Middlesex County News

May 29, 2025

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Two local teenagers are among a dozen finalists who will perform on Sunday, June 1st, as the State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick presents its ‘Jersey Talent’ show for a second year. ‘Jersey Talent’ is a competitive showcase for performers eight to 25-years-old. Twelve ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – No sooner had the sculpture of the jogger in vintage 1980s tracksuit and matching Nike running shoes been lowered from the delivery truck to the sidewalk than a woman strolling down Albany Street did a double-take. A man in a hoodie did the same thing a few seconds later. So did ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – No sooner had the sculpture of the jogger in vintage 1980s tracksuit and matching Nike running shoes been lowered from the delivery truck to the sidewalk than a woman strolling down Albany Street did a double-take. A man in a hoodie did the same thing a few seconds later. So did ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Two local teenagers are among a dozen finalists who will perform on Sunday, June 1st, as the State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick presents its ‘Jersey Talent’ show for a second year. ‘Jersey Talent’ is a competitive showcase for performers eight to 25-years-old. Twelve ...

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SPOTSWOOD - Middlesex County will hold a residential paper shredding in the parking lot of Spotswood High School on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to noon or until the truck is filled. This shredding event is for Middlesex County residents only. It is not for local businesses. Residents can bring a ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Middlesex County is holding a residential paper shredding in the parking lot of Spotswood High School on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to noon or until the truck is filled. This shredding event is for Middlesex County residents only. It is not for local businesses. Residents can ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Middlesex County is holding a residential paper shredding in the parking lot of Spotswood High School on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to noon or until the truck is filled. This shredding event is for Middlesex County residents only. It is not for local businesses. Residents can ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Police were aware a TikTok-driven “popup party” might strike the annual Woodbridge Center mall’s carnival – or possibly another large local event – and had preparations in place, authorities said.After TikTok influencers caused 300 teenagers to go wild at Menlo Park Mall in Edison ...

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EDISON, NJ -  A teacher at Saint Thomas Aquinas High School has been arrested and charged on child pornography charges, according to prosecutors. Axel Palomares, age 50, of Morristown, was arrested on Tuesday and is being held at the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Facility.Prosecutors say they ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Police were aware a TikTok-driven “popup party” might strike the annual Woodbridge Center mall’s carnival or possibly another large local event and had preparations in place, according to local authorities. After TikTok influencers caused 300 teenagers to go wild at Menlo Park Mall ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Police were aware a TikTok-driven “popup party” might strike the annual Woodbridge Center mall’s carnival or possibly another large local event and had preparations in place, according to local authorities. After TikTok influencers caused 300 teenagers to go wild at Menlo Park Mall ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ -- Derek McDonough of Plainsboro has been sentenced to an aggregated term of 25 years in the custody of the New Jersey Department of Corrections with parole ineligibility in 12 years. McDonough was found guilty of possessing over 100,000 items of child sexual abuse material ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Police were aware a TikTok-driven “popup party” might strike the annual Woodbridge Center mall’s carnival – or possibly another large local event – and had preparations in place, authorities said.After TikTok influencers caused 300 teenagers to go wild at Menlo Park Mall in Edison ...

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EDISON, NJ — A teacher from Saint Thomas Aquinas High School has been arrested on child pornography charges, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Police Chief Thomas Bryan.Authorities say Axel Palomares, 50, was arrested on Tuesday, May 27th, at his Morristown home where ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Police were aware a TikTok-driven “popup party” might strike the annual Woodbridge Center mall’s carnival – or possibly another large local event – and had preparations in place, authorities said.After TikTok influencers caused 300 teenagers to go wild at Menlo Park Mall in Edison ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — This Central New Jersey town is making unwelcome national news after TikTok reportedly triggered hundreds of teenagers to overrun an annual weekend carnival at Woodbridge Center Mall on Saturday night.The so-called TikTok “meetup” turned chaotic, with a crowd of 300 or more ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – A North Brunswick man has been charged in connection with the hit-and-run death of a New Brunswick woman.Juan Martinez-Gaspar, 41, of North Brunswick, has been arrested and charged with second degree leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, according to a press release ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — This Central New Jersey town is making unwelcome national news after TikTok reportedly triggered hundreds of teenagers to overrun an annual weekend carnival at Woodbridge Center Mall on Saturday night.The so-called TikTok “meetup” turned chaotic, with a crowd of 300 or more ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Derek McDonough of Plainsboro has been sentenced to an aggregated term of 25 years in the custody of the New Jersey Department of Corrections, subject to 12 years of parole ineligibility. Upon his release, McDonough must register pursuant to Megan’s Law and will be on Parole ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — This Central New Jersey town is making unwelcome national news after TikTok reportedly caused hundreds of teenagers to overrun an annual weekend carnival at Woodbridge Center Mall on Saturday night. The so-called TikTok “meetup” turned chaotic, with a crowd of 300 or more teenagers ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — This Central New Jersey town is making unwelcome national news after TikTok reportedly caused hundreds of teenagers to overrun an annual weekend carnival at Woodbridge Center Mall on Saturday night. The so-called TikTok “meetup” turned chaotic, with a crowd of 300 or more teenagers ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — A Plainsboro man will spend the next 25 years in state prison for possession of over 100,000 child sexual abuse photos and other pornographic material, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office announced.Superior Court Judge Thomas Abode, in New Brunswick, sentenced 45-year-old ...

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WOODBRIDGE — This Central New Jersey town is making unwelcome national news after TikTok reportedly triggered hundreds of teenagers to overrun an annual weekend carnival at Woodbridge Center Mall on Saturday night.The so-called TikTok “meetup” turned chaotic, with a crowd of 300 or more teenagers ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Derek McDonough of Plainsboro has been sentenced to an aggregated term of 25 years in the custody of the New Jersey Department of Corrections, subject to 12 years of parole ineligibility. Upon his release, McDonough must register pursuant to Megan’s Law and will be on Parole ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Derek McDonough of Plainsboro has been sentenced to an aggregated term of 25 years in the custody of the New Jersey Department of Corrections, subject to 12 years of parole ineligibility. Upon his release, McDonough must register pursuant to Megan’s Law and will be on Parole ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Derek McDonough of Plainsboro has been sentenced to an aggregated term of 25 years in the custody of the New Jersey Department of Corrections, subject to 12 years of parole ineligibility. Upon his release, McDonough must register pursuant to Megan’s Law and will be on Parole ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Derek McDonough of Plainsboro has been sentenced to an aggregated term of 25 years in the custody of the New Jersey Department of Corrections, subject to 12 years of parole ineligibility. Upon his release, McDonough must register pursuant to Megan’s Law and will be on Parole ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Police have charged a North Brunswick man in connection with a Saturday night fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 48-year-old city woman, authorities said.Pedestrian Elvia Gavarrete was crossing Lee and Suydam Streets at about 10:30 pm on Saturday, May 24th, when she ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - On May 22, the East Brunswick Jewish Center and the East Brunswick Police Department hosted an important presentation to raise awareness about bias crimes. Despite the rainy weather and smaller turnout, the speakers were determined to share their message. The presentation was ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - On May 22, the East Brunswick Jewish Center and the East Brunswick Police Department hosted an important presentation to raise awareness about bias crimes. Despite the rainy weather and smaller turnout, the speakers were determined to share their message. The presentation was ...

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