Tag: Hillsborough Township Police Department
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Hillsborough Township Police Department reaccredited for fifth consecutive year
Once again, the Hillsborough Township Police Department has received the Certificate of Reaccreditation through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP). “By participating in the NJSACOP Accreditation Program, the Hillsborough Township Police Department continues to achieve and enforce the highest professional standards possible,” stated Police Chief Mike McMahon in a township release.…
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Hillsborough police: No injuries sustained in vehicle fire
Police responded to a motor vehicle fire in the parking lot of a business on Champlain Road Aug. 22, according to the Hillsborough Township Police Department. Arriving units discovered the vehicle engulfed with fire and smoke at approximately 8:29 p.m. The Hillsborough Township Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire expeditiously, police said. There…
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State grand jury declines to criminally charge Hillsborough officer involved in fatal shooting
Incident occurred at a township residence in 2022 A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Joshua Mathis, 19, of Hillsborough, who was fatally shot by Hillsborough Police Officer Christopher Michaels in January 2022. Mathis’ death was investigated by the Attorney…
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Hillsborough Township Police blotter
July 30 – A Freemansburg, Pa man was arrested for DWI while on a traffic stop on Dukes Parkway East. He was processed and released. July 30 – A resident of Andria Ave reported their unlocked vehicle while parked in the building parking lot. A wallet containing $20 was taken. Investigation is ongoing. July 30…
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Bronx man charged with catalytic converter thefts
A 31-year-old Bronx, N.Y. man allegedly stole 19 catalytic converters from vehicles in various township locations over a period of three months, according to the Hillsborough Township Police Department. Police were able to identify the suspect and suspect’s vehicle through an investigation. The thefts, which caused damage to vehicles, occurred during the overnight hours between…
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Hillsborough residents can ‘save Christmas’ in tree contest
The Grinch cut down the township’s Christmas tree in an attempt to ‘steal Christmas’ Is it too early to talk about Christmas? Well, unfortunately The Grinch stole the Hillsborough Township Christmas Tree and Hillsborough’s annual tree lighting is in jeopardy, according to township officials. “Thanks to the quick thinking of a resident with a video…
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Hillsborough Police Department holds its first National Night Out
The Hillsborough Township Police Department decided to essentially jump on the band wagon and hold its own National Night Out event on Aug. 1. National Night Out is a nationwide observance on the first Tuesday of August each year that enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement and fosters a sense of community. It…
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Hillsborough Township Police blotter
June 30 – A 41-year-old Hillsborough man was arrested and charged with theft, obstruction and trespassing during an investigation into the stealing of railroad materials on Roycefield Road. He was processed and released. June 29 – A 58-year-old Hillsborough man was arrested for DWI while on a traffic stop on Amwell Road. He was processed…
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Hillsborough police: No injuries reported in attached garage fire
A fire reported in an attached garage of a Deriemer Road home is not considered suspicious, but remains under investigation, according to the Hillsborough Township Police Department. Police and the Hillsborough Township Fire Department discovered a small fire and smoke condition in the attached garage at approximately 1:51 a.m. on July 21. The residence was…
