Tag: Woodbridge Police Department
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OSHA continues to investigate fatal electrocution accident in Hopelawn
WOODBRIDGE – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is continuing to investigate the recent fatal construction accident at a residential townhouse on Quincy Court in the Hopelawn section of Woodbridge. The Woodbridge Police Department were notified of the electrocution incident at 7:53 a.m. on Oct. 11 at the redevelopment construction project site, which…
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Five New York men charged in connection with stabbing of Macy’s loss prevention officer in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE – Five New York men were charged in connection with a shoplifting incident, which resulted in the stabbing of a Macy’s loss prevention officer at the Woodbridge Center Mall, according to police. The incident occurred at approximately 5:25 p.m. on May 26 at the Macy’s Department store. The loss prevention officer…
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Metuchen man practicing law in Woodbridge sentenced to 10 years for stealing from clients
An attorney from Metuchen, whose practice was in Woodbridge, was sentenced on March 21 to serve 10 years in prison for the theft of clients’ funds stemming from two separate indictments. Richard Zuvich, 65, of Metuchen, was sentenced to 10 years in a New Jersey state prison. Zuvich received two consecutive terms; 5 years for…
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Sewaren woman allegedly stole funds from Woodbridge Boys Soccer Club
WOODBRIDGE – A 47-year-old Sewaren woman, who was entrusted with the funds associated with the Woodbridge Boys Soccer Club, allegedly stole in excess of $6,000 from the club, according to Police Director Robert Hubner. The woman was charged with one count of theft by unlawful taking. She was processed and released pending a court hearing.…
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East Brunswick and Woodbridge police charge Linden man for multiple crimes
EAST BRUNSWICK–The East Brunswick Police Department and the Woodbridge Police Department both charged a 58-year-old man from Linden for allegedly committing multiple crimes originating from two incidents on March 10. Detectives from the East Brunswick and Woodbridge charged the man on March 12, according to police. The East Brunswick police charged the man with carjacking,…
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Woodbridge police investigate crash involving Colonia High School students
WOODBRIDGE – Police are continuing to investigate a single motor vehicle crash that left two Colonia High School students injured, one in critical condition, according to police. The incident occurred after 2 p.m. on Feb. 22. The two pedestrians were walking home from school along New Dover Road, which does not have a sidewalk,…
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Woodbridge man imprisoned for passenger’s death
A Woodbridge man has been sentenced to serve seven years in prison for causing the death of his 27-year-old passenger while driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. Tayib Mahmood, 29, was sentenced on Feb. 11 by Superior Court Judge Michael A. Toto, who ordered that the defendant must complete 85 percent of the…
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Woodbridge police seek information on assault against woman
WOODBRIDGE – The Woodbridge Township Police Department (WPD) is actively investigating the aggravated assault of a 24-year-old female victim that occurred around 10 p.m. on Jan. 31. The victim was assaulted with a blunt object. Police have not stated where the incident took place. According to the WPD Detective Bureau, the assailant…
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No theft of Girl Scout cookie sales at Woodbridge Center Mall, police say
WOODBRIDGE – After an “exhaustive” investigation, the Woodbridge Police Department has concluded no theft occurred during Girl Scout cookie sales at the Woodbridge Center Mall. The reported incident occurred sometime between 4:20 p.m. and 4:50 p.m. on Jan. 18 near the Boscov’s wing near Chick-fil-A. The person who reported the theft, the troop leader of…