Tag: North Brunswick Police Department
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South Brunswick man who drove drunk with children in car sentenced to 11 years in prison for charges related to serious crash in North Brunswick
A man has been sentenced to 11 years in jail for his role in causing a serious crash that left multiple people injured last year. Christopher L. Mertens, 42, of the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, was driving while intoxicated around 8:50 p.m. Aug. 8, 2020, according to an investigation by Patrolman Jason Zier…
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North Brunswick municipal building could remain closed for months
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The North Brunswick municipal complex remains closed due to flooding from Tropical Storm Ida in September and could be closed for many months ahead. The entire basement of 710 Hermann Road was destroyed on Sept. 1, including items belonging to archives, the food bank, historical records, police evidence, locker rooms and the…
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Suspect allegedly discharges firearm during pursuit; still at large
Authorities are investigating a police pursuit of an armed suspect who eluded the police in a stolen vehicle and, thereafter, fled on foot. Patrol officers of the North Brunswick Police Department attempted to pull over a stolen Honda Civic traveling in the area of Route 27 around 4 p.m. Oct. 8, according to information provided…
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Damage from Tropical Storm Ida continues to be assessed in Brunswick area
On Nassau Street in North Brunswick, a pipe that was submerged under water due to the heavy rains of Tropical Storm Ida on Sept. 1 was restricting the flow of water. The bowling alley off Carolier Lane had water up to its loading dock, and a pipe was under 4 feet of water. On Remsen…
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Two accidents occur minutes apart in New Brunswick, North Brunswick; one male extricated and pronounced dead
Two collisions in New Brunswick and North Brunswick are under investigation. Authorities responded to the area of Lee Avenue and Seaman Street in New Brunswick following the report of a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian at around 10:48 p.m. Sept. 10. Upon their arrival, authorities located a male who sustained injuries. The victim was transported from…
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North Brunswick groups create time capsule to mark 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The North Brunswick We Remember Committee held a pre-Sept. 11 ceremony at the flagpole and memorial site off Route 1 to commemorate the loss of life and sacrificial service on Sept. 11, 2001. The memorial site was a donation by the George Harms Construction Company in 2003 after their completion of Route 130…
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Wawa donates funds to North Brunswick first responders
Police officers and firefighters, Wawa officials and associates, customers and Wawa’s mascot Wally Goose joined in a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Aug. 19 at the North Brunswick location, 1910 Route 27. A charitable Hoagies for Heroes hoagie-building competition featuring members of the North Brunswick Police Department and North Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department donated $1,000 to the…
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Wawa will open new stores in Edison, North Brunswick; first responders will take part in hoagie-building competition
Police officers and firefighters, Wawa officials and associates, customers and Wawa’s mascot Wally Goose will join in ceremonial ribbon cuttings at the Edison and North Brunswick locations. The ceremony for the Edison location at 580 Route 1 will be held at 8:30 a.m. Doors open at 8 a.m. The first 100 customers through the door…
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National Night Out includes information on substance abuse awareness
North Brunswick Youth Council members and North Brunswick Municipal Alliance Committee (MAC) members joined National Night Out at North Brunswick police headquarters on Aug. 3. Members of the MAC educated the public on the dangers of driving and drinking. The Fatal Vision impairment simulation goggle is a tool to give residents a dramatic and memorable experience on the dangers associated…