Tag: Helmetta Police Department

  • Jamesburg Police Department to take over police services for Helmetta

    Jamesburg Police Department to take over police services for Helmetta

    HELMETTA – Two former borough police officers will essentially come back home when the Jamesburg Borough Police Department transitions to provide police coverage for the borough. The Borough Council approved a six-year shared service contract with Jamesburg at a special council meeting on June 27 effective midnight July 1. “The council agreed that Jamesburg would…

  • Jamesburg Police Department to take over police services for Helmetta

    Jamesburg Police Department to take over police services for Helmetta

    HELMETTA – Two former borough police officers will essentially come back home when the Jamesburg Borough Police Department transitions to provide police coverage for the borough. The Borough Council approved a six-year shared service contract with Jamesburg at a special council meeting on June 27 effective midnight July 1. “The council agreed that Jamesburg would…

  • Resident disappointed in current state of Helmetta

    Resident disappointed in current state of Helmetta

    Is it any mystery why droves of people are leaving New Jersey and the small quaint towns that once conjured up images of Mayberry? Small town politicians with big ideas and big egos look for ways to promote themselves at the expense of the taxpayers. Mayors and council members decide what is to be done…

  • Spotswood Police Department will provide police services for Helmetta

    Spotswood Police Department will provide police services for Helmetta

    HELMETTA — The Spotswood Police Department will soon provide police services for Helmetta. During a meeting on April 18, members of the Borough Council adopted an ordinance that will disband the Helmetta Police Department effective April 30. In a separate action, council members approved a contract for police services with Spotswood. The contract is for…

  • Spotswood, Helmetta officers provide night out for residents

    Spotswood, Helmetta officers provide night out for residents

    SPOTSWOOD – More than 90 residents partcipated in National Night Out festivities complete with fireworks, vendors and free food. National Night Out is an annual event designed to strengthen neighborhoods through police-community partnerships. The Spotswood Police Department collaborated with the Helmetta Police Department on Aug. 1 at the Spotswood Municipal Building on Summerhill Road. Children…

  • Spotswood police swear in newest patrolman

    Spotswood police swear in newest patrolman

    By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SPOTSWOOD — Given a uniform, a badge number and his own toy patrol car, 2-year-old Trent Powers of Helmetta was made an honorary officer by Chief of Police Michael Zarro and his fellow officers from the Spotswood Police Department during the Borough Council’s semi-monthly meeting. Accompanied by his parents Kimberly and Trevor…

  • Former Helmetta police chief lived life of service

    Former Helmetta police chief lived life of service

    HELMETTA – A former police chief for the Borough of Helmetta has passed away. John J. Perdoni Jr., 89, of Helmetta, died on Jan. 15, according to his obituary from Lester Memorial Home. Born and raised in Jamesburg, he was the co-owner of Eddie & Johnnie’s Gulf Station and served as a part-time police officer in Jamesburg.…

  • Helmetta man charged with distributing child porn

    Helmetta man charged with distributing child porn

      HELMETTA – A 24-year-old Helmetta man has been charged with possessing and distributing child pornography. Daniel Leal was charged at his home on Jan. 5 with possession of child pornography, distribution of child pornography and intent to distribute the illicit materials, according to a statement released by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey. During…

  • Helmetta welcomes new police officer

    Helmetta welcomes new police officer

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer HELMETTA — The borough has a new police officer. Eric Fricks was sworn in as a full-time police officer with the Helmetta Police Department in front of his family and friends during the Sept. 21 council meeting. Mayor Christopher Slavicek and the council welcomed the new officer with a cake.…