Tag: South River Police Department

  • South River man found alive in marshes after three days

    South River man found alive in marshes after three days

      SOUTH RIVER–A 63-year-old borough man was found and rescued in the marshes of South River. On July 24, just before 1 p.m., Detective Sgt. Peter Roselli said the South River Police Department received an emergency call from three individuals who were cruising on the river. “It was actually three individuals on two jet skis and they…

  • South River Police Department seeks Class III Special Officer

    South River Police Department seeks Class III Special Officer

    The South River Police Department is currently accepting resumes for the position of Special Law Enforcement Officer. The Class III Special Police Officer will work under the direction of the chief of police, assigned to various public schools within the borough where he/she will perform school safety and security details. Minimum qualifications: • Must be…

  • Police warn of vehicle burglaries throughout South River

    Police warn of vehicle burglaries throughout South River

    SOUTH RIVER – The South River Police Department has been investigating several recently reported motor vehicle burglaries. Investigations have revealed that the suspect(s) are gaining entry into unlocked vehicles during the overnight hours or early morning hours, according to information provided by the South River Police Department. Items taken during the burglaries have included loose change…

  • Vendors needed for South River’s National Night Out event

    Vendors needed for South River’s National Night Out event

    Vendors and community groups are needed for the South River Police Department’s 10th annual National Night Out event, which will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Aug. 7 at South River High School, 11 Montgomery St., South River. The night against crime fosters police-community relationships to make neighborhoods more safe. Vendor fee is $25, waived…

  • South River council advances plan to place a police officer at each school

    South River council advances plan to place a police officer at each school

    SOUTH RIVER – The Borough Council has adopted an ordinance authorizing the South River Police Department to hire Class III police officers and to assign them to South River School District schools. “The borough placed funding in the 2018 [municipal] budget for the salaries of four Class III officers with the anticipation that the school…

  • South River Police Department seeks applicants for junior academy

    South River Police Department seeks applicants for junior academy

    The South River Police Department will hold its 11th annual Junior Police Academy from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays from July 10-19 at South River Middle School, 3 Montgomery St. The academy is open to all residents of South River who will be in the sixth, seventh or eighth grade in the fall of 2018. This…

  • South River Bicycle Rodeo postponed until June 16

    South River Bicycle Rodeo postponed until June 16

      The South River Police Department has postponed its annual Bicycle Rodeo & Public Safety Day to June 16. The day will begin at 9 a.m. at Denny Stadium, David Street, South River. Learn about bicycle safety and the various public safety services available to the community. Ask questions, see emergency vehicles, view emergency equipment…

  • South River police launch special needs registry program

    South River police launch special needs registry program

    SOUTH RIVER – Striving to better help residents who have mental and physical disabilities, the South River Police Department has launched the South River Special Needs Registry. “Basically, the goal of the Special Needs Registry is to ensure that all South River residents who may be in need of special assistance are able to get…

  • Criminal charges filed in pedestrian death in South River

    Criminal charges filed in pedestrian death in South River

    Two additional counts were filed on May 11 against a South River woman who was charged in the death of a 49-year-old North Brunswick man. Phyllis Kocheran, 52, of South River, is now charged with reckless manslaughter in the second degree and vehicular homicide in the second degree. She is also charged with driving while…