Police & Fire
By KENNETH SIMMONS
November 19, 2025
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Township police are investigating two daytime residential burglaries in the area of Plainfield Avenue North and Hanson Avenue and are urging residents to check their home security footage for any signs of suspicious activity.According to Piscataway police, both break-ins occurred ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A 30-year-old township man died Monday night after a two-car collision along River Road near SHI Stadium, prompting an hours-long road closure as police launched a detailed crash investigation.According to Piscataway Police, the crash occurred at about 7:14 p.m. when Jesse Chacon ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway police issued a travel alert just after 7:40 p.m. Monday announcing that River Road from Hoes Lane West to Route 18 is closed until further notice due to an active police investigation. Officials urged drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.Details about the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A tense late-night disturbance in the Park Avenue area last month quickly turned into a multi-location emergency involving an assault, kidnapping, vehicle pursuit, and several crashes. Piscataway Police said quick action and teamwork among officers led to the safe capture of a ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Township Police Department announced this week the promotion of Officer William Kloos to the rank of Sergeant and the official swearing-in of Officer Nelson Perez Jr.In a statement, the department said it is “honored to announce the promotion of Officer William Kloos ...
UPDATE: Sidney Road has reopened, Piscataway Police report.PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway Police issued a travel alert Thursday afternoon warning drivers to avoid part of Sidney Road after heavy rain from a passing storm caused flooding in the area.As of about 2:40 p.m., police reported that Sidney ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY – Authorities are warning of a text message scam that tricks residents into believing it has originated from the state Motor Vehicle Commission. However, the scam has prompted some Middlesex County residents to click on fraudulent websites that seek to extract personal information ...
UPDATE: Old New Brunswick Road and Kossuth Street have reopened.PISCATAWAY, NJ — Drivers are asked to avoid the area of Old New Brunswick Road and Kossuth Street following a motor vehicle crash that occurred late Thursday morning, according to a Piscataway Police Department alert issued at 10:20 ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Authorities have identified the victim of Sunday morning’s fatal crash on Easton Avenue and are addressing misinformation circulating on social media, according to an updated statement from the Franklin Township Police Department.Police said the crash, which occurred around 7:43 a.m.
SOMERSET, NJ - Authorities are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred early Sunday morning on Easton Avenue near Cedar Grove Lane, according to a news release from the Franklin Township Police Department.Police said the crash happened around 7:43 a.m. on Sunday. Responding officers ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Holmes Marshall Fire Department is celebrating one of its own, as member Nick Bhim officially became a firefighter after completing the Morris County Fire Academy Firefighter 1 summer program.Bhim, who joined the department as a junior firefighter in 2023 at age 16, achieved ...
UPDATE: Washington Avenue has reopened.PISCATAWAY, NJ — Washington Avenue between Lakeview Avenue and Academy Street was closed Thursday afternoon due to active police and fire department operations, according to a travel alert issued just before 4:30 p.m. by the Piscataway Police Department.The ...
UPDATE: Tyrese Dawkins has been located.PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway Township Police are asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Tyrese Dawkins, who has been reported missing.According to police, Dawkins’ cell phone WiFi pinged his last known location at 10:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, ...
UPDATE: Elizabeth Ave is now open.PISCATAWAY, NJ – Authorities issued a travel alert on Saturday, Oct. 4 to announce that Elizabeth Avenue is closed to traffic between Wade Street and Dover Street due to ongoing utility work.Residents who live on the 400 block of Elizabeth Avenue will still be able ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ -- Centennial Avenue in Piscataway was closed in both directions Wednesday afternoon after construction crews struck a gas line, according to fire officials.Piscataway police issued a travel alert at about 12:40 p.m. warning drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Traffic ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – A gas leak forced the closure of Centennial Avenue in both directions between Kingsbridge Road and River Road on Wednesday afternoon, according to Piscataway police.Authorities issued a travel alert at about 12:45 p.m., urging motorists to seek alternate routes until further ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway Police are alerting residents to an increase in reports of stolen mail from residential mailboxes, warning that thieves may be targeting items such as personal checks.“Local authorities have seen a rise in reports involving mail being taken from residential mailboxes,” ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Township residents and their families are invited to the Arbor Hose Fire Company #1 Open House on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., as part of Fire Prevention Week activities in Piscataway.The free community event will feature inflatables, face painting, refreshments, and ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Mid-morning traffic bottlenecked at the intersection of North Randolphville Road and Old New Brunswick Road as Piscataway Police responded to a two-car crash on Thursday.A late-model black sedan and a white Honda SUV both had significant front-end damage, with the two cars coming ...
UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, S. Washington Ave from Stelton Rd to Centennial Ave will not be closed on Wednesday evening.PISCATAWAY, NJ — Drivers should expect overnight road closures along South Washington Avenue this week as Middlesex County crews mill and resurface the roadway, township ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — With the rise in popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters among Piscataway students, police are reminding riders and families to follow safety rules, especially around schools during busy arrival and dismissal times.In a message from School Resource Officer Detective Peterkin, the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Police Department took to social media Friday to celebrate its female officers in recognition of National Police Woman Day, highlighting the varied paths that led each of them to serve in township law enforcement.The department spotlighted six officers who began ...
NEW JERSEY: The New Jersey State Police is inviting women interested in a career in law enforcement to attend its upcoming Women’s Expo, scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the NJSP Division Headquarters – Historic Log Cabin, located at 1040 River Road in Ewing ...
UPDATE: South Second Street and Hazelwood Place in Piscataway has been reopened.PISCATAWAY, NJ — Authorities are advising motorists and residents to avoid the area of South Second Street and Hazelwood Place in Piscataway due to an active structure fire. According to an alert issued at about 4 p.m.
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway’s efforts to make neighborhood roads safer are receiving national recognition.The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) honored the Piscataway Promotes Safe Streets campaign with a Peter K. O’Rourke Special Achievement Award during its August national conference, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — With the new school year underway, Piscataway police are reminding motorists to exercise caution on the roads and always stop when school bus lights are flashing.Many Piscataway students travel to and from school by bus. While buses remain one of the safest forms of transportation, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Township residents should expect more rounds of late-night noise and vibrations this week as military and state police helicopters continue to fly over Piscataway as part of joint training exercises, police said on Wednesday.The Piscataway Police Department issued a public safety ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Low-flying helicopters, simulated gunfire, and explosions shook parts of Piscataway Tuesday night, startling residents who reported their homes trembling as the noise echoed overhead.Many turned to social media to ask whether others had seen the aircraft or heard the booms, unsure ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway’s River Road Rescue Squad honored one of its most dedicated members, Evan Shegoski in celebration of his Life Membership after 10 years of volunteer service.Surrounded by fellow squad members, family, and friends, Evan was recognized last week for a decade of commitment, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — As students return to Piscataway schools for the new academic year, school safety and community engagement remain top priorities. This year at Piscataway High School, School Resource Officer, Detective Peterkin will continue his work building positive connections between law ...