Catalytic Converter Thefts On Rise In Central Jersey Town: Police Catalytic Converter Thefts On Rise In Central Jersey Town: Police
Catalytic Converter Thefts On Rise In Central Jersey Town: Police Thefts of catalytic converters, particularly from Hondas, have spiked in recent days in a Central Jersey township, authorities said. South Brunswick police are asking the public to be alert for an increasing number of thefts during the overnight hours, Chief Raymond Hayducka said, “The catalytic converter problem in New Jersey is at epidemic levels," Hayducka said. "We are partnering with county and State law enforcement to track these suspects, but there are multiple crews operating throughout the state.”  Suspects have intensified their recent efforts in southern Midd…
Four Burglary Suspects Arrested During Central Jersey Break-In: Police Four Burglary Suspects Arrested During Central Jersey Break-In: Police
Four Burglary Suspects Arrested During Central Jersey Break-In: Police Four burglary suspects were arrested after South Brunswick police responded to a break-in at a business, authorities said. Police said the following men were charged with burglary, possession of burglary tools, attempted theft and criminal mischief.: Rolando Espinosa Cardenas, 50, of North Bergen; Pedro Hernandez-Santana, 22, of Union; Joshua Morales, 21, of Newark; and  Janier Poueriet, 22, of Newark. On May 4, at 9:30 p.m., South Brunswick police  received a call from a local business owner who was reporting that four individuals were attempting to break into a shipping contain…
Hundreds Of Firefighters Battle Warehouse Blaze In Central Jersey Hundreds Of Firefighters Battle Warehouse Blaze In Central Jersey
Hundreds Of Firefighters Battle Warehouse Blaze In Central Jersey Over 300 first-responders helped fight a fire that heavily damaged a warehouse in Central Jersey, authorities said. It took about 22 hours to put the stubborn fire out, they said. On Wednesday, May 17, at 3:45 p.m., South Brunswick police received a call reporting a fire in a commercial building at 2 Progress Road. Monmouth Junction Fire Chief Scott Smith and several police units arrived on scene at the single-story building within minutes and reported a significant amount of black smoke and flames coming from the roof of the warehouse, South Brunswick police said. Fifteen employees were…
Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams Up New Jersey Turnpike Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams Up New Jersey Turnpike
Tractor-Trailer Fire Jams Up New Jersey Turnpike A tractor-trailer caught fire along the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The fire occurred shortly before 5 p.m on Tuesday, May 16 on the NJ Turnpike Outer Roadway northbound North of Interchange 8A (Route 32) in South Brunswick, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The truck was in the construction area between the inner and outer roadways, but the fire was causing delays, 511nj.org reported.
Jonathan Melli, Football Standout From Rahway Dies, 38 Jonathan Melli, Football Standout From Rahway Dies, 38
Jonathan Melli, Football Standout From Rahway Dies, 38 Jonathan Melli, who died on Tuesday May 9 in Rahway, was passionate about his family and the Las Vegas Raiders, according to his obituary. Melli worked as a security guard for Gateway Security Inc. at Loreal in South Brunswick, his obituary reads.  While rooting for the silver and black, he also excelled at football, winning a state championship in 2002 while playing for the Clark Crusaders and attending Bryant College on a football scholarship, according to his obituary. He loved vacationing in Wildwood Crest and was known as Uncle JJ to his nieces and nephews, his obituary reads. He is a…
Truck Fire Delays Traffic On Route 1 In Central Jersey Truck Fire Delays Traffic On Route 1 In Central Jersey
Truck Fire Delays Traffic On Route 1 In Central Jersey A truck fire was causing delays on Route 1 in South Brunswick, authorities said. South Brunswick police asked motorists to avoid Route 1 South and Henderson Road due to the fire. The fire was reported at about 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11. An unconfirmed report said the fire involved a garbage truck. 3 p.m. update: Route 1 southbound is down to 1 lane from Blackhorse Lane to Henderson Road Henderson Road is CLOSED to traffic from Route 1 to Crestview Drive Cars traveling westbound on Henderson Road approaching Route 1 MUST make a right turn onto Route 1 northbound - they may not cross Rou…
Mobile Home Destroyed By Fire In Central Jersey Mobile Home Destroyed By Fire In Central Jersey
Mobile Home Destroyed By Fire In Central Jersey A mobile home was destroyed by fire in South Brunswick, authorities said. The fire broke out shortly after 6 p.m. Monday May 1 in a home on Maine Street in the Monmouth Mobile Home Park off Route 1, according to South Brunswick police. When officers and firefighters arrived there was heavy smoke and visible fire at the rear of the home.  The two residents who lived there had already gotten out of the home. Nearby homes were quickly evacuated. The Kendall Park, Monmouth Junction, and Kingston Fire Departments battled the blaze. At the fire sceneMonmouth Junction Volunteer FD Kendall P…
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, …
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
Water Main Break Closes Road In Central Jersey Water Main Break Closes Road In Central Jersey
Water Main Break Closes Road In Central Jersey A water main break closed a road in South Brunswick, authorities said. The break occurred Friday morning, April 14 on Fresh Ponds Road between Davidson Mill Road and Church Lane, South Brunswick police said. Police asked that motorists avoid the area for the next six hours, or until about 6 p.m.
Ridge Road Closed For Gas Main Work 3 Days In South Brunswick Ridge Road Closed For Gas Main Work 3 Days In South Brunswick
Ridge Road Closed For Gas Main Work 3 Days In South Brunswick Part of Ridge Road in South Brunswick will be closed for three days due to gas main work, authorities said. PSEG’s gas main replacement.is planned for Ridge Road between Georges Road and Griggs Drive on Thursday, April 6, Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., South Brunswick police said. Follow posted detours and the direction of police officers and other traffic controllers.
SEE ANYTHING? Police Seek Public's Help In Central Jersey Theft SEE ANYTHING? Police Seek Public's Help In Central Jersey Theft
SEE Anything? Police Seek Public's Help In Central Jersey Theft South Brunswick police seek the public's help in identifying a white SUV that may have been involved in a theft. Anyone who saw this vehicle or any unusual activity on Friday, March 24, between 6:15 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. near Quincy Circle and Scotto Place should call detectives, police said. Police did not say what was stolen in the theft. Police also are looking for any surveillance footage of the area during that time frame. Anyone with information can contact Detective Sergeant Hoover at 732-329-4000 x 7471 or Police dispatch at (732) 329-4646.