Tag: Edison Police Department
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Edison officers plead guilty; barred from law enforcement
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — When a North Brunswick police officer failed to show leniency when he issued a drunken driving charge to a friend of former Edison police officer Michael Dotro in January 2012, Dotro admitted in Middlesex County Superior Court last week that he, along with other officers, attempted to…
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Computer firm owner arrested for alleged sex crimes
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — A 38-year-old Franklin Township man has been charged with committing sex crimes in Edison Township and the City of New Brunswick, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey, Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan and New Brunswick Police Director Anthony A. Caputo. Thomas Canales, who is the…
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Edison officers plead guilty, forfeit jobs
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — Four Edison police officers have forfeited their positions as police officers after pleading guilty in Middlesex County Superior Court for their involvement in planning to retaliate against a North Brunswick police officer because of a drunken-driving charge in 2012. Michael A. Dotro, of Manalapan, pleaded guilty to conspiracy…
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Man charged with sex crimes in Edison, New Brunswick
A 38-year-old man has been charged with committing sex crimes in Edison and New Brunswick. Thomas Canales of Franklin Township was also charged with computer theft after he allegedly installed a surveillance system in a client’s home, and then reportedly watched activities in the home through his computer and cell phone, according to a statement released…
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Edison police chief stops driver
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — It may be years since Police Chief Thomas Bryan patrolled the streets as a patrolman. But that didn’t stop him from switching hats last week, which led to an arrest of a 21-year-old Sayreville man. John X. Thasites was charged with driving under the influence, possession of heroin…
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Missing Edison man located
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — News coverage of the 52-year-old township man reported missing since July 10 led to an anonymous tip to his whereabouts and a subsequent happy ending. Edison police found Thomas Roach alive and well at a substance abuse rehabilitation facility. Roach phoned his family members within 36 hours after…
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Worker killed in Edison industrial accident
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A 36-year-old New Brunswick resident died after steel scaffolding collapsed on him as he was working as a laborer at the NU World Beauty Supply warehouse in the Heller Industrial Park on Mill Road. Julio Perez, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was one of several laborers who…
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Brownies send ‘sweet’ message to police officers
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer With the recent negativity surrounding police departments across the country, Brownie Girl Scout Troop 83845 of Monroe Township did their part in sending a sweet reminder that Blue Lives Matter. Members of the troop, who are 7 and 8 years old, gathered together funds from their annual cookie drives and…
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Edison cop ordered to make restitution
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A retired police captain who worked for 37 years for the Edison Police Department may serve up to 180 days in custody and be placed on probation after admitting he stole more than $38,000 from the township while working another job, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C.…
