Tag: Old Bridge Police Department
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Two men charged with robbing food delivery man in Metuchen at unoccupied residence
METUCHEN — Within a two day period, Metuchen detectives charged two men for allegedly robbing a food delivery man in October, according to Police Chief David Irizarry. An 18-year-old man from the Avenel section of Woodbridge and a 19-year-old man from Old Bridge were charged with robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery, burglary and two counts…
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Veteran police officer moves up the ranks in Old Bridge
OLD BRIDGE — A veteran police officer, who received a department and a state award for saving a life in 2006, has moved up the ranks. James Ford, who was sworn in as an Old Bridge police officer in 1997, was promoted to the rank of sergeant at a Township Council meeting on Aug. 6.…
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Two Old Bridge police officers recently promoted
OLD BRIDGE — Two police officers moved up the ranks within the Old Bridge Police Department (OBPD). Brian Smalley was sworn in as lieutenant and Gary Bracht was sworn in as sergeant in front of family and friends at a Township Council meeting on July 9. “These are longtime officers of the department now and…
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Old Bridge police continue to investigate possible explosive found in abandoned vehicle
OLD BRIDGE — Police are continuing to investigate whether or not a suspicious package found in an abandoned vehicle was an explosive, according to Old Bridge Police Detective Sgt. Mike Blahota. Police received a call about an abandoned red pickup truck parked at the London Terrace apartment complex around 1:06 p.m. June 7, police said.…
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Old Bridge police honor Sayreville youngster’s selfless act
The theme of paying it forward continues to intertwine itself in the lives of local heroes. On May 8, as Antonella Tripiciano was driving to Union Beach for CCD with her son, Nico, Nico’s brother, Dom, and her nephew, Angelo, they came upon a motor vehicle accident a few cars in front of them on…
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Seat belt campaign focuses on front and rear passengers
Law enforcement officers from the Old Bridge Police Department will join police from around the country in cracking down on unbuckled motorists and passengers as part of the “Click It or Ticket” campaign. From May 21 to June 3, there will be high visibility seat belt checkpoints and saturation patrols, in combination with local and…
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Drop off unwanted prescriptions on April 28
The Old Bridge Police Department will participate in “Operation Take Back New Jersey Day” from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on April 28 in the Richard Cooper Recreation Building lobby, 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) – New Jersey Division encourages residents to safely dispose of unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs and…
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Old Bridge Police Department will participate in UDrive. UText. UPay.
OLD BRIDGE – The Old Bridge Police Department will crack down on distracted drivers as part of New Jersey’s “UDrive. UText. UPay.” Enforcement Campaign, which will run through April 21. The high visibility law enforcement initiative will target motorists who engage in dangerous distracted driving behaviors such as talking on hand-held cell phones and sending…
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Old Bridge man sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing his mother
NEW BRUNSWICK — A 31-year-old Old Bridge man will serve 25 years in prison for strangling his mother to death in 2016, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey. Superior Court Judge Pedro Jimenez Jr. sitting in New Brunswick sentenced Frank Polera on March 29 for causing the death of Patricia Polera, 61, on…