Tag: New Jersey State Police
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Woodbridge fatal investigation continues
WOODBRIDGE — The investigation into the fatal crash that killed a 27-year-old Old Bridge man is ongoing. The incident occurred around 4:38 p.m. on May 31 on Route 440 ramp to Route 9 and the Garden State Parkway, according to Police Sgt. Jim Chessere, head of the department’s Traffic Unit. The police sergeant said the…
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Marijuana warehouse shut down in Metuchen
METUCHEN — A six-week investigation led to the arrests of two men for allegedly operating a multi-million dollar marijuana growing and distribution business out of a warehouse on Liberty Street, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Police Chief David Irizarry. Eddie Chan, 42, of Monroe, and Albert Chan, also 42, of Queens,…
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Police departments hold annual bicycle and safety event
The South River Police Department will hold its annual Bicycle Rodeo and Public Safety Day at 9 a.m. on June 3 at Denny Stadium, David Street. This event is free and will provide free food, drinks, a bicycle raffle, entertainment and a bicycle helmet giveaway. Learn about bicycle safety, see emergency vehicles, see emergency equipment…
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Families of the missing can gather to heal, network, keep hope alive
Residents who may have a loved one gone missing are encouraged to attend the “Missing in New Jersey” event that will be held by the New Jersey State Police from 1-5 p.m. May 20 at the Rutgers University College Avenue Student Center, 126 College Ave., New Brunswick. Families and friends of the missing can gather…
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Police seek bank robber who eluded North Brunswick police
NORTH BRUNSWICK – A single suspect is believed to have robbed a bank in North Brunswick and then fled. The Chase Bank at 1550 Route 130 was robbed around 5:48 p.m. on Feb. 28, according to information provided by the North Brunswick Police Department (NBPD). The man reportedly ran from the bank after holding up…
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Promoted officers have extensive careers in law enforcement
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Three veteran Old Bridge police officers have been promoted to higher ranks. With their family by their sides, Acting Captain Joseph Mandola was sworn in to the official role as captain, Sgt. Scott Gumprecht was sworn in to the role of lieutenant and Patrolman Richard Tulko was sworn…
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All clear at JCC after scare
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer EDISON — The investigation is ongoing into the reported bomb scare this morning, Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the Jewish Community Center on Oak Tree Road. “A phone call was made at the JCC around 9:10 a.m. [on Jan. 18],” said Police Lt. Robert Dudash. “As a result, the people at…
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Head-on collision leaves two people injured in Millstone
By Matthew Sockol Staff Writer MILLSTONE – The New Jersey State Police is investigating the circumstances surrounding a two-vehicle collision that sent both drivers to the hospital on the morning of Jan. 10. According to New Jersey State Police Trooper Alejandro Goez, a Lexus sport utility vehicle being driven westbound on Perrineville Road by Michael Parr, 75,…
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Brothers charged in Metuchen bank robbery
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — Two Carteret brothers have been charged with staging a bomb scare at Metuchen High School last week in an attempt to divert police before they allegedly robbed a bank in the borough, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Chief David Q. Irizarry. Donell Cheek, 32,…