Phone Scammers Pose As Edison Police - Even As Chief, PD Warns

Edison police say a phone scam asking for money or information from residents has ramped up, with scammers claiming to be officers.

Edison 'Etch & Protect' Aims To Deter Catalytic Converter Thefts

Edison kicks off first event to etch VIN numbers into catalytic converters in an effort to deter theft, make expensive part identifiable.

Asphalt Tank Fire At Edison Business Extinguished

A fire in an asphalt tank at an Edison commercial site was quickly put out Friday a.m., police say.

Alert Metuchen Resident Prompts Arrest Of Three In Car Burglaries

A borough resident spotted the burglaries and called police, resulting in a police foot chase that led to the arrests.

Pedestrian Struck & Killed By Car On Rt. 1 In Edison: Report

The 52-year-old man succumbed to his injuries at an area hospital.

Edison Driver Charged After Leaving Disabled Person In Van Overnight

Authorities said Winnie Raini left a woman with developmental disability in a van overnight on Jan. 2.

Man Pleads Guilty In $24M Kickback Scheme Involving Edison Pharmacy

The Ohio man received kickbacks and bribes totaling more than $6 million from Apogee Bio Pharm LLC, in Edison, authorities said.

Edison Teacher Had Sexual Relationship With Underage Boy: Prosecutor

Julius Coaccioli a teacher at Edison Township's Woodrow Wilson Middle School, was charged earlier this year with possession of child porn.

Edison Cop Helps Nab Maryland Man Accused Of Stabbing His Sister

After a long police chase, Officer Phil Smith nabbed a man accused of stabbing his twin sister in Maryland.

Edison Mayor, Township Sued By Metuchen Woman For Car Crash

The crash occurred last year and the Mayor was driving a township vehicle, according to the lawsuit.

Edison Firefighters Battle 2 Blazes In One Day Over the Weekend

There were no reports of any injuries in either case.

Metuchen Woman Used Dead Caregiver’s Info To Collect Payments: AG

Between Oct. 2018 and April 2019 Leoncia Hutchinson submitted forged timesheets to get payments for the dead caregiver’s services, AG said.

Firefighters Battle 2-Alarm Blaze At Menlo Park Diner Over Weekend

No one was injured in the fire, Mayor Sam Joshi said.

Officials Announce Measures After Rise In Car Theft, Crime In Edison

The local government has initiated new measures to tackle crime in the township, Mayor Sam Joshi announced.

Vandal Throws Trash Cans On Track Delays NJ Transit Trains In Metuchen

The NE Corridor Line experienced a 60-minute delay on Thursday morning. The vandal was apprehended by Metuchen Police, NJ Transit said.

Students Injured After School Bus Crashes Into Edison Home: Reports

Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan told New Jersey 101.5​ that the crash occurred when the bus's brakes malfunctioned.

18-Year-Old Edison Woman Seriously Injured After Being Struck By SUV

The woman was walking along Route 27 when she was struck, Woodbridge Police said. The crash is under investigation.

Edison Woman Pulled Gun During Parking Dispute At Middlesex Hotel: PD

A woman pointed a handgun with a laser attached to it at another woman last Thursday outside the Heldrich Hotel​ in New Brunswick.

Teen’s Car Shot At While Driving In Edison, Police Search For Suspect

The teen was uninjured and told police he did not hear a gun being fired. Investigation is on.

Jury Clears Edison Officers In Apartment Complex Shooting Death

Merrill Rambarose was shot by two officers when he charged towards them with an axe on April 12, 2022, officials said.

71-Year-Old Man Killed In Edison House Fire: Prosecutor

​The man was visiting a family at the time of the incident. According to preliminary investigation, the fire was not suspicious in nature.

Mercer Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash On Rt. 1 Edison: Cops

According to authorities, the Hamilton man was going at high speed when the crash took place.

Edison Pharmacy Operators Charged In $33M Prescription Scam: Feds

The men operated several pharmacies including Apogee Bio-Pharm LLC in Edison.

South Carolina Man Found Guilty In Death Of Edison Resident: Officials

Marcus A. Wright shot John Bertram while committing an armed robbery at the Speedway Gas Station in Edison, Middlesex Co. Prosecutor said.

Edison Men Used NY Diamond District To Illegally Transfer $600M: Feds

The men who work in NYC’s Diamond District used their companies to make the transactions while charging clients a hefty fee.

Edison School Teacher Charged With Possession Of Child Porn:Prosecutor

Julius Coaccioli, a teacher at Edison Township’s Woodrow Wilson Middle School, was arrested and charged on Wednesday, authorities said.

Edison Cop Charged In Drunken Crash That Killed 2: Prosecutor

Amitoj Oberoi, an Edison Police Officer was charged with vehicular homicide for a crash that killed 2 of his passengers, authorities said.

2 Sentenced In Edison Street Race Crash That Killed High School Senior

Diana Somarriba, 18, of South Brunswick died after the vehicle she was in struck a vacant building in Edison on January 2022.

NJ Pharma Exec Admits Kickback Scheme Role: Feds

The executive operated multiple pharmacies involved in the scheme, including one in Edison, federal officials said.

Summer Drunk Driving Crackdown Begins In Edison

The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign runs through Sept. 4. There will be enhanced patrols and high-visibility sobriety checkpoints.

GoFundMe Started For Metuchen House Fire Victims

“We are anticipating the house being at a total loss,” the homeowners’ daughter wrote in a post announcing the fundraiser.

No Charge For Cop In Death Of Edison Man Struck By PD Car, Jury Says

The AG's office was investigating the death of Edison's Julius Filep who was struck by a police car on August 1, 2021.

Edison Man Sentenced To 1 Year In Prison For Filing Fake Tax Returns

Gabriel M. Ferrari diverted gross receipts to pay personal expenses, including gambling on horse races, authorities said.

Edison 19-Year-Old Reported Missing: Have You Seen Shaylan?

State and local agencies are searching for the teen who was last seen midday Saturday, authorities said.

Scammers Dupe Edison Officials Of More Than $287K In Email Scam: Feds

Five people were indicted last week on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

Edison Man Charged In 2022 Shooting In Highland Park: Prosecutor

Authorities said the man and a Piscataway woman were charged in connection to the shooting that took place on Oct. 28, 2022.

Family Displaced After Edison House Fire: Officials

All residents were safely evacuated and no injuries were reported, the fire chief said.

Edison Police To Conduct Explosives Training Tuesday, Wednesday

Residents around Mill Road can expect to hear explosives as a police bomb unit trains through Wednesday.

Edison Hosts Promotion Ceremony For 5 Members Of Fire Department

Mayor Sam Joshi and Fire Chief Andrew Toth administrated the oath at the ceremony.

Metuchen Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying ‘Porch Pirate’

The ‘porch pirate’ is responsible for package theft in Metuchen and Edison, police said.