Tag: Spotswood Police Department
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Spotswood residents’ disapproval helps cease installment of stop sign at intersection
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council canceled a previously adopted ordinance to install a stop sign at the Evelyn Terrace and Rieder Road intersection. An ordinance was presented to the council for first reading on Aug. 17 and was presented to the council for second reading and adoption on Sept. 9. The council, on Sept. 9, voted unanimously…
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Spotswood police chief announces hiring of first female officer
SPOTSWOOD–Becoming the first female officer appointed to the Spotswood Police Department, Patrolwoman Brittany Johnson has been hired as the police force’s 25th member. Chief of Police Michael Zarro said Johnson was hired on April 6 and is currently enrolled in the Field Training Officer (FTO) program. “She has very little experience; Johnson came from the…
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Spotswood family pledges birth defect awareness despite canceled walk
SPOTSWOOD–Despite having to postpone their Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Walk, resident Marylin Israel and the Spotswood Police Department still were able to raise $2,740 for the cause. Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a birth defect that occurs during fetal development, causing a hole in an infant’s diaphragm that ultimately allows the organs to crown the…
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Spotswood Police Department continues collection of PPE
The Spotswood Police Department is still accepting any donations from residents and businesses who may have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as N95 respirators, surgical masks, surgical type gowns/Tyvek, eye protection, hand sanitizers and disinfectants. Call the Spotswod Police Department at 732-251-2121; dial extension 0 to speak with a police dispatcher.
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Spotswood police ask for donations of masks, gowns for first responders
The Spotswood Office of Emergency Management is reaching out to residents and area businesses to assist first responders in this very difficult time of combating COVID-19. First responders are critically short on N95 Particulate Respirator masks, surgical masks, surgical style gowns and eye protection. Anyone having these much needed items who are willing to donate…
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Spotswood police implement procedures for answering calls during coronavirus outbreak
SPOTSWOOD – The Spotswood Police Department will be implementing changes to its normal operations due to the coronavirus outbreak: If you and/or a current or former member of your household are displaying signs of a respiratory illness to include fever, cough, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath, notify police dispatch so officers can utilize the…
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Spotswood delays hiring of new officer; residents concerned about safety
SPOTSWOOD–With a 3-2 vote, the Borough Council tabled an ordinance, which if adopted, would amend the municipal code to hire a new police officer. Council President Larry Kraemer said the police department is currently composed of 24 officers, which includes Chief of Police Michael Zarro. As of today, Kraemer said two officers are out on…
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Spotswood police to hold pig roast on Sept. 7
The Spotswood Police Department will holds its fourth annual pig roast at 3 p.m. on Sept. 7 at the Maple Street Pavilion in Helmetta. Rain date is Sept. 8.
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Spotswood man allegedly ignites explosive at Jamesburg apartment complex
A man from Spotswood has been charged with multiple criminal counts stemming from an incident which occurred on June 16, when he allegedly ignited an explosive device in the borough. Anthony Fede, 52, of Spotswood, was charged on June 17 with two counts of aggravated arson in the second degree, three counts of aggravated assault…