Franklin Township, NJ
Traffic
Truck Overturns On Rt. 287 In Bridgewater Truck Overturns On Rt. 287 In Bridgewater
Truck Overturns On Rt. 287 In Bridgewater A truck overturned on Route 287 in Somerset County, shutting down a portion of the highway on Friday afternoon, August 25. The accident occurred on the southbound side of the express lanes south of exit 21 to Rt. 78 in Bridgewater around 1 p.m., according to 511NJ: Overturned Truck on I-287 Express Lanes southbound South of Exit 21 - I-78 (Bridgewater Twp) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed https://t.co/uUTqTho1f8 — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) August 25, 2023 Two of three left lanes were closed as crews responded. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Valerie Musson
Franklin Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Driver Hospitalized After Tractor-Trailer Hauling Diesel Fuel Overturns Onto Rt. 287 Median Driver Hospitalized After Tractor-Trailer Hauling Diesel Fuel Overturns Onto Rt. 287 Median
Driver Hospitalized After Tractor-Trailer Hauling Diesel Fuel Overturns Onto Rt. 287 Median The driver of a tractor-trailer carrying diesel fuel was injured after the vehicle overturned onto the median of Route 287 early on Friday, August 18. The trailer full of diesel fuel overturned on the center median in the southbound lanes near milepost 13.6 in Bridgewater around 6:20 a.m., NJSP Det. I Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. No fuel spill was reported, though the driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries, Lebron added. One of four left lanes was temporarily closed, snarling traffic for early morning commuters, according to 511NJ: Overturned Truck on…

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by Valerie Musson
Franklin Township, NJ
Traffic
Emergency Construction On Rt. 78 Slows Traffic For Rush-Hour Commuters Emergency Construction On Rt. 78 Slows Traffic For Rush-Hour Commuters
Emergency Construction On Rt. 78 Slows Traffic For Rush-Hour Commuters A portion of Route 78 was closed for emergency construction and repairs, causing delays for rush-hour commuters on Thursday, August 17. The express lanes on the eastbound side east of Exit 29 to I-287/US 202/US 206 in Bridgewater were closed around 4:20 p.m., according to 511NJ. Two of four left lanes were shut down as of 4:50 p.m. Emergency construction on I-78 express lanes eastbound East of Exit 29 - I-287/US 202/US 206 (Bridgewater Twp) 2 Left lanes of 4 lanes closed https://t.co/URyx4i0sr9 — 511NJ I78 (@511nji78) August 17, 2023

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by Valerie Musson
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
DRUG FRAUD: Crimebusters Smash Statewide NJ Ring That Stole, Forged Prescriptions For Codeine DRUG FRAUD: Crimebusters Smash Statewide NJ Ring That Stole, Forged Prescriptions For Codeine
Drug Fraud: Crimebusters Smash Statewide NJ Ring That Stole, Forged Prescriptions For Codeine An elaborate drug fraud ring operating in more than half the counties in New Jersey stole doctors’ prescription pads as part of a scheme to stock up on opioid-boosted cough syrup, authorities charged. Medical offices in various parts of the state – including Wayne, Morristown and Bridgewater – were broken into by Divinete Jeffries, 30, of East Orange, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Jefferies snatched prescription pads that were then forged and given to accomplices who submitted them to various pharmacies using stolen IDs and bogus driver’s licenses, according to an indictment return…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
Business
Fogo De Chão Opening 2nd North Jersey Location At Willowbrook Mall (PHOTOS) Fogo De Chão Opening 2nd North Jersey Location At Willowbrook Mall (PHOTOS)
Fogo De Chão Opening 2nd North Jersey Location At Willowbrook Mall (Photos) North Jersey residents have clearly shown their enthusiasm since Fogo de Chão opened in Paramus earlier this year. And Fogo de Chão hears you loud and clear. The popular Brazilian steakhouse chain, which specializes in churrasco cuisine, announced it is opening a second North Jersey location at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne.  Fogo de Chão said it expects the restaurant to open later this year. Fogo de ChãoProvided Fogo de ChãoProvided "We are excited to continue our growth in New Jersey and bring our authentic dining experience to even more new and returning guests in the area," sai…

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by Sam Barron
Franklin Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Police ID Passenger Dead, Driver Seriously Hurt In Route 287 Crash (UPDATE) Police ID Passenger Dead, Driver Seriously Hurt In Route 287 Crash (UPDATE)
Police ID Passenger Dead, Driver Seriously Hurt In Route 287 Crash (Update) Authorities have identified the passenger who was killed and the driver seriously injured in the accident that closed a portion of Route 287 southbound on Tuesday evening, July 11. Felipe Exposito-Sanchez, 24, was driving an Infiniti passenger car when the vehicle veered off the left side of the roadway and improperly passed a Nissan passenger car near milepost 18.4 in Bridgewater around 7:30 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry said. After re-entering the roadway, the Infiniti struck the left front of the Nissan, veered across the lanes, ran off the road to the right, traveled up an embankment, an…

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by Valerie Musson
Franklin Township, NJ
Traffic
Serious Accident Shuts Route 287 (DEVELOPING) Serious Accident Shuts Route 287 (DEVELOPING)
Serious Accident Shuts Route 287 (Developing) A serious accident closed a portion of Route 287 Tuesday evening, July 11. UPDATE: Police ID Passenger Dead, Driver Seriously Hurt In Route 287 Crash  The crash happened in the local lanes of the southbound side of the highway around 8 p.m, north of US 206 in Bridgewater. New Jersey State Police said only that the crash happened near milepost 18.4 around 7:30 p.m., and was under investigation. This is a developing story. Check back for details.

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by Cecilia Levine
Franklin Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Woman Assaulted, Robbed Behind Somerset County Church, Suspect’s ID Sought: Prosecutor Woman Assaulted, Robbed Behind Somerset County Church, Suspect’s ID Sought: Prosecutor
Woman Assaulted, Robbed Behind Somerset County Church, Suspect’s ID Sought: Prosecutor Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying a man who assaulted and robbed a woman behind a Somerset County church. The assault occurred on the path behind the Blessed Sacrament Church on Washington Valley Road in Bridgewater just before 9:55 a.m. on Sunday, July 9, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. The victim, a Bridgewater resident, told investigators that she had been walking on the path behind the church when the man “came up behind her and placed his hands over her eyes and mouth.” Both fell to the ground, and after a brief struggle, the man took the victim’s…

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by Valerie Musson
Franklin Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Driver Hospitalized After Striking Pole On Rt. 22 In Somerset County Driver Hospitalized After Striking Pole On Rt. 22 In Somerset County
Driver Hospitalized After Striking Pole On Rt. 22 In Somerset County A Route 22 driver was hospitalized after striking a pole off the highway during the evening on Sunday, July 9, responders said. The driver slammed into a pole on the eastbound side just after 8:10 p.m., the Finderne Fire Department said. The driver was treated at the scene before being taken to a nearby hospital by the Somerville Rescue Squad. The crash is being investigated by the Bridgewater Police Department.

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by Valerie Musson
Lakewood, NJ
News
Where To Watch Fireworks On The Fourth In Central Jersey, The Shore Where To Watch Fireworks On The Fourth In Central Jersey, The Shore
Where To Watch Fireworks On The Fourth In Central Jersey, The Shore If you missed the fireworks this weekend, no worries. There are plenty of places to watch fireworks in South Jersey on the Fourth of July. (and in a few cases, Monday, July 3.) Middlesex County East Brunswick will host its 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular starting at 6 p.m. on July 4 at the Community Arts Center at 721 Cranbury Road.  Edison residents can enjoy a  fireworks display starting at 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4 at Papaianni Park, 100 Municipal Blvd. Milltown will host its Fourth of July celebration on July 4. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Monroe will view firew…

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by Jon Craig
Franklin Township, NJ
Traffic
36-Inch Water Main Break Closes Route 206 36-Inch Water Main Break Closes Route 206
36-Inch Water Main Break Closes Route 206 A 36-inch water main break flooded Route 206 and shut down the highway Friday, June 30, authorities said. The break occurred near an NJAW facility around South Bridge Street in Somerville around 3:45 p.m., officials said. Avoid US 206 in the Somerville Hillsborough area. Large water main break. — WestNJFireAlerts (@fire_nj) June 30, 2023 Bridgewater residents: be advised, there is a break in a water line near a NJAW facility. Some residents may experience... Posted by Bridgewater Township Government on Friday, June 30, 2023 The northbound side of the highway north of CR 608/Dukes …

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by Valerie Musson
North Hunterdon, NJ
Police & Fire
Hunterdon County Men Stole Over $80K From Senior Living Resident: Authorities Hunterdon County Men Stole Over $80K From Senior Living Resident: Authorities
Hunterdon County Men Stole Over $80K From Senior Living Resident: Authorities Two Lambertville men were charged after allegedly scamming more than $80,000 from a senior living resident in Bridgewater, authorities said Thursday, June 22. Sanders J. Mishkin and Ronald Cusano, both 65, were charged with theft by deception, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. Mishkin was also charged with attempted theft by deception. Investigators say Mishkin took more than $80,000 from the senior living resident’s account without permission and for personal gain, at least $10,000 of the funds tied to Cusano’s transactions. Both were charged and released pending court app…

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by Valerie Musson