Tag: Cranbury Police Department
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Cranbury police lose veteran police officer to ‘medical episode’
The Cranbury Police Department has lost one of their veteran brothers after he “suffered a medical episode,” according to Cranbury Police Chief Michael J. Owens. Todd Galla passed away on Sept. 17 surrounded by his family, according to Owens, who posted a statement of Galla’s passing in a social media post on Sept. 18. Galla,…
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National Night Out: A community affair in Cranbury
Another successful National Night Out was celebrated by the Cranbury community as police sirens sounded, live DJ music played, and food cooked. Cranbury families pulled up lawn chairs in Village Park, sat at park benches and danced during the summer evening of fun with their local officers and emergency services for National Night Out on…
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Cranbury police investigations continue into recent auto thefts
Cranbury police are investigating the theft of a 2022 silver Land Rover Defender that occurred in the early morning hours the weekend of April 3. According to the police department, Cranbury police received a report of the stolen vehicle on April 2. The motor vehicle theft took place in the area of Evans Drive, Stockton…
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Cranbury weathers Tropical Storm Ida
Tropical Storm Ida caused flash flooding all throughout Middlesex County, including in Cranbury Township, closing several roadways on Sept. 1. The remnants of the storm impacting Cranbury follows Tropical Storm Henri, which occurred prior on Aug. 22. Tropical Storm Ida traveled up the East Coast, wreaking havoc in Burlington, Mercer and Somerset counties. “We had…
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National Night Out gathers Cranbury residents for an evening of fun
Village Park was abuzz with music and families as the Cranbury community celebrated National Night Out with the township police department. As residents met with Cranbury police officers in the park on Aug. 3 they enjoyed food from Zinna’s Bistro and Chef Jason, ice cream and music by DJ Reggie. “We normally start planning for…
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Cranbury police officers, residents will meet for National Night Out
The Cranbury Police Department’s National Night Out event is returning to Village Park after being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. National Night Out is an event established in 1984 which brings together local police officers and the communities they serve. Cranbury Police Department officers, residents, families and municipal officials will gather together…
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Cranbury police officers to wear body cameras
Cranbury Police Department officers are now outfitted with body-worn cameras. The announcement was made by Chief of Police Michael Owens in a quarterly report released on July 12. The police department has 21 sworn officers. “All our officers, uniformed and plain clothed detectives, will be utilizing this valuable tool. Our officers currently use an in-car…
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FLAG Jr. group in Cranbury honors crossing guards
A celebration took place to honor crossing guards in Cranbury who helped students, parents and residents during the year. “FLAG Jr. was happy to organize this event and show appreciation to these safety officers. There are nine crossing guards in Cranbury,” said Gavin Mavoides, founder of FLAG Jr. “They report to Lt. Giuseppe DeCiara and…
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Cranbury police chief offers first quarter review, focusing on cannabis, COVID
Chief Michael J. Owens of the Cranbury Police Department offered the following information related to the first quarter of 2021 in a new initiative to provide quarterly reports to residents. “January, February, and March have been busy months for our officers. With several weather events, we have been active with 53 crash investigations thus far including…