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PA Motorcyclist, 38, Killed In Route 1 Crash Identified By South Brunswick Police PA Motorcyclist, 38, Killed In Route 1 Crash Identified By South Brunswick Police
Lawrence Green Marcus Hook Motorcyclist South Brunswick Police in Central Jersey have identified the 38-year-old Pennsylvania motorcyclist killed in a Route 1 crash earlier this week. Lawrence Green of Marcus Hook, PA, was operating a Honda motorcycle near Major Road during the 7:40 a.m. crash on Tuesday, April 23, according to South Brunswick police. Green was driving on the shoulder of Route 1 northbound when he was struck by a Chevy Malibu attempting to merge onto the Major Road off-ramp, police said. Police did not release the name of the Chevy Malibu driver and no summonses had been issued. The investigation is still active and anyone wit…
WINNER: Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $10K WINNER: Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $10K
Winner: Mega Millions Lottery Player Takes Home $10K There was a $10,000 Mega Millions winner on Friday, April 19 in Central Jersey, state Lottery officials said. The winning Mega Millions lottery numbers were 19, 30, 34, 46 and 58 and the Mega Ball was 3 The Megaplier option was 3x. The winning ticket was sold at Drinq Linq at 1826 Route 27 in Edison.
Where Is Central Jersey? Monmouth U. Poll Finds Answers To NJ's Tricky Regional Debate Where Is Central Jersey? Monmouth U. Poll Finds Answers To NJ's Tricky Regional Debate
Where Is Central Jersey? Monmouth U. Poll Finds Answers To NJ's Tricky Regional Debate Monmouth University pollsters have tried to answer a question that has been hard to solve for many in the Garden State: Where is Central Jersey exactly? The Monmouth University Polling Institute released a survey on Tuesday, Apr. 16 that asked New Jerseyans what region they live in and if they believe their region gets a fair share of state resources. The pollsters also asked people to pick their favorite convenience store. According to the poll, 41 percent of New Jerseyans said they live in North Jersey, 34 percent said they're in Central Jersey, and 23 percent said they're from South…
WINNERS: Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10K WINNERS: Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10K
Winners: Mega Millions Lottery Players Take Home $10K There were a pair of $10,000 Mega Millions lottery winners last week in Central Jersey. The winning numbers drawn on March 26 were: 7, 11, 22, 29, and 38 and the Megaball was 4. The Megaplier was 2x. The winning tickets were sold at: Acme, 400 S. Broad St. in Yardville, Mercer County, and; Krauszer's, 191 Old Bridge Turnpike in East Brunswick, Middlesex County.
Infant Killed By Family Dog In Woodbridge: Prosecutor Infant Killed By Family Dog In Woodbridge: Prosecutor
Infant Killed By Family Dog In Woodbridge: Prosecutor An infant is dead after being mauled by the family dog in Central Jersey, authorities said. Police were called to a Mereline Avenue home in Avenel around 6:15 a.m. Saturday, March 9, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Woodbridge Police Department Director Robert Hubner said. Officers found the mother and baby, who sustained serious injuries from the dog. The baby was pronounced dead on scene while the mother and father were transported to the hospital for treatment. No further information was provided. This investigation is active and continuing. Anyone with information …
Winning Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Sold In Old Bridge Winning Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Sold In Old Bridge
Winning Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Sold In Old Bridge A Jersey Cash 5 ticket good for $422,650 was sold in Central Jersey. The winning numbers from he Friday, Dec. 22 drawing were 09, 15, 20, 30 and 31 and the XTRA number was 02. The winning ticket was sold at Pit Stop Food Store, 1193 Englishtown Rd., Old Bridge in Middlesex County. The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning ticket sold. 
Crash Partially Closes Route 9 In South Amboy (DEVELOPING) Crash Partially Closes Route 9 In South Amboy (DEVELOPING)
Crash Partially Closes Route 9 In South Amboy (Developing) A crash partially closed Route 9 in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 northbound North of Route 35 in South Amboy, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Crash With Injuries Reported On Routes 1 & 9 Crash With Injuries Reported On Routes 1 & 9
Crash With Injuries Reported On Routes 1 & 9 A crash with injuries was reported on Routes 1 and 9 in Central Jersey. The crash occurred at about 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1 northbound south of Randolph Avenue in Woodbridge Township according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. One right lane was closed, 511nj.org reported.
