Police & Fire
By KENNETH SIMMONS
June 3, 2026
PISCATAWAY, NJ – A two-car crash blocked a section of Stelton Road during the afternoon commute on Wednesday. The collision between a late model Mercedes SUV and a sedan happened in front of the Parkway Plastics company just after 5 pm, the height of rush hour. Piscataway police responded to ...
UPDATE: Stelton Road has reopened to traffic in both directions.PISCATAWAY, NJ — A transformer fire has forced the closure of a section of Stelton Road in Piscataway, prompting police to divert traffic and urge motorists to seek alternate routes until further notice.According to a traffic alert ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Community relationships and cultural understanding were on display at the Piscataway Police Department as members of the Mutani family visited officers on May 27 to celebrate Eid al-Adha and share the significance of one of Islam’s most important holidays.The visit provided an ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – With the start of the Memorial Day weekend ahead of Piscataway, local officials took a moment to remember the life and legacy of firefighters, past and present, who passed away over the last year at the annual Fireman’s Memorial Service.Weather brought the annual commemoration ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — In honor of National Police Week, Mayor Brian Wahler presented a proclamation to the Piscataway Police Department during Thursday night’s Township Council meeting, recognizing the department’s ongoing dedication to protecting and serving the community.Wahler presented the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Motorists traveling through the Washington Avenue and Cumberland Road area Monday afternoon should expect delays due to emergency construction work, according to an alert issued by the Piscataway Police Department around 3:45 p.m.Police said lanes remain open on Washington Avenue ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Motorists traveling through Piscataway Sunday evening are being urged to use caution and avoid a busy stretch of Stelton Road following a power outage that has disrupted several traffic signals, according to township police.The outage is affecting traffic lights along Stelton Road ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Residents returning home to Piscataway’s Possumtown section were met with an unexpected visitor Thursday evening — a bear roaming through the neighborhood.According to a Rave emergency alert issued by Piscataway police, the bear was spotted and was last seen traveling along Bristol ...
MIDDLETOWN, DE – A Piscataway man has been arrested in Delaware for stalking a woman from New Jersey.The Middletown Police Department said on Tuesday that Prince Onukogu, 22, of Piscataway, was taken into custody at the Christiana Care Middletown Emergency Department on April 23 after hospital ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Police Department is inviting local students to take part in its annual Police Youth Week, a five-day summer program designed to give participants a hands-on look at law enforcement and community policing.Scheduled for June 22–26, 2026, the program will be held at ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a stabbing that left two people injured Tuesday evening at a local motel, according to Piscataway police.Police said Jared Skinner was arrested following an investigation into the incident at Motel 6, located at ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A stabbing incident at a Piscataway motel and an ongoing legal battle over a recently adopted township ordinance fueled tense exchanges during a recent Township Council meeting, underscoring deep divisions over public safety and the regulation of local lodging establishments.Mayor ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A Piscataway woman was killed and three others, including two juveniles, were injured Thursday morning in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in Wharton, according to a report by News 12 citing New Jersey State Police.The crash occurred at approximately 8:08 a.m. near mile ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Police Department welcomed six new officers to its ranks Tuesday, marking a significant addition to the township’s public safety force following their recent graduation from the police academy in January.During a swearing-in ceremony held at the township municipal ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A fast-moving residential fire on Division Avenue in Piscataway Friday afternoon prompted a large emergency response and forced nearby road closures as crews battled heavy flames and worked to secure the scene.Piscataway fire units responded to the blaze that broke out about 4:15 ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Motorists are being advised to avoid parts of Piscataway Friday afternoon due to road closures tied to active fire department operations, according to a township alert.Pleasant Avenue is currently closed between West Fourth Street and West Seventh Street, while Division Avenue is ...
UPDATE: Route 18 southbound lanes have reopened.PISCATAWAY, NJ — A motor vehicle accident on Route 18 southbound near River Road (Lynch Bridge) caused traffic delays Tuesday, according to an alert issued by Piscataway Police.Authorities reported that two right lanes are currently closed at the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Motorists traveling through Piscataway on Monday afternoon are being advised of a lane closure.The right lane on Stelton Road southbound at New Brunswick Avenue is currently closed due to a downed wire, according to authorities. Drivers should expect delays in the area and are ...
Update: Centennial Ave is now open.PISCATAWAY, NJ — A motor vehicle crash has prompted the closure of a busy stretch of Centennial Avenue in Piscataway Saturday morning. In a traffic alert issued at 10:00 a.m., police said that Centennial Avenue eastbound is closed from River Road to Kingsbridge ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Powerful overnight storms packing heavy wind gusts swept through Piscataway and across New Jersey, leaving behind downed trees and power lines that blocked multiple roadways and disrupted the Tuesday morning commute.Piscataway police issued travel alerts shortly after 5 a.m., ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Residents concerned about speeding in their neighborhoods heard directly from the Piscataway Police Department’s Traffic Safety Division on Monday, as officials outlined progress and next steps in the township’s ongoing “Piscataway Promotes Safe Streets” initiative.The community ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Township Police Department is inviting residents to speak up about speeding and neighborhood traffic safety at a public forum Monday evening as the township continues its push to slow drivers down and make local streets safer.The department’s Traffic Safety Division ...
UPDATE: Landing Lane Bridge is now open.PISCATAWAY, NJ — Drivers traveling between Piscataway and New Brunswick are being advised to avoid the Landing Lane bridge on Saturday, March 14, after officials announced the roadway will be closed in both directions for several hours due to utility ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A 55-year-old Piscataway man has been arrested and charged after authorities say he possessed more than 1,000 files of child sexual abuse material discovered during an investigation prompted by a national cyber tip.Michael Bain, of Piscataway, was charged with second-degree ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A fight outside the gymnasium during a sold-out state playoff basketball game at Piscataway High School Tuesday night led to the arrest of a 17-year-old and prompted a significant police response as authorities worked to restore order, officials said.The disturbance occurred ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Newly released recordings from the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office shed light on the fatal Jan. 5 police-involved shooting of Jordan Barnes, 29, of Piscataway, after authorities say officers responding to a 911 call discovered three other family members dead inside a River ...
UPDATE: The train crossing has reopened to traffic in both directions.PISCATAWAY, NJ — A disabled freight train brought late-night traffic to a halt Saturday, prompting police to urge motorists to avoid a busy railroad crossing in Piscataway.According to an alert issued about 10:30 p.m. by the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Township Police Department is continuing its aggressive push to slow drivers down and make neighborhood roads safer, announcing this week that its “Piscataway Promotes Safe Streets” campaign will return for a fourth consecutive year in 2026.The initiative, led by the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A late-night car meet-up on Rutgers' Livingston Campus turned tense last week when a firearm was reportedly brandished during an aggravated assault, prompting an active investigation and increased police patrols in the area, said Rutgers University Police.According to police, the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway Township Schools will be closed Monday, Feb. 23 due to the blizzard conditions predicted for Sunday into Monday.Officials said Sunday afternoon the decision was made to prioritize safety for students and staff ahead of the storm slated to bring significant snowfall and ...