Tag: Woodbridge Police Department
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Woodbridge warns of car burglaries
WOODBRIDGE — Police are warning residents and the public to lock their vehicle doors after a rash of car burglaries and thefts occurred during the week of Thanksgiving. Police reported on Nov. 28 that numerous car burglaries and thefts have occurred in the Village Drive area located in the Avenel section of the township and…
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Worker hurt in Woodbridge
WOODBRIDGE — A 42-year-old Hopatcong man was injured after he became trapped in a trench he was working in at a road construction site in the Colonia section of the township. An off-duty township police officer working at the construction site on Jordan Road reported the incident at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 29. At…
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David’s Touch Foundation will hold toy drive in Woodbridge Dec. 9
David’s Touch Foundation, a non-profit organization, will hold its eighth annual toy drive event from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Blu Alehouse, 855 St. George Avenue, Woodbridge. Donate a toy for a child 18 years or younger. All donations should be new, unwrapped and in their original packaging. David’s Touch is a non-profit organization…
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Woodbridge PD to host Blue Mass
METUCHEN — The Woodbridge Police Department will host the 16th annual Blue Mass that honors law enforcement personnel who live and work in the four counties of the Diocese of Metuchen. “Woodbridge Police officers and staff have attended the Blue Mass every year and are deeply honored to serve as host to our fellow law…
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Woodbridge Police warn of scam
WOODBRIDGE — Police are warning residents of a phone scam after a 77-year-old Hopelawn woman was recently scammed out of more than $9,000. The victim told police on Sept. 15 that in May she received a phone call from someone alleging to be her grandson, according to Police Capt. Roy Hoppock. The person on the…
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Kim Joseph Latkovich
Kim Joseph Latkovich, 62, of Fords, entered into eternal rest surrounded by loving family and friends at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune on Sept. 2. Born in Perth Amboy, he lived most of his life in Fords, where he was known for his hard work and helping hands. Kim began his public…
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Woodbridge to study emergency power source
WOODBRIDGE — Critical facilities in the township will be able to remain operational in the event of major storms through a proposed Town Center Distributed Energy Resource Microgrid. The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) highlighted the board’s approval of Woodbridge Township’s application for a feasibility study to implement the proposed town center microgrid…
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Police Investigate robbery at Forge Inn
WOODBRIDGE — Police are investigating a robbery at gun point at the Forge Inn last week. The incident occurred at approximately 9:46 a.m. on Aug. 9, according to Police Capt. Roy Hoppock. The on-duty manager told police that an unknown man entered the hotel lobby and asked for a room. The manager replied “Yes” and…
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Cateret man charged with aggravated assault in Avenel
WOODBRIDGE — A 26-year-old Carteret man was charged following an alleged physical altercation that left a 28-year-old Bellrose, New York, man in serious critical condition, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Woodbridge Police Director Robert Hubner. Police responded to a 911 call on August 11, police said. Subsequently, Carteret man was arrested…