Firefighters were able to put out a garbage truck fire on the Somerville Circle in Raritan on Thursday afternoon.
A warning from the FBI about a "broad threat" to New Jersey synagogues has prompted increased patrols around Bridgewater centers of worship.
An adult and child were hospitalized in North Plainfield following the hit-and-run, according to police.
Firefighters along with police and NJ State Forestry Service battled a fire in Bridgewater on Sunday night.
With the colder weather coming, residents have a tendency to leave cars running in the driveway to warm them up - making them easy targets.
The pedestrian, identified as Erik Salemke, 38, of Bridgewater, was crossing Interstate 287 on Thursday night when he was hit, said police.
Gregory Q. Green, 50, of Edison, was charged in connection with six burglaries that happened over 10 months.
John Mitzak serves as the 8th chief to serve in the Bridgewater Township Police Department history.
Bridgewater Police also reported arrests for driving while intoxicated and shoplifting in the township recently.
The driver of the truck, a 53-year-old Bridgewater man is cooperating with Bedminster Police.
A crash investigation was being condducted in Bedminster on Monday.
The fire broke out on Sunday morning in the borough.
The crash caused a portion of Route 22 to close on Sunday as a result.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Patch took a look at the number of domestic violence calls over the past 5 years:
The new chief will fill the hole left by former Chief Paul Payne who retired in late August.
Bridgewater Police are conducting a study near Bridgewater-Raritan High School after multiple parents complained of unsafe conditions.
Police were searching for a man caught on camera trying to open a door to a township home. It turned out to be a misunderstanding.
Firefighters worked for about 30 minutes to get the fire under control on Monday afternoon.
Bridgewater Police are sharing a photo of a person who was seen on surveillance camera trying to open a door to a township home.
Police say Austin Evan Whitmire was trying to break a fence at a Branchburg business when he began yelling, cursing, and lunging at police.
A NJ woman admitted to fraudulently obtaining over $1 million in federal loans aimed at aiding those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A 68-year-old woman was found unresponsive inside the home. She was pronounced dead at the scene: Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.
Raritan Police are asking the public for help to find the walker used by a 6-year-old girl.
The thefts occurred around midnight on Friday in the borough, police said.
Raritan Police also reported four people were arrested for domestic violence simple assault over this past weekend.
A joint investigation with authorities from Hunterdon County, NJ State Police, and the FBI after drug activity was reported on the highway.
Bridgewater Police also reported shoplifting and DWI arrests along with a theft of a bike and catalytic converter.
Five police departments, including Bridgewater, have committed to 2 years of employment for candidates who successfully complete training.
The Newark man is accused of driving the wrong way on Route 202 before crashing near the intersection of Van Dyke Road, said police.
The driver rear-ended the New Jersey State Trooper's truck and then continued to hit multiple other cars on Wednesday night.
The fire broke out in the parking lot of the CVS building off Union Avenue.
Shea T. Colbert, 20, graduated from Bridgewater Raritan High School, Class of 2021. He loved hiking, snowboarding, and playing baseball.
After Chief Paul Payne retired, the township is looking to hire a replacement that could take charge within the next 30 to 45 days.
Hunterdon County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of $1,500 for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible.
Authorities shared a photo of a person they say is wanted for shoplifting and is asking the public to identify her.
The Finderne Fire Department is 100 percent volunteer run and always looking for new members.
According to national statistics, 11,654 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2020 that involved an alcohol-impaired driver.
Julian Khater sprayed a Capitol officer with bear spray on Jan. 6, officials say. The officer, a fellow NJ native, died the next day.
A car window was smashed and a purse stolen at Chimney Rock Park in late June, police reported.
Officials say Najir Paige fired multiple shots through the front door of the bar and hurt 3 people, including a Bridgewater woman.