Tag: Edison Police Department
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Five New York residents charged with robbery assault at Metuchen train station; one charged with aggravated assault of a police officer
METUCHEN – Metuchen police, with the assistance of Edison police, led to the arrest of five young people from New York, who were involved in an alleged robbery and assault of an individual on the sidewalk underneath the railroad bridge on Main Street in Metuchen. The robbery, which reportedly involved a handgun and knife, occurred…
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Edison police remember detective sergeant for ‘willingness to always help’ those in need
EDISON – Edison police lose one of their own before the holidays. Detective Sgt. Jeffrey P. Tierney passed away on Dec. 19. He was 52. “[He] was a devoted husband, father and son, who served the Edison Police Department and the citizens of Edison Township for over 21 years,” Police Chief Thomas Bryan said. “He…
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Edison Police Department’s special units team up to collect more than 4K toys for Toys for Tots
EDISON – The Grinch may have a heart after all. Just ask the officers of the Edison Community Oriented Policing Unit and Traffic Unit, who teamed up for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots program this year with the support of Police Chief Thomas Bryan. “We were able to maximize our efforts with…
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Trunk-or-Treat at Lake Papaianni Park held in honor of National First Responders Day
EDISON – It was costumes and candy galore during a trunk-or-treat at Lake Papaianni Park on Oct. 30. The Clara Barton Neighborhood organization in partnership with the Edison Police Community Oriented Policing Unit held the trunk-or-treat in honor of National First Responders Day. Members of the Edison Police Department, Edison Fire Department, emergency medical services…
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Edison police honor one of their own at annual Blue Mass
The Rev. Charles T. O’Connor, pastor of St. Cecilia Parish in Monmouth Junction, challenged law enforcement officials and the public to “be better” versions of one self. “Never think what you do is good enough,” he said. “There is always room for us to grow. Perhaps more than ever before the world needs from all…
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Twenty years later, We will never forget: Edison officials call for ‘spirit of cooperation and generosity’ after Sept. 11 terrorist attacks
EDISON – Officials called for the “spirit of cooperation and generosity” in the days, weeks and months after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 as they reflect on the 20th anniversary. The “spirit of cooperation and generosity” was evident with the building of the 9/11 Memorial Fountain at Papaianni Park in the year after…
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Plainfield man charged with murder of Edison woman outside of residence
EDISON – Authorities responded to a residence on Wintergreen Avenue West in Edison following the report of a shooting around 7:28 p.m. Sept. 4, according to information provided by Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Thomas Bryan of the Edison Police Department. Upon their arrival, officers located and performed lifesaving measures on Tayeesha Webb,…
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Wawa Hoagies for Heroes competition donates funds to Edison first responders
Police officers and firefighters, Wawa officials and associates, customers and Wawa’s mascot Wally Goose joined a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Aug. 19 at the Edison location at 580 Route 1. A charitable Hoagies for Heroes hoagie-building competition featuring the Edison Police Department, Edison Fire Department and USO was accompanied by $1,000 donations given to each…
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Law enforcement officers join graduating children on last day of Masjid Al-Wali summer camp
On the last day of Masjid Al-Wali’s summer camp in Edison, members of the Muslim American Law Enforcement Association, Edison Police Department’s CRU, Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, New Jersey State Police and Division of Criminal Justice distributed toys to the graduating children. The Edison PBA donated the toys. Information…
