Tag: South Brunswick Police Department
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South Brunswick police, PSTs, citizens recognized for actions that saved lives, solved cases
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick Police Department recently held its annual award ceremony. The in-person ceremony was the first in three years due to the pandemic and recognized officers’ actions from the past year, as well as citizen actions from the past three years. “These awards recognize some of the best in our department…
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‘Cartolano Way’ honors military service of late WWII veteran in South Brunswick
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Lawrence Cartolano “stepped up to the plate” when America entered into World War II. At 19, he registered to join the U.S. Army and quickly headed into active service. Cartolano served with the 784th Ordnance Light Maintenance Company of the 84th Infantry Division, which was nicknamed the “Railsplitters.” He received the rank…
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Exhaustive 26 hours: South Brunswick police locate man, woman in ‘possible abduction’ incident
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – After tips from around the country, South Brunswick police – with the assistance of county, state and federal law enforcement – have tracked down the woman and man involved in the “possible abduction” incident. While police detectives “continue to evaluate exactly what happened [on Aug. 3] in the truck,” Police Chief Raymond…
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South Brunswick National Night Out returns with success
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – The South Brunswick Police Department’s National Night Out was a night of “fun and games” and helping to build relationships. The township’s National Night Out was once again held at Rowland Park on Aug. 2 with about 6,600 people attending the annual event, according to the police department. The tradition returned to…
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‘Improper left turn’ may have caused fatal crash that killed father, critically injured children in South Brunswick
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A fatal motor vehicle crash on Route 522 killed a father of two and critically injured his children, according to South Brunswick Deputy Chief James Ryan. The crash was reported at 12:26 p.m. Aug. 2 on Route 522 at Kingston Lane/Ridge Road. A dump truck being driven by a 42-year-old Milltown man…
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South Brunswick police investigating possible abduction; looking for white tractor-trailer cab
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Police are investigating a possible abduction near Dayton Toyota on Route 130 involving a white tractor-trailer cab. A witness told police a female was in a white tractor-trailer cab yelling for “Help” around 2 p.m. Aug. 3. The witness said the female was bleeding from her face, police said. The male truck…
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South Brunswick police confirm one man died in afternoon vehicle crash
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – South Brunswick police have confirmed one man has died after a crash at Route 522, Ridge Road and Kingston Lane. The crash occurred at 12:26 p.m. Aug. 2 and left two people injured, one critically, according to police. Police told motorists to avoid the area around the time of the crash through…
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Dayton man charged with motor vehicle summonses in connection to fatal crash
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A 48-year-old Dayton man was charged with motor vehicle summonses in connection to a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of Helmetta Fire Chief Christopher Acs. The South Brunswick Police Department announced the charges on July 28. The man was driving a 2019 Honda Odyssey on Summerfield Boulevard and came to…
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Humid weather – a challenge – for firefighters battling fire at South Brunswick residence; no injuries reported
Fire officials said a fire at a two-family home on Davids Court is a reminder for residents to “keep doors and windows closed in the event of a fire.” “Fortunately, the door at the top of the stairs to the basement, and the few basement windows, were all closed. This helped to limit smoke spread…
