Tag: Hillsborough Township Police Department
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Hillsborough Twp. to host crime prevention discussion on Oct. 21
The Hillsborough Township Police Department will hold a crime prevention talk on Monday, Oct. 21, at the township municipal complex from 7-8 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. The police will discuss how not to be a victim of crime and share practical tips for staying safe. This event is open and free to attend for…
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Hillsborough Township municipal and state officials address incident regarding anti-Semitic posting
Hillsborough Township municipal officials released a statement regarding an incident at the municipal complex where an anti-Semitic flier was posted on a door. Municipal officials reported that a flier was posted at the municipal building overnight between July 14-15. Officials said the flier was reported to be found on the building’s glass entrance doorway on…
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Hillsborough Boy Scout dedicates monument to local police
Visitors to the grounds of the Hillsborough Township Municipal Complex may notice a recent addition to the site because of the efforts from one local Boy Scout. On June 29, a special ceremony was held at the municipal complex to honor the work and dedication of Jack Szwarc, a Hillsborough Boy Scout for Troop 186,…
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Local police welcome Freddy to the K9 unit
An eight-month-old German Shepard named after a local police sergeant who passed away in 2016 has joined the Hillsborough Township Police Department as its second K-9 unit. Mayor Gloria McCauley and the rest of the township committee welcomed Freddy, named after the late Sgt. Fred Wacker. “We are excited to welcome Freddy to Hillsborough and…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Committee recognizes businessman’s efforts to support law enforcement
A long-time supporter of the Hillsborough Township Police Department and his wife were recently recognized and made “honorary police officers” for their contributions to the law enforcement agency’s canine unit. During the Aug. 14 township committee, Dr. Caesar DePaço, founder and CEO of Summit Nutritionals International, and his wife, Deanna Padovani-DePaço, were joined by nearly…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Police searching for naked man who hid in resident’s bushes
A resident living near the intersection of South Triangle Road and Triangle Road for more than they bargained for when they looked out their window this morning, as they allegedly found a naked man hiding in their bushes, according to police. At approximately 10:15 a.m. today, the Hillsborough Township Police Department received a suspicious persons…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Law enforcement prepares for the unthinkable in school shooting drills
Sirens blared, smoke hovered in the air and Hillsborough Township Police officers took action during an active shooter drill at Auten Road Intermediate School on July 18. Issued by Hillsborough Police Chief Darren Powell and led by officer Ted Lewis, the drill had students from the Somerset County Police Academy Youth Week acting as injured…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Police department hires two new officers
Heading into the summer months, the Hillsborough Township Police Department bolstered its roster with the recent addition of two new police officers. During the committee meeting last Tuesday, the governing body voted to approve the hiring of Officers Patrick Farrell and Jacob Lawrence. The new hires were flanked by friends and family as they were…
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HILLSBOROUGH: First responders step up in dual storms
Winter proved it would not go quietly earlier this month, as a pair of nor’easters coated the area with snow and gusting winds that snarled travel and prompted Gov. Phil Murphy to declare a state of emergency. Winter Storm Riley on Friday, March 2 and Winter Storm Quinn on Wednesday, March 7, brought down trees…
