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One Dead When Car Slams Tree In Somerset County (UPDATE) One Dead When Car Slams Tree In Somerset County (UPDATE)
One Dead When Car Slams Tree In Somerset County (Update) One person was killed in a crash Thursday, May 9 in Franklin Township (Somerset County), authorities confirmed. Firefighters and police were dispatched to the scene at Route 27 near Reler Lane, where a southbound vehicle struck a tree just after 8:05 a.m., Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. Police offices, firefighters, and EMS personnel responded to the scene. Due to the extent of the injuries sustained, the victim was pronounced dead at 9:30 a.m.  A section of Route 27 was closed for approximately four hours. The factors that contributed to the crash remain unde…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Pair Of Home Invaders On The Loose In Central Jersey: Report Pair Of Home Invaders On The Loose In Central Jersey: Report
Pair Of Home Invaders On The Loose In Central Jersey: Report Police are on the lookout for a pair of home invaders who broke into a Central Jersey home and tried to steal a Jeep, MyCentralJersey reports. Woodbridge police received a 9-1-1 call at 6:39 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 about a burglary attempt on Goodrich Street in Iselin, the outlet said. Two hooded men saw the homeowner after walking into the kitchen. They snatched the keys and fob for the Jeep and a late model BMW, Woodbridge police told the outlet. The pair failed to start the Jeep before fleeing in a late-model suspected stolen orange or red Audi on Route 27 toward the Garden State Parkway, …

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Bomb Threats At 3 Walmarts In Central Jersey Unfounded Bomb Threats At 3 Walmarts In Central Jersey Unfounded
Bomb Threats At 3 Walmarts In Central Jersey Unfounded There were bomb threats reported at three Walmart stores in Central Jersey, authorities said. The Monday, July 18 threats came at about 3:30 p.m. at 1126 Route 9 in Old Bridge, at the Edison Walmart on Route 27 and at the East Brunswick Walmart on Route 18. Police said each store was checked and cleared without further incident.  Last week, there was a similar threat on Monday, July 11 at Walmart's East Brunswick store.  CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
School Bus Collision Reported In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING) School Bus Collision Reported In Central Jersey (DEVELOPING)
School Bus Collision Reported In Central Jersey (Developing) A school bus crashed in Central Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred shortly after 9 a.m on Friday, April 8 at Route 27 and Parsonage Road in Edison, initial reports said. The bus reportedly struck a bridge. EMS crews reported no injuries. This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Carjacking, High-Speed Chase Ends In Central Jersey Crash (DEVELOPING) Carjacking, High-Speed Chase Ends In Central Jersey Crash (DEVELOPING)
Carjacking, High-Speed Chase Ends In Central Jersey Crash (Developing) Suspects wanted in a carjacking and several armed robberies purportedly crashed their car during a high-speed chase, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The carjacking attempt occurred at about 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 3 on Route 18 in East Brunswick, initial reports said.  A high-speed chase ensued along Route 27 in North Brunswick. The chase reached speeds of 80 mph, an unconfirmed report said. It was unclear if the armed robberies are the same ones that occurred earlier Thursday on the Rutgers University campus. This is a developing news story. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATE…

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by Jon Craig
Business
Wawa Opening 2 New Central Jersey Stores, With Gas Pumps Wawa Opening 2 New Central Jersey Stores, With Gas Pumps
Wawa Opening 2 New Central Jersey Stores, With Gas Pumps Wawa is opening two more Central Jersey locations this week. The newest stores, with gas pumps, are in Edison and North Brunswick, the retail chain announced on its website.  They will officially open at 8 a.m. on Thursday. The first 100 customers at each Middlesex County store will receive free Wawa T-shirts. The new Edison Wawa is at 580 Route 1. The North Brunswick store at 1910 Route 27 replaced an old, demolished Wawa. Last month, Wawa announced the July opening of this store on the Jersey Shore. The Route 70 convenience store, with a dozen gas pumps, opened on July 29…

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by Jon Craig