Menlo Park Diner Shuttered By Fire In Kitchen: FD Menlo Park Diner Shuttered By Fire In Kitchen: FD
Menlo Park Diner Shuttered By Fire In Kitchen: FD A popular diner in Edison has been closed by a kitchen fire, authorities said. The fire at the Menlo Park Diner, 1475 Route 1, broke out on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 9:58 p.m., according to Edison Fire Chief Andrew Toth. "It was more smoke than anything," said Toth who noted there were no injuries. The restaurant had closed for the day at 3 p.m., the chief said. The fire was extinguished in 15 to 20 minutes, he said. The exact cause was undetermined and under investigation by the Middlesex County Fire Marshal. “It will be shut down until they make repairs,” Toth said.
Car Flips On I-295 In Mercer County (DEVELOPING) Car Flips On I-295 In Mercer County (DEVELOPING)
Car Flips On I-295 In Mercer County (Developing) A vehicle overturned on Interstate 295 in Mercer County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18 northbound South of Exit 67 (Route 1) in Lawrence Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Police Had To Shoot Enraged Edison Man Who Charged At Officer With Ax, Grand Jury Finds Police Had To Shoot Enraged Edison Man Who Charged At Officer With Ax, Grand Jury Finds
Police Had To Shoot Enraged Edison Man Who Charged At Officer With Ax, Grand Jury Finds UPDATE: Police were justified in killing an ax-wielding Edison man who got within a few feet of an officer before he was finally shot, a grand jury has found. They'd dealt with Merrill Rambarose, 49, before. Once he was accused of trying to stab a woman at a 7-Eleven and another time he'd allegedly kept them at bay with a knife at the Margate garden apartment complex where the final confrontation occurred. This time police were called by a woman who said they'd gotten into an argument over her smoking in the apartment and "he grabbed an ax and swung it," according to one of the first offi…
Crash With Injuries Closes Route 1 In Central Jersey Crash With Injuries Closes Route 1 In Central Jersey
Crash With Injuries Closes Route 1 In Central Jersey A crash with injuries closed Route 1 in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 8:10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 29 southbound South of Plainfield Avenue in Edison Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Route 1 had been reopened by 9:30 a.m., according to Edison Police Deputy Chief Robert Dudash Jr. There were no life-threatening injuries, he said.
Apartment House Fire Displaces 15 Residents In Central Jersey Apartment House Fire Displaces 15 Residents In Central Jersey
Apartment House Fire Displaces 15 Residents In Central Jersey A three-alarm fire heavily damaged an entire apartment building in Central Jersey early Friday, Sept. 15, authorities said. The fire displaced 15 residents who are staying elsewhere, South Brunswick police said. The fire was reported shortly after midnight at the Royal Oaks Apartment Complex off Route 1 in South Brunswick, police said. More than a dozen fire departments battled the blaze.  There were no injuries.
Route 1 Closed As Crash Downs Pole, Wires In Central Jersey: Police Route 1 Closed As Crash Downs Pole, Wires In Central Jersey: Police
Route 1 Closed As Crash Downs Pole, Wires In Central Jersey: Police Route 1 in South Brunswick was closed due to a crash that toppled a pole and power lines, authorities said. the crash occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5, South Brunswick police said. Route 1 was closed from Promenade Boulevard to Raymond Road, both northbound and southbound, due to wires down across the roadway, police said. Northbound traffic is being diverted down Raymond Road, and southbound traffic is being diverted down Promenade Boulevard. Plan an alternate route if possible, and expect delays in the area for the next few hours, police said. An unconfirmed report said…
Pair Sentenced In 100 MPH Edison Street Race Crash That Killed US Army Hopeful Pair Sentenced In 100 MPH Edison Street Race Crash That Killed US Army Hopeful
Pair Sentenced In 100 MPH Edison Street Race Crash That Killed US Army Hopeful A pair of men from Central New Jersey were sentenced in connection with a fatal street race, authorities said. Daniel Girgis, 18, of Dayton was sentenced to three years in New Jersey State Prison and Tyler Dickerson, 19, of Monmouth Junction, was sentenced to one year in the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Center for the crime, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. Diana Somarriba, 18, of South Brunswick, was a passenger in Girgis' vehicle at the time of the Route 1 and Fox Road crash on Jan. 20, 2022. When police arrived at the scene, they found two v…
Suspects Pepper Sprayed, NJ Officers Injured After $5K In Merch Taken From Kohl's: Police Suspects Pepper Sprayed, NJ Officers Injured After $5K In Merch Taken From Kohl's: Police
Suspects Pepper Sprayed, NJ Officers Injured After $5K In Merch Taken From Kohl's: Police A scuffle broke out after a police officer tried to apprehend four Newark residents wanted for stealing more than $5,500 worth of merchandise from at Kohl's in North Jersey on Saturday, June 10, authorities said.  Police were called to the Kohl's at 1901 E Edgar Road on reports of a shoplifting in progress, Capt. Christopher Guenther of the Linden PD said.  When the first officer arrived at the scene, he was confronted by two suspects, Guenther said. The officer attempted to stop the suspects, but was pushed to the ground, Guenther said. The suspects ran from the store into a…
Driver, 18, Killed In Collision With Dump Truck In Mercer County: Police Driver, 18, Killed In Collision With Dump Truck In Mercer County: Police
Driver, 18, Killed In Collision With Dump Truck In Mercer County: Police An 18-year-old woman from Mercer County was killed in a collision with a dump truck, authorities said. The crash occurred at 12:17 p.m. on Thursday, June 1 near Route 1 and Franklin Corner Road in Lawrence Township, police said. Daijah McKithen of Lawrenceville made an improper left turn before the fatal collision, according to Lawrence Township Police Chief Christopher Longo.  McKithen was pronounced dead at the scene. McKithen was just three weeks away from celebrating her graduation, the school district said. The Lawrence High School graduation ceremony is June 22. In a statement…
Big Blue Swim School Comes To Shoppes At North Brunswick Big Blue Swim School Comes To Shoppes At North Brunswick
Big Blue Swim School Comes To Shoppes At North Brunswick Big Blue Swim School has leased 9,746 square feet in The Shoppes at North Brunswick, officials announced. Big Blue Swim School has over 20 existing locations, with six more under construction nationwide. This deal marks its third location in New Jersey, with the other two in Watchung and Paramus. Leasing activity is at a record high at The Shoppes at North Brunswick, located at the intersection of Route 1 & 130 in North Brunswick. The addition of Big Blue Swim School will add to the center’s already wide mix of specialty stores, fitness outlets and restaurants. “We are delighted to …
Serious Crash Reported On Route 1 Mercer County Serious Crash Reported On Route 1 Mercer County
Serious Crash Reported On Route 1 Mercer County A serious crash was reported on Route 1 in Trenton, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 3:55 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3 southbound near Mulberry Street, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The right lane of two lanes was closed, 511nj.org reported. 
Serious Crash Closes Route 1 Central Jersey Serious Crash Closes Route 1 Central Jersey
Serious Crash Closes Route 1 Central Jersey A serious crash closed part of Route 1 in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 6 a.m. on Route 1 North at Route 522, according to South Brunswick police. Delays were expected. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES