Knife-Wielding Bernardsville Man Charged In Armed Robbery: Prosecutor

Maicol Fernandez, 18, of Bernardsville, reportedly entered a home, brandished a knife, and demanded money from a victim, said police.

Basking Ridge Gets $50K Grant For Firefighter Equipment, Protection

The township will be able to use the funding for protective clothing, breathing apparatuses, and cleaning equipment for firefighters.

Home Burglaries, Fraud, DWI Arrest Reported In Basking Ridge

Bernards Township Police released the blotter for the month of February.

School Employee In Basking Ridge Uploaded Child Porn: Prosecutor

Richard Kattermann was employed at Montgomery Academy, a school serving students from age 5 to 21, located in Basking Ridge.

Bernards Township Police To Host Town Hall Focusing On Safety

The Town Hall, featuring Police Chief Jon Burger, to be held on Feb. 22 is part of the "Understanding Bernards Series."

Alleged Gunpoint Hostage Situation Leads To Arrest In Bedminster: Cops

Jerry L. Weikel Jr., 35, of Bedminster Township, was charged after he claimed to have a gun to someone's head on Friday.

High Visibility Lights On Bernards Police Cars Used To Prevent Crime

A rise in home and car burglaries in Basking Ridge has prompted the Township and Police to take action.

Dog Scares Away Masked Burglars With Pry Bar In Basking Ridge: Cops

The recent blotter also includes DUI arrests, a resident scammed out of $1 million, package thefts, and more.

Rising Burglary, Safety Concerns Prompt Action By Bernards Township

The township increased police patrols, shared a security checklist, invited Senator Bramnick to speak, and will host a Town Hall.

Flooded Roads, Downed Wires And Trees Kept Bernards Police Busy

Bernards Township Police responded to many calls for flooded roadways and down wires or trees as a result of Tuesday's storm.

Burglars Break Into Home, Steal Keys And 3 Cars In Basking Ridge

Several car burglaries and attempted car burglaries were reported in the township last week.

Repeat Sex Offender, Basking Ridge Man Sentenced For Having Child Porn

John Schulenburg, 68, of Basking Ridge - a repeat offender - was previously convicted of possession of child pornography in 2013.

Bernardsville Man Dies After Medical Emergency On I-287

The 53-year-old man was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, New Jersey State Police said.

9 Burglaries, Attempted Burglaries To Homes, Cars In Bernards Reported

Bernards Township Police are warning residents that car thieves are becoming "more aggressive" by entering homes to steal car keys.

Burglars Enter Homes As Basking Ridge Residents Slept, Stole Cars: PD

Police released a home surveillance video of the two wanted suspects from the early morning burglaries.

Basking Ridge Man ID'd As Pedestrian Hit By Train

NJ Transit has released the identity of the man who was hit by a Gladstone Branch train near the Basking Ridge station on Monday.

Random Ramen Noodle Packages Strewn On Basking Ridge Lawns: Police

Bernards Township Police and EMS also used CPR to revive an unresponsive resident last week, according to the blotter.

Man Hit, Killed By NJ Transit Train Near Basking Ridge Station

Transit officials said the pedestrian was hit by a Gladstone Branch train on Monday.

Basking Ridge Resident Awoken By Noises, Finds Burglars In Home: Cops

Additionally, there were three other home burglaries reported last week in the township.

Bernards Township Police Crackdown On Drunk Driving During Holidays

Bernards Township Police received grant money for the enforcement as part of the holiday "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.

DWI Driver Crashes In Basking Ridge, Package Theft Reported: Blotter

A dispute at a Basking Ridge gas station and multiple warrant arrests were also reported in Bernards Township Police's latest blotter.

Ex-Trump Golf Worker Says She Was Coerced Into Sex, Tricked Into NDA

The Bedminster club worker also says in a lawsuit she was tricked into signing a non-disclosure agreement by Trump's lawyer Alina Habba.

Burglars Break Into Home, Steal Cars Worth $211K In Bernardsville

Police are asking residents in the community to check their security cameras for any suspicious activity.

Ridge High School Student Hit By Car While In Crosswalk, Injured: Cops

The Bernardsville driver was issued summonses for careless driving and failing to stop for a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk.

Burglars Break Into Home, Steals 2 Cars In Basking Ridge

A $500,000 sweepstakes scam and a mulch fire were also reported in Bernards Township Police's latest blotter.

Car Burglary, Dog Hit By Car, Fire Reported In Bernards Township

Bernards Township Police released its blotter for incidents reported from Nov 4 through Nov 10.

Bernards Township Police Save Resident From Near Drug Overdose

Bernards Township Police released its blotter for incidents reported this past week.

Theft, DWI, Scam Reported In Basking Ridge

Bernards Township Police released its blotter for incidents reported this past week.

Residents Invited To Have 'Coffee With A Cop' In Basking Ridge

The event on Nov. 2 allows residents to connect with a cop in a relaxed environment.

108 Domestic Violence Calls, 20 Arrests In Basking Ridge In 2022-23

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

Bernards Township Police Drug Takeback Day Is Saturday

Anyone can freely and anonymously dispose of unneeded medications at the Bernards Township Police Department on Oct. 28.

Jeep Stolen, Vandalism, Hotel Evacuated Reported In Bernards Township

Bernards Township Police released its blotter for incidents reported last week.

Bernardsville, Basking Ridge Fire And EMS To Host Open House

The open house planned for Sunday will feature food and games, as well as opportunities to learn about becoming a volunteer firefighter.

73-Year-Old Bicyclist Hit By Pick-Up Truck In Peapack & Gladstone

The cyclist briefly lost consciousness and was taken to Morristown Hospital on Thursday afternoon, said police.

206 Teens Go Missing From Bonnie Brae School So Far In 2023

Over the past 3 years, 430 residents - between 14 to 20 years old - have gone missing from the Basking Ridge-based private school.

Deer Hunting Season For 2023 To Begin In Basking Ridge

The English Family Woods property will be closed to the public in order to allow hunting for the 2023/2024 season.

Vandalism, Graffiti Leads To Charges Against Basking Ridge Teen: Cops

The 15-year-old Basking Ridge resident was among three Somerset County teens to be charged in connection with vandalism in Middlesex.

Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony Set In Bernards

Bernards will observe the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks with a ceremony at the town's memorial site.

Snake Sighting Investigated To Determine If Venomous In Peapack

A picture of this snake was sent to the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife Principal Zoologist who determined it not to be venomous.

Copperhead Bites Dog In 2nd Snake Attack In 2 Weeks In Somerset County

Police sent out an alert warning people in area to keep pets on a leash when walking with them and to be aware of their surroundings.