30-Inch Water Main Break Douses 2 Homes, Displaces Families In Edison

The break was caused by contractors working in the area, officials said.

280 Apartment Units Evacuated After Ceiling Collapse In Edison

Authorities evaluated 12 apartment buildings and 11 were deemed unsafe, prompting families to evacuate.

Edison man Charged With Attempted Murder In South Brunswick Stabbing

An Edison man has been charged in connection with the stabbing. The victim is in stable condition, police said.

Motorcyclist Killed In Route 1 Crash In Edison

Alexander Chong, 45, of Belleville was killed in the crash on Sunday night.

Edison Man Drove 110 Miles Per Hour In Fatal Piscataway Crash: Cops

Ahmadsabir Ashaq was sentenced to five years in state prison for a fatal crash.

Edison Man Killed In Fiery Stafford Crash: Police

Kevin Scoda, 24, from Edison died after his car crashed into a utility pole, bursting into flames, police said.

Woman Stabbed To Death Sunday In Edison: Prosecutor

A man is accused of stabbing a woman to death in her apartment in Edison Sunday afternoon:

Funeral Arrangements Announced For Lt. Donald Ship Of Edison Police

A wake and Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday.

Fireworks Cause Huge Wildfire, Man Missing After Falling Into Lake

Here is the news that made headlines this weekend in New Jersey.

Edison Woman Killed In Upstate NY After Tree Falls On Camper

Carol E. Luistro was at the Russell Brook Campground when a large tree fell on the vehicle, police said.

Edison Cop Pleads Guilty To Double Fatal Crash Charges In Somerset Co.

Amitoj Oberoi, who was an Edison Police Officer, pleaded guilty to DWI and vehicular homicide for a crash that killed two of his passengers.

Edison Police K9 Helps Locate Missing Child

The 7-year-old boy had wandered away from his parents at a local park.

PA Man Sentenced To 3 Years For Fatal Crash Near Edison: Prosecutor

Teyonna Balkman, 23, was killed in the crash that occured on March 27, 2023, ​Middlesex County Prosecutor said.

K9 Cali Is Edison’s New Narcotics Detection Dog

Cali now joins K9s Apollo, Caj, and Mack at the Edison Police Department.

8 Metuchen Families Displaced After Fire Damages Apartment Complex

A fundraiser has been started to help the families.

Edison PD Seeks Public Help Locating Missing Woman

Birva Patel was last seen in the area of Reading Road in Edison.

Edison Police Opens New Substation At Menlo Park Mall

Due to the increased number of calls from the mall, the township has opened a new substation to allow greater police presence.

Edison EMS, Bystanders Save Man Suffering Cardiac Arrest

The team arrived within 5 minutes of receiving the 911 call. The team effort helped save a life, officials said.

22-Year-Old Edison Man On Electric Scooter Killed In Rt. 1 Crash: PD

The man was crossing Route 1 when he was struck by an SUV, authorities said.

Man Seriously Injured In Monday Morning Crash In Edison

The man was standing outside his disabled vehicle when he was struck, New Jersey State Police said.

Edison Man Charged A Second Time With Child Porn Possession

After he was released from prison, Edison Police reported that Chu was trying to purchase children’s shoes on Facebook Marketplace:

Suicide Attempt From Rt. 1 Bridge Into Raritan River, Young Man Saved

A young man jumped over the Goodkind Bridge (Rt. 1) into the Raritan River Monday, but he was saved from drowning by police:

NJ Woman Found With Blood On Her, Stabbed Ex To Death, Police Say

Anneris Deleon, 41, is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Anthony Patterson, 32, of Edison in a Thursday morning incident.

Driver Charged In New Brunswick Crash That Killed Monmouth Man

North Brunswick man, 18, charged with 2nd-degree vehicular homicide in the death of Dennis Frick, 65, on Rt. 1 in New Brunswick: Prosecutor

New Officer Joins Metuchen Police Force; More Applicants Sought

Nicholas Miller was recently sworn in as the newest member of the Metuchen Police Department, but more applicants are needed.

Edison Man Accidentally Shoots, Kills Wife, Prosecutor Says

Robert Novak was clearing a gun when it discharged, authorities said.

Edison Man Victim Of Middletown Hammer Attack, Police Say

The victim is known to drive around in an RV covered with Trump stickers, however the attack was not political, confirmed Middletown police.

Edison Hotel Lacked Accessible Restrooms At Disability Event, AG Says

A discrimination complaint by two spina bifida conference attendees against Crowne Plaza Edison Hotel will be enforced, state says.

Edison, Marlboro Mayors Decry 'Coddling' Of Juvenile Car Thieves

Edison Mayor Sam Joshi, Marlboro Mayor Jonathan Hornik urge "selected" tougher juvenile laws to counter organized car theft rings.

2 Teens Still In Custody In Edison Carjacking; Third Person Sought

Youths ages 16 and 17 face several charges in the March 15 carjacking attempt at an Edison grocery store. Police substation set up nearby.

Two Teens Arrested In Grocery Store Carjack Try, Mayor Says

Mayor Sam Joshi announces arrests of two of three juveniles sought in the carjacking attempt at Patel Brothers grocery store March 15.

Edison, Metuchen Mayors Join In Pleas For State Help Against Crime

Middlesex County hosted the 2024 Municipal Leadership Forum Tuesday about public safety concerns - car thefts, home invasions among them.

'Appalling' Crime At Edison Grocery Prompts Call For Tougher Laws

Edison Mayor Sam Joshi decries what he calls state inaction on crime after an assault, attempted carjacking at Patel. Bros. store.

YMCA Added As Metuchen Safe Place For Victims Of Hate Crimes

Safe Place decal now displayed at Metuchen YMCA in ongoing program to address hate crimes against those identifying as LGBTQ+.

Bedridden Woman Carried To Safety In Metuchen House Fire

Police said a woman was carried out on her mattress from a fire on High Street in Metuchen; neighbors evacuated when propane tanks located.

Solar Company Says Canvassing In Edison Had 'Educational' Purpose

Edison police issued an alert after residents were contacted by a solar energy company, but Arcadia says it was only providing information.

Two New Officers Will Support Metuchen Policing Goals: Mayor

Officers Brandon Audet and Diana Roland are welcomed to Metuchen Police Department.

Rape, Aggression and Defense Program Offered To Edison Women

Edison Police Department's next self-defense course for women - RAD - will begin in April; registration is now open for the free program.

6 Arrested, 2 Guns Recovered Outside Menlo Park McDonald's Saturday

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:

1 Teen Arrested In Menlo Park Mall Food Court Fight Monday Night

There were no gunshots fired, said Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan, dispelling rumors circulating on social media: