Montgomery Township Police Is Actively Recruiting Officers

The deadline to apply is July 31.

Bear Sightings In Montgomery: Here's What To Do

Black bears have been spotted in Montgomery neighborhoods, police report.

Missing Person Found Dead At Hillsborough's Sourland Mountain Preserve

Authorities and police K-9 searched the woods on Friday for the 26-year-old person who reportedly died by suicide, said police.

11 DWI Arrests Reported In Hillsborough

Hillsborough Police released its blotter for the month of May.

Gas Leak Reported Inside Trailer In Hillsborough

Valley Road has since been reopened following fire department activity.

Fatal Motorcycle Victim ID'd In Weekend Crash In Somerset County

A section of Easton Avenue in Franklin was closed for around three hours as a result of the motor vehicle crash.

Overturned Jeep, 2-Car Crash Reported In Hillsborough

The crash was reported on the corner of Amwell Road and Wescott Road in Hillsborough on Wednesday night.

Multiple Bear Sightings Reported In Hillsborough

Hillsborough sent out an alert warning residents about the recent sightings.

Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Pole In Hunterdon County

The motorcyclist was identified as a man from Whitehouse Station, said authorities.

2 Car Crash Over Memorial Day Weekend In Somerset

East Franklin Firefighters were just wrapping up with their Memorial Day Services when they heard a loud crash on Sunday.

Man Convicted Of Aggravated Assault Of Franklin Store Employee

A Somerset County Jury convicted Yahmir Brown, 19, of Somerset, in connection with the assault in November 2022.

Burglars Break Into Hillsborough Homes, Steal Cars

Hillsborough Police are warning residents of an increase in home burglaries to steal vehicles across the state and the township.

Driver Dies After Crashing Into Tree In Franklin

The fatal crash is under investigation by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office and the Franklin Township Police.

Somerset Mom Pleads For Justice After Toddler Drowns In Pool

After authorities declined to charge her daughter's babysitter, Nilda Sanchez spoke with Patch to share her story.

Chimney Fire At Hillsborough Home Over Weekend

Emergency responders from Hillsborough, Neshanic, and Montgomery all came out to help.

Fuel Spill At QuickChek Gas Station Reported In Hillsborough

Somerset County Hazmat and Hillsborough Township OEM came out to help contain the spill on Thursday night.

Resident Rescued From 2-Alarm House Fire In Hillsborough

Firefighters from Somerset County remained on the scene for around seven hours for extensive overhaul and to help with the investigation.

2 Men Indicted For Murder, Robbery Of Franklin Man

The men were charged after Artis Young, 46, was found dead in New York City in December 2023.

'Horrific Child Abuse,' Rape Alleged At Juvenile School In Montgomery

Five men claimed they were raped and sexually abused as kids while at the state’s juvenile detention facility: Lawsuit.

Driver Runs Red Light, Causes Crash With Injury In Montgomery: Police

The Princeton driver was charged with careless driving after crashing into a Hillsborough driver, said police.

Teen Runs Red Light, Hits School Bus With Kids On Board: Montgomery PD

Montgomery EMS evaluated and treated the six students on the school bus as well as both drivers on Friday.

Montgomery School Board Member Charged With Theft, Resigns

Board member Zelda Spence Wallace was charged with theft for allegedly stealing $13,086 from the Plainfield School District: Report.

Driver Crashes Into Oncoming Car On Route 601 In Montgomery: Police

The 17-year-old driver from Skillman was issued a summons for failure to keep right.

Hillsborough Named 5th Safest City In New Jersey: Report

SafeWise looked at FBI crime statistics for cities in the state to compile its 10th annual Safest Cities report.

'Street Takeover' Draws 250 Cars, Hundreds Of Spectators In Montgomery

Officers from Hillsborough, Princeton, Somerset County Sheriff’s Department, and New Jersey State Police responded for crowd control.

Crawl Space Fire In Hillsborough Home Closes Valley Road

The fire is not considered suspicious but remains under investigation.

Man Stole $9K Worth Of Lottery Tickets, Burglarized Franklin Store: PD

Joseph Holman, 41, of Willingboro, reportedly broke the glass door of the convenience store before stealing the tickets: Prosecutor.

Somerset Man Sentenced In Armed Robbery Of Luxury Car Rental Business

A judge sentenced the 37-year-old man to decades in prison after he was found guilty.

Barn Fire Sparked By Faulty Electrical Panel In Hillsborough

The barn on the property, used for storing hay and equipment, partially caught fire, said authorities.

Car Crashes Into Hillsborough Business

Volunteer firefighters and police were called to the crash on Friday night.

Man Found Dead In Grass Near Route 206 In Hillsborough

Pedestrians reported finding the unresponsive man lying facedown in the grass on Monday, said Hillsborough Police.

2 Hillsborough Officers Selected As 'Top Cop' Winners For 2023

Officer Dillon Kelly and Officer James Sakers III, both 5-year-veterans, were selected as "Top Cops" winners for 2023.

Fire Alarms Ring, Gas Odors Reported In Hillsborough After Earthquake

" Authorities are monitoring the situation," said Hillsborough Police.

Get Rid Of Unused, Expired Medicine At Hillsborough Drug Take-Back Day

Take Back Day offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications on Saturday, April 27.

Large Shed Fire Reported In Franklin Township

Volunteer firefighters extinguished the fire early on Sunday morning.

Car Doused With Ketchup, Eggs In Hillsborough: Blotter

Hillsborough Police also reported charging 12 drivers with driving while intoxicated throughout March.

Hillsborough Cop Honored For Quick Actions To Save Student's Life

Officer Tiana Ramos arrived first at Auten Road School to help a 14-year-old who fainted and later became unresponsive.

Franklin Stabbing Leads To Man Charged With Attempted Murder

Thomas E. Carter, 61, of Highland Park is accused of stabbing a New Brunswick resident during an argument, said Somerset County Prosecutor.

2 Charged With Package Theft In Hillsborough

Hillsborough Police Chief McMahon warns residents to be vigilant as mail thefts have increased over recent weeks.

Large Fire Fully Engulfs Garage In Hillsborough

Hillsborough firefighters battled an early morning fire on Monday in the township.