2 Killed, 4 Injured In Head-On Sayreville Crash 2 Killed, 4 Injured In Head-On Sayreville Crash
2 Killed, 4 Injured In Head-On Sayreville Crash Two people were killed and four others injured in a head-on crash in Central Jersey, authorities said. A Nissan was driving on Bordentown Avenue when it crossed over a double yellow line and collided head-on with a box truck at Waterworks Road in Sayreville around 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31,  according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. The driver and the rear passenger seated on the driver’s side of the Nissan were pronounced dead at the scene, she said. The front passenger and rear passenger seated on the passenger’s side of the of the Nissan sustained se…
Woman Killed In New Brunswick: Prosecutor Woman Killed In New Brunswick: Prosecutor
Woman Killed In New Brunswick: Prosecutor A woman was killed and a man was wounded in an attack in Central Jersey, authorities said. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 9:12 a.m., police responded to Juliet Street in New Brunswick after receiving the report that there were two injured people, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. Police found two victims, a female who had succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene and a male who has been transported to the hospital where he will be treated for his injuries, she said. The woman's name had not been released. Initial investigati…
Bronx Men Charged With Stealing $34K Worth of Catalytic Converters In Central Jersey: Police Bronx Men Charged With Stealing $34K Worth of Catalytic Converters In Central Jersey: Police
Bronx Men Charged With Stealing $34K Worth of Catalytic Converters In Central Jersey: Police Two men from the Bronx have been charged with stealing dozens of catalytic converters from cars in Central Jersey, authorities said. Omar Fernandez, 31, and Gabriel M. Burgos, 31, were each charged with 20 counts of Theft, 19 counts of Criminal Mischief, 19 counts of Conspiracy to Commit Theft and 19 counts of Conspiracy to Commit Criminal Mischief, according to Middlesex Borough Police Chief Matthew P. Geist. The charges stem from a rash of catalytic converter thefts totaling $33,545 which occurred in Middlesex Borough between December of 2022 and February of this …
Joshua Lowe Of Central Jersey Dies At Age 29: 'Made A Lasting Impression On Everyone He Met' Joshua Lowe Of Central Jersey Dies At Age 29: 'Made A Lasting Impression On Everyone He Met'
Joshua Lowe Of Central Jersey Dies At Age 29: 'Made A Lasting Impression On Everyone He Met' Friends and loved ones are mourning the unexpected loss of Joshua Carlton Lowe of Central Jersey from seizure disorder complications on Friday, Sept. 29. He was 29. Joshua went to Sayreville War Memorial High School and studied at Rutgers in New Brunswick, his social media page says.  He is described by his family — who launched a fundraiser on Epilepsy.com following his passing — as having an “easy going nature, irrepressible charm, and genuine friendliness” that “made a lasting impression on everyone he met.” The fundraiser had garnered more than $600 in donations as of Monday, Oct. 16 …
WINNERS: Powerball Players Take Home $50K, Jackpot Rolls To $1.55B WINNERS: Powerball Players Take Home $50K, Jackpot Rolls To $1.55B
Winners: Powerball Players Take Home $50K, Jackpot Rolls To $1.55B Six New Jersey ticketholders matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn on Saturday, Oct. 7 winning the $50,000 third-tier prize.  These were four winners in South and Central Jersey and on the Jersey Shore: 130 Food Mart at 2900 Route 130 North in Delran, Burlington County, Kc'S Korner at 100 Oaktree Avenue in South Plainfield, Middlesex County, Snack Shack at 149 Lower Main St. in Aberdeen, Monmouth County, and, Soda King at 300 Gordons Corner Road in Manalapan, Monmouth County. The other $50,000 winners were in Essex and Morris c…
Carteret Man Tried Stealing Cooking Oil From Warren County Thai Spot: Prosecutor Carteret Man Tried Stealing Cooking Oil From Warren County Thai Spot: Prosecutor
Carteret Man Tried Stealing Cooking Oil From Warren County Thai Spot: Prosecutor A 33-year-old man from Central Jersey was caught trying to siphon cooking oil from a Waren County restaurant, authorities said. Eric J. Marrero, of Carteret, was arrested and charged with criminal attempt to commit theft and possession of burglary tools, according to the Warren County Prosecutor's Office. On Sept. 26, at approximately 2 a.m., Lopatcong Township police were dispatched to Acasia Thai Restaurant at 755 Memorial Parkway in Lopatcong. The owner of the restaurant called 9-1-1 when he observed a male on his surveillance cameras stealing cooking oil from the rear of the buildi…
