Basking Ridge Man Found Guilty Of Slamming Cop With Car During Wild High-Speed Chase

Brian Niziolek, 39, of Basking Ridge, accelerated toward a Manville Police Lt. John Crater in 2023, propelling him into his cop car.

Tractor Trailer Veers Down Embankment On I-78 In Basking Ridge: Police

The driver of the tractor-trailer was taken to a hospital for injuries following the crash on Saturday.

Ridge High School Coach Sexually Assaulted 2 Children, NC Police Say

William E. Alston, 34, from Aberdeen, is also being investigated for more crimes that happened in New Jersey, said authorities.

2 Charged, 1 Still At Large After Resident Chases Burglars Away In Basking Ridge: Police

A homeowner heard and saw the three men on the in-house cameras before chasing them away in December 2024, said police.

Man Exposes Himself To 2 Women At Pleasant Valley Park In Basking Ridge: Blotter

The blotter for November also includes arrests for DWI, an elderly scam, a Facebook Marketplace scam, vehicle burglary, and more.

Gunshots Reported Across Basking Ridge Due To Hunting Season

Bernards Township Police said they have been getting reports of gunshots all over town.

Basking Ridge Woman Dies After Hit By Car On Allen Road On Halloween

Bhuvana Mani, 42, of Basking Ridge, had been hospitalized in critical condition for more than two weeks since the crash.

Truck Catches Fire Inside Garage In Far Hills

Volunteers with the Far Hills-Bedminster Fire Department battled the fire on Sunday night.

Police Station Lobby Concerns Addressed In Basking Ridge

Residents' concerns over the Police Station Lobby not being open 24/7 have prompted Bernards Township to take action.

E-Bike Rider Wanted, 'Put Lives Of Others At Risk', Bernards Township Police Say

Bernards Township Police released video of an electric bike rider who they say was speeding, ignoring police lights, and driving on lawns.

Heavy Smoke At Ridge High School Sparked By HVAC Unit

The fire alarm was activated early Monday morning.

Man Wanted For Car Theft In Basking Ridge

Matthew R. Venn was named the Fugitive of the Month for November 2025 by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.

Bernards Township Police Launch New Online Reporting Portal

The portal allows residents to file non-emergency police reports from anywhere with an internet connection.

Safety, Traffic Issues On Allen Road Prompt Petition After Basking Ridge Woman Hit By Car

A petition, which was launched on Monday, already has nearly 1,000 signatures and aims to address safety and traffic issues on Allen Road.

Basking Ridge Woman Walking In Crosswalk Hit By Car, Hospitalized In Critical Condition

The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office is investigating after a 42-year-old woman was hit by a car on Halloween night.

Porch Pirates, Driving While Intoxicated Arrests Reported In Basking Ridge

Bernards Township Police released its blotter for October:

Dog Sitter, Babysitter Stole $235K Worth Of Luxury Designer Bags, Jewelry From Basking Ridge Local: Police

Police say Teresa Soraluz, 64, of Dover, stole luxury designer purses, shoes, clothing items, and jewelry from the Basking Ridge victim.

Bernards Township Police Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs

The event is inspired by National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Black Bear Spotted In Basking Ridge

The bear was seen early Thursday morning.

50 Domestic Violence Calls, 9 Arrests In Basking Ridge In 2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Patch took a look at the number of domestic violence calls over the years:

Large Power Outage Impacting Basking Ridge, Bernardsville

More than 4,000 customers are without power on Wednesday, according to JCP&L.

Peapack & Gladstone Police Awarded Donation From DePaço Foundation

The donation is to be allocated for the purchase of a new police vehicle.

Road Reopened After Water Main Break In Basking Ridge

Somerset County Public Safety sent out an alert about the break around 9 a.m. on Tuesday.

Large Police Prescence Due To Investigation In Peapack & Gladstone

Police issued the warning around 4 p.m. on Monday.

Search For Missing Man Expands Into Somerset County

Thomas Mauch, 34, of Berkeley Heights, was last seen early Friday morning.

E-Bike, Scooter Safety Tips Offered By Bernards Township Police

As more electric bikes are seen on Township roads, Bernards Township police officers remind residents of the laws surrounding them.

Dog Feces Smeared On Police Camera At Basking Ridge Park

The Bernards Township Police blotter for September also included incidents of fraud and an $11,000 PayPal scam.

Crossing Guards Wanted In Basking Ridge

Bernards Township Police are looking to hire crossing guards.

E-Bike Concerns Raised At Basking Ridge Parks, Township Issues Safety Warning

The public should contact police if they see e-bike users in Township parks, pathways exceeding 20mph, or driving in an unsafe manner.

Cop Honored For Saving Choking Infant's Life In Peapack & Gladstone

Detective Adam Caruso was honored by Congressman Tom Kean as District 7's Law Enforcement Hometown Hero of the week.

Route 206 Shut Down Due To Downed Power Lines, Active Fire In Peapack And Gladstone

Police are asking the public to avoid the area on Thursday evening.

Multiple Homes Burglarized While Basking Ridge Homeowners Away On Vacation: Blotter

A report of possible human remains discovered in a retention pond in the Township was also reported in the police blotter.

Water Main Break Reported In Basking Ridge

The break is causing a roadway in the Township to close for the next 12 hours for repairs.

Women’s Self Defense Course Offered By Bernards Township Police

Taught by defensive tactics instructors, this course will help women become confident in their abilities to defend themselves physically.

Graffiti At Harry Dunham Park, DWI Arrest, Phone Scams Reported In Basking Ridge

Bernards Township Police Department released its blotter for the month of July:

NC Fugitive Wanted In Child Sex Assault Case Nabbed In Basking Ridge: Police

Bernards Township Police said they found Jaron Bynum at the Lyons Mall after a report of a suspicious man who was asking patrons for money.

Moments Before Flames Ignite, Basking Ridge Cop Helps Woman Out Of Crashed Car

Sergeant Ray Gizienski ran over to the SUV that had heavy front-end damage and smoke beginning to emanate from the engine on Tuesday.

Public’s Feedback Requested For Bernards Township Police Accreditation

Bernards Township Police are asking for the public's feedback on its accreditation process.

Light Up Bernards Township In Blue To Support Local Law Enforcement

Bernards Township Law Enforcement Fund is hosting "Project Blue Light" from Sept. 19 to 22 in Honor of National Thank a Police Officer Day.

Bernards Township To Host National Night Out For 2025

The event will include demonstrations, vehicle displays, activities, DJ, Magician, balloon artists, face painting and tattoos, and a movie.