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Readington Township, NJ

DWI Driver Crashes Into Telephone Pole: Readington PD DWI Driver Crashes Into Telephone Pole: Readington PD
DWI Driver Crashes Into Telephone Pole: Readington PD A 35-year-old Tewksbury Township man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after crashing into a telephone pole in Readington Township on the early morning of Monday, April 15, authorities said. Josue Calix Gamaz was traveling north on County Route 523 near Mountain Road when he struck a telephone pole, Readington Township police said. The crash caused the pole to snap in half and the wires and pole blocked the road, police said. Calix Gamaz failed field sobriety tests and was taken into custody, police said. He was issued a motor vehicle summons for DWI, possession of an …
Two State Troopers Injured During Traffic Stop On Route 78: NJSP Two State Troopers Injured During Traffic Stop On Route 78: NJSP
Two State Troopers Injured During Traffic Stop On Route 78: Njsp Two state troopers were hospitalized after their vehicle was struck during a traffic stop in Hunterdon County on the early morning of Sunday, Feb. 25, state police said.  At 2:50 a.m., troopers were conducting a motor vehicle stop on the right shoulder of Route 78 west in Readington Township when the driver of a Toyota lost directional control and sideswiped the police car, Troy McNair, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The troopers sustained minor injuries and were transported to an area hospital, McNair said. The crash remains under investigation, McNair said. 
First Responders Rally For Hunterdon County Police Officer Diagnosed With ALS First Responders Rally For Hunterdon County Police Officer Diagnosed With ALS
First Responders Rally For Hunterdon County Police Officer Diagnosed With ALS A longtime first responder in Hunterdon County is in the fight for his life. Peter Serrone, 49, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, (ALS) in Dec. 2023, following a longtime career as a first responder, serving as a volunteer firefighter, EMT and police officer, first in Raritan Township and later Readington Township, where he achieved a rank the corporal. A fundraiser has been set up to assist Serrone and his family with costs related to ALS. As of Friday, Feb. 9, more than $20,000 has been raised.  Please help us support Rescue Squad Honorary Life Member Pete S…
Hunterdon County Man Assaults Walgreens Employee, Flees: Police Hunterdon County Man Assaults Walgreens Employee, Flees: Police
Hunterdon County Man Assaults Walgreens Employee, Flees: Police A Hunterdon County man was arrested for allegedly assaulting an employee at a local Walgreens, authorities said. Readington Township Police responded to the assault at the Route 22 location and found an employee with minor injuries around 3:40 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, the department said. The suspect, George G. Furino, of Flemington, had fled the scene before police arrived but turned himself in a short time later. He was charged with simple assault and trespassing and released.
Gas Main Break Evacuates Hunterdon County Buildings, Shuts Down Route 22 Gas Main Break Evacuates Hunterdon County Buildings, Shuts Down Route 22
Gas Main Break Evacuates Hunterdon County Buildings, Shuts Down Route 22 A gas main break evacuated Hunterdon County buildings and closed a portion of Route 22 on Tuesday, May 16, authorities and developing reports said. The gas leak was confirmed by police near Route 22 and Helens Florist in Readington Township, prompting an evacuation in the immediate area shortly before 1 p.m. Initial reports came in just before 12:45 p.m. Those who live or work within about 350 feet of the leak were asked to leave the area if possible or shelter-in-place, police said: There is a gas leak in the area of Rt 22 & Helens Florist. The immediate area is currently being …
One Injured In Crash At Hunterdon County Intersection One Injured In Crash At Hunterdon County Intersection
One Injured In Crash At Hunterdon County Intersection One person was taken to a nearby hospital after a crash at an intersection with Route 202 early on Friday, May 5, crews said. The Whitehouse Rescue Squad responded to the accident at Route 202 near Railroad Avenue in Readington Township, they said. Initial reports came in around 6:30 a.m. Photos from the scene appear to show an overturned vehicle, a second vehicle with significant front-end damage, and a snapped utility pole: Route 202 & Railroad Ave. this morning in the Three Bridges section of Readington Township. One patient treated and... Posted by Whitehouse Rescue Squad, Rea…