WINNER: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K In Central Jersey WINNER: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K In Central Jersey
Winner: Powerball Lottery Player Takes Home $50K In Central Jersey A Powerball player in Central Jersey won $50,000, according to state Lottery officials. The winning ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Power Ball drawn on Monday, Sept. 25. The ticket was sold in Middlesex County at Welsh Farms, 1530C Oak Tree Rd., Iselin. There were two other $50,000 winners in Essex and Warren counties. The winning numbers for the Monday, Sept. 25, drawing were: 10, 12, 22, 36, and 50. The Red Power Ball number was 04. The Power Play was 2X.  The Powerball jackpot rolls to $835 million for the next drawing to be held on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
SUV Flips On New Jersey Turnpike In Woodbridge: NJSP SUV Flips On New Jersey Turnpike In Woodbridge: NJSP
SUV Flips On New Jersey Turnpike In Woodbridge: Njsp A driver escaped serious injury but was hospitalized after flipping on a New Jersey Turnpike exit ramp to the Garden State Parkway in Central Jersey, authorities said. Troopers responded to the single-vehicle crash at 6:26 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 on the Turnpike Interchange 11 ramp to the southbound Parkway in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey State Police said. A Toyota sedan struck the center median and overturned, State Police said. The driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital, police said. No additional information was immediately available.
Dump Truck Driver Killed In Head-On Crash With Another Dump Truck In Woodbridge: Police Dump Truck Driver Killed In Head-On Crash With Another Dump Truck In Woodbridge: Police
Dump Truck Driver Killed In Head-On Crash With Another Dump Truck In Woodbridge: Police A 46-year-old dump truck driver from Passaic County was killed in a head-on collision with another dump truck in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash occurred at 9:42 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22. on Port Reading Avenue near Lee Street, Woodbridge police said. The dump trucks were traveling in opposite directions, police said. One truck traveling eastbound crossed over the double yellow line resulting in a collision with the other truck.  A driver from Woodland Park was found unconscious in the driver's seat.  CPR was initiated and the driver was transported to Robert Wood …
Apartment House Fire Displaces 15 Residents In South Brunswick Apartment House Fire Displaces 15 Residents In South Brunswick
Apartment House Fire Displaces 15 Residents In South Brunswick 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.
Old Bridge School PTAs Report Theft Of Funds Old Bridge School PTAs Report Theft Of Funds
Old Bridge School PTAs Report Theft Of Funds The PTAs of two Central Jersey public schools are reporting a possible theft of funds. The two Old Bridge school PTAs are the Grissom Elementary School PTA and Jonas Salk Middle School PTA. Both sent letters to parents this week informing them of financial issues. Both school PTAs said they referred the matter to Old Bridge police. Police did not immediately reply to a request for comment. They also said they removed a member of the Grissom Elementary School PTA board, but did not name the board member. No details about how much money is missing were released. The Middlesex County Prosec…
SEEN HIM? Middlesex Borough Police Seek Help Identifying Shoplifter SEEN HIM? Middlesex Borough Police Seek Help Identifying Shoplifter
Seen HIM? Middlesex Borough Police Seek Help Identifying Shoplifter Police in Central Jersey seek the public's help in identifying an alleged shoplifter. On Aug. 29, Your Eyes and You at 1326 Bound Brook Road in Middlesex reported that the male in the photographs shoplifted over $3,000 worth of eyeglasses from the business, Middlesex Borough police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Scott Mulford at (732)356-1900 ext. 359 or Officer Colin DeVincenzo at (732)356-1900 ext. 363. Tips can also be made through our Anonymous Tip Line at (732)356-1900 ext. 847 or through NIXLE.
