Tag: JFK Medical Center
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Man charged with attacking woman, leaving her in Edison
EDISON – An Elizabeth man has been charged with beating a 30-year-old Newark woman and leaving her for dead in Edison earlier this year. Mickey Vanderpool, 61, of Elizabeth, was charged on Dec. 23 with attempted murder, kidnapping and endangering an injured victim, according to a statement provided by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Chief…
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Candle sparks fire in Edison home
EDISON — A lit candle left unattended in a second floor bathroom apparently caused a fire at a Candy Court residence last week. There were no reported injuries as township firefighters battled freezing temperatures while bringing the house fire under control. The blaze started at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 15, according to Fire Chief Brian…
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Edison police officer saves newborn’s life
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A 16-year veteran of the Edison Police Department is being credited with saving the life of newborn baby girl who he found blue and unresponsive at her family’s North Edison townhouse, according to Police Chief Thomas Bryan. Officer Brian Freund was first to arrive at the home on…
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Metuchen woman indicted for murder
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — A Middlesex County grand jury has indicted a 44-year-old Metuchen woman for attempting to murder a man by poisoning him during an incident in May, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey. The man, whose identity is being withheld, was hospitalized, but since has recovered. Theresa Freis was charged on Aug.…
