Serious Crash Investigation Closes Route 22 Intersection In Readington

"Please avoid the area," said the police on Friday.

House Fire Sparks, Residents Evacuated In Somerville

Fire departments from Somerville, Raritan, Bound Brook, Finderne, and Manville all came to help.

SUV Crosses Route 22, Hits 3 Cars Before Crashing Into Building In Bridgewater: Police

A driver and their juvenile passenger were hospitalized following the crash on Wednesday.

Branchburg Man Thrown From Car, Killed In Route 1 Crash

The fatal crash happened on Wednesday night in South Brunswick.

6 Students Injured In School Bus Crash After Pickup Runs Red Light On Route 22: Branchburg Police

The pickup truck driver admitted to disregarding the red light on Route 22 before hitting the school bus on Monday, said police.

Crash Near Bridgewater-Raritan High School, Expect Delays

Bridgewater Township Police sent out an alert on Thursday morning.

Somerset County Fugitive Of Month Wanted For Identity Theft

Joseph E. Martino Jr. is named the Fugitive of the Month for April 2026 by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.

Somerset, Hunterdon Police Step Up Distracted Driving Enforcement In April

Police in Somerset and Hunterdon counties will target texting drivers during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Truck Wanted In Hit-And-Run Leads Police On Chase Across 4 Highways In Somerset County: PD

Raritan Police spotted the tractor-trailer, which was reportedly wanted in connection with a hit-and-run in Hillsborough on Wednesday.

Car Chase Through Borough Streets Ends In Arrest Of Raritan Man

Ahmad Wallace, 21, of Raritan, was arrested in connection with an eluding incident that happened on March 17.

DUI Case Against Embattled Somerset County Prosecutor’s Chief Takes A Turn

Deputy Chief Meredith McKay is currently the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office’s Acting Chief of Detectives.

Get Rid Of Unused, Expired Medicine At Bridgewater Police Drug Take-Back Event

Drug Take Back Day 2026 will be held on Saturday, April 25.

Bridgewater Motorcyclist Seriously Injured, Airlifted After Crash In Montgomery

A Bridgewater motorcyclist was flown to a New Brunswick hospital after a Friday afternoon crash with a pickup truck, police said.

DUI Driver Crashes, Sends 2 Cars Through Gas Station Off Route 22 In North Plainfield: Police

An employee inside the store was injured due to the impact of both vehicles being sent into the store on Sunday: Police report.

Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Top Chief Charged With Driving Under The Influence

Chief of Detectives Francisco Roman Jr. was charged around midnight on Saturday in Somerville.

Foot Chase Leads To Arrest, Discovery Of Loaded Gun And Bullets In Raritan

Kesanni McCreary, 22, of Raritan, was arrested in a borough park on St. Patrick's Day.

Firefighter Injured, 65 Homeless After Fire Rips Through Apartment Building In Branchburg

The fire erupted early in the morning on Wednesday off Old York Road near Route 202.

Bridgewater Nurse Practitioner Charged With Assaulting Teen At Youth Shelter

Izee Dizon, 34, of Bridgewater, was charged after police say he had inappropriate physical and verbal contact with a teen.

Severe Storm Sparks Wire Fire, Downs Trees, Closes Roads In Somerset County

The powerful storm closed multiple roads, including Route 206, on Tuesday and caused hundreds to be without power in Somerset County.

Somerset County Fugitive Of Month Wanted For Aggravated Assault

Mateo D. Maldonado-Bencebi is named the Fugitive of the Month for March 2026 by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.

Somerset County SWAT Training Concludes At Duke Island Park

The Somerset County SWAT Team held a training exercise on Wednesday near Duke Island Park.

Water Main Break Closes Chimney Rock Road In Bridgewater

Update: Chimney Rock Road has been reopened as of Wednesday.

Man Rescued In Fiery Crash, Now Faces $15K Bill From Bridgewater

The Township ordinance requires reimbursement for the expenses of employees, volunteers & vehicles that responded to the accident last year.

Bridgewater Conman Swindles Elderly ‘Friend’ Out Of $25K, Police Say

Branislav Vasljevic, 42, of Bridgewater, "befriended" the elderly victim before pulling a car sale scheme, police said.

Crash On Route 22 East In Bridgewater Reported

The Bridgewater Police Department issued an alert regarding a motor vehicle crash on Route 22 East on Wednesday.

Deer Rescued From Icy Canal In South Bound Brook

Fire and police departments from South Bound Brook and Bound Brook collaborated to safely rescue the deer on Tuesday.

Somerville Man Ruled 'Incompetent To Stand Trial' In Murder Case

David C. Shroitman of Somerville is accused of the murder of anti-drug activist 27-year-old MaryRose Fealey in 2024.

Fundraiser To Cover Funeral Costs For Bridgewater Man Killed In I-287, Route 22 Crash

"He had a smile that could fill a room and a heart that was bigger than this world," according to Vince Veglatte's mother, Judy.

Homeowner Escapes, Bridgewater House Fire Under Investigation

Volunteer firefighters worked to extinguish a house fire in the Sunset Lake area of Martinsville on Wednesday night.

DWI, Domestic Violence Arrests Reported In Raritan

Raritan Borough Police released its recent blotter.

Baby, Two Adults Killed In Crash Along NJ Turnpike

Another driver was also hurt.

Bridgewater Man Killed, 4 Injured In I-287, Route 22 Crash

The crash happened on Monday night on the ramp from I-287 North to Route 22 West in Bridgewater Township.

State Of Emergency Lifted In Bridgewater

"We still strongly suggest you refrain from unnecessary travel unless it's for an emergency," said Bridgewater Police.

Travel Ban, Closures, Snow Totals In Bridgewater

The snow continues to fall in Bridgewater with another 3 to 7 inches possible on Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

State Of Emergency Declared For Bridgewater, Stay Off Roads

"All non-essential travel is banned, including travel on all municipal, county, and state-owned roadways in Bridgewater," said police.

Bridgewater Police Department Earns 4th State Reaccreditation

This marks the fourth time the department has achieved this professional benchmark, demonstrating a commitment to high standards.

Truck Hauling Chocolate Chip Cookies Overturns, Fully Engulfs In Flames On I-287 In Bridgewater

Two tractor-trailers crashed into each other on Interstate 287 in Bridgewater early Friday morning.

Active Bird Flu Outbreak Closes Somerset County Park Trails

Trails at two Somerset County parks are closed until further notice, the Somerset County Park Commission said Friday morning.

Driver Ran Red Light In Route 22 Crash Sending 4 To Hospital In North Plainfield: Police

North Plainfield Firefighters had to rescue two people trapped in their SUV following the crash on Monday night.

False Shooting Report At Bridgewater Commons Mall Addressed By Police

Bridgewater Police Chief John Mitzak is addressing a rumor circulating on social media referencing a reported shooting at the mall.