'The Guy Who Never Stopped Smiling' Pilot Killed In South Brunswick Helicopter Crash Mourned 'The Guy Who Never Stopped Smiling' Pilot Killed In South Brunswick Helicopter Crash Mourned
'The Guy Who Never Stopped Smiling' Pilot Killed In South Brunswick Helicopter Crash Mourned Condolences are pouring in for Josef-Ram Yitzhak, the Israeli pilot who died in a Central Jersey helicopter crash last week. The 44-year-old pilot, whose LinkedIn page says he's from Netanya, died when his Robinson R22 copter went down in a South Brunswick canal near Princeton at 3:15 p.m., on Thursday, Aug. 31, local officials said. Since then, tributes have cropped up on social media. Josef-Ram Yitzhak We met at work a few years ago at the airport in New York, we immediately connected, we would go out... Posted by Mor Avinoam on Saturday, September 2, 2023 Yael Rubinstein remembered…
Police ID Pedestrian, 32, Killed By Car In East Brunswick Police ID Pedestrian, 32, Killed By Car In East Brunswick
Police ID Pedestrian, 32, Killed By Car In East Brunswick A 32-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a car in Central Jersey. Matthew H. Brunner, of East Brunswick, was struck by the vehicle at the intersection of Cranbury Road and Henly Drive around 8:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, East Brunswick police said. Brunner was critically injured and later pronounced dead. The driver and passenger of the vehicle were uninjured and remained at the scene of the crash. The cause of the crash is being investigated by Patrolman Patrick Lem of the East Brunswick Police Department Special Operations Section. No further information was released. Anyon…
Baby Boy, 1, Drowns In Spotswood Pool Baby Boy, 1, Drowns In Spotswood Pool
Baby Boy, 1, Drowns In Spotswood Pool A 1-year-old boy drowned in a Central Jersey pool Wednesday, Aug. 9, authorities said. The baby was found in a pool in Spotswood and wasn't breathing around 11:20 a.m., Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Spotswood Chief Phillip Corbisiero said. Responders performed CPR before the baby was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lieutenant Edward Shapley of the Spotswood Police Department at 732-251-2121 or Detective Javier Morillo of the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office at 732 745-8843.
Super Scorcher: Hottest Day Of The Year With Real-Feel Temps Climbing Near 110 Degrees Super Scorcher: Hottest Day Of The Year With Real-Feel Temps Climbing Near 110 Degrees
Super Scorcher: Hottest Day Of The Year With Real-Feel Temps Climbing Near 110 Degrees The hottest day of the summer has arrived. Friday, July 28 is expected to be a super scorcher, as temperatures are expected to be the highest they've been all summer, forecasters say. Temps are expected to peak above the 90-degree mark for the third day in a row in several major cities along the East Coast. Temps are expected to peak above the 90-degree mark for the third day in a row in several major cities along the East Coast.AccuWeather Good evening, severe weather threat has ended with the main story for Friday being the extreme heat! Posted by US National Weather Service Phil…
Ready For Takeoff: NJ Hot Air Balloon Fest Lifts Off This Weekend Ready For Takeoff: NJ Hot Air Balloon Fest Lifts Off This Weekend
Ready For Takeoff: NJ Hot Air Balloon Fest Lifts Off This Weekend It’s almost time for the 40th annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning — and this year’s event lineup features some of the most “Instagram-worthy” shapes and spectacles from all around the world. The festival, which starts Friday, July 28 and runs through Sunday, July 30, is held at the Solberg Airport in Readington. Expect sky-high appearances from pilots in 21 states, 20 from the Garden State alone. All coming together… Getting excited! #njballoonfest2023 Posted by The New Jersey Festival of Ballooning on Thursday, July 27, 2023 But there’s another reason the event holds the …
Hong Kong Scammer Defrauds Middlesex Business Out Of $12.8K Via Text: Police Hong Kong Scammer Defrauds Middlesex Business Out Of $12.8K Via Text: Police
Hong Kong Scammer Defrauds Middlesex Business Out Of $12.8K Via Text: Police A Central Jersey business owner lost $12,800 in an international scam, authorities said. The unidentified proprietor on Union Avenue in Middlesex Borough reported the theft on July 11, police said. The business told Middlesex police they received a text message from an individual claiming to be from a government agency, "threatening to suspend their business license." The business owner was convinced to wire $12,800 to Hong Kong in order to supposedly rectify the issue, police said. After doing so, they realized it was a scam, police said. No arrests had been made.
