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South Bound Brook, NJ

Firefighters Battle 3-Alarm Blaze In Middlesex County Firefighters Battle 3-Alarm Blaze In Middlesex County
Firefighters Battle 3-Alarm Blaze In Middlesex County Two homes were heavily damaged by a three-alarm fire that started in a garage in Middlesex Borough, authorities said. On Friday, June 14, at 2:40 a.m., the Middlesex Borough Police Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 832 West Second Street.  Officers arrived on scene and confirmed that a garage was fully engulfed in flames. Prior to the fire spreading to 836 West Second Street, officers were able to safely evacuate the occupants of both residences, Middlesex police said. The Middlesex Fire Department, assisted by firefighters and equipment …
Nursing Home Caregiver, Grandmother Of 6 Killed In Central Jersey Crash Nursing Home Caregiver, Grandmother Of 6 Killed In Central Jersey Crash
Nursing Home Caregiver, Grandmother Of 6 Killed In Central Jersey Crash A nursing home caregiver and grandmother of six was killed in a crash in Piscataway, authorities said. Carmella Green, 70, of South Plainfield, was driving on Mountain Avenue at about 1:40 p.m. Thursday, June 6 when her vehicle left the road and struck multiple trees, Piscataway police said. The mother of three recently moved from South Bound Brook to South Plainfield, according to an obituary published by Gleason Funeral Home. She worked as a caregiver at Somerset Woods Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in the Somerset section of Franklin, the obit said. “A dedicated caregiver... Carme…
Somerset County 'Fugitive Of The Month' Went On 11-Day Burglary Spree: Prosecutor Somerset County 'Fugitive Of The Month' Went On 11-Day Burglary Spree: Prosecutor
Somerset County 'Fugitive Of The Month' Went On 11-Day Burglary Spree: Prosecutor Police are attempting to locate Somerset County’s "Fugitive of the Month" who was arrested back in September for an 11-day burglary spree. Brian Cicerelle, 53, is wanted for eight counts of burglary, three counts of intent to defraud, two counts of credit card theft, and resisting arrest following incidents that occurred in South Bound Brook on Tuesday, August 29 and Thursday, Sept. 7, the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Fugitive Unit said. Cicerelle was accused of burglarizing cars in the early-morning hours and refusing to comply with the arrest, Daily Voice reported. Cicerelle is 6 …
Somerset County Man Tried To Meet Up With 14-Year-Old Girl For Sex: Prosecutor Somerset County Man Tried To Meet Up With 14-Year-Old Girl For Sex: Prosecutor
Somerset County Man Tried To Meet Up With 14-Year-Old Girl For Sex: Prosecutor A Somerset County man was charged for sending an obscene photo to a 14-year-old girl and trying to make plans to meet up with her for sex, authorities announced on Tuesday, May 16. Javier O. Moreno, 22, of Bell Street in South Bound Brook, was charged with second-degree luring and knowingly distributing obscene material to a minor on Tuesday, May 9, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. Investigators responding to Maple Avenue Park were told that Moreno had sent the victim the obscene photo on Wednesday, April 26, McDonald said. A follow-up investigation and interview with the …
Lifelong Somerset County Resident, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 39 Lifelong Somerset County Resident, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 39
Lifelong Somerset County Resident, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 39 Lifelong Somerset County resident and devoted mother Jacquelene Casique Baez died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, April 1 aged 39. Born in Red Bank, Jackie was raised in South Bound Brook before graduating from Bound Brook High School, her obituary says. Jackie was a dedicated mother and had settled in Bound Brook to raise her loving daughter, Jayelene. In addition to her daughter, Jackie is survived by her husband, Santiago; her parents, Helene and Ely Garcia; brothers, Ely and Alberto; cousin, Susan Callahan; grandmother, Helen; and godparents, Scott and Tina and “uncle Steven,” as…
