An injured officer was later evaluated for his injury at a local medical facility.
The crash caused the highway to close for about 3 hours before reopening Monday night.
The fire was reported Monday night around 6:30 p.m.
Police also found 12 pounds of marijuana, hollow-point bullets, and cash during a search.
Ashton Charles, 30, of Brooklyn, led police on a chase through Somerset County before being arrested on Route 22 in Bridgewater: NJSP.
Bridgewater Police announced the reopening of the highway after being closed for about 3 hours for a crash and investigation on Monday.
The policy comes after hundreds of teens descended on Menlo Park and Woodbridge Center malls. Rumors suggest Bridgewater could be next.
Bridgewater Police sent out an alert on Friday, stressing that it is "only a drill."
Thomas and Erich Kaiser detonated a homemade explosive device, injuring and hospitalizing a Bridgewater man on the July 4th weekend in 2024.
Chief Mitzak issued a warning after hundreds of teens descended on Menlo Park and Woodbridge Center malls earlier this month.
Joseph Vega Ramirez, 23, of Raritan, is accused of having and sharing child sexual abuse materials: Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.
The crash happened early Thursday morning.
The crash happened late on Tuesday night in the Finderne section of Bridgewater Township.
The fire was reported late on Tuesday afternoon.
Robert A. Creter, 60, of Canada, admitted to strangling Tamara "Tammy" Tignor with his bare hands, causing her death in 1997.
The Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the fatal stabbing that happened on Monday.
Raritan Police reported making 3 arrests for driving while intoxicated and two more arrests in connection with domestic violence.
Branchburg Township Police helped residents evacuate from the home on Sunday morning.
The dog was "petrified" when she was found in the crate. Now the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter is searching for answers.
David C. Shroitman of Somerville, accused of fatally stabbing MaryRose Fealey 37 times, was found mentally incompetent to stand trial.
Quick actions by a hospital employee and volunteer firefighters helped to contain the fire on Sunday.
"Either way, my daughter is dead. The real fear is that [David Shroitman] gets out and does this to someone else," said MaryRose's mother.
It took emergency responders about 4 hours to dig the 33-year-old man out of the trench, who was buried from the waist down: Chief Mitzak.
The fire on Wednesday happened on Hillcrest Boulevard near Mt. Bethel Road in Warren.
The crash happened on Wednesday near the Interstate 287 intersection.
Raritan Borough Police said they are participating in a police and emergency services training drill on Saturday.
The initiative will help any officer in the county when they encounter a person who has special needs during a traffic stop.
Randall J. Peach, who is representing the student victim in a lawsuit against the school district, called the sentencing a "disgrace."
The crash caused the highway to close in both directions overnight on Sunday.
A Township family is now faced with the heartbreaking reality of starting over from scratch after this weekend's house fire.
The crash is currently under investigation by the Readington Township Police Department and the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office.
The three-car crash on Interstate 78 occurred on Thursday night just before the Interstate 287 merge.
Jack Wilder, 26, of Somerville, told a child he would pay the minor victim to engage in sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney.
Police are asking residents for any surveillance footage, witness accounts, or any details that may help to find those responsible.
The Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, along with 3 other shelters, is caring for the dogs who "will need substantial vet care."
Bridgewater Police Officer Noah Allatt was named as the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's Officer of the Month.
Several residents reported getting calls from the Bridgewater Police requesting bail payment or payment due to a missed court appearance.
A GoFundMe has been set up for the Natale family after a house fire broke out, with the mom and three children(ages 1, 2, and 5) inside.
Judge Peter Tober ruled that David Shroitman was mentally incompetent to stand trial for the stabbing of MaryRose Fealey. What happens next?
A woman and two other kids(ages 1 and 5) were treated for smoke inhalation on Helene Place in Raritan on Monday.