Tag: East Brunswick Police Department
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East Brunswick police apprehend Speedway gas station robbery suspect
EAST BRUNSWICK– A 25-year-old East Brunswick was charged with allegedly committing an armed robbery at a Speedway Gas station in town. Upon arriving at 234 Route 18 at 10:45 p.m. on March 1, responding patrol units met with the caller, who stated that the suspect, described as a male having a slim build, approximately…
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East Brunswick, Edison residents first in Middlesex County to test positive for coronavirus
By Jennifer Amato and Vashti Harris Staff Writers Late in the afternoon of March 11, state officials confirmed two positive cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Middlesex County. One of the cases is an East Brunswick resident who has been hospitalized for several days, according to information provided by the East Brunswick Police Department. The patient…
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East Brunswick Senior Center will close for remainder of March due to coronavirus
EAST BRUNSWICK–The East Brunswick Senior Center will be closed through March 29 as a precaution to protect residents from coronavirus. In an effort to protect those members of the community at the highest risk for complications of COVID-19, the center will not reopen until at least March 30, according to information disseminated through the…
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Police charge two Brooklyn men with allegedly stealing jewelry from Kohl’s East Brunswick store
EAST BRUNSWICK–East Brunswick police have charged two men with allegedly stealing jewelry by using hammers to smash display cases at the Kohl’s East Brunswick store, which is located at 333 Route 18. Patrol units responded to Kohl’s around 2:15 p.m. on Feb. 11 on a report of a shoplifting and criminal mischief, according to…
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East Brunswick elementary schools show appreciation for LEAD program
EAST BRUNSWICK – East Brunswick Police Officer Reggie Wright, with the support of Officer Bruce Diamond and Chief of Police Frank LoSacco, held a L.E.A.D. Appreciation (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) Night at Hammarskjold Middle School. Four of East Brunswick’s elementary schools participated in the L.E.A.D. program during the first half of the year. Fifth grade…
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East Brunswick holds vigil honoring teen who died in icy pond
EAST BRUNSWICK–More than 200 residents gathered together during the Township of East Brunswick’s memorial vigil to honor Yousef Khela, who died after falling into an icy pond last week. Around a large photo of the 13-year-old, residents adorned his memorial with candles and flowers, which was placed close to the pond on Civic Center Drive…
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Parents of East Brunswick fifth graders invited to learn about anti-drug program
For the 2019-20 school year, the East Brunswick Police Department has been implementing a prevention education and character development program for all fifth graders called “Too Good for Drugs.” The program plants seeds of healthy eating and healthy living. The curriculum and material is provided by the Mendez Foundation. This evidence-based, skill building program makes…
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South River man crashes van into East Brunswick home
EAST BRUNSWICK – A 47-year-old resident of South River crashed his vehicle into a home at 21 Buck Road in East Brunswick around 2:20 p.m. on Jan. 11. East Brunswick police officers found a 2004 GMC van that had driven fully inside the residence, according to police. The residents were not home at the…
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30mph speed limit enforced on section of Rues Lane in East Brunswick
The speed limit on Rues Lane between Cranbury Road and Canterbury Road in East Brunswick is now 30mph, reduced from 35mph. Officers will be in the area, according to information provided by the East Brunswick Police Department. Drive safely and watch for pedestrians.
