Edison Council Approves Military Vehicle for SWAT Team in a Tense 3-2 Vote
Key questions about the vehicle’s cost and condition went unanswered before the council voted. One member abstained. Another called the body dysfunctional.
Public Safety
Edison School Board Member Says She Received Threats
Edison School Board member Anjana Patel says she received anonymous threatening WhatsApp messages over her Talmadge Road vote. The board voted 9-0 to condemn the threats and call for an FBI investigation.
After Woodbridge Apartment Fire, a Local Law Kept 15 Families Housed
After a fire at Woodbridge Center Plaza displaced 50 residents in April, a unique township ordinance required their landlord to rehouse them at the same rent by end of day.
Woodbridge Police Promote Three Officers to Sergeant
The Woodbridge Police Department promoted Andrew Kondracki, Perry Penna, and Brian Vella to sergeant during a March 2 ceremony at Town Hall.
“It Was Beautiful and Heartwarming”: Toms River Students Hold Immigration Rally on Their Own Terms
Toms River High School North students organized a peaceful ICE rally featuring music, speeches, a powerful detention story, and no walkout.
NJ Tech CEO Indicted in Alleged $1M Ponzi Scheme
A New Jersey technology CEO has been indicted on charges tied to an alleged $1 million securities fraud and Ponzi scheme, prosecutors announced.
Former Wall Township High School Teacher Sentenced to 10 Years for Sexual Assault of Students
A former Wall Township High School teacher was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting two students, prosecutors said.
Central Jersey Warming Centers Open as Dangerous Cold Persists
Find open warming centers in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset, and Union counties. Stay updated on Code Blue alerts and NWS wind chill impacts for Central NJ.
Occupied Home Burglary in Cranford: Resident Confronts Intruder, Suspect Flees
Cranford police are investigating an early morning occupied home burglary on Beech Street after a resident confronted an intruder who fled the scene.
Middlesex County Prosecutor Warns Scams Targeting Xfinity and Verizon Customers
The Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office is warning residents about ongoing Xfinity and Verizon scams using fake texts and emails to steal login information.