Man Posing As Taxi Driver Kidnaps, Sexually Assaults Woman Across Central Jersey: Cops Man Posing As Taxi Driver Kidnaps, Sexually Assaults Woman Across Central Jersey: Cops
Man Posing As Taxi Driver Kidnaps, Sexually Assaults Woman Across Central Jersey: Cops A 69-year-old man who posed as a taxi driver has been arrested for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman as he drove her to various locations across Central Jersey, authorities said. Andrew S. Giannetto, of Sayreville, was charged with first-degree kidnapping and aggravated criminal sexual contact, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. On Saturday, July 1, the Perth Amboy Police Department received a report that a woman was approached by a man she didn't know, who was operating a 2016 silver Kia Soul.  He told the victim that he was a …
Massive Fire Guts Warehouse In South River Massive Fire Guts Warehouse In South River
Massive Fire Guts Warehouse In South River Firefighters were battling a massive warehouse blaze in Central Jersey, authorities said. South River police warned residents to stay away from Herman Street near Elizabeth Street. South Amboy Fire Department reported that the fire had spread to adjacent homes. The fire broke out Tuesday night, June 13. "Additionally, due to the use of fire hydrants, area residents may experience low water pressure and/or discolored water. If experiencing discolored water, avoid doing laundry until the color returns to normal," police said.
Police ID Body Found In Jamesburg Lake Police ID Body Found In Jamesburg Lake
Police ID Body Found In Jamesburg Lake The body of a 36-year-old man from Central Jersey was recovered from a lake, authorities said. The deceased man was identified as Trinidad Perez, of Jamesburg, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone. On Sunday, June 11, at about 10:30 a.m., his body was found in Thompson Park Lake. Perez had no obvious signs of trauma to his body, Ciccone said. An autopsy will be conducted by the Middlesex County medical examiner's office where an official cause of death will then be determined, she said. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked t…
Winning Weekend Powerball Ticket Sold At Old Bridge Deli Winning Weekend Powerball Ticket Sold At Old Bridge Deli
Winning Weekend Powerball Ticket Sold At Old Bridge Deli A pair of Powerball tickets winning $150,000 total were sold in North and Central Jersey over the weekend. The tickets from the Saturday, June 3 drawing won second-tier prizes, one of them having been purchased with the Power Play option, doubling the $50,000 prize. The tickets were sold at the following locations: Essex County ($100,000): Short Hills Tiger Mart, 649 South Orange Ave., Livingston; and, Middlesex County ($50,000): Pick It Deli Square, 1320 Englishtown Rd., Old Bridge. The winning numbers were: 15, 45, 64, 67, and 68. The Red Power Ball number was 18. The Power Play was 2X.…
Couple Who Dumped, Ran From Feces-Covered Puppy At Route 9 Home Depot Face Charges Couple Who Dumped, Ran From Feces-Covered Puppy At Route 9 Home Depot Face Charges
Couple Who Dumped, Ran From Feces-Covered Puppy At Route 9 Home Depot Face Charges Charges have been filed against a couple who police say dropped a puppy covered in dried feces in a Home Depot parking lot in Central Jersey. Police did not identify the man and woman captured by surveillance footage running away from the lab retriever pup, who followed them into the Route 9 Home Depot store in Old Bridge, after dumping her in the parking lot on Friday evening, May 26. "The dog was wearing a red harness and covered in dry feces," police said. "They were driving a black Ford truck, which was pulling a black Griffin trailer. Later, the dog’s empty crate was found in the par…