Roommates Running Cocaine Ring Arrested In Central Jersey: Prosecutor Roommates Running Cocaine Ring Arrested In Central Jersey: Prosecutor
Roommates Running Cocaine Ring Arrested In Central Jersey: Prosecutor Authorities in Central Jersey dismantled a cocaine distribution ring, leading to three arrests, police said. Christian Duarte, 44, Fernando Villa, 35, and David Hernandez-Garcia, 22, all of Elizabeth Street, in South Bound Brook, were arrested on various drug and distribution charges, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. Duarte was arrested outside of his home during the ongoing investigation on Wednesday, June 29, and found with approximately 2.5 ounces of cocaine, McDonald said. Detectives obtained a Superior Court ordered search warrant for the Elizabeth Street residen…
Rutgers Student, Beloved Medical Assistant Dies After Leukemia Battle, 22 Rutgers Student, Beloved Medical Assistant Dies After Leukemia Battle, 22
Rutgers Student, Beloved Medical Assistant Dies After Leukemia Battle, 22 Rutgers University student and beloved medical assistant Christine Michelle Starozytnyk died on Friday, March 11 after battling leukemia. She was 22. Born in New Brunswick, Starozytnyk grew up in South Bound Brook, where she survived childhood leukemia, her obituary says. Starozytnyk was a Somerset Pediatric Group medical assistant and Rutgers University student, her memorial says. Starozytnyk was remembered as caring, generous, humble, and “unimaginably kind.” "[She] brought a light with her that couldn’t shine brighter,” reads her memorial. Meanwhile, nearly $4,500 had been raised as o…
Meth & Cocaine, Guns, Thousands In Cash Seized In Major Takedown Of NJ Drug Ring Meth & Cocaine, Guns, Thousands In Cash Seized In Major Takedown Of NJ Drug Ring
Meth & Cocaine, Guns, Thousands In Cash Seized In Major Takedown Of NJ Drug Ring A seven-month-long investigation led to nearly two dozen arrests and the seizure of several pounds of drugs, firearms, ammunition, drug money and more, authorities in Central Jersey announced. "Operation Fire and Ice" — launched under the direction of Acting Somerset County Prosecutor Thomas J. Chirichella Jr., and multiple federal law enforcement agencies — targeted a crystal meth, cocaine and firearms distribution ring, Chirichella's office said on Monday, March 7. Twenty search warrants were executed at the homes of Jeffrey Cope, Shayne Murdock, Jermaine Lloyd, Jason Fort, David Nin…
2 DPW Workers Struck, Seriously Injured By Car On Somerset County Roadside 2 DPW Workers Struck, Seriously Injured By Car On Somerset County Roadside
2 DPW Workers Struck, Seriously Injured By Car On Somerset County Roadside Two DPW workers were struck by a vehicle while working on the side of the road in Somerset County Monday, authorities said. The pair were working on the eastbound side of Mount Horeb Road between Geiger Lane and Tiffany Court, Warren Township, when they were struck by the car around 1:10 p.m. in Warren Township, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. The car -- a 2016 Chrysler operated by an 80-year-old Warren Township man -- crashed into a piece of equipment in the roadway and then into the trailer attached to the county truck, which was stopped. One worker -- a 3…
WINNERS: Central Jersey Lottery Tickets Will Split $1.9M Jackpot WINNERS: Central Jersey Lottery Tickets Will Split $1.9M Jackpot
Winners: Central Jersey Lottery Tickets Will Split $1.9M Jackpot A pair of lucky New Jersey Lottery tickets sold in Central Jersey will split the jackpot worth more than $1.9 million. The tickets from Saturday's Jersey Cash 5 drawing were sold in Middlesex and Somerset counties. The tickets were sold at the following locations: Super Stop & Shop #818, 24 Summerfield Blvd. & Route 522, South Brunswick Quick Chek #144, 55 Main St., South Bound Brook. Each ticket is worth $961,875. The winning numbers were 03, 12, 20, 35, and 43 and the XTRA number was: 02. The retailers will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for each winning ticket sold. 
