Tag: Woodbridge Police Department
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Woodbridge attorney admits to theft of clients’ funds
An attorney whose practice is in Woodbridge admitted to the theft of clients’ funds stemming from two pending indictments. Richard Zuvich, 64, of Metuchen, pleaded guilty on July 16 to theft by unlawful taking and misapplication of entrusted property admitting he took the proceeds from a house sale, put the funds into a trust account,…
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Charity hockey game to feature Woodbridge emergency service personnel
The seventh annual Woodbridge Township Police vs. Fire/EMS Charity Hockey Game to benefit the late Cpl. Kevin Reinhard will take place at 5 p.m. on May 20 at the Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main St., Woodbridge. A charity public skating session begins at 1:45 p.m., followed by Woodbridge P.D. vs. the Warriors Sled Hockey game…
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Final suspect apprehended in Woodbridge motel murder
A Bronx man was apprehended in New York and charged in the fatal shooting of one man and the critically injuring of another at the Loop Inn Motel on June 21, 2017. John Mingo, 29, was apprehended on April 9 by U.S. Marshals in Brooklyn. He was charged with one count of murder in…
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88-year-old Cranford man dies in head-on crash in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE — An 88-year-old Cranford man died as a result of a head-on collision after his vehicle collided with another vehicle while he was reportedly driving the wrong way on Route 9 near Metuchen Avenue. The crash happened at 9:39 a.m. on April 8, according to Police Capt. Scott Kuzma. Thomas McHugh was driving north…
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Avenel Middle School pupil charged with creating false public alarm
WOODBRIDGE — A 14-year-old student at Avenel Middle School has been charged with creating a false public alarm at the building. On March 2, the Woodbridge Police Department received a call from a parent who expressed concern about a social media post from a student who is enrolled in a Woodbridge public school, according…
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Officer suspended without pay following alleged DWI crash in Woodbridge
NEW BRUNSWICK — The Highland Park Police Department suspended a veteran officer without pay following charges he allegedly caused an automobile crash that injured two others while he was reportedly driving while intoxicated on New Year’s Eve in Woodbridge. Norman E. Brown, 44, of Perth Amboy, was charged with two counts of assault by auto…
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Volleyball coach charged with inappropriately touching minor at his Edison home
An area volleyball coach was charged with allegedly touching a 14-year-old Woodbridge girl inappropriately on two occasions at his Edison home and supplying her with alcohol. Peter Nguyen, 50, was charged with two second-degree counts of endangering the welfare of a child; one count of sexual contact with the 14-year-old; and one count for giving…
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Woodbridge receives funding to study idling police cars
WOODBRIDGE – The township has received a $10,000 grant to assist with an idle reduction study for idling police vehicles. One of the Sustainable Jersey grants funded by the Gardinier Environmental Fund for 2018 will implement a study to reduce the idling emissions and fuel usage of police cars that monitor road construction projects, according…
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Woodbridge makes arrest in convenience store robbery
WOODBRIDGE — Police charged a 28-year-old township man last week with allegedly robbing the Quick Chek on Rahway Avenue in June. The incident occurred at 11:21 p.m. on June 10, according to Police Capt. Roy Hoppock. As the victim was scanning the item the suspect brought to the counter, the suspect allegedly sprayed the victim…
