Police Department has hired seven new officers, making it the largest number of cops in the department in the past 15 years, Mayor Sam Joshi says. The new cops were sworn-in at a public ceremony at Oak Tree Pond Historic Park on Saturday, April 20th. “It has been ...
FLEMINGTON – Five borough police officers will be promoted following approval by the Flemington Borough Council April 8. Police Chief Jerry Rotella said the promotions were “well-deserved and long-delayed.” The promotions come at a time when the 16-member department is being directed to ...
WATCHUNG, NJ - Watchung Mayor Ronald Jubin swore in a new police officer at the last meeting of the Watchung Borough Council. Officer Gianmarco Acevedo is a graduate of North Plainfield High School, bilingual in English and Spanish and is set to graduate Rutgers University – Newark in May. His ...
MOONACHIE, NJ - The Moonachie Police Department sent a letter to residents and businesses outlining their ongoing efforts to secure a new contract with the borough. The one-page letter outlined the MPD's efforts to resolve the impasse. The Moonachie Police have been working without a contract ...
UNION, NJ - Twelve police officers and two firefighters will be recognized with a Medal of Valor award from The Two Hundred Club of Union County next month. The two firefighters are from the Union Fire Department. The Two Hundred Clubs' Medal of Valor award recognizes Union County police ...
NEWARK — Workers were still boarding up buildings in the North Ward on Tuesday, April 23, after a three-alarm fire ripped through businesses and residences there the night before. The blaze, which began at 576 Broadway just before 7 p.m. on Monday, left one firefighter injured with “minor burns” ...
NEWARK — Workers were still boarding up buildings in the North Ward on Tuesday, April 23, after a three-alarm fire ripped through businesses and residences there the night before. The blaze, which began at 576 Broadway just before 7 p.m. on Monday, left one firefighter injured with “minor burns” ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Police arrested a man who was allegedly intoxicated and threatening people at a Mexican restaurant twice in one night earlier this month. Warrington police said that on the evening of April 14, 45-year-old Ryan Theodore Galardi of Doylestown was behaving aggressively ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Two people were killed in two separate motor vehicle accidents on Tuesday morning in South Brunswick Township, according to police. The first fatal accident occurred on Route 535 and the second one followed shortly after on Route 1. The identities of both victims have not been ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - At the April monthly meeting for the Retired Policemen and Firemen’s Association of Union/Somerset Counties, Local 3 donated $300.00 to the philanthropic organization, Autism New Jersey. Autism New Jersey is a nonprofit agency committed to ensuring safe and fulfilling lives for ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Two people were killed in two separate motor vehicle accidents on Tuesday morning in South Brunswick Township, according to police. The first fatal accident occurred on Route 535 and the second one followed shortly after on Route 1. The identities of both victims have not been ...
OLEAN, NY — Residents of a house at 121 Fulton St. were displaced Tuesday after a fire damaged the structure. According to a news release from the Olean Fire Department, firefighters found smoke and fire coming from second-floor windows and contained the fire to a second-floor bedroom and the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, Westfield’s municipal judge essentially threw out the ticket that made headlines in August, when a video posted on YouTube appeared to show a Westfield police officer giving a driver a false ticket in retaliation for flipping him the middle finger. Westfield ...
PATERSON, NJ - An arrest has been made in connection to the April 15 shooting that sent a Newark man to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center for treatment of non-fatal gunshot wounds. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa ...
Linden, NJ – The City of Linden proudly honored Captain Carl J. Tattoli, Jr. of The Linden Fire Department (LFD) for being named the 2024 New Jersey State Fire Investigator of the Year at the Council meeting. Mayor Derek Armstead, along with Council President Michelle Yamakaitis,Councilman Barry ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Police Department announced several road closures on Tuesday morning due to paving work. The following roads will be closed on April 23: Bryant Street between Forbes and Inman Ave. Coddington between Jaques Ave. and Saint Georges Ave. West Inman Ave. between ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Some Roxbury police officers are currently in training to help patrol the waters of Lake Hopatcong this summer, said Roxbury Police Chief Dean Adone. It will be the Roxbury Police Department's second year of working with the Morris County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) Marine Patrol Unit.
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – A pair of Bridgewater Township police officers were publicly promoted before a large crowd in the municipal building on Commons Way. Sgt. Russell Dunlop and Lt. John Cooper were promoted to their new ranks at the March 7 meeting of the Bridgewater Township Council. Mayor ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - There is a traffic alert in Parsippany on Littleton Road on Tuesday morning. Due to a motor vehicle crash, Littleton Road is closed between Parsippany Road and Princess Street in both directions. Travelers are adivised to use alterantive routes. There is a report that the ...
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 ...
UNION, NJ - A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will examine all aspects of the Union Police Department policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services on Thursday, May 2, Police Director Christopher Donnelly ...
HOLMDEL,NJ: Saturday, April 27th, is the DEA's National Take Back Initiative. Prescription medications can be dropped off 24/7 inside the Holmdel Township Police Department lobby. The Holmdel Police Department is located at 4 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel. Please remember, no liquids or ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Several residents have reported receiving suspicious phone calls from individuals impersonating East Brunswick Police Officers. These suspects are spoofing the phone number they are calling from by displaying the East Brunswick Police Department phone number. It was reported ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – The Coconut Creek Police Department is taking part in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s national program to collect unused prescription drugs this weekend. Police officials will be at the Coconut Creek Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights Police Department is proud to announce and celebrate its 100th Anniversary this year. Established in 1924, Chief Dominick Russo served as the department's first officer, laying the foundation for what would become a strong and dedicated force in the ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police Department is looking to fill vacant Crossing Guard positions. If you are interested in becoming a Crossing Guard, please pick up an application at Town Hall or download one from our website (https://www.parpolice.com/forms/). When needed, Crossing Guards ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Hanover Township Police Chief Stephen Gallagher has passed away. Chief Stephen Gallagher served the Township of Hanover for 34 years and was a beloved member of the police department and community who touched the lives of all who knew him. Funeral arrangements for Chief ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ - Looking for a rental down the shore this summer? The Town of Long Brance has issued a public service announcement regarding summer rental scams. With summer rental season approaching, the Long Branch Police Department Investigations Bureau wants the public to be aware of ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Hasbrouck Heights Police, along with members of the Wood-Ridge Police Department, arrested three individuals Sunday night on multiple drug charges. All individuals also had outstanding warrants in other North Jersey jurisdictions. On Sunday, April 21, 2024, at ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ - Looking for a rental down the shore this summer? The Town of Long Brance has issued a public service announcement regarding summer rental scams. With summer rental season approaching, the Long Branch Police Department Investigations Bureau wants the public to be aware of ...