Tag: Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office
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Old Bridge man faces 20 years in prison for 2013 pharmacy robbery
A 45-year-old man was found guilty on Sept. 15 of robbing a pharmacy in Old Bridge more than three years ago. Jason Prontnicki of Bayonne was convicted of armed robbery, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon during the robbery on April 29, 2013, according to a statement prepared…
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Body discovered in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Police discovered the body of an unidentified man in a vacant home in North Brunswick on Sept. 12. The man, whose identity has yet to be confirmed, was discovered at the house on Joyce Kilmer Avenue shortly after township maintenance workers called authorities at 9:26 a.m. to report an apparent break-in at…
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Milltown woman charged with arson
MILLTOWN — A 50-year-old borough woman has been charged with setting fire to her house. Karen Piciullo, who resided at 39 Pershing Ave., was charged on Sept. 6 with aggravated arson and criminal mischief. Bail was set at $150,000, according to a statement prepared by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Chief Brian Knelle…
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Woman charged with poisoning man was pharmacy technician
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — A 44-year-old Metuchen woman — indicted for attempting to murder a man she has a child with by poisoning him with prescription drugs — once held a pharmacy technician license, according to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Theresa Freis allegedly administered clonazepam or a benzodiazepine or…
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Police charge two with alleged heroin possession, distribution
EAST BRUNSWICK—Acting on information obtained over the course of several months, police have taken two alleged drug dealers off the street. The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force and detectives from the East Brunswick Police Department (EBPD) executed a search warrant on Aug. 24 for a residence located at 5 Dalston St. in the…
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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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County first responders will receive training in lifesaving measures
More than 1,400 first responders, including police officers and firefighters, will participate in a new training program designed to enhance the skills they need to care for severely injured people before medical professionals arrive at the scene. The program, “Bleeding Control for the Injured,” is a four-hour course on lifesaving skills that will be offered…
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Lodzinski verdict in question due to possible juror misconduct
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — From the very start of the three-month trial of Michelle Lodzinski — who was found guilty in May of murdering her 5-year-old son, Timothy “Timmy” Wiltsey, in 1991 — Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Dennis Nieves looked squarely at the members of the jury and in a firm voice would state,…
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Lodzinski could be granted a new trial due to ‘juror misconduct’
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer NEW BRUNSWICK — A “juror’s misconduct” during deliberations may mean either a new trial for Michelle Lodzinski – who was found guilty in May of murdering her five-year-old son, Timothy “Timmy” Wiltsey, in 1991 – or an acquittal. Middlesex County Superior Court Judge Dennis Nieves said he would take up…
