Tag: Edison Police Department
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In-person graduations still undecided for Edison, Metuchen, virtual pomp and circumstances planned for the Class of 2020 next week
School districts in Metuchen and Edison will end the school year with virtual pomp and circumstance for the Class of 2020. In-person graduations are still up in the air. Gov. Phil Murphy announced in-person graduations would be allowed after July 6. He lifted the state’s stay-at-home order on June 9, which went into effect on…
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Edison’s top officials condemn hate crimes, racial injustice
Edison’s top official is speaking out against the death of George Floyd, hate crimes and racial injustice. Mayor Thomas Lankey released a statement on June 5: “These are painful and difficult times. The murder of George Floyd further exposed the deep divisions that still exist in our country and has shown us all how much…
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Local officials, police speak on events in Minneapolis, call for unity to end racism
Local officials took to social media, whether in a statement or personal note, to express their thoughts following the events surrounding the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25. Floyd, an African American man, died after Minneapolis Police Department Officer Derek Chauvin, a white man, knelt on his neck for more than eight…
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Edison police are investigating burglaries at 7-Eleven store
EDISON – Edison police are looking for a person who allegedly burglarized a 7-Eleven store on three occasions in one night. The suspect entered the store on Vineyard Road during the night of May 13 into May 14 on three occasions, allegedly stole cigarettes from the store and fled in the direction of Magee Road.…
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Edison police urge residents to lock their vehicles after a report of recent vehicle burglaries
EDISON – Edison police urge residents to lock their vehicles, keep windows rolled up and hide or remove valuables after a report of recent burglaries from vehicles. The burglaries, which include an auto theft, have occurred during the overnight hours in the area of Walnut Street, Chestnut Street and the Stony Road area, police said…
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Superior Court judge dismisses case against four of five Edison officers in ‘no show job’ case, state expected to re-present case to grand jury
EDISON – The question remains if five Edison police officers – Sgt. Ioannis (John) Mpletsakis, Patrolman Paul Pappas, Patrolman James Panagoulakos, Patrolman Gregory Makras and Sgt. Brian Rossmeyer – conspired together to get extra duty security and road jobs, not show up for them, all for their financial gain. Or was the “internal affairs investigation…
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Edison new COVID-19 cases below 10, Edison police donate more than 200 lunches to frontline heroes
EDISON – Edison officials reported seven new positive cases of COVID-19 on May 8, bringing the total number of cases to 1,570, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. The age range of the cases are 46 to 92, officials said. The township has lost 124 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Members…
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Edison officials report 32 new positive COVID-19 cases, mayor recognizes National Nurses Week
EDISON – Edison officials reported 32 new positive cases of COVID-19 on May 7. bringing the total number of cases to 1,580, according to the Edison Office of Emergency Management. The age range of the cases are 20 to 97, officials said. The township has lost 81 residents to COVID-19, according to Middlesex County. Mayor…
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Edison police urge residents to lock car doors, roll windows up after a string of car burglaries
EDISON – Edison police urge residents to make sure their cars are locked, windows rolled up and valuables are hidden after a string of car burglaries, specifically in the area of Inman and Grove avenues and adjoining neighborhoods. The incidents have occurred during the evening and overnight hours, police said in a social media post…
