Serious 5-Car Crash Was Caused By 2 Juveniles In East Brunswick: Prosecutor Serious 5-Car Crash Was Caused By 2 Juveniles In East Brunswick: Prosecutor
Serious 5-Car Crash Was Caused By 2 Juveniles In East Brunswick: Prosecutor Two teen boys have been charged in a five-vehicle East Brunswick crash that left one vehicle overturned and others sustaining damage, authorities said. The 11:30 a.m. crash on Ryders Lane near Winton Road left a Mercedes SUV overturned and struck a Honda head-on, as a result of the juveniles' impact on the SUV, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. The driver of the Mercedes was uninjured, while the driver and juvenile passenger of the Honda were taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. The driver of the Honda was released from the Hospital early Thursday morning, …
East Brunswick Motorcycle Officers Injured When Car Turns Directly Into Their Paths: Police East Brunswick Motorcycle Officers Injured When Car Turns Directly Into Their Paths: Police
East Brunswick Motorcycle Officers Injured When Car Turns Directly Into Their Paths: Police Two East Brunswick police officers were injured when their motorcycles collided with a third vehicle Wednesday, May 17, authorities said. Sgts. John Bird and James Angermeier were traveling east on Milltown Road on their bikes when a Honda HR-V making a left turn out of the Wawa parking lot directly into their paths around 4:30 p.m., police said. The Honda HR-V made a left turn from the exit of the Wawa parking lot onto Milltown Road in front of the path of the two motorcycles, police said. The three vehicles collided in the eastbound lane of Milltown Road. Bird an…
Hit-Run Crash Investigated In Central Jersey Hit-Run Crash Investigated In Central Jersey
Hit-Run Crash Investigated In Central Jersey Authorities seek the public’s help in finding a hit-and-run pickup truck driver. The crash  occurred on Sunday May 14, on Ryders Lane in East Brunswick, they said. At 8:41 p.m., authorities responded to the intersection of Ryders Lane and Peach Orchard Drive after the report of a motor vehicle crash.  An initial investigation indicated that a Dodge Ram pickup truck crossed the double yellow line and struck an Acura MDX head on.  Upon their arrival, police found the Dodge Ram unoccupied along with the occupants of the Acura which consisted of a …
Tributes, Donations Flow After Death Of Beloved Middlesex County Dad Frank Foray At 39 Tributes, Donations Flow After Death Of Beloved Middlesex County Dad Frank Foray At 39
Tributes, Donations Flow After Death Of Beloved Middlesex County Dad Frank Foray At 39 Social media tributes and online donations are pouring in for beloved Middlesex County dad Frank Foray following his death at age 39 on Sunday, April 9. Frank was a resident of North Brunswick, his obituary says. Frank is remembered as a “guardian angel” and a “prince,” according to a GoFundMe launched by Catherine Clemens and Jamesina Decker for his funeral expenses. The campaign had raised more than $3,000 as of Wednesday, May 10. Frank is survived by his caring mother, Theresa Lamboi; as well as one wonderful daughter, Tatianna Foray, the fundraiser says. Tributes flooded social media…
Coach, Special Ed Teacher Filmed Sex Acts With Child: Prosecutor Coach, Special Ed Teacher Filmed Sex Acts With Child: Prosecutor
Coach, Special Ed Teacher Filmed Sex Acts With Child: Prosecutor A former wrestling coach and special education teacher has admitted to having sexual contact with a child, authorities said. John.Denuto, 46, of Spotswood pleaded guilty to child endangerment and other offenses on Friday, April 14, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. Denuto, a former special education teacher at the Sayreville Middle School and former wrestling coach at numerous other schools and organizations who exploited his position as both a teacher and a wrestling coach to meet and abuse his victims was initially arrested on February 15, …
Patrol Car Struck As DWI Suspect Flees, Schools Locked Down In Central Jersey: Police Patrol Car Struck As DWI Suspect Flees, Schools Locked Down In Central Jersey: Police
Patrol Car Struck As DWI Suspect Flees, Schools Locked Down In Central Jersey: Police A patrol car was struck by an alleged drunken driver who the officer was trying to stop in Central Jersey, authorities said. At 2:26 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, East Brunswick Police Officer Ryan Welch was patrolling Highway 18 southbound near Tices Lane when he saw a white Honda with "fictitious license plates," police said. A motor vehicle stop was initiated, but the suspect vehicle attempted to flee from the officer. Believing the vehicle might be stolen, Welch pursued the suspect onto Cranbury Road. The driver stopped the vehicle, placed it in reverse, and struck We…
Police Look For Gunman In Central Jersey Apartment Shooting Police Look For Gunman In Central Jersey Apartment Shooting
Police Look For Gunman In Central Jersey Apartment Shooting A 36-year-old man is wanted by police in Central Jersey in connection with a random shooting in an apartment parking lot, authorities said. The incident took place at about 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21. No one was hurt. The gunman was identified as Kyle Johnson of the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, East Brunswick police said. Johnson reportedly fled in a blueish-green Dodge Magnum with New Jersey license plates F18-KCK after firing shots near the Taylor Gardens apartments, police said. Johnson has been charged with attempted murder and aggravated assault, police said. Polic…
Police ID Man, 65, Killed In Condo Fire In Central Jersey Police ID Man, 65, Killed In Condo Fire In Central Jersey
Police ID Man, 65, Killed In Condo Fire In Central Jersey Authorities have identified the man killed in a condominium fire in Central Jersey. Gabriel Mesica, 65, was pronounced dead shortly after being found unresponsive inside a Lakes Estates condo on Lake Avenue, East Brunswick police said. Firefighters were called at about 4:25 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 and quickly extinguished the fire, police said. No firefighters or police were hurt. The fire is not considered suspicious but remains under investigation.
Man's Body Recovered After Condo Fire In Central Jersey Man's Body Recovered After Condo Fire In Central Jersey
Man's Body Recovered After Condo Fire In Central Jersey A man was killed overnight in a fire in East Brunswick, authorities said. The man was found unresponsive inside a condominium on Lake Avenue after police and firefighters arrived at 4:24 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 26, East Brunswick police said. All three fire districts responded. First responders worked quickly to extinguish the fire, police said. The man, whose identity is being withheld pending notification to his next of kin, was pronounced dead at the scene. No firefighters or police officers were injured. The cause of death remains undetermined pending the completion of an autop…
FRAGRANT OFFENSE: Five 'Scent-enced' In $1.3M NJ Perfume Heist FRAGRANT OFFENSE: Five 'Scent-enced' In $1.3M NJ Perfume Heist
Fragrant Offense: Five 'Scent-enced' In $1.3M NJ Perfume Heist Five men who boosted more than $1.3 million worth of perfume from a New Jersey warehouse are headed to federal prison. The Florida quintet had gotten away with two tractor-trailers full of stolen fragrances – which they transported home – then were caught when tried again in East Brunswick several months later. All five refused plea deals, went to trial in U.S. District Court in Trenton and were convicted last April of transporting stolen property in interstate commerce and conspiracy.  Sentenced on Tuesday, Jan. 10, were Carlos Duvergel, 58, of Miami Gardens, Florida, who got 33…
Fatal Crash Reported In Central Jersey Fatal Crash Reported In Central Jersey
Fatal Crash Reported In Central Jersey Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Central Jersey. The crash happened at about 8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 near the intersection of Canterbury Road and Rues Lane in East Brunswick. No other details were immediately available. 
Police Capture NY Man Accused Of Killing His Mother In Central Jersey Police Capture NY Man Accused Of Killing His Mother In Central Jersey
Police Capture NY Man Accused Of Killing His Mother In Central Jersey A 41-year-old man from New York has been arrested in connection with his mother's killing, authorities said. Jason Gordon was arrested and charged with murder in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Dec. 28, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Frank LoSacco of the East Brunswick Police Department  On Dec. 22, at approximately 11 a.m., authorities received a 911 call requesting a welfare check. In response, authorities made multiple welfare checks to contact Carmen Gordon, 68, at her residence on Cozzens Court, before locating her unresponsive insi…