Tag: Middlesex County Police Academy
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Edison incumbent mayor faces challenge
EDISON — Two candidates are vying for the four-year term mayoral seat in the upcoming election. Incumbent Thomas Lankey will face former Edison Democratic Chairman Keith Hahn, who announced he was running as a Republican in August. Thomas Lankey, 57, who is a lifelong township resident, is seeking his second term. He has two grown…
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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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Kim Joseph Latkovich
Kim Joseph Latkovich, 62, of Fords, entered into eternal rest surrounded by loving family and friends at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune on Sept. 2. Born in Perth Amboy, he lived most of his life in Fords, where he was known for his hard work and helping hands. Kim began his public…
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Milltown appoints new police chief, three sergeants
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer MILLTOWN — The swearing in ceremonies for a new police chief and three sergeants essentially marks a new era for the Milltown Police Department. Last year, the department saw the retirement of Chief Raymond Geipel after 27 years of service. On March 20, Brian Knelle, who had been serving as acting police…
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One of original North Brunswick police officers passes away
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – One of the original police officers of the North Brunswick Police Department (NBPD) has passed away. “After serving his country, Anthony ‘Tony’ Vitanza began his career in North Brunswick as a part-time police officer. He then became one of the original full-time officers, eventually working as a…