Tag: Hillsborough Police Department
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Driver allegedly steals car, drives drunk, crashes into Hillsborough home on Christmas Eve
Hillsborough police responded to Taylor Avenue for a reported motor vehicle crash into a single-family home on Christmas Eve. The home was unoccupied at the time of the incident, reported at 8:08 p.m. Dec. 24. A 2014 Honda Odyssey was completely inside the residence, according to information provided by the Hillsborough Police Department. There was…
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Civilian sustains fatal injuries after Hillsborough police officer discharges weapon during incident inside residence
The Attorney General’s Office is conducting an investigation of a police-involved shooting that occurred on Sept. 28 in Hillsborough. One male civilian sustained fatal injuries. His identity is not being released at this time. According to the preliminary investigation, the shooting occurred at approximately 4:16 p.m. inside a residence on Piedmont Path. Officers of the…
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Hillsborough reports two storm-related deaths; resources available to those in need after Ida causes widespread flooding
During Tropical Storm Ida on Sept. 1, members of the Hillsborough Police Department responded to multiple incidents involving water rescues of citizens whose vehicles became disabled in quickly rising flood waters. Once waters began to recede, two vehicles in separate locations were discovered in which the occupants were found deceased. Cheryl Talke, 61, of Belle…
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Hillsborough reports two storm-related deaths
During Tropical Storm Ida on Sept. 1, members of the Hillsborough Police Department responded to multiple incidents involving water rescues of citizens whose vehicles became disabled in quickly rising flood waters. Once waters began to recede, two vehicles in separate locations were discovered in which the occupants were found deceased. Cheryl Talke, 61, of Belle…
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No horses harmed during fire at Riverview Stables
Although a barn containing a large amount of hay and horses suffered significant structural damage, no horses were injured during a fire on Aug. 14. The Hillsborough Police Department responded to the Riverview Stables horse boarding facility at 1548 Millstone River Road around 8:25 p.m. for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, the…
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Hillsborough police K9 retires from service
Freddy, a faithful K9 who served the Hillsborough community for three years, has retired. Freddy, a Belgian Malinois, was partnered with K9 Officer Rick Tichenor in 2018 and remained at his side during his tenure at the Hillsborough Police Department, according to information provided by the township. Freddy assisted in numerous narcotics arrests and also…
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Supporter donates motorcycles to begin new unit for Hillsborough Police Department
The Hillsborough Police Department announced the addition of a new motorcycle unit. The two new Harley Davidson FLHTP motorcycles are fully outfitted with emergency lights and equipment for police use. “We are excited to start this new unit which will be a major contribution to many community policing initiatives going forward.” Chief Michael McMahon said…
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High winds spread brush fire to pole barn, causing damage
The Hillsborough Police Department responded with fire companies to 1648 Millstone River Road for a reported mulch fire around 3:42 p.m. March 14. Arriving units located a large pile of mulch burning at the rear of the property, according to information provided by the Hillsborough Police Department on March 15. High winds hampered firefighting efforts…
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Hillsborough officials address new marijuana laws
Hillsborough Mayor Shawn Lipani and Chief of Police Mike McMahon released the following statement on March 9 regarding the new marijuana laws: As of this writing, Gov. Phil Murphy signed three laws into effect last week which decriminalized marijuana and set out orders to have previous convictions and/or pending cases dismissed. This was expected as…