More Than 100 Neglected Cats Rescued From NJ Hoarding Situation More Than 100 Neglected Cats Rescued From NJ Hoarding Situation
More Than 100 Neglected Cats Rescued From NJ Hoarding Situation More than 100 neglected cats were rescued from a hoarding situation at a home in South Bound Brook, rescue officials said. Animal control officers from St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center were called in to assist local police after a neighbor complained about a foul odor coming from the home, St Hubert's said.  Dozens of cats and kittens were subsequently found living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions, officials said. The unidentified resident surrendered custody of the cats to St. Hubert’s. Animal control officers began removing cats from the home on Wednesday, June 2 and Thursday, …
NJ Mom Accused Of Killing 'Extremely Affectionate' Son, 4, Indicted On Murder Charge NJ Mom Accused Of Killing 'Extremely Affectionate' Son, 4, Indicted On Murder Charge
NJ Mom Accused Of Killing 'Extremely Affectionate' Son, 4, Indicted On Murder Charge A New Jersey mother who called 911 for a minor wrist injury she suffered apparently in the process of killing her 4-year-old son was indicted on a first-degree murder charge in the homicide, authorities announced.  Elina Gutti -- also known as Olga Singhania and Olga Gutiy -- is accused of using two kitchen knives to cut the throat of Aiden Singhania, who was found in a first-floor bedroom of her South Bound Brook home on Feb. 6, and pronounced dead at the scene, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson announced. The indictment charges Gutti with first-degree murder and&nb…
NJ Mom Called 9-1-1 For Her Own Wrist Injury After Killing 4-Year-Old Son, Prosecutor Says NJ Mom Called 9-1-1 For Her Own Wrist Injury After Killing 4-Year-Old Son, Prosecutor Says
NJ Mom Called 9-1-1 For Her Own Wrist Injury After Killing 4-Year-Old Son, Prosecutor Says A New Jersey mom who called 9-1-1 for a minor wrist injury overnight was charged with murder after officers found her 4-year-old son -- who later died -- with cuts on his body in a bedroom, authorities said. Elina Gutti, 38, of South Bound Brook (Somerset County) called 9-1-1 on Feb. 6 saying she had unexplained injuries on her left wrist around 2:30 a.m., Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. Her injuries required minor medical treatment, but on further assessment, officers found a 4-year-old boy with serious cuts in a first floor bedroom of the home, Robertson said al…
'We Know How To Find You': 8 Busted With Child Porn In South Jersey Investigation 'We Know How To Find You': 8 Busted With Child Porn In South Jersey Investigation
'We Know How To Find You': 8 Busted With Child Porn In South Jersey Investigation Eight men were charged with possession and distribution of child pornography during a continuing South Jersey investigation dubbed “Operation Safe Quarantine." A dramatic rise in internet activity was spurred by the COVID-19 quarantine -- increasing chances of child exploitation online, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina said. Coffina's office received 52 cyber tips between March 17 and July 16. Last year, his office only had 29 during the same time period. “Those who believe the anonymity of cyberspace will mask their illegal activity could not be more mistaken," said Coffina, not…
Authorities Smash California-To-NJ Pot Smuggling Ring Following Hackensack Traffic Stop Authorities Smash California-To-NJ Pot Smuggling Ring Following Hackensack Traffic Stop
Authorities Smash California-To-NJ Pot Smuggling Ring Following Hackensack Traffic Stop It began with a driver who Hackensack police said they caught with three large bags of pot and some THC during a traffic stop. It ended in the takedown of a Somerset County-based operation that authorities said shipped marijuana by the pound from California to New Jersey. Hackensack police said they found a five-gallon bucket containing bags of pot, along with the THC cartridges, when they stopped Victor I. Chihimie, 22, of Madison last month for a traffic violation. City police detectives quickly found that Chihimie “was receiving multiple suspicious packages [at] a residence on Edgew…
Middlesex PD: Teen Seized After Stolen Car Chase, Crash Middlesex PD: Teen Seized After Stolen Car Chase, Crash
Middlesex PD: Teen Seized After Stolen Car Chase, Crash Middlesex police seized a 17-year-old Somerset County boy after he crashed a stolen car during an overnight chase Wednesday, authorities said. Officer Paul Cerreto tried to stop the car on Cap Lane near Second Street shortly before 1:30 p.m. after he discovered that it was reported stolen two hours earlier from South Bound Brook, borough police said in a statement. The pursuit continued on westbound Route 28 and ended minutes later when the driver lost control of the car and it crashed near the intersection of Hazelwood Avenue, they said. Police issued a delinquency com…