Somerset County SWAT Team To Conduct Drill At Duke Island Park

Bridgewater Police sent out an alert about the drill on Friday morning.

DWI Wrong-Way Driver Crashes Into Car, Traps Woman Inside: Bridgewater Police

Finderne Volunteer Firefighters rescued the trapped driver on Saturday night.

'Armed, Dangerous' Man Elbows Cop In Face, Breaks Finger In Manville: Prosecutor

Derick Donel Lewis Jr. of Bridgeton, reportedly threatened a child and had a gun before fleeing prompting a seach in Someset County.

47 Cats, Dogs Removed From Animal Rescue Owner's Home In Pittstown

Many of the pets had upper respiratory infections, where they couldn't breathe or see, serious leg injuries, and had fleas and parasites.

End Of Summer DWI Crackdown Underway In Somerset County

From now through Sept. 1, Officers throughout Somerset County will be participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign for 2025.

Branchburg Woman Shared Child Porn Online, Arrested: Prosecutor

Kathleen Amberg, 69, of Branchburg, was charged with distribution of child sex abuse materials and possession of child sex abuse materials.

Fast-Acting Cops Rescue Trapped Resident From Burning Home In Bound Brook

Additional residents, along with two dogs and a cat were also rescued by firefighters on Wednesday morning.

Former Manville Police Chief Sentenced For Sex Assault Of Employees

Thomas Herbst of Bridgewater was sentenced Monday for sexually assaultive and sexually inappropriate activity against female subordinates.

Trapped Driver Rescued From Tractor-Trailer Crash On I-78 In Bedminster

Volunteer firefighters rescued the driver of the tractor-trailer on Interstate 78 following a crash on Friday night.

Power Restored At Bridgewater Township Municipal Building

The outage was impacting phone calls or emails to the municipal building on Thursday.

Somerset County Fugitive Of Month Wanted For Obstruction, Possession Of Drugs

Andrew Klekner is named the Fugitive of the Month for August 2025 by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.

Repeat DWI Driver Charged After Crashing Into Branchburg Home: Police

Police found that the Somerville man's license was suspended for previous DWI convictions at the time of the crash on Monday.

Bridgewater Police's National Night Out Set For Oct. 30

The event, traditionally held in August, is being permanently moved to October in Bridgewater.

DWI Crash Topples Traffic Signal Pole In Bridgewater: Police

The crash at the Route 28 and Finderne Avenue intersection happened early Saturday morning.

Bridgewater Police Department Is Hiring Entry Level Officers

A physical fitness assessment will be held on Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. at Raritan Valley Community College.

Raritan Borough Police To Host Annual National Night Out For 2025

The event includes Kona Ice, hot dogs, live music, emergency vehicles, balloon animals, and a K9 demo.

Minor Flooding Closes Bridgewater Roads

Bridgewater Police shared the list of road closures as of 2 p.m.

'You Want Your Mother To Get Deported?': NJ Judge Threatens Children, Families, Complaint Says

"You're spitting in the face of this country. Would you like me to spit in your face," said Judge Britt Simon, according to the complaint.

Assailant Flees Sex Assault After Victim Calls 911 In North Plainfield: Prosecutor

Authorities said that while being assaulted, the woman was able to call 911, which caused Oscar Vasquez Barraza of Plainfield to run away.

Man Sentenced In 1997 Cold Case Strangulation Murder At Bridgewater Park

"I have had nightmares about this day happening for almost 30 years," said Robert Creter, of being caught and arrested.

Court Orders New Trial For Somerset County Mom Who Fatally Stabbed Son

Elina Gutti was found guilty of fatally stabbing her son more than 17 times in the neck.​

2nd Alarm Fire At Bridgewater Sports Arena

Firefighters are currently fighting a fire on Frontier Road on Saturday.

Raritan Man Threatens Kids Getting Off School Bus, Charged With Simple Assault: Police

The recent Raritan Police blotter also included arrests for driving while intoxicated and domestic violence.

Firefighters Rescue Woman Atop Roof Of Burning Home In North Plainfield

All of the residents in the home, including the family dog "Mina," made it safely out. However, the home was completely destroyed: Police.

'We Are In A Waiting Game': Fate Of Accused Somerville Murderer In Limbo

A court hearing was pushed back to decide if David C. Shroitman can stand trial. He is accused of fatally stabbing Maryrose Fealey.

Somerset County SWAT Team Training Completed Near Duke Island Park

Bridgewater Township Police sent out an alert about the presence of SWAT members in the area on Wednesday.

Bridgewater Cop Named In New ‘Major Discipline’ Report Released By NJAG Office

State officials say they release the data to keep public trust in the vast majority of officers who do their jobs with honor and courage.

'Please Be Maryrose's Voice': Mom Of Somerville Woman Fatally Stabbed 37 Times Asks For Support

A court hearing will be held Tuesday to decide if David C. Shroitman can stand trial. He is accused of fatally stabbing Maryrose Fealey.

Police ID Woman Killed By Falling Tree In Somerset County Storm

The Middlesex Borough woman was killed when a tree fell on her vehicle when she pulled over during the intense storm on Thursday.

Fiery July 4th Weekend In Somerset County: Multiple Car, House Fires Reported

Volunteer firefighters were busy this July 4th weekend across Somerset County, working to extinguish house and car fires.

Woman Pulls Over In Storm, Killed As Tree Falls On Vehicle In Somerset County

The uprooted tree lifted the sidewalk and damaged several homes along with hitting a second vehicle, police said.

Aggravated Assault On An Officer, DWI, Domestic Violence Reported In Somerville

The Somerville Police announced that 20 arrests were made during the month of June:

Chocolate Recalled At Bridgewater Wegmans Over Risk Of Serious, Life-Threatening Allergic Reaction

Mellace Family Brands California, Inc. of Warren, OH announced the ​recall of the chocolate product.

Motorcyclist Ejected, Critically Injured After Hitting Deer In Bridgewater

The deer reportedly ran out directly in front of the motorcyclist as he was driving early Monday morning, said Bridgewater Police.

Major Water Main Break At Route 206 Intersection In Somerville

Raritan Police issued an alert about the major water main break on Thursday night.

Woman Wanted In Bridgewater Credit Card Theft Investigation: Police

The Bridgewater Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying a woman in connection with a credit card theft investigation.

Somerset County SWAT Conducts Drill At Duke Island Park

Bridgewater Police sent out an alert on Wednesday, stressing that it is "only a training drill."

Court To Decide If Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Somerville Woman 37 Times Will Stand Trial

David C. Shroitman is accused of fatally stabbing MaryRose Fealey 37 times in 2024. A court date was set to decide if he can stand trial:

Police Investigation Underway In Warren Township

Authorities are asking locals to avoid the area of Friday afternoon.

$650K Awarded To NJ Umpire 'Viciously' Assaulted By Coach At Kids Baseball Game In Branchburg

The lawsuit stated the coach punched a 72-year-old umpire in the face and broke his jaw during a Little League game in Branchburg in 2022.