Tag: South Brunswick Police Department
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South Brunswick Police Department launches new innovative approach for community active shooter awareness
SOUTH BRUNSWICk – Coinciding with the one-year anniversary of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, the South Brunswick Police Department is launching an ambitious plan to better prepare its community for an active shooter. Chief Raymond Hayducka announced on Feb. 13 the creation of the Active Shooter Awareness & Preparedness (ASAP) program. “This program…
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Applications accepted for South Brunswick Citizen Police Academy
Applications are being accepted for the Spring 2019 South Brunswick Citizen Police Academy. The academy will give community members a behind-the-scenes look at policing. A dozen officers and detectives will share their perspective and insights into the daily workings of the police department. The academy will offer training on a range of law enforcement topics…
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Asian business owners on alert in South Brunswick after recent home burglary
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka is alerting owners of Asian restaurants/businesses in the township to be alert after a recent home burglary. “On Sunday evening [Feb. 10] the owners of a Chinese restaurant had their home broken into. The burglary appears to match a pattern around the state. We are working…
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Accident involving commuter van injures eight in South Brunswick
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A multi-vehicle accident occurred in the area of Route 130 southbound just prior to Georges Road in South Brunswick around 6:44 a.m. on Feb. 6, injuring eight. A 50-year-old male resident of the Dayton section of South Brunswick was driving his GMC pickup truck south when it collided with a commuter…
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South Brunswick, North Brunswick officers coordinate to locate suspect accused of stealing running truck
South Brunswick police located a suspect accused of stealing a running pickup truck from a North Brunswick gas station. At 5:15 p.m. on Jan. 27, South Brunswick Officer Jamal Benbow was notified that a white Toyota pickup truck had just been stolen out of a gas station on Route 27 in North Brunswick. Around 5:45…
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Chief praises South Brunswick officers’ restraint in violent struggle with man allegedly on PCP
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka praised the restraint and actions of three officers who subdued a man reportedly high on PCP on Jan. 25. “The suspect had destroyed the home, overturning tables and chairs, breaking a TV and was waiting for officers when they arrived. The confrontation was violent and the…
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Fundraiser set for South Brunswick family who lost all in fire
A fundraiser for the victims of the Jan. 23 house fire on Fresh Ponds Road in South Brunswick will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Princeton Elks Lodge 2129, 354 Route 518, Blawenburg. The cost is $15 for pasta, salad, bread, dessert and a drink. There will be raffles, prizes, music and…
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Cell phone charger possibly started fire that destroyed home on Fresh Ponds Road
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A South Brunswick family escaped a two-alarm fire that destroyed their Fresh Ponds Road home on Jan. 23. At 5:35 p.m., a 911 caller reported that a fire started after a cell phone was charging in a power strip in the basement of the single family home, according to information provided by…
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Five South Brunswick police officers receive promotions
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Five South Brunswick police officers were promoted on Jan. 4, just in time for the New Year. “These officers applied themselves in a challenging promotional process that evaluated their experience, knowledge and ability to perform at the next level. Each of these officers distinguished themselves in their performance and will be an…
