Tag: Edison Police Department
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Longtime friends, colleagues remember Superior Court Judge Peter Barnes III
EDISON – The sudden passing of state Superior Court Judge Peter Barnes III on Feb. 22 has left longtime friends and colleagues reeling. He was 64. “This is a tough time for me and my family,” said Middlesex County Commissioner Charles Tomaro, who said he and Barnes were best of friends growing up together; both…
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Edison Cops for Tots toy drive a success, more than 3K toys distributed to children for the holiday season
EDISON – More than 3,000 toys were distributed to approximately 400 township children for the holiday season through the Cops for Tots first toy drive. The Community Oriented Policing Unit, which includes Police Sgt. Donald Ship and Police Officers Jennifer Iorio and Shirley Dong, took a “boots on the ground approach” and saw a community…
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Edison Housing Authority creates holiday magic through toy deliveries
Despite the ongoing pandemic, the Edison Housing Authority (EHA) safely continued its tradition of more than two decades, providing hundreds of families in public housing with gifts and food for the upcoming holidays. “This is an event that the community looks forward to experiencing every year,” Deborah Hurley, executive director of EHA, said in a…
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Edison police re-establish traffic and community policing units; COPS for TOTS campaign launches Nov. 27 to collect holiday toys for township families in need
EDISON – The Edison Police Department has re-established the Traffic Unit and the Community Oriented Policing Unit. Police Chief Thomas Bryan and newly promoted Deputy Chief Howard Askelson re-established the units. “Edison is a large and diverse municipality, which requires a multitude of law enforcement initiatives to provide complete and excellent services to our great…
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Edison reports 93 new COVID-19 cases over a two-day period, Edison police giving away turkeys, non-perishable goods ahead of Thanksgiving
EDISON – Edison officials reported 93 new COVID-19 cases over a two-day period, which brings the total number of cases to 2,944, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. The two-day period is from Nov. 17-18. The age range of the new COVID-19 cases are from 6-83. The township has lost 245 residents to…
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Edison police sergeant instrumental in bringing diversity to the department receives bittersweet retirement farewell
EDISON – Tears flowed freely as family, friends and colleagues wished Sgt. Joseph Luistro well on his retirement from the Edison Police Department. “It is truly humbling for me to stand here, albeit with a little assistance, and receive such a proclamation from Edison Township,” Luistro said at a ceremony held outside Town Hall on…
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Chemical leak at Lyondell Basell plant contained within two hours; two people treated for respiratory issues
EDISON – A chemical leak at the Lyondell Basell plant on Meadow Road last night, Aug. 23, was contained within two hours, according to Police Lt. Robert Dudash. The chemical leak of 200 gallons of liquid titanium tetrachloride, which the plant manufactures, occurred at 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 23, according to police. Two employees from…
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Edison police investigating fatal one-vehicle crash near Frédéric Street
EDISON – Police are continuing to investigate a fatal one-vehicle car crash that occurred this morning, Aug. 17, according to Police Lt. Robert Dudash. The driver, a male, died at the scene. Police are withholding the driver’s name at this time. The incident occurred at 8:48 a.m. on Aug. 17 in the area of Route…
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Police detectives investigating shooting in Edison
EDISON – Edison police detectives are continuing to investigate a shooting where a female was allegedly struck in the arm, according Police Lt. Robert Dudash. Police were dispatched to the area of Winter Green Avenue West and Weston Forbes Court on a report of a shooting at 9 p.m. on Aug. 15. Dudash said the…
