Police & Fire
By GRACE MCCULLUM
June 1, 2026
MADISON, NJ - Madison businesses and residents will have an opportunity to have their fire extinguishers inspected and certified during the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce's annual Fire Extinguisher Inspection event on Tuesday, June 9.The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. outdoors at ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Police Department recognized several officers during its annual awards, honoring members of the department for outreach, lifesaving actions, narcotics enforcement and meritorious service.The department presented its Rose City Outreach Award to Sergeant Bartlomiej Glab, ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Fire Department responded to three two-alarm fires in one week, borough officials said during a recent public safety report.On May 17, firefighters responded to a house fire on Kings Road, where first-arriving crews found a fire in the basement. The fire was elevated to a ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Police Department’s newest officer, Patrolman Michael Ramos, graduated from the police academy on June 1, borough officials announced.Ramos was described as a top performer throughout his academy training. He will now begin field training as part of his initial assignment ...
Madison, NJ – A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will arrive on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, to examine all aspects of the Madison Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Chief John R. Miscia ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Fire Department responded to 188 emergency calls during the month of April, transporting 80 people to hospitals, according to a report delivered during Monday night’s Borough Council meeting.Officials said the department has responded to 871 calls since Jan. 1, with 381 ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Police Department will undergo an on-site accreditation assessment conducted by the State of New Jersey on May 26 and May 27.The assessment was announced during the public safety report at Monday night’s Borough Council meeting.Accreditation reviews are designed to ...
HARDING TOWNSHIP, NJ - A 54-year-old Pierre Innocent has been charged in connection with a fatal motor vehicle crash that killed a tow truck operator on Route 287 South in Harding Township, authorities announced.Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally and ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Fire Department reported an increase in motor vehicle incidents in April, along with continued training and emergency preparedness efforts, during a recent Borough Council meeting.Officials said the department responded to several crashes over a short period, beginning ...
MADISON, NJ — Motorists should expect significant traffic disruptions on Wednesday, April 29, as PSEG conducts paving operations on Garfield Avenue and Park Lane.Work is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. and continue through approximately 5:00 p.m. During that time, access to Garfield Avenue will be ...
MADISON, NJ — Two local roadways will remain closed through approximately 5:00 p.m. today as milling operations and utility work continue in the area.Garfield Avenue is closed between Green Avenue and Woodland Road, while Prospect Street is shut down from Kings Road to Woodland Road.Officials said ...
MADISON, NJ - Milling and paving work is scheduled to begin Monday, April 27 on Garfield Avenue and Park Lane, borough officials announced.The roadways will be closed during work hours while the project is underway. Residents are advised that parking will be permitted on nearby adjacent streets ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison’s police and fire departments reported a busy month of training, emergency response activity and regional coordination efforts, including preparations tied to the upcoming FIFA World Cup.Police officials said all officers completed required annual training this month, ...
MADISON, NJ – The Madison Police Department joined Chatham Borough Police, Florham Park Police and Project Community Pride on Tuesday for an informational session focused on new state requirements for e-bikes that are set to take effect in July 2026.The session provided residents and riders with an ...
MADISON, NJ — Hillcrest Road in Madison is currently closed in both directions between Green Avenue and Green Village Road due to water work, officials announced.The closure is expected to remain in place until approximately 3:30 p.m.Drivers are advised to avoid the area and plan alternate routes ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Police Department Range will be in use for quarterly training today, Wednesday, April 8 from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. This is routine training—there is no need for concern, said borough officials.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Drivers across Morris County can expect increased police patrols and enforcement this month as part of New Jersey’s annual “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign targeting distracted driving.The statewide initiative, announced by New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety and ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Police Department will wear blue badges throughout April after being named a recipient of this year’s Blue Badge Initiative through Arianna’s Angels, a nonprofit focused on autism awareness.The effort marks Autism Acceptance Month and is intended to show support for ...
MADISON, NJ — PSE&G gas line upgrade work is expected to begin this week, starting March 30, on Prospect Street between Kings Road and Woodland Road, borough officials said.Drivers and residents in the area should expect detours and temporary traffic patterns while the work is underway.
MADISON, NJ — Madison police are warning residents and local business owners about a fundraising scam in which individuals are allegedly impersonating local sports teams and booster clubs to solicit donations.According to an alert issued by the Madison Police Department, scammers may be posing as ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Police Department Range will be in use for training this week. This is routine training—there is no need for concern.The training will take place on the following dates:Monday, March 16 – 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.Tuesday, March 17 – 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.Thursday, March 19 ...
MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. — Residents are being alerted after a Morris Plains resident reported receiving a fraudulent notice designed to look like an official New Jersey municipal court document.In a public alert, Morris Plains police said the scam matches one recently highlighted by the Fairfield ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Drivers in Morristown should expect delays on Lafayette Avenue on Tuesday, March 18, as the roadway will be reduced to a single lane of travel for much of the day, according to a traffic advisory issued by the Town of Morristown.The advisory states that Lafayette Avenue will be ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Police Department Range will be in use for training this week. This is routine training—there is no need for concern.The training will take place on the following dates:Monday, March 16 – 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.Tuesday, March 17 – 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.Thursday, March 19 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — As the Morristown St. Patrick’s Day Parade approaches this Saturday, officials are reminding residents and visitors to plan ahead for a safe ride home and avoid getting behind the wheel after drinking.In a public safety message issued ahead of the celebration, officials stressed ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Police Department recently met with community leaders to discuss immigration-related concerns while also announcing upcoming enforcement efforts aimed at reducing impaired and aggressive driving.During Monday's council meeting, officials reported that Police Chief John ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Fire Department responded to 185 calls during the month of February, according to a report delivered during Monday's Madison Borough Council meeting.During the same period, the department’s EMS division transported 94 patients to local hospitals, reflecting a steady demand ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Law enforcement agencies from across Morris County gathered with families at Mennen Sports Arena on March 6 for the annual Law Enforcement Night, where residents had the opportunity to see emergency vehicles, equipment and demonstrations from multiple public safety agencies.The ...
MADISON, N.J. — The Madison Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau has issued 53 warnings to property owners after canvassing the borough and identifying sidewalks and crosswalks that were not cleared of snow and ice following the latest winter storm.The violations fall under Borough Ordinance ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — With a powerful blizzard expected to impact the region from Sunday into Monday, local fire officials are urging residents to take a simple but critical safety step: clear snow and ice from fire hydrants near their homes.Fire hydrants must remain fully accessible during winter ...