Here is the news that made headlines this weekend in New Jersey.
Carol E. Luistro was at the Russell Brook Campground when a large tree fell on the vehicle, police said.
Amitoj Oberoi, who was an Edison Police Officer, pleaded guilty to DWI and vehicular homicide for a crash that killed two of his passengers.
The 7-year-old boy had wandered away from his parents at a local park.
Teyonna Balkman, 23, was killed in the crash that occured on March 27, 2023, Middlesex County Prosecutor said.
Cali now joins K9s Apollo, Caj, and Mack at the Edison Police Department.
A fundraiser has been started to help the families.
Birva Patel was last seen in the area of Reading Road in Edison.
Due to the increased number of calls from the mall, the township has opened a new substation to allow greater police presence.
The team arrived within 5 minutes of receiving the 911 call. The team effort helped save a life, officials said.
The man was crossing Route 1 when he was struck by an SUV, authorities said.
The man was standing outside his disabled vehicle when he was struck, New Jersey State Police said.
After he was released from prison, Edison Police reported that Chu was trying to purchase children’s shoes on Facebook Marketplace:
A young man jumped over the Goodkind Bridge (Rt. 1) into the Raritan River Monday, but he was saved from drowning by police:
Anneris Deleon, 41, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Anthony Patterson, 32, of Edison in a Thursday morning incident.
North Brunswick man, 18, charged with 2nd-degree vehicular homicide in the death of Dennis Frick, 65, on Rt. 1 in New Brunswick: Prosecutor
Nicholas Miller was recently sworn in as the newest member of the Metuchen Police Department, but more applicants are needed.
Robert Novak was clearing a gun when it discharged, authorities said.
The victim is known to drive around in an RV covered with Trump stickers, however the attack was not political, confirmed Middletown police.
A discrimination complaint by two spina bifida conference attendees against Crowne Plaza Edison Hotel will be enforced, state says.
Edison Mayor Sam Joshi, Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik urge "selected" tougher juvenile laws to counter organized car theft rings.
Youths ages 16 and 17 face several charges in the March 15 carjacking attempt at an Edison grocery store. Police substation set up nearby.
Mayor Sam Joshi announces arrests of two of three juveniles sought in the carjacking attempt at Patel Brothers grocery store March 15.
Middlesex County hosted the 2024 Municipal Leadership Forum Tuesday about public safety concerns - car thefts, home invasions among them.
Edison Mayor Sam Joshi decries what he calls state inaction on crime after an assault, attempted carjacking at Patel. Bros. store.
Safe Place decal now displayed at Metuchen YMCA in ongoing program to address hate crimes against those identifying as LGBTQ+.
Police said a woman was carried out on her mattress from a fire on High Street in Metuchen; neighbors evacuated when propane tanks located.
Edison police issued an alert after residents were contacted by a solar energy company, but Arcadia says it was only providing information.
Officers Brandon Audet and Diana Roland are welcomed to Metuchen Police Department.
Edison Police Department's next self-defense course for women - RAD - will begin in April; registration is now open for the free program.
Edison Police received a 911 call from a teen who said he was being chased by a group with guns. The chase started in the mall or nearby:
There were no gunshots fired, said Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan, dispelling rumors circulating on social media:
Edison police say a phone scam asking for money or information from residents has ramped up, with scammers claiming to be officers.
Edison kicks off first event to etch VIN numbers into catalytic converters in an effort to deter theft, make expensive part identifiable.
A fire in an asphalt tank at an Edison commercial site was quickly put out Friday a.m., police say.
A borough resident spotted the burglaries and called police, resulting in a police foot chase that led to the arrests.
The 52-year-old man succumbed to his injuries at an area hospital.
Authorities said Winnie Raini left a woman with developmental disability in a van overnight on Jan. 2.
The Ohio man received kickbacks and bribes totaling more than $6 million from Apogee Bio Pharm LLC, in Edison, authorities said.
Julius Coaccioli a teacher at Edison Township's Woodrow Wilson Middle School, was charged earlier this year with possession of child porn.