Tag: South Brunswick Police Department

  • Police seek information on Wells Fargo bank robber

    Police seek information on Wells Fargo bank robber

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Police have released surveillance video of a suspect wanted for a robbery at Wells Fargo this morning. At around 9:37 a.m. Jan. 8, the man entered the bank branch at 3510 Route 27 in the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick and reportedly handed the teller a note, demanding money. The suspect…

  • Three high ranking officers to retire from South Brunswick Police Department

    Three high ranking officers to retire from South Brunswick Police Department

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Three longtime police officers will end their careers in South Brunswick as of Jan. 1. Deputy Chief James Stoddard and Captain John McNamara served with the South Brunswick Police Department for 30 years, according to a resolution read during the Dec. 11 council meeting. Sgt. Michael Rogers served for 22 years. All…

  • Children honored as the ‘heroes’ during South Brunswick police event

    Children honored as the ‘heroes’ during South Brunswick police event

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Local police officers once again spent their time reaching out to youth in the community. The fourth annual Heroes and Helpers event was held at Target on Route 1 in South Brunswick on Dec. 13. The event recognized 10 exceptional children with a special day to honor their accomplishments, according to information…

  • Sixth class graduates from South Brunswick Citizen Police Academy

    Sixth class graduates from South Brunswick Citizen Police Academy

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – After 10 weeks of classroom and practical exams, 17 residents graduated from the Fall 2017 South Brunswick Citizen Police Academy. “The academy provided them with a unique perspective on what it takes to be an officer, from the education and training to the different types of calls. I believe the academy fostered a better…

  • Police warn of vehicle burglaries in South Brunswick

    Police warn of vehicle burglaries in South Brunswick

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Police are investigating an increase in car burglaries in South Brunswick since the beginning of October. Cars are mainly being entered through unlocked doors, according to information provided by the South Brunswick Police Department. Some car windows have been smashed when valuable property is left in the open. In all, nine cars…

  • Police seek armed robber of Metro Cleaners in Dayton

    Police seek armed robber of Metro Cleaners in Dayton

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a local dry cleaners on Dec. 4. At 6:15 p.m., police responded to the Metro Cleaners on Georges Road in the Dayton section of South Brunswick for a reported robbery. An employee advised officers that a light skinned male reportedly entered the store…

  • Teenager succumbs to injuries after crash in South Brunswick

    Teenager succumbs to injuries after crash in South Brunswick

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A Bergen County teenager has died as a result of injuries she suffered in a one car crash on Dec. 3. South Brunswick Police were called to Fresh Ponds Road near Selma Drive around 6:31 p.m. for a vehicle off the roadway into a tree. The teenager was operating a 2012 Honda…

  • Parents, students invited to learn about social media

    Parents, students invited to learn about social media

    South Brunswick Parent Academy will host its Social Media Symposium II  from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 9 at Crossroads Middle School North, 635 Georges Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. Parents will learn the realities of cyber safety, parenting with and without technology and children’s views on social media. Students will learn…

  • South Brunswick traffic stop reportedly reveals loaded gun

    South Brunswick traffic stop reportedly reveals loaded gun

    SOUTH BRUNSWICK – A traffic stop resulted in charges lodged against a Monmouth Junction man for the recovery of a loaded handgun. South Brunswick Police Officer Ricardo Moreira was on patrol on Route 1 around 11:19 p.m. Oct. 21 when he reportedly observed a red Nissan Altima turn onto Blackhorse Lane without use of a…