Tag: Jamesburg Police Department

  • Monroe man charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of three minors

    Monroe man charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of three minors

    A man from Monroe has been charged with sexual assault, endangering the welfare of three minor children, and lewdness. Lyle P. Gabriel, 39, of Monroe, was charged on April 2 with three counts of sexual assault in the second degree, three counts of endangering the welfare of a child in the third degree, and three…

  • Two juveniles charged in Jamesburg shooting

    Two juveniles charged in Jamesburg shooting

      Two juveniles from Jamesburg have been charged in a Feb. 3 shooting that took place in the borough. One juvenile, 17 years old, is charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder, possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute, possession with…

  • Jamesburg police chief announces start of merit award program

    Jamesburg police chief announces start of merit award program

    JAMESBURG–Striving to honor officers for their work within the borough, the Jamesburg Police Department will be implementing a Merit Award program. “The Jamesburg Police Department has never had a Merit Award program and I felt that it was very important to establish one and this was a long time ago,” Chief of Police James Craparotta said…

  • Police link Helmetta resident to 60 car burglaries in the area

    Police link Helmetta resident to 60 car burglaries in the area

      Police have connected one man to more than 60 car burglaries in the central New Jersey area over the past month. “It was the teamwork from several police departments that captured this suspect. The suspect may have believed that by going over different township lines he would be able to get away with his…

  • Brothers from Jamesburg charged after search warrant allegedly yields drug stash

    Brothers from Jamesburg charged after search warrant allegedly yields drug stash

    Two brothers were charged on Aug. 15 following the execution of a search warrant early in the morning at their Jamesburg home. Cesar Ortiz, 22, and Erick Barbosa, 18, were charged following the execution of a search warrant at 5:30 a.m. at 12 Pergola Ave., according to a statement provided by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew…

  • Jamesburg police charge same man on two different days with assault, car burglaries

    Jamesburg police charge same man on two different days with assault, car burglaries

    JAMESBURG–A 32-year-old man was charged with aggravated assault, robbery and disorderly conduct after a series of burglaries. While on patrol, Ptl. Kyle Worstter and Ptl. Raymond Durski allegedly witnessed the man, who is a borough resident, assault a person on Sedgwick Street around 11:10 p.m. July 27, according to Police Chief James Craparotta. Craparotta said due to the…

  • Jamesburg council OKs ordinances to fund infrastructure improvements

    Jamesburg council OKs ordinances to fund infrastructure improvements

    JAMESBURG – The Borough Council adopted three ordinances to authorize funding for infrastructure improvements, sewer equipment and police gear. Council members took the action on June 20. One ordinance authorizes Jamesburg to provide $60,000 to fund sewer equipment and infrastructure improvements. Borough Administrator Scott Frueh said the borough’s sewer jet machine was purchased in 2000…

  • Police warn of phone solicitation scam

    Police warn of phone solicitation scam

      Residents of Jamesburg and Monroe are receiving phone calls from 732-749-8549, claiming to be a national police officers union, soliciting money. The caller states he/she is giving money to the Jamesburg and Monroe police departments, according to information released by both departments. The subject asks for a credit card number. Police are advising residents to…

  • Three promoted, four hired for Old Bridge Police Department

    Three promoted, four hired for Old Bridge Police Department

    OLD BRIDGE — Six years ago, Mayor Owen Henry said he made a pledge to rebuild the Old Bridge Police Department (OBPD) and get the department back to numbers where it should be to provide the township the public safety it deserves. “One part of that step is to add additional members and with that…