Police & Fire

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — A gunman fired into a vehicle early this morning on Easton Avenue striking two occupants in a targeted act of violence, according to police. 

Treatment was sought at a local hospital, but one of the victims died from their injuries.  The second victim is currently in stable condition, police said.

The New Brunswick Police Department and the Middlesex ...

SAYREVILLE, NJ –  John Zebrowski, a lifelong Sayreville resident, has dedicated his professional career to public service in his community – the last decade as its Chief of Police.

Beginning July 1, Zebrowski will have a broad, statewide role, as president of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) for a one-year term. His main objective: Reducing the ...

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Police Department raised over $15,000 for the New Jersey Special Olympics at their annual torch run. According to a press release, 21 South Brunswick officers began running at 5AM to raise money. Multiple New Jersey police departments held a torch run this morning including East Brunswick, Cranbury, Somerville and ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – A bear has been spotted near the city’s border with East Brunswick for the second time in as many days.

However, the bear that was seen Wednesday between Lipman Drive and Ryders Lane/Cobb Road in New Brunswick is apparently a different bear than the one spotted on Tuesday.

A spokesperson for the city told TAPinto New Brunswick that the bear seen on Tuesday ...

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Police Department, along with several other law enforcement agencies, has arrested a Texas woman in connection to a car burglary and identity theft in the township. Jessica Williamson, age 39, was charged yesterday with a conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to commit credit card fraud. She is lodged in the Montgomery County Correction ...

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Cases of COVID-19 in South Brunswick Township have been decreasing dramatically for the past several weeks, a sign that more residents are getting vaccinated and transmission remains low.

Last week, May 23rd to the 29th, only two residents contracted COVID-19. No new cases were reported for six out of the last seven days. This is the lowest number of new cases for ...

EDISON, NJ -  A fire destroyed the former home of the Edison Arts Society last night.  The two-alarm fire raged through the 3,000 square foot structure at about 8:15pm.  The Edison fire department responded to the blaze with engines, ladder trucks as well as fire rescue rigs.  Edison police along with mutual aid from the County and surrounding towns also responded.

The ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – City police have issued a missing person alert for a 15-year-old autistic juvenile.

Ayman El Aroussi was last seen at about 4 p.m. in the area of Rutgers Village, near the East Brunswick border.

New Brunswick Police say he is about 6 feet tall and weighs about 300 pounds.

He was last seen wearing a blue shirt with an adidas logo, blue shorts and flip ...

            SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Police Department has approved a contract to supply every officer with a body camera, in-car camera and a taser unit. The Township Council approved a five-year contract with Axon Enterprises for one million dollars. The police department will also receive $205,000 from the state’s Body Worn Camera Grant.

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The township Police Department has created a new Motorcycle Unit, with two new Harley Davidson FLHTP Motorcycles on order, purchased with a $60,000 donation from Dr. Cesar DePaco.

DePaco, a Someset County resident, is a longtime supporter of law enforcement and has made numerous donations of K-9’s and equipment to police departments across this ...