Tag: Edison Police Department
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The Grinch helped Edison police collect more toys
EDISON — More than 1,000 toys were collected by the Edison Police Department for the Toys for Tots program to bring joy this holiday season to children in the area. The department has been participating in the program for several years; however, with the help of the foul one himself “The Grinch,” the department got…
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14 officers promoted in Edison
EDISON — Fourteen officers moved up a rank within the Edison Police Department last week to fill vacancies in the department’s command staff that resulted from retirements this year. With recommendations by Police Chief Thomas Bryan, Mayor Thomas Lankey promoted six patrolmen and detectives to the rank of sergeant; four sergeants to lieutenant; and four…
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Edison police beards surpass fundraising goal
EDISON — Police officers in Edison stepped up to the plate, got hairy and raised more than $10,000 for cancer research and children’s healthcare as part of the “No-Shave November” campaign. “On-duty officers sporting facial hair sparked many conversations with curious residents,” Police Chief Thomas Bryan said. “This gave them a chance to discuss cancer-related…
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Edison council discusses racist mailings
EDISON — The investigation into who is responsible for sending racist flyers that displayed two Board of Education candidates in an offensive light during the election season is active and ongoing, according to township officials. The Township Council had a raw discussion during the November council meetings about the ordeal that made national news last…
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Meet the Grinch, donate for Toys for Tots in Edison Nov. 29-Dec. 7
The Edison Police Department has captured the Grinch and from 5-10 p.m. Nov. 29 to Dec. 7, police officers will be escorting the Grinch around Edison to meet and greet members of the community. Along the way, the officers will be collecting unused, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots, a program through the United States…
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Grinch aids Edison officers in toy drive
EDISON — It “stink, stank, and stunk” as township cops arrested the foul one himself “The Grinch” as he attempted to steal Christmas from a township home. Now, the infamous Dr. Seuss character must do community service for his crimes — help the Edison Police Department collect toys for the Toys for Tots program run…
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Monroe Make-A-Wish
The 10th annual Macy’s Believe campaign is in full swing and some area police officers were in on the launch. From the beginning of November through Dec. 24, “Believers” of all ages can mail a letter to Santa Claus at the big red letterbox at any Macy’s store or online at macys.com/believe. For every holiday…
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Police embrace No Shave November
EDISON – Police officers in Edison and Metuchen are getting hairy for a good cause. At a swearing in ceremony for two new officers in Metuchen on Nov. 6, Metuchen Police Chief David Irizarry made light about some members of the force growing facial hair. “Don’t think we’re just getting sloppy here in the Borough…
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Edison man charged with DWI in death of North Brunswick man
EDISON — A 25-year-old Edison man has been charged with driving while intoxicated and causing the death of a North Brunswick man. Vishwalee Gummakonda, 25, was charged with the second degree crime of death by auto and driving while intoxicated on Nov. 15, according to a joint statement released by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C.…
