Tag: North Brunswick Police Department
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North Brunswick officers’ schedules restructured in light of COVID-19 crisis
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The North Brunswick Police Department announced some manpower changes in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Officers are not allowed to request time off until June, Police Director Ken McCormick said during the March 30 North Brunswick Township Council meeting. Officers will now work 12-hour days, three days on and six days off.…
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Suspects target North Brunswick homeowner, fraudulently claiming they represent the water company
NORTH BRUNSWICK – North Brunswick patrol officers, along with members of the Detective Bureau, responded to the area of Cranbury Cross Road in North Brunswick around 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 25 on a report of a residential diversion burglary. Two males reportedly knocked on the door, advising the homeowner they were from the water…
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Two officers move up the ranks in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Two North Brunswick police officers were promoted during the Feb. 18 council meeting. Sgt. Wayne DeGaetano was promoted to lieutenant, while Detective Justin Hansen was promoted to sergeant. DeGaetano was sworn in on Nov. 18, 1998. He was promoted to sergeant on Aug. 3, 2009. He served in the patrol division, in…
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North Brunswick officials: NBC report does not tell accurate story of police department
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Municipal officials have fired back at a Feb. 13 NBC-TV report, which alleged improprieties in the North Brunswick Police Department by stating that the report on the New York television station missed the mark by not depicting a well-rounded department. The TV station’s report contained accusations of alleged racial profiling and targeting,…
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North Brunswick officer claims department enforced ticket quotas, targets minorities
NORTH BRUNSWICK – A North Brunswick police officer claims that the township department participated in a ticket quota scheme for years— and specifically targeted minorities while doing so. Patrolman Michael Campbell spoke to Sarah Wallace in a News 4 I-Team Exclusive that aired on NBC on Feb. 13. He said for years there was an…
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North Brunswick Police Department reports reduction in certain crimes for 2019
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The North Brunswick Police Department released its statistics for 2019. Police officers handled 72,452 incidents, of which 26,205 were calls for service. There were 1,989 motor vehicle crashes reported and investigated. There were 1,205 arrests made during the year. Officers conducted 15,194 motor vehicle stops, which resulted in 18,347 summonses being issued.…
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North Brunswick detectives seek residential burglar
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Detectives in North Brunswick are currently working a residential burglary case that occurred in the area of Georges Road and Nassau Street. It is believed that the suspect is known to frequent the area on foot. Anyone with information should contact the Detective Bureau at 732-247-0922, ext. 336 or [email protected]. Anonymous…
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As officers retire, North Brunswick Police Department hires replacements
NORTH BRUNSWICK – Two police officers officially joined the North Brunswick Police Department on Jan. 13, set to replace four members of the department who will be retiring as of Feb. 1. Max. A Pavlis and Jacob C. Geyer were administered the oath of office during the North Brunswick Township Council meeting. Pavlis grew up…
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Paterson woman pleads guilty to causing fatal North Brunswick crash in 2018
A Paterson woman has pleaded guilty to causing the death of an 80-year-old man and injuring another in a crash in North Brunswick in 2018. Elizabeth Gomez, 43, of Paterson, the operator of the car, pleaded guilty on Dec. 23 to second degree vehicular homicide and driving while intoxicated, according to information provided by Middlesex…