Photos Show Responders Lifting Tractor Trailer Driver 75 Feet To Roadway After Route 202 Crash Photos Show Responders Lifting Tractor Trailer Driver 75 Feet To Roadway After Route 202 Crash
Photos Show Responders Lifting Tractor Trailer Driver 75 Feet To Roadway After Route 202 Crash The driver of a tractor trailer was flown to the hospital after apparently being cut off by a vehicle then crashing on Route 202 last week, responders said. The northbound passenger car apparently pulled in front of the tractor trailer, which veered to the right side of the roadway in an attempt to avoid collision near Countryside Funeral Home in Readington Township, around 6:40 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17 , the Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad said. Serious Motor Vehicle Crash - U.S. Route 202 Readington Township - 17 February 2023 Posted by Flemington-Raritan First Aid and R…
Girl, 11, Run Over By Car In Hunterdon County Girl, 11, Run Over By Car In Hunterdon County
Girl, 11, Run Over By Car In Hunterdon County An 11-year-old girl was taken to a trauma center after being run over by a car in Hunterdon County early Friday morning, responders said. The accident occurred near Van Etta Road and Witherspoon Street in Readington Township shortly after 7 a.m. The Whitehouse Rescue Squad responded to the accident and treated the girl for leg and foot injuries, a member told Daily Voice. She was then taken by ambulance to the RWJ New Brunswick trauma center.
ICE Looks To Deport Stolen Car Passenger, 22, After Montvale Pursuit, Elmwood Park Crash ICE Looks To Deport Stolen Car Passenger, 22, After Montvale Pursuit, Elmwood Park Crash
ICE Looks To Deport Stolen Car Passenger, 22, After Montvale Pursuit, Elmwood Park Crash A stolen vehicle pursuit that began in Montvale ended in a crash and the arrests of two occupants at a Garden State Parkway exit ramp in Elmwood Park. Police began pursuing the Range Rover, which had been reported stolen out of Saddle River, on Chestnut Ridge Road around 5 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, Montvale Police Chief Doug McDowell said. The vehicle crashed at Exit 157 onto Route 46 off the southbound Parkway 15 or so minutes later. The driver, Raidis A. Santos Tejada, 19, of Newark was trapped in the car and taken at gunpoint, Elmwood Park Police Chief Michael Foligno said. The passen…
19-Year-Old Airlifted, Another Hospitalized After Serious Hunterdon County Intersection Crash 19-Year-Old Airlifted, Another Hospitalized After Serious Hunterdon County Intersection Crash
19-Year-Old Airlifted, Another Hospitalized After Serious Hunterdon County Intersection Crash A 19-year-old was airlifted to a trauma center and a second victim was hospitalized after a serious Sunday evening crash at a Hunterdon County intersection, authorities said. The two-car crash occurred at the intersection of Route 202 and Summer Road in Readington Township just after 6 p.m., the Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad said. The Whitehouse Rescue Squad also responded and worked alongside the FRFARS to quickly extricate one of the victims, a 19-year-old man, who was then taken via NJSP NorthSTAR medical helicopter to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital trauma cente…
Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County
Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County A skunk has tested positive for rabies in Hunterdon County, health officials said. The animal was found near West Woodschurch Road in Readington Township and tested positive for rabies on Friday, August 5, according to the Hunterdon County Dept. of Health. The department urges anyone who may have come into contact with the skunk between Sunday, July 17 and Sunday, July 31 to see their primary care physician to determine whether there is a need for prophylaxis treatment. Officials also remind residents to never pick up stray animals, as saliva from a rabid animal is cons…
BUSTED: Man Caught In The Act While Stealing Biodiesel From Hunterdon County Businesses BUSTED: Man Caught In The Act While Stealing Biodiesel From Hunterdon County Businesses
