Tag: South River Police Department
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South River police will stop weekly COVID-19 report after decline in cases
SOUTH RIVER–Due to the significant decline in new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, the South River Police Department will no longer send out weekly updates. Over the past week, the South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that a total of four additional residents have tested positive for COVID-19, according to…
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South River high schoolers organize march voicing opposition to police brutality
SOUTH RIVER–Equipped with signs, their voices and protective masks, more than 200 protesters attended the #BlackLivesMatter march/protest on June 5 to bring local attention to police brutality. South River High School sophomores Mariana Bernardino, Samantha Oliveira, Fernando Cruz-Pena and Beatriz Carvalho co-organized the protest with help from the South River Police Department. On May 25,…
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South River police, protestors work together for peaceful march on June 5
A protest to condone what took place in Minneapolis is planned for 3 p.m. June 5 in front of South River police headquarters, 61 Main St. This will also include a planned march that will be accompanied by a police escort at all times. South River police have met with the individuals who are organizing…
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South River police say rumors of retaliation actions are unsubstantiated
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department is aware of rumors circulating about possible retaliatory actions against police supporters, but say those rumors have been found to be unsubstantiated, according to a statement from the South River Police Department. According to a statement from the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP), a bogus…
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Nearly 300 total COVID-19 cases confirmed by South River police
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that a total of 19 additional residents have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) over the past week. This brings the total number of cases in South River to 291. The daily breakdown of the new cases is as follows: May…
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South River police confirm 272 total COVID-19 cases
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that a total of 15 additional residents have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). This brings the total number of cases in South River to 272 as of May 23. The daily breakdown of the new cases is as follows, per…
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South River Police Department to award 10 bicycles to coloring contest winners
The South River Police Department will not hold its annual Bicycle Rodeo & Public Safety Day. However, the alternative is a Virtual Bicycle Safety Rodeo & Coloring Contest. Children ages 3-13 have the chance to participate in a coloring contest. The first 300 entries received will each receive a coupon for a free treat from one…
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South River police announce 257 positive COVID-19 cases over past week
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that a total of 23 additional residents have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) since last week. This brings the total number of cases in South River to 257. The police department has not been advised if these new cases are…
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South River police warn residents about IRS, bail scams
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department is warning residents about two ongoing scam attempts. A bail bond scam involves a criminal calling a victim on the phone and explaining that a relative has been arrested. The criminal may or may not provide the relative’s name. In some cases, a person is placed on the phone…
