Tag: South River Police Department
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South River police investigate several vehicle theft cases in recent months
SOUTH RIVER – Since November 2021, the South River Police Department has investigated seven vehicle theft cases in the borough. In each incident, the vehicle was left unlocked and running with the vehicle’s key fob nearby, according to information provided by the South River Police Department on Feb. 23. Recently, two vehicles were reported stolen…
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South River officers charge Plainsboro man with stabbing ex-girlfriend, her father
SOUTH RIVER – South River police officers were dispatched to a borough residence for a report of a disturbance around 12:21 a.m. Feb. 11. Upon their arrival, they observed two victims lying on the ground with multiple stab wounds each, according to information provided by the South River Police Department on Feb. 15. Medical…
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South River municipal court, police station closed to the public
Until further notice, South River police headquarters and the South River Municipal Court will be closed to the public. To file a police report or conduct business that would normally be done in-person at the police department, call 732-238-1000 for assistance. To obtain a copy of a police report, visit southriverpd.org/records-%26-reports for information on how…
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South River council accepts state grant application for police body cameras
SOUTH RIVER – The South River Borough Council has approved a resolution accepting the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, Office of the Attorney General, grant for body-worn cameras. Municipal officials said the borough is committed to transparency, technology advancements and the safety of South River’s police officers and community members. They said…
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Two South River police officers file lawsuits against superior alleging sexual harassment
SOUTH RIVER–Two South River Police Department officers filed separate lawsuits against their commanding Lt. John McKenna, both alleging sexual assault, harassment and a hostile work environment. Patrolman Joseph Guiamano and Sgt. Jonathan Minacapelli are suing McKenna, Chief of Police Mark Tinitigan, the Borough of South River, Mayor John Krenzel, the borough’s Public Safety Committee, the…
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South River boy shows appreciation for police with stickers and donuts
As his way of recognizing National Police Week, 10-year-old Mustafa Amjad met with on-duty South River police officers to give them donuts and thin blue line stickers. National Police Week took place on May 9-15. Officers showed Mustafa the patrol vehicles and answered police-related questions he had, according to the South River Police Department.
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Volunteer firefighter accused of criminal sexual contact in South River
SOUTH RIVER – A volunteer firefighter has been charged with criminal sexual contact with an adult female victim who was reportedly known to him. On May 21, Raymond Brown, 67, of South River, was charged with one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact. An investigation by Sgt. Bernard Mackiel of the South River Police Department…
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South River police investigate several car burglaries in downtown areas
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. Items taken during the burglaries have included loose change, small electronics, wallets and purses. The burglaries have occurred on Jackson Street…
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South River police confirm more than 1,800 positive COVID-19 cases since last year
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that 1,863 total residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since March 2020, as of April 19. Twenty-four borough residents have passed away due to COVID-19 since last year. For more information, visit www.southriverpd.org/sr-covid-19-cases.