Busted: Man Caught In The Act While Stealing Biodiesel From Hunterdon County Businesses A 40-year-old man was caught in the act while authorities say he stole biodiesel from two Hunterdon County businesses. Officers responding to the first theft at a Readington Township business took a report of the suspect’s description from the owner around 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, local police said. Frandsen Clervoyant, of Irvington, matched the suspect’s description and was found behind a Route 22 business stealing more biodiesel a short time later, Readington Township Police said. Clervoyant was arrested and charged with theft of moveable property before being released pending a…
Stray Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County Stray Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County
Stray Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County A stray cat has tested positive for rabies in Hunterdon County, health officials said. The feline was found near Pleasant Run Road and Barley Sheaf Road in Readington Township and tested positive for rabies on Thursday, July 14, according to the Hunterdon County Dept. of Health. The cat was an adult male domestic short hair/mixed breed with a white and brown tiger pattern, officials said. The department urges anyone who may have come into contact with the animal between Wednesday, June 22 and Wednesday, July 6 to see their primary care physician or the Hunterdon Medical…
Speeding Driver Had Ecstasy Pills, Powder During Route 78 Traffic Stop, Police Say Speeding Driver Had Ecstasy Pills, Powder During Route 78 Traffic Stop, Police Say
Speeding Driver Had Ecstasy Pills, Powder During Route 78 Traffic Stop, Police Say A driver stopped for speeding on Route 78 early Wednesday was found with both ecstasy pills and powder, authorities said. Donald Thomas, 37, was stopped for speeding on Route 78 in Readington Township around 1:50 a.m., local police said. Thomas, of East Orange, was found with several ecstasy pills and a bag of suspected crushed ecstacy, police said. Thomas was charged with drug possession and issued summonses for speeding, maintenance of lamps, driving while suspended, and drug possession in a motor vehicle, authorities said.
Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 22 In Hunterdon County, Police Say Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 22 In Hunterdon County, Police Say
Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 22 In Hunterdon County, Police Say A serious crash shut down Route 22 in Hunterdon County Tuesday afternoon, police said. The crash occurred on the eastbound side of the highway near Sophie Street in Readington Township, local police said just before 3:30 p.m. One person was killed and another was being airlifted in cardiac arrest following the crash, according to initial and unconfirmed reports. A Northstar medical helicopter was landing at the crash scene, the initial report says. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
2 Charged After Crack, Molly, Xanax Found In Car Stopped For Bogus Plates In Hunterdon County 2 Charged After Crack, Molly, Xanax Found In Car Stopped For Bogus Plates In Hunterdon County
2 Charged After Crack, Molly, Xanax Found In Car Stopped For Bogus Plates In Hunterdon County A driver and passenger were charged after numerous drugs including crack cocaine, Molly, and Xanax were found in a car that was pulled over for bearing bogus license plates, authorities said. Cesar O. Nunez, 32, was driving on Route 22 when he was stopped for having fictitious license plates around 2:05 a.m. on Monday, March 7, Readington Township Police said. A follow-up search of the vehicle turned up crack cocaine, police said. Meanwhile, the front seat passenger, Brooklyn resident Delano D. Muller, 33, was found with suspected Xanax, Clonazepan, and Molly, police said. Muller was char…
Man Found With 2 Guns In Hunterdon County Parking Lot, Police Say Man Found With 2 Guns In Hunterdon County Parking Lot, Police Say
Man Found With 2 Guns In Hunterdon County Parking Lot, Police Say A Poughkeepsie man was charged after police allegedly found him with two guns and open alcohol containers in the parking lot of a Hunterdon County business early Sunday. Herman Callands, 59, had parked his vehicle and was seen walking around the lot of a closed business off of Route 22 in Readington Township just after 12:10 a.m., local police said. During questioning, officers saw a gun in the front passenger door pocket of Callands’ vehicle, authorities said. A follow-up investigation and search turned up another gun, a prohibited weapon, and two open containers of an alcoholic beverage,…
