Tag: South River Police Department
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South River officers provide home checks during residents’ vacation time
SOUTH RIVER – Residents who are vacationing or traveling can have a police officer check on their residence while they are away through the South River Police Department’s Unoccupied Residence Program. As part of this free program, South River residents can submit a form to let officers know when a residence will be unoccupied. A…
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South River introduces ordinance regarding rules for vacant properties
SOUTH RIVER – The South River Borough Council has introduced an ordinance amending the municipal code that would, if adopted, prohibit houses and buildings from being on vacant properties if those structures are not properly maintained. A vacant property is any building used or to be used for commercial or residential use which is not…
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Residents asked to be wary of solicitors in South River
SOUTH RIVER – The South River Police Department has recently received increased reports of individuals going door to door soliciting for energy companies. The legitimacy of these companies is unverified and they may be potential scams, according to information provided by police. Residents should be aware that, to date, only one individual from the…
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Former South River water operator admits falsifying tests to DEP
SOUTH RIVER–The former licensed operator of the South River Water Department pleaded guilty to submitting false water samples. Robert Baker, 57, of Mine Hill, pleaded guilty on Jan. 17 to submitting false water samples and records to a lab that tests such samples for coliform bacteria for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection…
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South River police to hold annual chili cook-off on Jan. 25
The South River Police Department will hold its fourth annual Chili Cook-off & Tasting from noon to 2 p.m. on Jan. 25 at the South River VFW, 31 Reid St., South River. Admission for tasting is $10, or $5 for ages 12 and under. Tasting tickets are limited and sales at the door are subject…
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South River man charged with attempted murder of his mother
SOUTH RIVER – A 33-year-old South River man has been charged with the attempted murder of his mother. Kazufumi Nakatani, 33, of South River, was charged with attempted murder in the first degree and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose in the third degree, according to information provided by Middlesex County Acting…
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South River police advise residents of Social Security phone scam alert
The South River Police Department (SRPD) has seen a recent increase in calls from South River residents reporting attempted Social Security Number scam attempts. During the phone calls, the scammers attempt to convince individuals that their Social Security number has been suspended, according to information provided by the SRPD. The scam begins with a…
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South River police grow beards during annual ‘No Shave November’ fundraiser
SOUTH RIVER–Tossing out their razors to raise funds for three cancer foundations, officers from the South River Police Department are participating in the “No Shave November” fundraiser. Sgt. Edwin Yorek said No-Shave November is a web-based, non-profit organization devoted to growing cancer awareness and raising funds to support cancer prevention, research and education. “Participants are…
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South River police will accept applications for open officer position on Oct. 15
The South River Police Department will start accepting preliminary applications for the position of police officer on Oct. 15. Applications may be picked up at the South River Police Department Records Bureau between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. located at 61 Main St. All applicants must be able to successfully pass a…
