Tag: Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office
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Pair charged in Edison police arson conspiracy
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — One month prior to the firebombing of Edison Deputy Chief Mark Anderko’s home in 2013, two Edison police officers allegedly conspired to firebomb the home of another superior officer, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey. Police Officer Christian Pedana, a 16-year veteran of the force, is suspended…
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Man charged in Edison auto fatality
EDISON – A man has been charged with causing an auto crash that killed a 74-year-old Edison man on Nov. 5. Christopher Ravita, 29, of Lebanon, was charged with death by auto for causing the death of Ronald Setlight according to a statement prepared Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Chief Thomas Bryan of…
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Teacher loses pay for ‘inappropriate conversation’ with students
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A tenured teacher at Old Bridge High School lost 120 days of pay for having an inappropriate conversation with female students in his photography class last school year, according to a 12-page decision on the tenure charges brought by the school district against him. In April, Thomas…
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Yearlong crackdown on impaired drivers begins
Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey has announced that police departments in Middlesex County will be participating in a yearlong crackdown on impaired driving by randomly setting up sobriety checkpoints to ensure the public’s safety. The checkpoints are being made possible through a $36,300 grant to cover the costs of salaries and equipment for the departments…
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Judge’s ruling denies new trial for Lodzinski
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — There will be no new trial for Michelle Lodzinski, who was found guilty in May of murdering her 5-year-old son, Timothy “Timmy” Wiltsey in 1991, according to a ruling this past week by Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Dennis Nieves. In August, Gerald Krovatin, attorney for Lodzinski,…
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Edison man charged in auto death
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — A 20-year-old township man was charged last week with vehicular homicide in the motor vehicle crash that killed a 93-year-old township man in July, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Police Chief Thomas Bryan. Joseph Petrillo was charged during an investigation by Detective Michael Felcetto…
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Investigation continues in Edison car crash
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — An investigation by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office continues into a crash involving a 56-year-old Park Ridge resident whose car collided with a township patrol car and injured a patrolman last month. The incident occurred shortly after 11 p.m. on Oct. 8, according to police. Police Officer Michael…
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Lodzinski’s bid for new trial turned down by Superior Court judge
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — There will be no new trial for Michelle Lodzinski, who was found guilty in May of murdering her five-year-old son, Timothy “Timmy” Wiltsey in 1991, according to a ruling on Oct. 26 by Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Dennis Nieves. On Aug. 23, Gerald Krovatin, attorney for Lodzinski,…
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Old Bridge man convicted of homicide
An Old Bridge man was convicted on Oct. 14 of fatally stabbing a 63-year-old man in his home in Sayreville three years ago. Robert McGranahan, 29, was found guilty of aggravated manslaughter and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in the death of Edward Demko Jr. of Sayreville on March 9, 2013, according to…