Allentown Man Gets 3 Years State Prison For Hunterdon County Bank Robbery Allentown Man Gets 3 Years State Prison For Hunterdon County Bank Robbery
Allentown Man Gets 3 Years State Prison For Hunterdon County Bank Robbery An Allentown man was sentenced to three years in New Jersey state prison for his role in a Hunterdon County bank robbery, authorities announced. Felix Gil, 31, passed a note demanding money to a teller at TD Bank in Readington Township and fled with $500 in cash on June 30, 2021, DailyVoice.com reported. Gil plead guilty to third-degree theft on Nov. 19, 2021, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson said. In addition to a three-year state prison sentence, Gil is forbidden to have contact with the victims, authorities said. He must also avoid the scene of the crime and pay restitution up…
Hunterdon County Man Admits Sexually Assaulting Child Under 13: Prosecutor Hunterdon County Man Admits Sexually Assaulting Child Under 13: Prosecutor
Hunterdon County Man Admits Sexually Assaulting Child Under 13: Prosecutor A 25-year-old man from Hunterdon County has admitted guilt in the sexual assault of a child under the age of 13, authorities announced. Jose E. Vasquez, of Readington Township, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree sexual assault before Hunterdon County Superior Court Judge H. Matthew Curry on Jan. 5, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson said. He was charged in February 2020. The state will recommend a sentence of 10 years in state prison.  Due to the No Early Release Act, Vasquez will be required to serve 8 ½ years before being eligible for parole. Upon his…
Victim Stabbed At Hunterdon County Home: Police Victim Stabbed At Hunterdon County Home: Police
Victim Stabbed At Hunterdon County Home: Police A suspect was charged and jailed following an overnight stabbing at a Hunterdon County home, authorities said. Officers responding to the reported stabbing at a home in Readington Township arrested Edgar Rosa around 2:10 a.m. Tuesday, the department said. Rosa was charged with aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon before being lodged in the Warren County Jail, police said. Additional details were not immediately released.
Flooded Cars, Fallen Trees And More: Heavy Storms Pummel Hunterdon County’s Highways (PHOTOS) Flooded Cars, Fallen Trees And More: Heavy Storms Pummel Hunterdon County’s Highways (PHOTOS)
Flooded Cars, Fallen Trees And More: Heavy Storms Pummel Hunterdon County’s Highways (Photos) From flooded cars to fallen trees, downed wires and more, Wednesday night’s heavy storms pummeled Hunterdon County’s roads and highways, causing continued closures into Thursday. The following roads in Readington Township remained closed as of Thursday morning due to either fallen trees, flood damage or blockage from disabled cars: Route 22 East and West near Van Horne Road Dreahook Road between Johnson and Dogwood Pleasant Run Road Old York Road near Forest Hill Drive Motorists are urged to use caution driving, as there is still a “significant amount” of debris in the roads, Readington …
Lehigh Valley Man, 30, Nabbed In Hunterdon County Bank Robbery Lehigh Valley Man, 30, Nabbed In Hunterdon County Bank Robbery
Lehigh Valley Man, 30, Nabbed In Hunterdon County Bank Robbery A Lehigh Valley man has been arrested in connection with the June robbery of TD bank in Hunterdon County, authorities said. Felix E. Gil, 30, was identified as a suspect in the June 30 robbery of TD Bank on Route 22 West in Whitehouse Station, Readington Township Police said Monday. Gil was arrested July 21 after two search warrants carried out at his Allentown home turned up evidence linking him to the robbery, police said. Gil was charged with second-degree robbery, third-degree theft and fourth-degree theft from a person, police said. He was being held at Lehigh County Jail pending ext…
Police: 2 Men Charged With DWI In Back-To-Back Hunterdon County Crashes Police: 2 Men Charged With DWI In Back-To-Back Hunterdon County Crashes
Police: 2 Men Charged With DWI In Back-To-Back Hunterdon County Crashes Two men face DWI charges after back-to-back crashes in Hunterdon County, police said. Delbert Davis, 49, of Readington Township was charged with DWI, careless driving and failure to maintain lane after crashing his truck into a tree near 29 Holland Brook Rd. around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 21, local police said. Less than two hours later, Brian Cromen, of Branchburg Township, was involved in an overturned vehicle crash near Rt. 523 and Willow Court, Readington Township police said. Cromen, 44, abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot after the crash, authorities said. He was later found …
