Tag: Jackson Police Department

  • Florida man charged with possession of counterfeit bills in Jackson

    Florida man charged with possession of counterfeit bills in Jackson

    JACKSON — A 26-year-old male resident of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., has been charged by Jackson police with being in possession of counterfeit bills at the Jackson Premium Outlets, Route 537. According to Jackson Police Department Sgt. Fred Meabe, who is the department’s public information officer, on Nov. 8, Detective Stephen Purtell was in the area…

  • Jackson police charge suspects with shoplifting at outlet mall

    Jackson police charge suspects with shoplifting at outlet mall

    JACKSON – The Jackson Police Department has charged four individuals with organized retail theft enterprise shoplifting; shoplifting; obstruction of the administration of the law; and hindering apprehension following an investigation into shoplifting activities at the Jackson Premium Outlets, Route 537. According to police, during the past two months, stores at the Jackson Premium Outlets were…

  • Jackson police lodge drug charges against three residents

    Jackson police lodge drug charges against three residents

    JACKSON — Three residents of Jackson are facing drug charges following their arrest on two separate dates by members of the Jackson Police Department. According to a press release issued on July 30 by Sgt. Fred Meabe, who is the police department’s public information officer, on July 14, members of the police department’s Special Enforcement…

  • Jackson police captain: National Night Out ‘about building community’

    Jackson police captain: National Night Out ‘about building community’

    JACKSON – On Aug. 2, Jackson will join towns in New Jersey and across the nation in a celebration of community during the annual “National Night Out,” America’s Night Out Against Crime. “It’s all about building community,” said Capt. Mary Nelson, who is coordinating the event for the Jackson Police Department. National Night Out will…

  • Jackson Police Department announces promotion of three officers

    Jackson Police Department announces promotion of three officers

    JACKSON — Three officers in the Jackson Police Department have been promoted to new ranks and four new Class II special law enforcement officers (SLEO) have joined the force. According to information provided by Sgt. Fred Meabe, who is the police department’s public information officer, the promotions and new hires were announced by Jackson Police…

  • Tri-Town News news briefs, July 13

    Tri-Town News news briefs, July 13

    Two veteran members of the Jackson Police Department marked their retirement during a walk-out ceremony at police headquarters on July 1. According to a post on the police department’s Facebook page, Capt. Steven Laskiewicz and Detective Lt. Francisco Mendez were congratulated and saluted by friends, family members and co-workers. Laskiewicz, a native of Sayreville, started…

  • Jackson police vs. firefighters softball game will benefit #Jake’s Got This

    Jackson police vs. firefighters softball game will benefit #Jake’s Got This

    JACKSON – Local police officers and firefighters are poised to face off on the diamond, not for trophies or prizes, but to raise funds to benefit children who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. While their mission is serious, Jackson police officers and firefighters engaged in some good natured bravado, with each side predicting victory…

  • Tri-Town News news briefs, June 29

    Tri-Town News news briefs, June 29

    The Jackson Pathfinders maintain four woodland trails in Jackson: • The Silver Stream Trail, across from 254 Frank Applegate Road and within the Metedeconk Preserve of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation. The Pathfinders are officially honored by the foundation as guardians of this trail; • The Steve Kitay Living Trail, on Jackson municipal land, accessed…

  • Jackson resident reports suspicious activity; three Newark men arrested

    Jackson resident reports suspicious activity; three Newark men arrested

    JACKSON — On June 10 at 3:28 a.m., Jackson Police Officer Travis Ceppaluni responded to a residence on Round Hill Road, which is in a development off Leesville Road, after a resident reported being alerted by his Ring security camera of an unknown individual in his driveway near his vehicles. The resident informed police his…