Utility Work Closes Woods Road In Hillsborough

Hillsborough Police sent out an alert about the closure.

Rabid Groundhog Bites 2 People Outside Hillsborough Business

Both people are being treated, according to the Hillsborough Township Health Department.

Hillsborough Man Threatened To Cut Off Fingers, Kill Judges: U.S. Attorney

Abhinaba Barthakur, 58, formerly of Hillsborough, is accused of making threats to assault and murder three Somerset County Judges.

10 DWI Arrests, Porch Pirates Reported In Hillsborough

Hillsborough Police released its blotter for the month of May.

Motorcyclist Critically Injured, Flown To Hospital After Crash In Franklin

The crash involved a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle, with a 49-year-old man accompanied by his 3-year-old daughter, said police.

Large Scale Fire Training Exercise Expected In Hillsborough Saturday

Beekman Lane will be closed on Saturday for the training.

Man Charged In Montgomery Stabbing, Hits Cop Car While Trying To Flee: Prosecutor

Brian Pyke, 65, of North Carolina, was charged with aggravated assault, eluding, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.

New Video Footage Released Of NJ Governor Candidate's Son's DUI Arrest In Hillsborough

The video was released by the Transparency Bodycam​ on Father's Day, showing the footage from the DWI crash on Feb. 23, 2024.

NJ Man Repeatedly Kicks, Hits Dog With Saw Blade Before Ramming Cop Car During Chase, Police Say

Dennis Storey, 62, of Perth Amboy, is charged with animal cruelty of a 3-year-old Husky and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.

Franklin Township Police Officers Honored For Work Against Impaired Driving

Sgt. Livingston, Sgt. Martinez, Officer James and Officer Fequiere received the Recognition of Excellence Award.

Watch Out For Scammers Posing As Hillsborough Police, Demanding Money

"The Police Department has seen a recent increase of law enforcement impersonation scams," said Chief Michael McMahon.

Franklin Man Found Guilty Of Gun, Drug Charges Runs Away Before Sentencing

Kenneth James, 34, of Somerset, is named the Fugitive of the Month for June 2025 by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.

1 Injured, Smoke Seen For Miles In Hillsborough Fire

Quick-thinking employee was able to drag the burning materials (which included a container of fuel) out of the building: Flagtown Fire.

Train Cleared After Being Stuck On Route 601 In Montgomery

Update as of 11 a.m.: Train is now clear, Route 601 open.

E-Bike Explodes, Sets Fire To Building At Hillsborough Gas Station

The electronic bike was parked and charging when the fire sparked. Firefighters are warning locals about lithium-ion powered batteries:

Fire In Commercial Building Reported On Route 206 In Hillsborough

Firefighters from Hillsborough and surrounding towns are currently fighting a first-alarm fire on Wednesday morning.

Montgomery Cops Honored For Rescuing Dog From Frozen Pond

Sergeant John Colucci and Officer Sal Intili were honored with the Whiskers Watson Animal Lifesaving Medal.

Homeowner Tries To Smoke Out Rat, Catches Shed On Fire In Manville: PD

Volunteer firefighters extinguished the fire on Wednesday night.

Gas Leak Reported In Montgomery

The Montgomery Fire Department and PSE&G are currently on the scene on Tuesday morning.

Family Pets Rescued From House Fire In Hillsborough

Police and neighbors worked to slow the fire as firefighters arrived on Friday.

Branchburg Man Wanted For Burglary, Theft In Hillsborough

Brian J. Cromen is named the Fugitive of the Month for May 2025 by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.

Flash Flood Warning, Road Closures In Somerset County

Showers are expected to continue for the rest of the day on Wednesday and continue into Saturday.​

Somerset Man Had 1K Child Porn Images, Videos: U.S. Attorney

Elliott Souder, 51, of Somerset, was formerly employed as a creative writing professor at Rutgers.

DWI, Damage To Cricket Field, Car Burglary Reported In Hillsborough

The Hillsborough Township Police released its blotter for the month of April.

Excavator Fire Sparks In Hillsborough

Hillsborough firefighters extinguished the flames early on Sunday morning.

Scammers Impersonate Hillsborough Police Chief, Seek Personal Info

"Residents are reminded not to give out their personal information over the phone and to be aware of scammers posing as law enforcement": PD

Caesar DePaço Donates To Somerset Co. Association Of Chiefs Of Police

Dr. Caesar DePaço has a long history of making generous donations to Law Enforcement and First Responders across the United States.

Man Sentenced For Strangling Somerset Co. Man During Robbery

Daniel Matthews, 45, of Brooklyn, New York, was previously convicted of first-degree murder of Artis Timothy Young, 46, of Franklin.

Hillsborough Named 20th Safest City In New Jersey: Report

SafeWise looked at FBI crime statistics for cities in the state to compile its annual Safest Cities report for 2025.

Somerset Man Convicted Of Drug Trafficking, Gun Possession

Malachi A. Muhammad, 50, of Somerset, was initially found unresponsive in a car stopped in the middle of the highway in 2021.

4 Hillsborough Police Officers Promoted

The officers were promoted to fill vacancies in the positions of Captain, Lieutenant, and Sergeant.

Disbarred Hillsborough Attorney Sentenced In Ponzi-Like Fraud Scheme

Instead of investing clients' funds, Lawrence Coven, 61, of Hillsborough, used investor funds for personal expenses.

Police Rescue Driver Before Car Ignites In Franklin Township

The driver suffered minor injuries following the crash on Sunday night.

10 Chickens Killed In Hillsborough Greenhouse Fire

A neighbor extinguished the fire on Sunday night, said Hillsborough Police.

Tire Tracks Found On Soccer Fields, Cricket Fields In Hillsborough

A total of 12 people were also arrested for driving while intoxicated, according to the Hillsborough Police blotter for March.

Man Wanted For Luring Child, Attempted Sex Assault In Hillsborough

Cristian Medina was named the Fugitive of the Month for April 2025 by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.

Pilot ID'd In Plane Crash Into Wooded Area In Franklin Township

On Sunday, air traffic control reported a loss of contact with a single-engine aircraft flying over Franklin Township prompting a search.

ICE Arrests Owner Of YaYa Noodles In Montgomery

ICE apprehended Ming Xi Zhang, a Chinese national who was sentenced last year for acting as an agent of a foreign government.

2 Hillsborough 'Top Cops' Honored For Being 'Best Of The Best'

Hillsborough Police Officer Vail Nazaryk and Officer Justin Tesorio were selected as "Top Cops" for 2024.

Car Catches Fire At Wawa Gas Station In Franklin

Volunteer firefighters extinguished the car fire on Sunday morning on Somerset Street.