KNOW ANYTHING? Police Seek Clues After Driver Throws Dogs Out Car Window On Route 202 KNOW ANYTHING? Police Seek Clues After Driver Throws Dogs Out Car Window On Route 202
Know Anything? Police Seek Clues After Driver Throws Dogs Out Car Window On Route 202 Police in Hunterdon County are searching for clues after a witness reported seeing a driver throw two small dogs out a car window on Route 202 Friday morning. The unidentified driver pulled to the shoulder of the southbound side of the highway near Railroad Ave. in Readington Township and threw the dogs out the window just after 5:20 a.m., local police said. The mixed-breed tan and black colored dogs, estimated to be between 20 and 40 pounds, were then struck and killed by passing cars, police said. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Readington Township Detecti…
These Spots Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Hunterdon County These Spots Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Hunterdon County
These Spots Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Hunterdon County We’ve seen the best places to live in New Jersey, but what about Hunterdon County? According to a newly-released set of rankings by Niche.com, the top three spots in the area are Tewksbury Township, Clinton and Union Township. Top areas for diversity in the county include Flemington, Clinton and Glen Gardner, and the top-ranked spots to purchase a house include Glen Gardner, Tewksbury Township and Bethlehem Township. Here are the other top places to live in Hunterdon County, according to Niche.com. Crime, quality of schools, things to do and cost of living were among the factors used in de…
Police: Drugged, Drunken Morris County Driver Leaves Scene Of Readington Crash Police: Drugged, Drunken Morris County Driver Leaves Scene Of Readington Crash
Police: Drugged, Drunken Morris County Driver Leaves Scene Of Readington Crash A Morris County driver was under the influence of both alcohol and narcotics when he left the scene of a Readington Township crash, authorities charged.  Brian Chacko of Lake Hiawatha was involved in a crash near the intersection of River Ave and Route 202 in Readington Township around 1:50 a.m. on Friday, July 3, township police said in a release. Police arrived at the scene and determined that Chacko was intoxicated, authorities said. Chacko was arrested and charged with reckless driving, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, failure to report a motor vehicle accident, DWI,…
DWI Somerset County Driver Found Slumped In Car Of Hunterdon Shopping Center Lot DWI Somerset County Driver Found Slumped In Car Of Hunterdon Shopping Center Lot
DWI Somerset County Driver Found Slumped In Car Of Hunterdon Shopping Center Lot A Somerset County man who was found slumped over in his vehicle in the parking lot of a Readington Township shopping center was charged with DWI, authorities said. Readington Township Police responded to the Shoppes at the Farm on a report of a suspicious male in the parking lot shortly before 11 p.m. Wednesday, authorities said. Upon arrival, officers found a man slumped over the steering wheel in his vehicle, authorities said. Officers made contact with the man, identified as Craig Howell, 32, of Bedminster, and detected a strong alcoholic odor, authorities said. Howell was subsequentl…
Police: Flemington Man Was On Heroin When He Crossed Double Yellow Line In Head-On Crash Police: Flemington Man Was On Heroin When He Crossed Double Yellow Line In Head-On Crash
Police: Flemington Man Was On Heroin When He Crossed Double Yellow Line In Head-On Crash A Flemington man was under the influence of heroin when he crashed his pickup truck into another driver in Readington Township, said authorities who charged him. Jordon Weber, 29, was headed northbound on Route 523 at Ivy Court when he crossed over the double-yellow lines and hit a Whitehouse driver heading traveling southbound in a Volkswagen around 1 p.m. April 16, Readington Township Police said on Facebook. Police found Weber had been using heroin, and a search of his car turned up a syringe and an empty heroin fold -- as well as two vials of suspected testosterone, authorities sai…