Tractor Trailer Fire Ignites Over Weekend In Hillsborough

Volunteer firefighters from all three fire district companies and Neshanic Fire Co. helped to extinguish the fire on Saturday.

Garage Fire Spreads To Shed In Franklin Township

The Franklin Township Fire Prevention Department is currently investigating the cause of the fire.

Self Defense Seminar Offered For Hillsborough Residents

Learn essential and practical skills and techniques for staying safe and confident in real-world situations.

Crash With Downed Wires Closes Triangle Road In Hillsborough

The road is closed until further notice, said Hillsborough Police on Tuesday.

Police And Fire News In Hillsborough: Most-Viewed Articles Of 2025

Rabid groundhog. Cop caught shoplifting. Armed shooter at Hillsborough shopping center. Here are the year's top stories in Hillsborough.

Delivery Van Crashes Into Hillsborough Home

The crash happened on Tuesday morning in the Township.

Trapped Driver Rescued By Hillsborough Firefighters In Crash

The crash was reported on Amwell Road on Wednesday morning.

Montgomery Police Host Holiday Toy Drive

The police are collecting toys through Thursday, Dec. 18.

New Police Officer Hired To Serve Hillsborough Township

Jonathan L. Pope was sworn in to serve on the police department at the Dec. 9 Township Committee meeting.

Hillsborough Massage Parlor Cited For Having Unlicensed Therapists: Blotter

The Hillsborough Police blotter for November also included multiple driving while intoxicated arrests and jewelry thefts from homes.

Firefighters Stop Spread Of House Fire In Hillsborough

Volunteer firefighters went to the fire on River Road on Tuesday night.

Fully Engulfed Garage Fire Closes Route 601 For Hours In Montgomery

Volunteer firefighters battled the blaze on Tuesday afternoon.

Firefighters Battling Blaze, Route 601 Closed In Montgomery

Traffic delays are expected in that area on Tuesday.

Email Scam Targeting Hillsborough Planning, Zoning Board Applicants

The scammers use the municipality's logo and staff names, and demand substantial fees via wire transfer, said township officials.

Hillsborough Police To Crack Down On Holiday Drunk Driving

Hillsborough Township is participating in New Jersey’s annual "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.

1 Acre Forest Fire Extinguished In Montgomery

The fire was actively burning in the woods along a walking path in the Township, said police.

Hillsborough Massage Therapist Loses License After Sex Assault Allegations

David Bittner sexually touched a woman without her consent during a massage, authorities say.

12 DWI Arrests, Graffiti At Ann Van Middlesworth Park: Blotter

The Hillsborough Township Police released its blotter for October.

Cop Caught Shoplifting 4 Different Times At Supermarket In Hillsborough: Police

David Canica, 50, of Hillsborough, serves as a Sergeant with the North Plainfield Police Department.

Hillsborough Shooting Prompted School Lockdown, Manhunt: New Details

Dawan Jeter, 19, Hillsborough, is charged in connection with the incident.

Armed Shooting Suspect ID'd As 19-Year-Old Hillsborough Man: Prosecutor

A report of shots fired near Hillsborough Centre on Route 206 Tuesday prompted a five-hour search and schools to lockdown as a precaution.

Auto Repair Shop Fire Under Investigation In Franklin Township

Firefighters from Somerset Fire Rescue, Little Rocky Hill, Griggstown, Middlebush, Franklin Park, and North Brunswick extinguished the fire.

Driver Dies In I-287 Crash After Hitting Multiple Trees, Overturning In Franklin: Police

A Passaic County man died following the crash on Sunday morning, said state police.

Lost Hiker On Sourland Mountain In Hillsborough Rescued By Firefighters

Search teams deployed UTVs to access the trail entrance, and then members hiked in on foot, according to the fire department.

Married Couple Beaten To Death In Hillsborough

A man armed with a knife was shot by two Hillsborough Police Officers at the scene.

Cops Save Elderly Resident Trapped Inside Burning Home In Montgomery: Police

The elderly resident with mobility issues was still inside the home that was engulfed in flames when police arrived early Friday morning.

House Fire Deep In Sourland Mountain Causes Challenges For Hillsborough Firefighters

The physical location of the property on a narrow, unpaved road led to a number of challenges, including access and water supply.

Dehumidifier Sparks House Fire In Hillsborough: Police

A basement fire was reported in Hillsborough with someone possibly trapped on Halloween, according to Flagtown Fire.

Power Restored In Hillsborough, Traffic Light Now Working

Hillsborough Police sent out an alert about a traffic light being out around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday.

E-Bike Battery Ignites Fire At Montgomery Apartment: Police

Residents were treated by EMS for smoke inhalation on Saturday, said police.

3 New Police Officers Hired To Serve Hillsborough Township

The Township Committee approved a resolution for the hiring of the three officers at the Oct. 14 meeting.

New Details In Fatal Franklin Township 2-Car Crash, Driver Identity Released

The two-vehicle crash happened on Easton Avenue near Cedar Grove Lane on Sunday morning.

13 DWI Arrests, Stolen Motorcycle, Graffiti Reported In Hillsborough

Hillsborough Township Police released its blotter for the month of September.

1 Killed In 2-Car Crash In Franklin Township

The fatal motor vehicle crash happened on Sunday morning and remains under investigation.

DWI Arrests, Report Of Hot Air Balloon Crash In Montgomery

Rainbow Smoke Shop was also issued a complaint for selling flavored vape products, according to the Montgomery Police blotter.

Garage Fire Ignites, Firefighters Prevent Spread To Hillsborough Home

Volunteer firefighters were able to stop the spread of a garage fire from impacting a Hillsborough home on Monday.

Domestic Violence Calls Double In Hillsborough In 2025

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Patch took a look at the number of domestic violence calls over the years:

Hillsborough Road Reopened After Active Gas Leak

Police sent out an alert about the ruptured gas line on Thursday morning.

Living Room Fire Sparks At Hillsborough Apartment Building

Volunteer firefighters worked quickly to stop the fire from spreading to other units in the building on Monday.

Police Sergeant From Somerset County Forged, Tried To Get Friend's Tickets Dismissed: PD

Yolanda Holmes, 44, of Somerset, is a police sergeant in Essex County who was charged with forgery and tampering with public records.