Tag: South River Police Department
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Police force sports hairy faces to promote cancer awareness
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — Officers of the South River Police Department (SRPD) have been participating in activities that bring attention to cancer. During the past two months, the department has been using its active community platform to help raise awareness for cancer, from sporting pink shirts under their uniforms for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in…
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South River man accused of having sexual relations with a minor
SOUTH RIVER – A 25-year-old man from South River has been charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. Joseph A. Brown was charged on Nov. 11 with a second degree count of sexual assault and a third degree count of endangering the welfare of a child, according to a statement released by Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C.…
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Suspect connected to burglaries in South River
SOUTH RIVER – Police have identified suspects allegedly responsible for multiple burglaries in the borough. On Oct. 20, South River Police Department patrol units responded to two residential burglaries and one attempted residential burglary. In each case, forced entry was made or attempted resulting in property damage with items also taken from one residence, according to…
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Local police departments work together to locate stolen motorcycle, identify suspects
SOUTH RIVER – A multi-jurisdictional effort aided in the recovery of a stolen motorcycle. South River patrol units responded to a borough residence in regards to a stolen 1999 Honda motorcycle around 2:38 p.m. on Oct. 16. The victim reportedly left his motorcycle unattended outside his residence for several minutes, according to a statement prepared…
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Operation Sunscreen aims to help protect police from skin cancer
By STEVEN VIERA Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — For police officers, standing in harm’s way is just part of the job, but one woman is taking steps to defend those who protect and serve from the sun’s rays. Danielle Oswald, a resident of the borough and an independent consultant with a premium skin care company,…
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South River Police encourage use of their social media sites
SOUTH RIVER – The South River Police Department announced on July 25 that the department has added two new social media pages to connect with residents in the area. The police department has been active on Facebook since 2012, posting event photos, department news, special events, crime alerts, traffic updates and road closures. After receiving positive feedback from…
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Police allegedly seize drugs, cash in South River raid
SOUTH RIVER — Thanks to the efforts of police, an alleged armed drug dealer is now out of business. Last month, members of the South River Police Department (SRPD), in conjunction with the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Task Force, apprehended a man in his house and allegedly seized large quantities of cocaine, heroin and other…
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Police warn residents of ‘virtual kidnapping’ scams
SOUTH RIVER — The South River Police Department is warning residents to be on alert for attempted “virtual kidnapping” scams. In the scheme, individuals call claiming to have kidnapped a family member. While no actual kidnapping has taken place, the callers often use co-conspirators to convince their victims of the legitimacy of the threat. For…
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South River plans series of special events
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH RIVER — The Borough of South River has a multitude of events planned over the next few months, many of which are being coordinated through the South River Police Department. On May 18, the police department will collaborate with the school district for Drive 25, a local take on the…
