Tag: Metuchen Police Department
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Metuchen icon James Wallace is remembered fondly
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — In his 75 years, James A. Wallace, Jr., who passed away last week, wore many hats in the borough. Most recently he was a borough councilman, having been elected to his first term in 2010. “I have known Jim Wallace nearly my entire life,” said Mayor Peter Cammarano.…
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Brothers charged in Metuchen bank robbery
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Two Carteret brothers have been charged with staging a bomb scare at Metuchen High School last week in an attempt to divert police before they allegedly robbed a bank in the borough, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Chief David Q. Irizarry. Donell Cheek, 32,…
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Metuchen officials want cameras installed at train station
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — In the wake of a series of explosions that were set off in Seaside Park and the Chelsea section of New York City, borough officials said they would like to see cameras implemented at the Metuchen train station. “It’s dumbfounding that in light of not just what happened…
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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.…
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Accountant arrested on theft charges
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — A 63-year-old Edison man was charged with theft and forgery after swindling thousands of dollars from a doctor in Edison and an attorney in Metuchen, according to police. On August 24, Aaron H. Katz was arrested by Metuchen Police detectives for the theft of $140,524 from an Edison doctor.…
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Donations sought to restore vandalized gravestones
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — As police continue to investigate the vandalism of at least 11 headstones at the historic Old Colonial Cemetery on Main Street, the Metuchen-Edison Historical Society is collecting donations toward repair and restoration work at the 300-year-old graveyard. During the evening of Aug. 18 and the morning of Aug. 19,…
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Metuchen police make swift arrest
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Quick detective work led to the arrest of an Elizabeth man who allegedly entered a Clinton Place residence while the residents were asleep and stole multiple items. Alfred Jones, 58, was charged with burglary and theft on June 7. His bail was set at $50,000, and he was…
