Police & Fire

March 27, 2024

WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Mayor McCartney officially swore in two new West Orange Police Officers, Daniel Castiglia and Melanie Turano, during the Conference Agenda at the Township Council Meeting on March 26. Family members held the bible while the Mayor administered the oath of office. Both officers ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ -The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce our 5th annual D.A.R.E. –Jr. Academy this summer. Due to an increased interest in the D.A.R.E. program, Sheriff Mildred Scott decided to implement a summer program for all (children entering) 5th/6th grade and ...

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Summit’s EMS volunteers responded to 188 emergency calls in February. Calls for the month included 111 medical emergencies; 17 falls; 17 motor vehicle accidents, including 6 on Route 24 or 78; 14 traumatic injuries; one allergic reaction; 14 cases of overdose or poisoning; three responses to a ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ -The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce our 5th annual D.A.R.E. –Jr. Academy this summer. Due to an increased interest in the D.A.R.E. program, Sheriff Mildred Scott decided to implement a summer program for all (children entering) 5th/6th grade and ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ -The Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce our 5th annual D.A.R.E. Jr. Academy this summer. Due to an increased interest in the D.A.R.E. program, Sheriff Mildred Scott decided to implement a summer program for all (children entering) 5th/6th grade and ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, West Orange Lodge #1590 has awarded a 2024 Community Investments Program Grant to the West Orange Fire Department (WOFD) to fund a “SmartDummy Rescue Manikin" and two life-safety search rope bags.  This equipment is valued at ...

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Police Director Alphonse Petracco and Chief Thomas Strumolo hosted another Neighborhood Watch Meeting Thursday February 22,2024 in the Nutley Court Room and on Zoom.   Chief Strumolo spoke about the important role our residents play in reporting crimes to police. He noted that many of the ...

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During the 2023 calendar year, Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad (Summit EMS) was the recipient of grants from Summit Luminary Fund, The Summit Foundation, Junior League of Summit, and Overlook Foundation. All of these Summit-based organizations have been long-time supporters of Summit EMS.

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Please be advised that the NW meeting originally scheduled for February 15, 2024 has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 22 at 7:00 in the court room in the Department of Public Safety. The purpose of this next meeting will be to discuss the roles members will take, either as Block Captains, ...

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Dear Summit Residents, I am writing to you today to address a critical concern within our community: the recent increase in home burglaries. This trend is not only alarming but also a disruption to the sense of security we value in Summit. The Summit Police Department is taking these ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- In December 2021, the West Orange Police Department received the Excellence in Policing: Community Partnership Award. The award honors a partnership that strengthens relationships or collaborates with community stakeholders to advance public safety. This prestigious recognition ...

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A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will examine all aspects of the Westfield Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, Police Chief Christopher Battiloro announced ...

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On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, between 5:45 PM and 7:10 PM, three vehicle break-ins were reported in the Huntley Tavern parking lot. The driver’s side window of a 2021 Jeep Wrangler was smashed, and the car was searched, but no items of value were reported as missing. An unlocked 2003 SAAB ...

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Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro has recently announced the promotions of five officers to the rank of sergeant of police, effective Jan. 1, 2024: Detective Piotr Wierzbicki, Detective Dennis DaSilva, Officer Jeffrey Johnson, Officer Richard Gill and Detective Robert Desiato. Sgt.

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In an effort to address the increase in criminal activities, Commissioner Alphonse Petracco and Chief Tom Strumolo have scheduled a Neighborhood Watch meeting for township residents on Wednesday, January 17th at 7pm in the Courtroom of the Department of Public Safety or you may also ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Captain William Ives of the Berkeley Heights Police Department is pleased to announce a crime prevention meeting for all residents. This meeting aims to enhance community engagement and provide valuable information on crime prevention strategies. The meeting will be held ...

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Students at Rock Brook School were thrilled to welcome police officers from the Montgomery Township Police Department to their classrooms. On a mid-December morning, three officers arrived at Rock Brook School for a friendly visit. This included Officer Carlucci, Officer Connell, and Officer ...

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WAYNE, NJ – The Passaic County 200 Club – a group made up of individuals, business owners and organizations who support Passaic County’s first responders – is offering a free dinner and cocktail event to show their appreciation for the generosity of their membership and to celebrate a successful ...

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PROSPECT PARK, NJ - The Prospect Park Police Department announced it will be participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Year-End Holiday Crackdown Campaign. This is a national campaign, which runs between December 1, 2023, and January 1, 2024, aimed at preventing drunk/impaired driving ...

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 During the month of November, Summit’s EMS volunteers responded to 218 emergency calls. Responses included 128 medical emergencies; 13 falls; 28 motor vehicle accidents; 18 traumatic injuries; one allergic reaction; 16 cases of overdose or poisoning; four responses to a medical alarm; four ...

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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ  -- In March 2019, New Jersey resident Samantha Josephson was kidnapped and murdered near the University of South Carolina by an individual impersonating a Rideshare service driver.  In the aftermath of this tragedy, Josephson’s family created the #WHATSMYNAME Foundation to ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ -- An assessor from the Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) arrived in West Orange from October 30th to November 1, 2023, in order to examine the West Orange Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support ...

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Piscataway Township / Middlesex County, NJ. --  A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, will examine all aspects of the Piscataway Township Police Department policies and procedures, management, operations, and support ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - On October 5, 2023, a Borough bank reported an individual attempting to cash a fraudulent check. Officers responded and located the individual, Christopher R. Wolf, age 47, of Bronx, NY, attempting to leave the area. After an investigation was completed, Christopher Wolf was ...

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Harmony Township, NJ – October 21, 2023 – Warren County Commissioner James R. Kern III joined Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer to observe a full-scale active shooter training exercise at the Warren County Farmers’ Fairgrounds in Harmony Township. Numerous local law enforcement agencies ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ  - Please be advised the Township of West Orange is aware of the wild turkey present on  Pleasant Valley Way, in the area of Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation and Daughters of Israel. West Orange Animal Control has been working with New Jersey Fish & Wildlife for the past two ...

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BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Bernards Township Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, ...

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ROAD CLOSURE: 280 EB / MP 7.6 WEST ORANGE TOWNSHIP / ESSEX COUNTY SATURDAY OCTOBER 21 Route I-280 Work on Oct. 21, 2023                           (Maintenance Work) Notice Route/Direction/MP: 280 EB / MP 7.6 Municipality/County: West Orange Township / Essex County Nature of Work: ...

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WAYNE, NJ – The Passaic County 200 Club’s mission to support first responders was given a big boost as its fall fundraiser Beefsteak/Tricky Tray Dinner reached its capacity and beyond with over 500 tickets sold, making this the largest event in club history. Though ticket sales are now closed ...

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