Tag: Sayreville Police Department

  • Death of man in Sayreville under investigation

    Death of man in Sayreville under investigation

    SAYREVILLE – Authorities are working together to determine the circumstance surrounding the death of a 21-year-old man. Police responded to Giera Court in Sayreville at approximately 7 a.m. on April 28 and found the deceased male, according to a joint statement provided by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Chief John Zebrowski of the…

  • One person killed, four injured in Sayreville crash

    One person killed, four injured in Sayreville crash

      SAYREVILLE – Police are investigating a fatal collision on April 25 where one person was killed and four others were injured in a crash on Raritan Street in Sayreville. The deceased driver is Carlos Leiva, 47, of Colombia, who was visiting family members in the U.S., according to a joint statement provided by Middlesex County…

  • Sayreville Police Chief weighs in on  marijuana legalization

    Sayreville Police Chief weighs in on marijuana legalization

    EDISON — With the ongoing discussion of marijuana legalization in the state, Sayreville Police Chief John Zebrowski, on behalf of the Middlesex County Chiefs of Police, said the prospect brings concerns for law enforcement officials in terms of incidents of driving while impaired. “Marijuana is not a benign drug,” Zebrowski said during an Assembly Oversight,…

  • Four officers earn promotions in Sayreville Police Department

    Four officers earn promotions in Sayreville Police Department

    SAYREVILLE – Four officers in the Sayreville Police Department have been promoted to new positions. Michael Gaines and Robert Lasko were sworn in to the rank of lieutenant, while Brian Braile and Steven Maslowski were sworn in to the rank of sergeant during a council meeting on March 12. “We have celebration [with] promotions in…

  • Sayreville’s newest police officers carry on family traditions

    Sayreville’s newest police officers carry on family traditions

    SAYREVILLE – Four new police officers have joined the Sayreville Police Department. Joseph Bartlinski, Patrick Brennan, Jamie Unkel and Keith Gotta were sworn in as the borough’s newest officers on Feb. 26. Before the oaths of office were administered, Police Chief John Zebrowski spoke about the officers and noted they all have family who have…

  • Sammy’s Hope to hold special adoption event through Valentine’s Day

    Sammy’s Hope to hold special adoption event through Valentine’s Day

    Sammy’s Hope Animal Welfare & Adoption Center will hold a special adoption event from Feb. 8 through Feb. 14 at the center, 1400 Main St., Sayreville. All adopters during that week will receive a $75 gift card to a restaurant of their choice. For more information, visit www.sammyshope.org. The center is located next to the police…

  • Police bingo fundraiser will benefit children’s hospitals

    Police bingo fundraiser will benefit children’s hospitals

    The second annual Middlesex County Association of Chiefs of Police Coach bingo/tricky tray fundraiser will be held on Feb. 9 at St. Stanislaus School, 221 MacArthur Ave., Sayreville. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. Cost is $30 per person, which includes 12 games of bingo (three boards per game), coffee, tea…

  • Sayreville Police Department promotes two officers

    Sayreville Police Department promotes two officers

    SAYREVILLE – Two officers in the Sayreville Police Department have been promoted to the rank of sergeant. Police Chief John Zebrowski described Frank Olchaskey and Amy Noble as having “unassuming competence” during their swearing in ceremony on Nov. 13. “[Unassuming competence] means the most sincerest type of excellence in doing your job,” Zebrowski said during…

  • Pedestrian killed, struck by multiple vehicles on Route 9 in Sayreville

    Pedestrian killed, struck by multiple vehicles on Route 9 in Sayreville

    SAYREVILLE – A pedestrian was killed on Nov. 18 when he was struck by multiple vehicles. The man, whose identity has not been verified, was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:06 p.m. as he was crossing Route 9 in Sayreville, according to information provided by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Chief…