Sayreville
CRIME & SAFETY
Fall trial set for Ocean man accused of murdering Sayreville student in 1999
NEW BRUNSWICK – The trial for an Ocean County man charged with the 1999 killing of a Sayreville War Memorial High School student is scheduled for later this year. The Middlesex County trial for Bruce Cymanski, of Barnegat, a former South Amboy and Old Bridge resident, who was charged in 2021 with the murder of 17-year-old Nancy Noga, has been scheduled for early fall, according to both court officials and Cymanski's attorney.
Kids Enjoy Camp Willabee at Sayreville Police Station
SAYREVILLE - Each year, the Sayreville Alliance organizes Camp Willabee at the borough's police headquarters, bringing together a community of partners dedicated to preventing drug and alcohol use among children. Teachers from Eisenhower, Wilson, Arleth, Truman, and Sayreville Upper schools dedicate their time each summer to run this enriching camp from June 26-28.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This year, 86 elementary school students participated in a variety of fun and educational programs, fostering positive interactions with Sayreville police officers. "We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Police Administration for allowing the students to tour...
Prosecutor: NJ man killed his own 80-year-old grandmother
A 34-year-old Perth Amboy man has been charged with murder, after his elderly grandmother was found killed in her own home, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone announced Monday evening. Raymond Maldonado has also been charged with fourth-degree contempt, for violation of a restraining order. The body of 80-year-old Awilda Verrette...
Edison Woman Killed by Fallen Tree at New York Campground
EDISON, NJ - A woman from Edison Township was killed by a downed tree at a campground in Delaware County, New York, according to the Colchester Police Department. Authorities say they have identified the victim as Carol E. Luistro. Police say they received numerous reports of trees down at campsites on Saturday due to a passing storm. They were also alerted to an individual trapped in her camper at the Russell Brook Campground, located in Colchester, NY.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to a press release, Luistro was inside the camper when a large tree fell, striking the camper and pinning her under it. Authorities pronounced her dead at the scene. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Woman jailed after 110 mph turnpike chase from Trumbull to Summit County
A New Jersey woman is spending the weekend in jail after State Troopers say she led them on a 110 miles per hour chase along the Ohio Turnpike in Trumbull County. Trooper Rick Caraway tells 21 News he tried to pull over a Nissan Maxima doing 90 in a 70 mph stretch of the turnpike in Braceville Township Saturday afternoon.
NJ kidnap victim’s smart move helped cops find car
🚨The woman pretended to be on the phone talking to a relative. 🚨 Dispatchers are trained to handle this type of call. 🚨 Police were able to locate the car as she approached the GWB. A woman secretly kept police on the phone for two hours Wednesday...
Scammers Struck Westfield Residents Last Week, Police Say
WESTFIELD, NJ — A Westfield resident is out $10,000 after answering a phone call from someone pretending to be a representative from the fraud department at his financial institution, police said Tuesday. The incident was reported on June 26, police said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER While speaking with the suspect or suspects, the resident granted them remote access to his computer, police said. After several phone conversations, the suspect/s instructed the resident to withdraw $24,000 from his bank account, police said. The suspect/s then directed the resident to purchase $10,000 of Bitcoin and deposit...
Car slams into NJ home, narrowly missing father and 6-year-old son
A car crashed into a South Brunswick home over the weekend and narrowly missed a fire chief and his young son inside.It happened Saturday just after 4:30 p.m. at a home on Ridge Road.The 24-year-old driver apparently had a seizure while driving, which caused the crash, officials said.Monmouth Junction Fire Chief Scott Smith and his 5-year-old son were in their living room -- only feet away from where the car crashed through their home."We were watching TV, all of a sudden I heard a noise outside, it sounded like an engine racing pretty loudly," Smith said.Smith said he saw the...
NJ school sued over ‘extended and persistent’ bullying before girl’s death
MIDDLETOWN — Jocelyn Walters was a dedicated athlete who was often the first player on the soccer field and the last to leave. The 14-year-old was a responsible student, sharing her Google calendar for various clubs and extracurricular events with her parents. On Sept. 9, 2022, Jocelyn died by...
Police: Man Pretending to be Roofing Contractor Busted After Attempting to Scam Elderly New Hyde Park Woman
The Third Squad reports the arrest of a New Jersey man for a Grand Larceny that occurred on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. in North New Hyde Park. According to Detectives, a female victim, 74, stated she was approached at her residence located on North 4th Street by an unknown male advising the victim that her roof needed repairs. The subject represented himself as a roof contractor and instructed the victim on multiple occasions to withdraw money from her bank account.
1 killed, 2 injured in head-on crash in Union County
A man was killed and a married couple injured in a fiery head-on crash Friday night in Roselle. The two vehicles collided at around 11:45 p.m. on the 400 block of East 1st Avenue, Roselle police said. Witnesses pulled Brandon Amaro out of his car before it burst into flames...
Prosecutor: Area Firefighter Charged with Forgery, Records Tampering
An area firefighter is facing forgery charges in connection with the falsification and destruction of official records, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Tuesday. Ronald Guidetti, 61, of Long Branch, has been charged with third-degree false uttering, third-degree forgery, and fourth-degree falsifying or tampering with records. An investigation...
Low-Flying Helicopter in Rahway Today No Reason for Concern, Says Rahway PD
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Police Department announced this morning that residents may notice a low-flying helicopter in the skies above and around Rahway. There is no reason for concern, the Rahway PD explained. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "The helicopter will be checking the power lines above the train tracks," the announcement stated. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Rahway news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Pipe bomb-wielding man who assaulted woman, allegedly shackled, on Staten Island headed upstate
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A St. George man accused of shackling and assaulting a woman inside a mobile home near the Staten Island Courthouse is headed to prison. The defendant, Alexander Isaac, was initially arrested on charges that included rape and possession of a pipe bomb in connection with the March 27, 2023 incident, which unfolded over several hours.
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