Tag: Metuchen Police Department
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Jersey City man charged with theft from residences in Metuchen
METUCHEN — Police have charged a 25-year-old Jersey City man with allegedly stealing two packages that were delivered to two residences in the borough, Police Chief David Irizarry said. The man was charged with two counts of theft, police said. On Dec. 15, representatives of the Keansburg Police Department in Monmouth County contacted the Metuchen…
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Perth Amboy man, dubbed ‘Metuchen Porch Pirate,’ charged with attempted theft of package off porch
METUCHEN — In capital letters, Metuchen police wrote “Captured” and “Arrested” above their social media post about an attempted theft of a package off a porch of a borough residence. A 39-year-old Perth Amboy man, dubbed the “Metuchen Porch Pirate,” was charged with one count of attempted theft and was released after he…
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Police in Edison, Metuchen, Woodbridge get hairy for good causes
Police officers in Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge have been going above and beyond the call of duty for good causes. In Edison, the officers are getting hairy and hairier, going unshaven for a second straight month so they can now raise money and public awareness for Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped,…
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Metuchen police allege man had ‘ghost gun’
METUCHEN — A 27-year-old Philadelphia man was charged with allegedly possessing a “ghost gun” along with hollow point ammunition following a motor vehicle stop last week, according to Police Chief David Irizarry. A firearm, known as a “ghost gun,” is manufactured in way that allows the firearm to be unidentifiable and untraceable, police said. The…
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Borough officials start to combat traffic congestion woes at Metuchen Train Station
METUCHEN — Borough officials took the first step in addressing congestion problems during drop-off and pick-up involving ride share services at the Metuchen Train Station. Day in and day out, Councilman Reed Leibfried said he has observed “a very dangerous type of situation for cars, pedestrians and bicyclists” during peak hours at Woodbridge Avenue and…
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New borough police officer is Metuchen native
METUCHEN — A lifelong Metuchenite has joined his hometown police force. Brian Mulligan was officially sworn in at a Borough Council meeting on Dec. 3. “Not only is this the second officer I have sworn in as mayor, but also [Mulligan] is the second homegrown [officer],” Mayor Jonathan Busch said. “He was born and raised…
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Public safety is a priority in Edison with recent promotion, hirings
EDISON — With the recent promotion in the fire department and the hiring of nine police officers, Edison officials are making public safety a priority. Andrew Toth, Jr. was promoted from captain to deputy chief of the Edison Fire Department on Nov. 19. Earlier in the month, nine police officers were sworn in at ceremonies…
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Lyft driver charged with possession of loaded handgun in Metuchen
METUCHEN — A Lyft driver, who alleged he was on his way to pick someone up at the Whole Foods Market, was charged with an unlawful possession of a handgun, according to police. The 31-year-old Roselle man was also charged with one count of possession of a controlled dangerous substance following a motor vehicle stop…
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Two men charged with robbing food delivery man in Metuchen at unoccupied residence
METUCHEN — Within a two day period, Metuchen detectives charged two men for allegedly robbing a food delivery man in October, according to Police Chief David Irizarry. An 18-year-old man from the Avenel section of Woodbridge and a 19-year-old man from Old Bridge were charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, burglary and two counts…
