Tag: Police
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Fallen law enforcement officers honored at 28th annual Candlelight Vigil May 13
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund released the names of 252 U.S. law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. These names will be engraved on the National Monument next month and formally dedicated at the 28th annual Candlelight Vigil held on the National Mall (between 4th and…
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Woman charged with allegedly stealing from relative in Monroe
MONROE – A New York woman has been charged with allegedly stealing $200,000 from an 86-year-old relative. Susan Obel, 61, of Brooklyn, was charged on March 23 with theft by deception, forgery, uttering a forged check, credit card theft and unlawful use of a credit card, according to a statement prepared by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew…
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Death of State Trooper reminds motorists to be more aware
Flashing lights mean slow down, move over, be alert. The recent tragic death of New Jersey State Police Trooper, Sean Cullen, is a glaring reminder of the dangers posed to troopers and all law enforcement on New Jersey’s roadways. Many in law enforcement have been killed by being struck outside, and even seated within, the supposed safety…
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Man who terrorized area women sentenced again
NEW BRUNSWICK – A New Brunswick man was sentenced on March 7 to serve 20 years in prison for breaking into a woman’s home and sexually assaulting her. Bruce Sterling, 45, was sentenced in New Brunswick by Superior Court Judge Alberto Rivas, according to a statement prepared by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey. The 20-year term…
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Gun-shaped cell phone case is worrisome to local police
By Jennifer Amato Staff Writer A gun-shaped cell phone case is causing concern among local police departments. The North Brunswick Police Department recently shared a Facebook message that was originally posted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office in August 2015, which shows either a black or white cell phone encased in a holder that looks…
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Steppat promoted to lieutenant in Freehold Borough
By Christine Barcia Staff Writer FREEHOLD – Lt. Ronnie Steppat is still getting used to his new title at the Freehold Borough Police Department. Steppat was recently promoted to the rank of lieutenant after serving as a sergeant since 2009. He was sworn in and took the lieutenant’s oath during the Feb. 16 meeting of…
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Health care worker charged in theft from Monroe client
A home health aide worker was charged on March 4 with stealing approximately $93,000 from one of her patients. Debra Allen, 54, of Millstone, was charged with theft by deception, forgery, uttering forged checks, theft by unlawful taking and use of the victim’s credit card, according to a joint statement prepared by Middlesex County Prosecutor…
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Pennsylvania man sentenced to life for robberies in Edison, South Brunswick
A 32-year-old Pennsylvania man was sentenced on March 4 to serve life plus 14 years in prison for taking part in four armed robberies of cell phone stores in Edison and South Brunswick. Michael Mitchell of Bristol, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to the term in New Brunswick by Superior Court Judge Barry Weisberg after the defendant was…
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South River man critically injured in crash attributed to excessive speed
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – South Brunswick Police have released the identity of the motorcycle driver who was seriously injured in a crash on Feb. 21. The driver, Justin Ratiner, 20, of South River, remains in serious condition at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Ratiner was riding a 2010 Yamaha R-1 high end sports…