Tag: Old Bridge Police Department
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Old Bridge promotes officers to ranks of captain, lieutenant
OLD BRIDGE – The Old Bridge Police Department added to its higher ranks. Capt. Scott Gumprecht and Lt. Peter LoPresti received their promotions on March 9. Gumprecht is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He has been with the OBPD since 1993, where he started as a patrol officer. He has received numerous awards including…
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Old Bridge Council wants to ban the sale of marijuana
OLD BRIDGE — With Gov. Phil Murphy’s campaign promise to end cannabis prohibition during his first 100 days of office, the Township Council wants to ban the sale of marijuana in the township. “I don’t want to wait and see what other towns do,” Councilwoman Debbie Walker said during the Jan. 22 council meeting. “We…
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Old Bridge residents can file reports using app
OLD BRIDGE — See it, say it and report it. In an effort to reduce unnecessary 911 calls, the township is rolling out Report It, an independent, third party anonymous hotline service. Public testing began on Feb. 1, which will continue during the next few months. “This is an easier way for citizens to report…
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Old Bridge man will serve 28 years in prison for strangling mother
NEW BRUNSWICK — A 31-year-old Old Bridge man will spend 28 years in prison for strangling his mother to death under a plea agreement. Frank Polera, 31, pleaded guilty on Jan. 29 to aggravated manslaughter in the death of Patricia Polera, 61, on Nov. 26, 2016, under a plea agreement reached with Middlesex County Assistant…
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Couple found dead on Christmas Eve in Old Bridge home
OLD BRIDGE – A couple and their dog were found dead on Christmas Eve inside their home in Old Bridge. Thomas Vuocolo, 55, and Cindy Marcinczyk, 47, of the Cliffwood section of Old Bridge, were found in their home on Dec. 24. Old Bridge police responded to the residence at approximately 9 p.m. and…
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Marlboro teen identified in fatal Old Bridge crash
OLD BRIDGE — Police are continuing to investigate a one-car accident that claimed the life of an 18-year-old Marlboro man over the weekend. According to Old Bridge Police Capt. Steven Daroci, the incident occurred at 1:39 a.m. Nov. 18 on the southbound side of Route 18 near James Avenue. Daroci said it appeared the driver,…
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Three promoted, four hired for Old Bridge Police Department
OLD BRIDGE — Six years ago, Mayor Owen Henry said he made a pledge to rebuild the Old Bridge Police Department (OBPD) and get the department back to numbers where it should be to provide the township the public safety it deserves. “One part of that step is to add additional members and with that…
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Old Bridge hires assistants to help Animal Control officers
OLD BRIDGE — At the recommendation of Police Chief William Volkert, four assistants were hired for the Old Bridge Animal Shelter to assist the Animal Control officers. Mayor Owen Henry said he and the chief made a presentation before the Township Council on a needs assessment done by the police department, which included some additional…
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Old Bridge police department achieves re-accreditation
OLD BRIDGE — The Old Bridge Police Department (OBPD) has joined an exclusive group of law enforcement agencies by reaching re-accreditation status. Harry Delgado, accreditation program manager for the New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police, said there are 500 or so law enforcement agencies in New Jersey eligible to apply for accreditation status. “To…