A swearing-in ceremony was held before the Bernards Township Committee meeting on Tuesday.
There were also arrests for DWI, theft, and motor vehicle theft in September.
The congressman recognized Bernards Township police officers Todd and Tyler Widitz as First Responder Hometown Heroes.
The English Family Woods property will be closed to the public in order to allow hunting for the 2026/2027 season.
Bernards Township Police released its blotter for August 2026:
Patsy Ragonese was named the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office(SCPO) Fugitive of the Month for August.
Patsy Ragonese is named the Fugitive of the Month for June 2026 by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.
Lifeguards pulled the child from the water, began lifesaving measures and he was taken to Morristown Medical Center.
The Aug. 4 event starts at 6 p.m. and includes food, demonstrations, vehicle displays and a movie.
Bernards Township Police released its blotter for July:
A Bernards Township resident was also scammed out of more than $548,000, according to the police blotter for June.
Cops say they pleaded with Jake Smolinsky of Asbury for more than 30 minutes to get out of his car and drop the knife before the shooting.
PSE&G said the drill with the Basking Ridge Fire Company was built to strengthen response procedures and safety.
The Bernards Township Police blotter also included warrant arrests, a Facebook Messenger scam, altered checks, and more.
A Peapack & Gladstone Police Officer used a fire extinguisher to contain the fire until firefighters came on Wednesday.
The Bernards Township Police released its blotter for April:
Arthur Snyder IV was charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), reckless driving, careless driving, and failure to maintain lane.
A fire believed to have started in the kitchen damaged a Summit Drive home and left the resident displaced, said Fire Chief Ron DePasquale.
Bernards Township Police released its blotter for March.
Scammers posing as banks or officials tell victims to withdraw cash, then send a courier to collect it.
A swearing-in ceremony was held on Tuesday to welcome both officers.
Drug Take Back Day 2026 will be held on Saturday, April 25.
A vacancy in the Bernards Township Police Department has been filled by Aidan McArdle as a new Patrol Officer.
S.A.F.E.R. ID cards will help first responders better understand and manage situations involving kids, teens, and adults with special needs.
The blotter also included a warrant arrest, check fraud, and a house fire.
The snow continues to fall in Basking Ridge with another 3 to 7 inches possible on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
The fire broke out in the kitchen of the home during the early morning hours of Friday, said police.
More than 1,100 sick or dead birds were reported in New Jersey over three days, according to the NJDEP.
Almost all the reports from Saturday to Monday are of Canada geese found across the Garden State.
Officials are trying to determine the cause, but it comes during a resurgence of bird deaths caused by avian influenza.
During the trial, Brian A. Niziolek, 39, of Basking Ridge, was also charged with spitting on an attorney in the courtroom, said authorities.
SafeWise looked at FBI crime statistics for cities in the state to compile its annual Safest Cities report for 2026.
There are two different ways for applicants to apply:
An alert about the closure was sent out around 6:20 p.m. on Monday.
Jeffrey Lawrence, 34, of Far Hills, was charged with theft by unlawful taking and misconduct by a corporate official.
A man was also arrested after police say he crashed a stolen car into a parking garage.
Bernards Township Police had asked the public for help in finding Ada Dougherty.
Officer Chris DeBiasse was sworn in to serve the Bernards Township Police Department on Tuesday night.
The call box allows anyone who may need police assistance at police headquarters after hours to get help.
The Bernards Township Police, along with the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, are investigating the crash.