Tag: Metuchen Police Department
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New officers join Metuchen police
METUCHEN — Two new officers have joined the ranks of the Metuchen Police Department, including a female officer who will become the third female officer in the department’s history. A swearing in ceremony was held for Kelsey L. Florczak and Kevin Ryan with their family, friends and members of the department at a Borough Council…
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Police embrace No Shave November
EDISON – Police officers in Edison and Metuchen are getting hairy for a good cause. At a swearing in ceremony for two new officers in Metuchen on Nov. 6, Metuchen Police Chief David Irizarry made light about some members of the force growing facial hair. “Don’t think we’re just getting sloppy here in the Borough…
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Teen electrocuted in Metuchen
METUCHEN — A 17-year-old Edison juvenile is still in critical care, but is stable after getting electrocuted by high voltage lines when he was climbing a steel railroad trestle behind St. Joseph’s High School, according to Police Lt. Arthur Flaherty. Police received multiple 911 calls requesting medical assistance for a possible electrocution at 5:34 p.m.…
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Metuchen reinvigorates Human Relations Commission
METUCHEN — Borough officials are hoping to add another epithet to the town’s name. Already known as the “Brainy Boro” and “Doughnut Hole,” borough officials hope to also be known as a diverse, inclusive community. The Borough Council approved, on first reading, amending a Human Relations Commission ordinance, bringing it up to date at a…
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Metuchen Police makes changes in rank
METUCHEN — There will be some moving and shaking within the Metuchen Police Department as longtime Police Captain Michael Kilker announced his retirement. Police Chief David Irizarry called Kilker’s retirement a bittersweet event. “The bitter part is he will be missed both professionally and personally not just by the police department, but the entire community…
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National Night Out in Metuchen
The Metuchen Police Department will host a National Night Out event from 6-8:30 p.m, Aug. 1 at the Metuchen Municipal Pool, 50 Lake Ave. The family, fun event will have swimming, food, giveaways, entertainment, games, prizes and photos with police, fire and emergency medical services personnel.
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Marijuana warehouse shut down in Metuchen
METUCHEN — A six-week investigation led to the arrests of two men for allegedly operating a multi-million dollar marijuana growing and distribution business out of a warehouse on Liberty Street, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Police Chief David Irizarry. Eddie Chan, 42, of Monroe, and Albert Chan, also 42, of Queens,…
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Teens charged in car breakins
METUCHEN — Shortly after a resident alerted police that his car was broken into last week, two teenagers were arrested and charged with the burglary and found to be responsible for two more car burglaries in the borough, according to Police Chief David Irizarry. A 19-year-old from Perth Amboy and an 18-year-old from Carteret were both charged with three…
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90th Annual Memorial Day Parade May 29
METUCHEN — A former Metuchen police officer and United States Navy veteran will serve as grand marshal of the 90th annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. The parade will step off at New and Pearl streets at 10 a.m. on May 29 with the theme “Honoring Law Enforcement.” At 17, Charles Moore enlisted in the…
