Driver Crashes Into Tree, Passenger Ejected In Bridgewater

The 60-year-old male front-seat passenger was flown to an area hospital with serious injures, said police.

Route 202 Closed Due To Vehicle Fire In Readington

The fire was reported on Tuesday afternoon on the highway.

Man Buried Under Dirt Pile Rescued At Stavola Quarry In Bridgewater

As the man was shoveling a dirt pile, it began to collapse, and he became fully trapped from head to toe under the dirt, said police.

Manville Police Chief Convicted Of Sex Assault Of Employees

Thomas Herbst, 55, of Bridgewater, was found guilty of sexually assaultive and sexually inappropriate activity against several subordinates.

3 Abandoned Huskies In Snow, Cold Rescued In Bridgewater

The Somerset Regional Animal Shelter went out every day for four days, including through snow, to rescue all 3 pups.

Thieves Break Into Bridgewater Home Looking For Car Keys: Police

The Ardmaer Drive residents were reportedly home during the break-in, said Bridgewater Police Chief John Mitzak.

4 Bridgewater Police Officers Promoted

Lt. James Edwards, Lt. Stephen Zeichner, Sgt. John Kenney, and Sgt. Vincent Stetsko wee honored at the Thursday Bridgewater Council meeting.

Fire Department Activity Closes Road In Warren

Warren Police sent out an alert about the Liberty Corner Road closure around 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

Trapped Driver Rescued By Firefighters In Route 206 Crash

The driver is believed to have been suffering a medical emergency at the time of the crash in Somerville, said police.

Intoxicated Man Spits On Police Officer In Raritan: Blotter

Another man was charged with creating a false public alarm for calling 911 and trying to buy beer, said Raritan Police.

Search For Missing Sled Riders In Bridgewater Frozen Brook

Police, fire, swift water teams, and K-9 searched for about 3 hours on Monday for the possibility of missing kids in Washington Valley Park.

Warren Cops Intercept, Tactfully Block Stolen Truck And Arrest Driver

Daniel Oteng, 38, of Bronx, NY, was charged with third-degree receiving stolen property on Wednesday.

Missing 11-Year-Old Girl With Special Needs Found In Raritan: Update

Raritan Borough Police sent out the alert on Thursday around 5:30 p.m. and an update at 5:39 p.m.

Missing Man Last Seen By Family, North Plainfield Police Ask For Help

The North Plainfield Police are asking the public for help finding ​Christopher Camacho-Castellanos.

Christmas Day Chimney Fire Sparks In Bridgewater

Martinsville Volunteer Firefighters and Bridgewater Police responded to the chimney fire on Dec. 25.

Leak At Repackaging Facility In Branchburg Cause Of Taste, Odor Issues

The facility in Branchburg repackages fragrances, essential oils, and flavorings. It had a leak into a tributary of the Raritan River: NJDEP

NJ American Water Flush Systems As Taste, Odor Issues Remain

One school district is restricting the use of water fountains/filling stations as a result of the issue on Friday in Somerset and Union Co.

Taste, Odor Issues In Water Reported In Somerset County

New Jersey American Water sent out an urgent message about the issues reported by customers in the Raritan System and surrounding areas.

Franklin Middle School Wrestling Coach Arrested For Having Child Porn

Nicholas Cringoli, 52, of Raritan Borough, is also a Middle School Wrestling Coach in Franklin Township.

Holidays Crack Down On Drunk Drivers In Somerset County

Law enforcement throughout Somerset and Hunterdon Counties are reminding drivers to "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over."

Hit-And-Run Crash Injures Pedestrian In Somerville

Somerville Police are currently investigating the crash.

Bridgewater Pedestrian Fatally Hit By Car While Walking On Rt. 22: PD

The 47-year-old Bridgewater man was reportedly walking in and out of traffic on the highway in Branchburg before he was hit, said police.

Bridgewater Police Address 'Concerns, Rumors' About Drones

While there have been confirmed drone sightings, many reports involve misidentification of manned aircraft, said Police Chief John Mitzak.

Somerset County Addresses 'Growing Community Concerns' Over Drones

Somerset County officials said they are actively engaged with local, state, and federal partners on the issue.

Somerville Man Charged With Arson After Main Street Fire

The June blaze resulted in severe damage to King Tut restaurant and the neighboring Mike's Courtside Kitchen, a report said.

Firefighters Rescue Trapped Person From Bridgewater Route 22 Crash

Firefighters and police are currently at the scene of the crash on Tuesday.

Car Trying To Enter Bridgewater Diner Lot Causes Rollover Crash: Cops

A Jaguar made an unsafe lane change as it tried to enter the parking lot causing another car to roll over onto 3 parked cars, said police.

Grad School Dean Assistant Of Warren Gets Prison For $1M Embezzlement

Teresina DeAlmeida, 59, of Warren, along with her sister, and an employee were in on "embezzlement scheme" that went on for 13 years.

How To Report Drone Activity In Somerset County

Morris and Somerset County Law Enforcement issued a joint public statement on recent drone activity and how to report it.

6 Arrested For Shoplifting, Theft In Raritan

In one shoplifting incident, $150 worth of gum was taken from a Dollar Store in the borough, said police.

4 Smash And Grab Burglaries Target Businesses In Warren

During each burglary, the suspects pried open doors or smashed glass entry doors to enter the businesses overnight on Tuesday.

Mystery Drones Stopped NJ Medical Helicopter From Landing: Report

The helicopter was unable to pick up a seriously injured patient after a crash because of drones hovering in the area, a report said.

3 Wanted For Burglary At Raritan Mall Business: Police

Raritan Police are asking the public for help in identifying the three people.

1997 Cold Case Strangulation Murder At Washington Valley Park Solved

Chief John Mitzak, who had just started on the force and was a first responder to the murder, said solving the case was an awesome feeling.

Trapped Driver Rescued, Another Airlifted To Hospital In Branchburg

Four people were hospitalized with injuries following a crash on Tuesday night in Branchburg.

Thanksgiving Crack Down On Drunk Drivers In Somerset County

Law enforcement throughout Somerset and Hunterdon Counties are urging drivers to remember that "Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving."

Man Hunt With K-9, Helicopter Ends With 3 Arrests In Warren

The three were charged after a burglary to a business where they fled from police before crashing on Washington Valley Road on Monday: Cops.

Overturned Vehicle Fire Reported In Bridgewater: Video

The driver suffered a minor injury because of the crash on Friday, said police.

Dirt Biker Who Dragged Cop Into Middle Of Route 22 Sentenced

Victor Ogando-Marte, 39, of Plainfield, was driving an illegal dirt bike on Route 22 in North Plainfield, along with about 15 to 20 others.

Man Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting Child In Bound Brook

Lenic S. Galvin, now 22, met the 12-year-old girl on social media and arranged for transportation to his Bound Brook home.