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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...
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...
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.
NJ man suffers severe burns while making fireworks at home
HILLSBOROUGH — A Somerset County man suffered second-degree burns when chemicals he was mixing for a homemade firework exploded early Saturday morning. Hillsborough police and first responders from several neighboring towns responded to a residence on Three Bridges Road at approximately 4 a.m. They said the man, who has...
NJ man used false expense reports and credentials to steal $1.2 million, affidavit says
A Belle Mead man arrested on theft charges this week allegedly used a fellow employee's credentials to embezzle more than $1.2 million over a four-year period, according to an affidavit of probable cause obtained by NorthJersey.com. An investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office determined Sang Park, 44, obtained the...
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 Women in Separate Incidents, Each with Probation Warrants Set off License Plate Reader Notifications Jailed
Back to back arrests of two women with arrest warrants whose license plates set off notifications to police were jailed in separate incidents earlier this week. According to police, on July 15 just before 7 pm., an officer on patrol on the 200 block S. Main street was notified of a hit via the automatic license plate reader on a vehicle with a registration suspended for insurance cancellation. The officer then observed the same vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on the subject vehicle. Upon confirming that the operator of the vehicle had an active arrest warrant issued by Bucks County Adult Probation, the officer arrested the 42-year-old woman from Yardley on the warrant. The woman was processed and remanded to Bucks County Prison. The vehicle was released to a family member. Additional motor vehicle violations may be filed.
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.
Plainfield Police Encourage Residents to Lock Car Doors, Keep Items Out of View
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Starting Tuesday last week, the Plainfield Police Department began to encourage Plainfield residents to lock their cars and hide items from view. "Lock your cars after exiting," reads the statement that has been posted on the city's Facebook page two more times since the initial warning. "When leaving vehicles, please place all items out of view. We’re experiencing an uptick in the theft of personal items from unlocked vehicles, and we want to keep your property safe." For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Suspect arrested for robbing taxi drivers in New Jersey
Police in Trenton have arrested a man in connection with a series of armed robberies of taxi drivers.Investigators say on three occasions Noah Brantley requested a cab.Once it arrived at the destination, authorities say Brantley robbed the drivers of their wallets.In one of the robberies, police say Brantley took the driver's wallet during a ride and then fled on foot. The driver tried to chase after him, but police say Brantley pulled out a gun.No serious injuries were reported.Brantley was apprehended on Thursday and charged with several counts of first-degree armed robbery.
First responders rescue young angler stuck in mud
HIGH BRIDGE BOROUGH, NJ (Hunterdon County) – First responders rescued a young fisherman who became stuck in High Bridge Borough on Sunday afternoon. This High Bridge Fire Department and South Branch Emergency Services responded to Lake Solitude for an adventures young fisherman stuck in the mud, officials said. Lake...
Latest jury duty scam claims you owe hundreds in fines, N.J. sheriff warns
The Hunterdon County Sheriff is warning county of an over-the-phone scam, where callers using the names of local law enforcement officers are telling residents they owe fines for failing to report for jury duty. Sheriff Fred Brown says those “charged” are being asked to pay various prices via credit card...
House Fire on Inwood Place in Plainfield
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Shortly before 11:30am on Saturday, the Plainfield Fire Department responded to a fire at a single-family home on Inwood Place in Plainfield, near its intersection with Leland Avenue. Firefighters and emergency medical personnel were on hand, though it is yet unclear if there were any injuries. Smoke billowed above the residential neighborhood early on, but the fire was contained quickly. It appeared to be in the upper portion of the home, as damage from the outside was only visible at the attic of the Cape Cod-style house. Firefighters were observed using an aerial ladder to access the home's roof.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This article will be updated when the Plainfield Police Department provides details. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Police issue warning for public on increased car thefts
Police in Monroe and Washington townships are urging residents to lock their car doors in the wake of an increase in stolen vehicles. “This situation has affected not only Monroe Township, but our surrounding communities,” the police noted in a July 19 social media post. “This is a friendly reminder to always lock your vehicle and absolutely do not leave your key fob inside the vehicle.
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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