Police & Fire
By KENNETH SIMMONS
August 26, 2025
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Evening commuters faced delays Monday after a black SUV crashed into a utility pole at the River Road and Route 18 interchange, leaving the driver trapped inside.The Holmes Marshall Fire Department responded to the accident at about 4:30 p.m. Fire officials confirmed the driver was ...
UPDATE: River Rd, by the Rt.18 overpass, is now clear. PISCATAWAY, NJ — A stretch of River Road near the Route 18 overpass closed Monday afternoon after a motor vehicle collision, according to Piscataway police.Authorities issued a travel alert urging drivers to avoid the area until further notice.
PISCATAWAY, NJ – A section of Centennial Avenue in Piscataway was shut down for a period of time Friday night after a pedestrian was struck by a car near the entrance of the Starbucks across from Lowe’s Home Improvement.The crash happened just after 9:30 p.m. The man was left lying in the middle of ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Suttons Lane between School Street and Road 2 will be closed to traffic on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. for resurfacing, township officials announced.The closure, which is weather permitting, will allow crews to complete road improvements in the area.Residents are ...
UPDATE: Power has been restored at the intersection of Mountain Ave and William St. and the power issue should be resolved. If anyone is still having power issues please notify PSE&G.PISCATAWAY, NJ — A downed power line at Mountain Avenue and William Street caused a power outage on Wednesday, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Township Police Department announced Monday the addition of its newest recruits, who will begin their training at the Mercer County Police Academy this September.The recruits are set to graduate in January 2026 and will join the department in serving and protecting ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – After three decades of protecting and serving the township, Detective Calvin Laughlin has officially retired from the Piscataway Township Police Department, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, leadership and community service.Throughout his 30-year career, Laughlin served in a ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Severe thunderstorms earlier this summer left behind extensive debris and flooded roads across Piscataway, keeping firefighters and other first responders busy with rescue calls and emergency cleanup.Mayor Brian Wahler recognized their lifesaving efforts at Tuesday’s Township ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Piscataway Police Department has welcomed two new officers to its ranks, expanding the force with experienced law enforcement professionals committed to community service.Officer Rafael Morel-Perez joins Piscataway after serving with the Plainfield Police Department since 2021.
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Residents packed Stockton Street behind the YMCA at the Piscataway Community Center on Tuesday evening for the township’s annual National Night Out, a nationwide initiative that promotes police-community partnerships, public safety awareness, and neighborhood unity.Held annually on ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ — Authorities are investigating a suspected double homicide in Hunterdon County after discovering the bodies of a man and a woman on Saturday afternoon in the Pittstown section of Franklin Township. Hours later, a New Jersey state trooper believed to be connected to the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — No injuries were reported after a late-model Honda CR-V caught fire Thursday evening on Crestwood Street in Piscataway, according to fire officials.Crews from the River Road Fire Company responded to the scene around 8:00 p.m. and quickly worked to extinguish flames in the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A heartfelt thank-you message shared on social media is shining a spotlight on the quick and compassionate response of the Piscataway Township Police Department after officers helped locate a missing 30-year-old man with autism and a seizure disorder.The incident occurred earlier ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – An 18-year-old Piscataway man has been charged in connection with a burglary that occurred last month at SHI Stadium – the venue that holds 52,454 Rutgers fans during the fall football season.Brandon Chavez Delacruz has been charged with burglary, theft, criminal mischief, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Washington Avenue will be closed in both directions between West Seventh Street and Walnut Street on Wednesday, July 23 for infrastructure improvements, township officials announced.The closure is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. and continue until approximately 5:00 p.m., weather ...
IRVINGTON, NJ — A Piscataway man was fatally shot late Monday night in Irvington, and now authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II.Stephens said Irvington police responded to reports of gunfire around 10 ...
UPDATE: Ethel Road West has been reopened in both directions.'PISCATAWAY, NJ –- Ethel Road West is closed between Suttons Lane and Stelton Road as police investigate a motor vehicle crash, according to the Piscataway Township Police Department.The closure is in effect until further notice.
MIDDLESEX BOROUGH, NJ – A Piscataway man has been charged in connection with a burglary and attempted burglary at a convenience store in Middlesex Borough earlier this month, authorities announced.Brandon M. Soares, 33, was arrested July 17 following a joint investigation by the Middlesex Borough ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Conrail employees investigating a report of downed power lines on the tracks at the New Market Road rail crossing instead became heroes for saving the life of a man found floating face down in fast-moving flood water during Monday’s storm. Piscataway Mayor Brian Wahler described ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Washington Avenue is closed in both directions between Lakeview Avenue and Eleventh Street on Tuesday due to a water main break, according to the Piscataway Police Department.Authorities are urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes while emergency crews respond to ...
UPDATE: Piscataway authorities report that as of Tuesday morning, most roads in the township have been reopened to travel in both directions. However, Lakeview Avenue will remain closed until repairs can be made. Piscataway Township Police remind motorists to avoid flooded roads and never drive ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Township officials are urging residents to avoid travel Monday evening as heavy rainfall has led to flash flooding in several areas of Piscataway, prompting road closures and emergency response efforts.According to the latest alert from the township, multiple areas are experiencing ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Congratulations are in order for Melissa Ramirez, who was recently recognized by the Holmes Marshall Fire Company of Piscataway for successfully completing the Firefighter I course—an important milestone in her service to the community.In a celebratory photo, Ramirez stands proudly ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Two Piscataway Township police officers are being formally commended for their swift and professional response that led to the arrest of a burglary suspect and the recovery of stolen property in the Society Hill complex.According to police officials, on June 14 at approximately ...
TRENTON, NJ — The Piscataway Police Department is among 19 Middlesex County law enforcement agencies that reported no disciplinary actions against officers in 2024, according to the latest report from the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office.In New Jersey, the Attorney General’s new 2024 report ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Township Police Department celebrated a significant moment in its ranks on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, with the promotion of five distinguished sergeants to the rank of lieutenant.The newly promoted lieutenants are:Lt. Joseph ReillyLt. Kyle WeaverLt. Michael CoffeyLt.
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Police Department is warning residents about the dangers and legal consequences of organizing or hosting unpermitted pop-up parties following a recent unauthorized event on Michael Street that resulted in multiple violations and formal charges.In a community ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The North Stelton Volunteer Fire Company recently recognized two individuals for their outstanding achievements.Firefighter Candidate Joshua Clemente graduated from the Union County Fire Academy’s Basic Firefighter Course #25-01 on June 16, completing an accelerated program that ...
UPDATE: South Washington Avenue Southbound has been reopened.PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway Police has issued a travel alert for drivers as a section of South Washington Avenue is closed due to a water main break.The southbound lanes of South Washington Avenue are shut down from Stelton Road to Route ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Powerful thunderstorms rolled through Piscataway Thursday evening, toppling trees, downing wires, and knocking out power to thousands of residents across the township. The Arbor and New Market sections were hit particularly hard, with numerous trees reported down, reported township ...