Suspicious Somerset County Fire Under Investigation Suspicious Somerset County Fire Under Investigation
Suspicious Somerset County Fire Under Investigation Authorities are investigating a fire that broke out early Tuesday morning at a vacant Somerset County home. Firefighters from the Country Hills Fire Company, Green Knoll Fire Department -- along with the North Branch fire chief -- responded to the Burnt Mill Road home in Branchburg around 6:20 a.m., thanks to a 9-1-1 call, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson and Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor said. Last week, a fire broke out another unoccupied Somerset County home, formerly a retreat for New Jersey celebrities. Investigat…
New Brunswick Man Charged With Causing OD Death Of Somerset County Woman New Brunswick Man Charged With Causing OD Death Of Somerset County Woman
New Brunswick Man Charged With Causing OD Death Of Somerset County Woman A New Brunswick man is accused of providing a woman with the cocktail of drugs including fentanyl and cocaine that killed her last January, authorities said Wednesday. Lashawn D. Boyd, 24, met up with the 37-year-old Bedminster woman for a drug deal on Jan. 19, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and Bedminster Township Police Chief Karl Rock said. The next day, the woman died of a heart attack, Rock and Fodor said. An autopsy revealed the cause was adverse effects of cocaine, fentanyl and sertraline …
Driver Accused Of Drunkenly Killing Runner ID'd As Retired North Jersey Police Sergeant Driver Accused Of Drunkenly Killing Runner ID'd As Retired North Jersey Police Sergeant
Driver Accused Of Drunkenly Killing Runner ID'd As Retired North Jersey Police Sergeant A man accused of drinking before getting behind the wheel of his car and killing a runner in Somerset County is a retired police officer, according to social media posts and confirmation from his former chief in a recent news report. Kevin D. Betyeman, 56, of Bridgewater, was charged with driving while intoxicated, and several motor vehicle summonses following the Friday afternoon crash in Raritan, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said earlier this week. The retired Mountainside police sergeant fatally struck Celeste Andresen, 60, of San Manuel, AZ, in his Chevy pickup truck…
Paramus Burger Joint 'The Fireplace' Reopening This Week Paramus Burger Joint 'The Fireplace' Reopening This Week
Paramus Burger Joint 'The Fireplace' Reopening This Week The Fireplace in Paramus will reopen this week after nearly two months of being closed. The Route 17 burger icon is holding a reopening Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. The restaurant closed temporarily in early July due to COVID-19. The restaurant will open with drive-thru service, curbside pickup, as well as indoor and outdoor dining. We will be re-opening Tuesday Sept 22 at 11:30 am with drive-thru, curbside pickup, indoor and outdoor dining. Help us... Posted by The Fireplace on Saturday, September 19, 2020 "The Fireplace" is urging customers to download their app for iPhone or Android fro…
2 Suspects -- 1 With Distinct Walk -- Captured In Somerset County Gunshot Killing 2 Suspects -- 1 With Distinct Walk -- Captured In Somerset County Gunshot Killing
2 Suspects -- 1 With Distinct Walk -- Captured In Somerset County Gunshot Killing Two suspects including one with a distinct walk wanted in a Somerset County gunshot killing have been arrested, authorities said. William Brandon, 28, of Somerset, and Chris Gardner, 29, of New Brunswick, were charged in the killing of Raphael Edwards on July 7, in Franklin Township, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said in a joint release. Crime Stoppers of Somerset County, Inc. had offered a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification and arrests of one or more suspects responsible for the shooting. A two-month investigation identified one sus…
New Brunswick Man, 40, Charged With Sexually Assaulting Juveniles As Kids Played On Swing Set New Brunswick Man, 40, Charged With Sexually Assaulting Juveniles As Kids Played On Swing Set
New Brunswick Man, 40, Charged With Sexually Assaulting Juveniles As Kids Played On Swing Set A 40-year-old New Brunswick man touched a pair of juveniles at a backyard party in Somerset County while kids played on a swing set nearby, authorities said Wednesday. Francisco Leal-Ibarra was at the Franklin house party when he touched the victims, both under 16 years old, separately on Aug. 8, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said in a release with local police. It wasn't clear exactly how old the alleged victims were. Leal-Ibarra was arrested last Thursday without incident following an investigation by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes and Chil…
