Tag: Old Bridge Police Department
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Police investigating ‘unconfirmed threat’ at Jonas Salk Middle School
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Police are investigating an unconfirmed threat at Jonas Salk Middle School this morning, according to school officials. Schools Superintendent David Cittadino tweeted that there was an active police investigation around 10 a.m. on Jan. 11, adding that there were no injuries reported and that all students…
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Ad hoc committee will discuss issues at Old Bridge Animal Shelter
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Rumors on social media ranging from euthanizing animals to mismanagement at the Old Bridge Animal Shelter have prompted an outcry from various rescue and volunteer groups in the area. Councilwoman-at-Large Debbie Walker suggested forming an ad hoc committee for the animal shelter at a Township Council meeting on Nov. 21,…
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Old Bridge man charged with allegedly murdering his mother
OLD BRIDGE — An Old Bridge man has been charged with killing his mother. Frank Polera, 30, was charged on Nov. 27 with one count of murder in the death of Patricia Polera, 61, the day before, according to a statement prepared by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Chief William Volkert of the Old Bridge Police…
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Teacher loses pay for ‘inappropriate conversation’ with students
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — A tenured teacher at Old Bridge High School lost 120 days of pay for having an inappropriate conversation with female students in his photography class last school year, according to a 12-page decision on the tenure charges brought by the school district against him. In April, Thomas…
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Officers sworn in, promoted in Old Bridge
BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — The Old Bridge Police Department celebrated two promotions and two new officers joining the ranks. Donald Fritz Jr., a 25-year veteran, was promoted to lieutenant and John Bulin, a 22-year veteran, was promoted to sergeant during a Borough Council meeting on Aug. 22. Fritz, who became a patrolman…
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Marlboro resident killed in truck crash in Old Bridge
By Kathy Chang Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — An investigation is continuing into the motor vehicle crash that claimed the life of an 18-year-old Marlboro resident. Adam Rarela was pronounced dead at the intersection of Route 9 north and Old Mill Road, Old Bridge, at 7:18 a.m. Aug. 5, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and…
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Investigation finds justifiable use of deadly force against Avenel man
By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer WOODBRIDGE — The use of deadly force against Rodney Jencsik last year was justifiable under state law, according to an investigation by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. That announcement came on Friday, Aug. 5. Woodbridge police shot Jencsik, 50, around 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5,…
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Mental health counselor charged with child sex assault
OLD BRIDGE – A youth counselor from Rutgers University has been charged with improperly touching a boy under the age of 16 on multiple occasions. Irving Acevedo, 42, of the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge, was charged on Feb. 25 with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child, according to a statement prepared…
