Tag: South River Police Department
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South River man receives multiple charges for alleged involvement in stabbing incident
The South River Police Department charged a 24-year-old resident for allegedly stabbing a 27-year-old man multiple times on Oct. 29 on Leland Avenue. Patrol units responded to a report of a disturbance in the roadway involving approximately 10 individuals at 7:42 p.m. on Oct. 29, according to police. Upon arrival, officers located a 27-year-old male…
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Plainfield man charged in shooting near South River bar
A Plainfield man was charged in connection with a South River shooting that occurred near the Kilimanjaro Bar & Grille last week. On Oct. 24, Bryant King, 26, of Plainfield, was charged with one count of second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and one count of second-degree possession of a handgun…
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Shots fired in vicinity of Kilimanjaro Bar & Grille in South River
SOUTH RIVER – Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Mark Tinitigan of the South River Police Department announced that authorities are investigating shots fired early this morning in South River. At approximately 2:00 a.m. Oct. 21, South River police officers responded to the vicinity of the Kilimanjaro Bar & Grille, located on Old Bridge Turnpike,…
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Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day
Motorists in New Jersey and throughout the nation are asked to join a day-long effort on Oct. 10 designed to increase awareness about safe driving and traffic behaviors. Known as Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day, and taking place annually on Oct. 10, the national initiative was designed to unite the country in moving toward…
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South River police accepting applications for school crossing guard position
The South River Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of school crossing guard on a part-time/substitute basis. School crossing guards will work under the direction of the police department and are responsible for the safe crossing of school children and other pedestrians at designated crossing areas within the Borough of South River.…
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Operation Blue Angel offers South River seniors assistance in an emergency
The South River Police Department is reminding residents of its Operation Blue Angel program, which allows officers quick access to senior citizens and other eligible residents in the event of an emergency. Operation Blue Angel assists residents who, due to advanced age, immobility, or medical concerns, may be unable to answer their door in an…
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South River confirms 342 positive COVID-19 cases; 10 total deaths since March
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that 342 total residents have tested positive for coronavirus since its onset in March. The police department has not been advised if these cases are isolating at home or hospitalized, according to a prepared statement from the police department. On…
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South River residents warned of electric utility scam
Over the past several days, South River residents have reported receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be from the electric company. The individuals have requested information from residents, threatened the disconnection of their electric service, and/or have demanded payment via telephone. Residents are advised to disregard these phone calls as these individuals are not…
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South River police will watch unoccupied residences for free
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department is reminding residents of its free Unoccupied Residence Program. Residents can complete and submit a form to let the police department know when a residence will be unoccupied. A police officer will then check on the home as time permits during his or her normal patrol duties, according to…
