Tag: Monroe Township Police Department
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Police captain will take over reigns as chief in Monroe on July 1
MONROE – Police Captain Michael J. Biennas, a 32-year veteran of the Monroe Township Police Department, will take over the reigns as chief, replacing outgoing Chief Michael Lloyd, who will retire effective June 30. “I am honored to accept this appointment and I will strive to build upon the success of the dedicated individuals who…
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Road rage incident allegedly caused crash on Route 33 in Monroe that injured several people
MONROE – The Monroe Township Police Department is investigating a serious motor vehicle crash – which was possibly promoted by a road rage incident – that occurred around 3:15 p.m. on May 29 on Route 33 eastbound, just east of Bentley Road. A 2018 Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 54-year-old Freehold man; a…
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Delaware man charged in in fatal Monroe crash
MONROE – A man from Delaware was charged on May 14 in the fatal collision that caused the death of a woman on May 13. Manuel Oscar Dominguez-Valdez, 48, of Wilmington, Delaware, was charged with one count of causing a death while driving with a suspended license, a crime of third degree.…
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Seat belt enforcement campaign begins
Law enforcement officers from around the country will crack down on unbuckled motorists and passengers as part of the national Click it or Ticket campaign. From May 20 to June 2, the annual mobilization utilizes high visibility seat belt checkpoints and saturation patrols, in combination with local and national publicity efforts, to reiterate the life-saving…
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Police investigate head-on collision that caused fatality in Monroe
MONROE – Police are investigating why the driver of an Infiniti crossed over a double yellow line, causing a fatal crash in Monroe. Karam Awad, 56, of Springfield, was driving a 2006 Lincoln Town Car south on Applegarth Road, just south of the intersection with Lilac Road, around 5:11 p.m. on April 15, according…
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Fully uniformed officers save four women from pond at Regency at Monroe after motor vehicle accident
MONROE – Four women are safe thanks to the quick efforts of first responders in Monroe after their vehicle wound up in a pond. A BMW being driven by a 78-year-old woman from Monroe was traveling south in the parking lot of the Regency at Monroe clubhouse and was attempting to park in a…
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Monroe officer hits curb, cars while chasing suspect
MONROE – A Monroe Township police officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Monmouth Road around 6:54 p.m. on Feb. 10 when the officer witnessed a violation. While closing the distance on the violator’s vehicle, the patrol car apparently struck a curb, which caused the officer to lose control and ultimately strike a parked car…
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Man found dead inside Rossmoor apartment that had fire damage
MONROE – A man found inside an apartment in the Rossmoor adult community that had extensive fire damage was pronounced dead at the scene. The Monroe Township Police was called by an employee of the Middlesex County Office of Aging around 12:27 p.m. on Jan. 28 to 354 Old Nassau Road, Apt. F, in…
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Monroe Township Police Department implements voluntary security camera registry
MONROE – The Monroe Township Police Department is initiating a Security Camera Registry. This 100 percent voluntary program will encourage residents and business owners within the township to register their surveillance systems, which will increase safety and the reduction of crime, according to information provided by the police department. Benefits of this program include expediting…
