Police & Fire

BRIDGEWATER, NJ -  Police and the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office are continuing to investigate a sexual assault at Duke Island Park that occurred Sunday, July 18, with Crime Stoppers of Somerset County offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the assailant.

According to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael Robertson, on July 18 at about 9:07 p.m., ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Police have yet to officially determine how it happened, but what did happen last Sunday afternoon at the Crown Car Wash was something you don't see happen very often.

A car stuck in reverse shot out the back of the car wash located at 397 Route 206, ran over two steel and concrete poles and two vacuum machines inside before lurching outside ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – It was a sea of blue inside Mary Mother of God Church Thursday night as hundreds of firefighters and emergency personnel from across the state came to pay respects to Hillsborough Fire Company #2 Assistant Chief Billy Shaffer, who died on July 14 while responding to a car fire. 

Shaffer, who served more than 35 years with the department, was honored with a ...

FAR HILLS, N.J. – A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged as a juvenile with several offenses in connection with a carjacking at a residence in the Polo Club condominium complex, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson.

Robertson provided the following account of the June 10 incident:

Far Hills Police received a phone call at 9:18 p.m. from the ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ -  Police and the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office are investigating a sexual assault at Duke Island Park Sunday at 8:45 p.m.

According to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael Robertson, on July 18 at about 9:07 p.m., Bridgewater Township Police received a 911 call reporting a sexual assault at the park. When officers arrived, they met with an adult female victim who ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Hundreds of township volunteer firefighters will be joined by their comrades from surrounding communities and departments from out-of-state to pay tribute to Hillsborough Fire Company #2 Assistant Chief Billy Shaffer who died last week responding to a car fire.

The viewing will be on Thursday, July 22 from 4-8 p.m. at Mary Mother of God Church 157 South Triangle Road; ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A veteran firefighter responding to a car fire at a recycling scrap yard Wednesday afternoon died after experiencing what is described as a "medical emergency."

Hillsborough Fire Company #2 Assistant Chief Billy Shaffer had over 35 years of experience as a firefighter.

Shaffer was one of several volunteer firefighters who had responded to a call at Copart ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Two Hillsborough residents have been arrested in connection with a five-month investigation of a cocaine distribution ring, with 31 suspects facing a variety of charges after several weapons were seized along with 6.5 kilos of cocaine with a street value of $559,000, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson.

Dave Choppay, Jr., age 55, New Center Road, and ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The Township Committee recognized the Police Department's “Top Cops” at Tuesday night's meeting.

Patrolman Philip Wolff and Patrolman Brian Gorka are the "Top Cops" for 2021 based on their performance from the previous year.

The award recipients were determined based on a score devised from the Annual Job Performance ...

WATCHUNG, NJ – A Plainfield man has been sentenced to a five-year jail term in connection with a 2019 hit-and-run on Valley Road that seriously injured a 12-year-old Watchung boy, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson. 

Bryant D. Eggleston, 51, of Plainfield has been sentenced on charges of third degree Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident ...