Franklin Township, NJ
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Bank Robber Nabbed During Getaway Taxi Ride: Prosecutor Bank Robber Nabbed During Getaway Taxi Ride: Prosecutor
Bank Robber Nabbed During Getaway Taxi Ride: Prosecutor An accused bank robber picked the wrong getaway car, authorities said. A 46-year-old man from Middlesex County allegedly robbed a bank in Somerset County and then used the same taxi cab to flee. Police located the cab in North Brunswick and arrested Ivan M. Baerga Jr. of South Brunswick, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald. The bank was robbed on Thursday, Feb. 9 on Roiute 27 in Franklin Township, McDonald said. The robber passed a note demanding $5,000 cash and left with an unspecified amount of money, he said. No injuries were reported. Baerga was charged with robb…

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by Jon Craig
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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Philly TikTok Chef To Appear On FOX Show After Super Bowl Philly TikTok Chef To Appear On FOX Show After Super Bowl
Philly TikTok Chef To Appear On FOX Show After Super Bowl After the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, Feb. 12, audiences can stay tuned to root for someone else with Philadelphia ties. Cassie Yeung is a chef and TikTok influencer who will appear alongside Gordon Ramsay on FOX's "Next Level Chef." The competition series puts culinary pros head-to-head to test their skills under the leadership of TV's most recognizable celebrity chefs — including the famously prickly Ramsay.  "He's intimidating by nature but honestly so supportive," Cassie tells Daily Voice. During filming, Cassie was chosen to compete…

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by Mac Bullock
Edison, NJ
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Man Threatened To 'Shoot Up' Wawa Stores: South Brunswick PD Man Threatened To 'Shoot Up' Wawa Stores: South Brunswick PD
Man Threatened To 'Shoot Up' Wawa Stores: South Brunswick PD Police in South Brunswick are on the lookout for a man who threatened to "shoot up" two Wawa Convenience Stores. Its Detective Bureau is looking for help in identifying the person of interest in connection with the threats. In the past week, the person has twice entered stores and threatened to shoot up the store, police said. The first incident took place on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 9:30 p.m. at the Wawa on Route 535. The second incident took place on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 11:30 p.m., at the Wawa on Georges Road, police said. The suspect is a black male, 6 feet tall and weighing 200 pounds with…

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by Jon Craig
Edison, NJ
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Police Seek Witnesses To Car Burglaries In Central Jersey Police Seek Witnesses To Car Burglaries In Central Jersey
Police Seek Witnesses To Car Burglaries In Central Jersey Police seek the public's help in identifying suspects in overnight car burglaries in South Brunswick. Monday night, Jan. 29, thieves targeted several unlocked vehicles in the apartment complexes off of Northumberland Way, police said. So far, five residents have reported that their vehicles were ransacked and valuables were stolen. Police are working diligently to investigate these cases, but are asking for the public's assistance in reporting any additional incidents, as well as locking up their vehicles to prevent additional thefts. Anyone who believes their vehicle was targeted but who …

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by Jon Craig
Edison, NJ
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Pair Charged In $18K Jewelry Heist After Deflating Victim's Tire In Central Jersey Pair Charged In $18K Jewelry Heist After Deflating Victim's Tire In Central Jersey
Pair Charged In $18K Jewelry Heist After Deflating Victim's Tire In Central Jersey A pair of New York men have been charged with stealing $18,000 worth of jewelry after deflating a victim's tire, authorities said. The crime took place on August 19, 2022, after the victim visited a jewelry store in Iselin, South Brunswick police said. After leaving the store and traveling Route 27 the victim stopped at a pharmacy. Investigators believe two males inserted a tire-deflation device into the tire of the victim’s vehicle. The victim stopped in the parking lot of Dusal’s Italian Restaurant on Route 27 in Kendall Park to see why their tire was going flat.  When the victim pu…

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by Jon Craig
Edison, NJ
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Rabid Raccoon Found At Central Jersey Dog Park Rabid Raccoon Found At Central Jersey Dog Park
Rabid Raccoon Found At Central Jersey Dog Park A rabid raccoon was found at a park in Central Jersey. On Thursday, Dec. 29, the ill raccoon was found at the Rocky Top Dog Park after it came in contact with an owner’s dogs, South Brunswick police said. The raccoon was tested and found to be positive for rabies. All users of the dog park and nearby neighbors are advised to be alert of any wildlife that may be around the area of the Rocky Top Dog Park. Do not approach any wildlife and keep your pets away from them. If your pet comes in contact with a wild animal, contact the South Brunswick Police and request assistance from the Animal …

