Tag: Edison Police Department
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Police in Edison, Metuchen, Woodbridge get hairy for good causes
Police officers in Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge have been going above and beyond the call of duty for good causes. In Edison, the officers are getting hairy and hairier, going unshaven for a second straight month so they can now raise money and public awareness for Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped,…
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Edison police officer allegedly tampered with evidence during criminal investigation, county prosecutor says
EDISON — A four-year veteran of the Edison Police Department is alleged to have tampered with evidence during a criminal investigation. Nicholas R. Lunetta, 31, of Scotch Plains, was charged with one count of tampering with evidence and one count of obstructing the administration of law, both fourth degree crimes, according the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s…
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Edison police officers plead not guilty in ‘no show job’ case
EDISON — The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office is in the process of poring over 10,000 pages of bank records and audits and redacting unnecessary information in the case involving five Edison police officers who were indicted in October for “no show jobs.” “This is a substantial case,” Assistant Prosecutor Christine D’Elia said before Superior Court Judge…
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Public safety is a priority in Edison with recent promotion, hirings
EDISON — With the recent promotion in the fire department and the hiring of nine police officers, Edison officials are making public safety a priority. Andrew Toth, Jr. was promoted from captain to deputy chief of the Edison Fire Department on Nov. 19. Earlier in the month, nine police officers were sworn in at ceremonies…
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‘The Grinch’ is at it again, helping Edison police spread holiday cheer
EDISON — “The Grinch is quite merry these days” as he starts to help the Edison Police Department spread holiday cheer, according to Police Officer Keith Jackson. “The Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes, as they say,” he said. With much success last year with more than 1,000 toys collected, the department is…
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Auxiliary police applications for Edison Police Department due Nov. 2
The Edison Police Department is seeking applicants to serve as auxiliary police officers. The application must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on Nov. 2. Auxiliary police officers are unpaid volunteers. Positions are available for U.S. citizens, age 18 or older, with a high school diploma or equivalency diploma and a valid state driver’s license. Applicants…
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Middlesex County Grand Jury indicts five Edison police officers for ‘no show’ jobs
EDISON — A Middlesex County Grand Jury has indicted five Edison police officers for “no show jobs,” according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew Carey. Sergeant Ioannis (John) Mpletsakis, 39, Patrolman Paul Pappas, 44, and Patrolman James Panagoulakos, 32, all of Edison; Patrolman Gregory Makras, 34, of Cranford; and Sgt. Brian Rossmeyer, 41, of Bedminister, were charged…
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Edison school board discusses director of school safety and security, Class III officers
EDISON — While the Edison Police Department and the Edison Township Public Schools Board of Education hash out contract details to bring in Class III special law enforcement officers (SLEO) to provide security in and around schools, the board is seeking to hire a director of school safety and security in the meantime. The director…
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Truck driver pleads guilty in auto fatality in Edison
A Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty in causing the death of a 33-year-old Edison man while driving under the influence of narcotics. John T. O’Donnell Sr., 59, of Nazareth, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty on Sept. 28 to one count of vehicular homicide in the second degree and one count of assault by auto in the…
