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N.J. mayor accused of chasing car before fatal crash was disciplined by rescue squad
Princeton Mayor Mark Freda, a longtime member of the town’s first aid squad, was suspended from the organization following a fatal 2021 crash in which he allegedly chased after a vehicle. Freda is accused in an ongoing civil lawsuit of improperly activating a first aid blue light mounted in...
Police Log: Hazmat Call, Several Arrests & More
See the latest incidents in Lambertville. The following was provided courtesy of the City of Lambertville Police Department. At approximately 9:41 a.m., patrol responded to a business on Bridge Street for a female refusing to leave. Upon arrival, the situation was quickly de-escalated and the woman left without incident. Sergeant Gramlich was the investigating officer.
NJ cops charge woman passenger in crash that hurt 4-year-old
EAST WINDSOR — A late-night car crash on Friday has police pointing fingers at a woman who was riding in the passenger seat. Police say Madelin A. Soto-Santizo was arguing with the 36-year-old driver and grabbed the wheel. Just before 11 p.m., police responded to the crash in the...
NJ man dies a hero after rescuing children from dangerous river
HAMILTON (Atlantic) — A man who rescued two boys from a river Wednesday afternoon died several hours later. Township police said the boys, ages 8 and 12, went swimming in the Great Egg Harbor River at Weymouth Furnace County Park around 1 p.m. on July 17. Swimming is prohibited.
Fisherman Stuck In Mud Rescued In Hunterdon County: Authorities
A young fisherman certainly got more than he bargained for in Hunterdon County on Sunday, July 21.The fisherman had to be rescued after he got stuck in the mud in Lake Solitude, the High Bridge Fire Department said on Facebook. The manmade lake has become filed with sill, the fire department said. …
Animals Rescued After Trailer Crashes Into Hunterdon County Barn: Authorities
At 9 a.m., the Whitehouse Rescue Squad in Readington responded to a report of a tractor crashing into a barn, they said in a release. The trailer of an 18-wheeler broke free from a tractor, overturning and then striking the barn, first responders said. Numerous animals were inside and crews...
Driver dies days after I-287 crash in Middlesex County
A 73-year-old Somerset County man died of his injuries five days after a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 287 in Piscataway, authorities said. Bill Schocklin was driving south near milepost 8.8 at about 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday when when his car veered off the highway, struck a guard rail and overturned, according to State Police.
4-Year-Old with Serious Injuries, Three Others Injured After Car Crashes into Tree in East Windsor
EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–Police say that on Friday, July 19, 2024, at approximately 10:53 p.m., the East Windsor Police Department responded to a reported collision involving a single vehicle crashing into a tree in the area of Brookwood Gardens. Preliminary investigation revealed that a black 2008 Honda Civic was traveling west on Hickory Corner Road, veered off the roadway, and collided into a large tree located on Brookwood Gardens property. The driver and three passengers were injured. A juvenile passenger (4-years-old) sustained serious injuries and was transported to RWJ New Brunswick by New Jersey State Police Medevac and Capital Health Paramedics. The driver, an adult passenger, and an additional juvenile passenger were all transported via ambulance to RWJ New Brunswick for non-life-threatening injuries. The incident is under investigation by the East Windsor Police Department and Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office.
Hours After Major Accident on Route 287, Piscataway Fire Crews Return to Extinguish Car Fire
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway fire and rescue crews responded to an early morning car fire on Route 287 north on Saturday. Holmes Marshall, River Road, and Possumtown fire companies were able to extinguish the blaze that was reported at about 2:50 a.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The fire follows another incident that occurred at about 2:10 a.m. Friday morning when fire and rescue crews were called to the highway near Exit 8 for a serious motor vehicle accident between a car and a tractor trailer. Holmes Marshall first responders reported finding the car...
Man robbed 3 Trenton cabbies on 3 nights, cops say
TRENTON — Police said they arrested a man who robbed three cab drivers from three different companies since June. Noah Brantley, 18, called for a cab to the area of Brunswick Avenue and Sanford Street on June 22, July 8 and July 16 for rides to South Trenton. The first two times, Brantley robbed the driver of their wallets and cash when they arrived, Trenton Police Director Steve Wilson said.
Zuk is new president of domestic violence support group
A prominent Trenton government relations executive has been named president of 180 Turning Lives Around, a Monmouth County-based non-profit that provides help to survivors and families of domestic violence and sexual assault victims. Christina Zuk, a Long Branch resident and strategic advisor at Princeton Public Affairs, takes over the 48-year-old...
NJ man sober for 30 years loses appeal after gun permit denied third time over alcoholism
An East Brunswick man has been denied a firearms license for the third time because of his admission that he was an alcoholic, despite his claims that he has been sober for more than 30 years. A state Appellate Division ruling on July 17 upheld a Superior Court ruling that...
Two Tractor-Trailers Crash and Catch Fire in on NJ Turnpike in Monroe Township
MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MIDDLESEX)–New Jersey State Police, Sgt. Charles Marchan, told MidJersey.news that Troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash at 12:47 a.m. on the New Jersey Turnpike North, milepost 73, Monroe, Middlesex County, Saturday July 20, 2024. Based on a preliminary investigation, two tractor-trailers were traveling north when they were involved in a collision. After the collision, one of the tractors began to catch on fire. No injuries were reported on scene. The crash remains under investigation, and there is no additional information available.
Hillsborough Police Host National Night Out Aug. 6 at Mountain View Park
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Township Police will host a two-hour celebratory observance of National Night Out at Mountain View Park Aug. 6 beginning at 6 p.m. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The first Night Out event was held in western Pennsylvania in 1980 and has since grown to thousands of locations in the US and communities around the world. Police will mingle and interact with families and participate in games; a helicopter will fly in and land for hands-on tours of the aircraft; police and elected officials will take turns in...
NJ extremist’s terror plot to cripple power grid in heat wave, prosecutors say
💥Plan was revealed to undercover agent, prosecutors say. An East Brunswick man whose online posts on extremist social media platforms encouraged violence against Jews and Blacks was arrested just before he could fly to Ukraine, federal officials say. Andrew Takhistov, 18, took to fringe social media sites to praise...
Milltown Police Departments Hiring Crossing Guards for Upcoming School Year
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Police Department is hiring school crossing guards for the 2024-25 Milltown School District academic year. "As a school crossing guard, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our children as they travel to and from school," Milltown Chief of Police Christopher Johnson said. "Your presence will provide peace of mind for parents and create a safer environment for everyone. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to give back to your community, safeguard our children, and be a positive role model."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The starting salary is $18.60. Work hours are three hours and thirty minutes per day, Monday through Friday. According to a Nixle advisory from the Milltown Police Department, the MPD seeking applicants who: Are dedicated and community-minded Are passionate about child safety Want to make a difference Interested applications can pick up an application at the Milltown Borough Clerks Office or download the application on the Milltown Borough website. For questions or additional information, contact Lt. Carmen DeLorenzo by emailing cdelorenzo@milltownpd.org or by telephoning 732-828-1100. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Milltown Boy Scout to Host Seminar on How to Avoid Fraud for Local Seniors
MILLTOWN, NJ - According to the FBI, more than 100,000 seniors were victims of fraud in 2023. Elder fraud continues to be a growing problem, which is why local Boy Scout Scott Rumney is hosting a seminar on fraud in conjunction with AARP and the Milltown Police Department on Wednesday, July 24 at the Milltown Senior Center at 1:30 p.m. Fraud: How Can I Avoid It is ideal for anyone 60 years of age or older. It's also a perfect pick for children with senior parents. There will be presenters from AARP as well as the Milltown Police...
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