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by Jon Craig
Edison, NJ
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Driver, 23, Killed In Weekend Crash On Route 1 Central Jersey Driver, 23, Killed In Weekend Crash On Route 1 Central Jersey
Driver, 23, Killed In Weekend Crash On Route 1 Central Jersey A 23-year-old man from Mercer County was killed in a weekend crash in Central Jersey, authorities said. The man's name had not been released by South Brunswick police.  The crash happened at 12:21 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 on Route 1 at Greenview Avenue and involved three vehicles, police said. The 23-year-old was driving a Toyota Camry south on Route 1 and lost control, hit two vehicles and a utility pole, police said.

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by Jon Craig
Edison, NJ
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Serious Crash Reported In Central Jersey Serious Crash Reported In Central Jersey
Serious Crash Reported In Central Jersey First responders were called to a serious crash in South Brunswick. Police said that Beekman Road was closed between Route 1 and Route 27.  At about 4:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, motorists were asked to avoid the area for the next five hours. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Edison, NJ
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Serious Crash Blocks Traffic On Route 130 Central Jersey: Police Serious Crash Blocks Traffic On Route 130 Central Jersey: Police
Serious Crash Blocks Traffic On Route 130 Central Jersey: Police A serious crash blocked one lane of traffic on Route 130 North in South Brunswick, authorities said. The crash occurred early Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 20 on Route 130 between Deans Rhode Hall Road and Georges Road, South Brunswick police said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Edison, NJ
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NJ Woman Signed Herself Out Of Group Home Months Before She Was Reported Missing: Police NJ Woman Signed Herself Out Of Group Home Months Before She Was Reported Missing: Police
NJ Woman Signed Herself Out Of Group Home Months Before She Was Reported Missing: Police A search has been launched for a 22-year-old Central Jersey woman who has been missing for weeks, maybe months, authorities said. Veronica McLean's friend reported her missing in late October, after not hearing for her for quite some time, South Brunswick police said. Officers determined that McLean had been living in a group home on Broadway Road, but checked herself out on July 2022, they said. State authorities told detectives that she had given up all assistance from the State back in July.  Detectives learned that McLean may have been in the Hancock Street area of Brooklyn, …

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by Cecilia Levine
Edison, NJ
Obituaries
Central Jersey Star Baseball Player, 16, Dies In Georgia ATV Crash Central Jersey Star Baseball Player, 16, Dies In Georgia ATV Crash
Central Jersey Star Baseball Player, 16, Dies In Georgia ATV Crash A 16-year-old high school student from Central Jersey died of injuries on Thanksgiving from an ATV crash in Georgia, according to media reports.  Matthew J. Carlson, a sophomore and varsity baseball player at Spotswood High School, was driving a 2020 Can-Am Maverick X3 on private property when the crash occurred Wednesday, Nov. 23, as reported by the Union-Recorder. He died at 4 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24. Carlson also played for the RedHawks, a travel baseball program run by the Zoned Sports Academy. On Monday, Nov. 28, the academy posted a video tribute to Carlson. “Matthew…

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by Jon Craig
Edison, NJ
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Officers Pull Unconscious DWI Driver From Car In Central Jersey (VIDEO) Officers Pull Unconscious DWI Driver From Car In Central Jersey (VIDEO)
Officers Pull Unconscious DWI Driver From Car In Central Jersey (Video) Newly-released footage shows police preparing to pull an intoxicated and unconscious driver from a vehicle as it rolls down a highway in Central Jersey (scroll for video). The 28-year-old Scranton, PA man traveled about half-a-mile in a Toyota RAV4 before officers stopped it on Route 522 in South Brunswick around 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, local police said. Bodycam footage shows officers Justin Samuels, Gagan Chopra, Christine Harris and Sgt. William Merkler chasing down the vehicle and getting up close to it, before pulling him out. The unidentified driver was later arrested, police said.…

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by Cecilia Levine