Central Jersey Man Who Sold Drugs To Undercover Detectives Busted With $8.3K Worth Of Heroin Central Jersey Man Who Sold Drugs To Undercover Detectives Busted With $8.3K Worth Of Heroin
Central Jersey Man Who Sold Drugs To Undercover Detectives Busted With $8.3K Worth Of Heroin A Central Jersey man who sold heroin and cocaine to undercover police detectives in Somerset County was arrested after a brief police pursuit, authorities said Tuesday. Isiah Daniels, 31 of, Highland Park, had nearly 2,500 wax folds of heroin when authorities in Somerset County arrested him on Aug. 5, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. Approximately 3,710 wax folds of heroin valued at $8,360, and a large amount of cocaine under ½ ounce were seized from Daniels after a three-month investigation, Robertson said in a joint release with county and local authori…
Videos Show Suspects -- One With Distinct Walk -- Wanted In Somerset County Homicide Videos Show Suspects -- One With Distinct Walk -- Wanted In Somerset County Homicide
Videos Show Suspects -- One With Distinct Walk -- Wanted In Somerset County Homicide Authorities on Thursday released a pair of videos depicting suspects and a vehicle wanted in a Somerset County homicide investigation. Police responded to Village Drive in Franklin Park found Raphael Edwards with gunshot wounds around 11:50 p.m. July 7, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. Edwards, 27, later died and the incident was ruled a homicide, Robertson said in a joint release with local officials. The surveillance videos released Thursday show two people and a vehicle of interest. One person of interest appears to have a distinct walk and the vehicle of inte…
Morris County Police Lt. Shares Chilling Story Of Domestic Abuse; Partners With New App Morris County Police Lt. Shares Chilling Story Of Domestic Abuse; Partners With New App
Morris County Police Lt. Shares Chilling Story Of Domestic Abuse; Partners With New App An app that addresses issues raised by the #MeToo movement has is bringing a Morris County police lieutenant as its new law enforcement advisor. Morris Township Lt. Heather Glogolich, who told her story of surviving domestic abuse on a 2015 blog, is the newest face of the VictimsVoice app. "It’s appalling to see the way that everything works and how unsafe it is to be a victim, especially when they try to come forward,” she said. "But after my own personal experience with domestic violence, I knew that I had a purpose to pay it forward to the community and to make it better." A 15-year vet…
Anti-Bullying App Activated In New Rochelle Following Student Violence Anti-Bullying App Activated In New Rochelle Following Student Violence
Anti-Bullying App Activated In New Rochelle Following Student Violence As city and school officials in New Rochelle continue reviewing and improving safety measures throughout the district, a new app has been introduced to students that they are hopeful will curtail bullying.In the wake of several violent incidents involving students at the New Rochelle High School, district officials have partnered with the creators of an anti-bullying application in an effort to curtail any further instances. Following several violent incidents involving students - including the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old student at the high school - the Board of Education announced earl…
Clarkstown Police Promote New Way To Send Anonymous Tips Clarkstown Police Promote New Way To Send Anonymous Tips
Clarkstown Police Promote New Way To Send Anonymous Tips Have you ever said "Boy I wish there was a cop here to see this?"Well, now there is a cop right on your phone. Simply download this app offered by the Rockland County District Attorney's Office and you can send us anonymous texts or pictures. Just another way the Clarkstown Police Department is working with the community to reduce crime. The District Attorney's Office created the new Rockland County app allowing people to anonymously text tips and information. The technology removes all identifying information before the police see it so there is no way to identify the sender. Th…
Fighting Crime In Rockland? There's Now A 'Tip411' App For That Fighting Crime In Rockland? There's Now A 'Tip411' App For That
Fighting Crime In Rockland? There's Now A 'Tip411' App For That The Rockland County District Attorney's Office has created a new app allowing people to anonymously text tips and information.  The technology removes all identifying information before the police see it so there is no way to identify the sender.  The app also allows photos and videos to be sent and to have messages responded to in real time.  Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe, was joined by several local police chiefs to unveil the new app at a Tuesday, Jan. 23 news conference. The new text and social media-based tip line -- tip411 -- allows anyone with a smartphone, tab…