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Woman Killed, Three Injured When SUV Runs Red Light In Central Jersey: Prosecutors Woman Killed, Three Injured When SUV Runs Red Light In Central Jersey: Prosecutors
Woman Killed, Three Injured When SUV Runs Red Light In Central Jersey: Prosecutors A Kendall Park woman was killed when she was in a car that was hit by an SUV that ran a traffic light in South Brunswick, authorities said. Ranjinidevi Ramakrishnan, 43, died in the crash, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said in a news release on Thursday, Oct. 10. Police responded to the crash in the area of Route 522 and Georges Road at around 7:13 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3.  The driver and two passengers in a Hyundai Sonata were rushed to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital with serious injuries. Ramakrishnan, a rear passenger, was pronou…

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by Chris Spiker
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Pharmacy Robbed In Central Jersey: Police Pharmacy Robbed In Central Jersey: Police
Pharmacy Robbed In Central Jersey: Police A pharmacy reportedly was robbed by three suspects in South Brunswick, authorities said. On Thursday, June, at 7 p.m., police received a report of a robbery at South Brunswick Pharmacy at 485 Georges Road. Three suspects stole multiple items, and then fled the scene on Georges Road toward Quincy Circle, South Brunswick police said. Police are asking residents in the area of Georges Road, Lincoln Lane, and Quincy Circle to check exterior video footage for any helpful information. Anyone with information can contact Det. Brian Luck at (732)329-4000 ext. 7469.

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by Jon Craig
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Man Threatened To 'Shoot Up' Wawa Stores: South Brunswick PD Man Threatened To 'Shoot Up' Wawa Stores: South Brunswick PD
Man Threatened To 'Shoot Up' Wawa Stores: South Brunswick PD Police in South Brunswick are on the lookout for a man who threatened to "shoot up" two Wawa Convenience Stores. Its Detective Bureau is looking for help in identifying the person of interest in connection with the threats. In the past week, the person has twice entered stores and threatened to shoot up the store, police said. The first incident took place on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 9:30 p.m. at the Wawa on Route 535. The second incident took place on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 11:30 p.m., at the Wawa on Georges Road, police said. The suspect is a black male, 6 feet tall and weighing 200 pounds with…

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by Jon Craig
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Serious Crash Blocks Traffic On Route 130 Central Jersey: Police Serious Crash Blocks Traffic On Route 130 Central Jersey: Police
Serious Crash Blocks Traffic On Route 130 Central Jersey: Police A serious crash blocked one lane of traffic on Route 130 North in South Brunswick, authorities said. The crash occurred early Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 20 on Route 130 between Deans Rhode Hall Road and Georges Road, South Brunswick police said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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Fatal Motorcycle Crash Reported In Central Jersey: Police Fatal Motorcycle Crash Reported In Central Jersey: Police
Fatal Motorcycle Crash Reported In Central Jersey: Police There was a fatal motorcycle crash in Central Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. South Brunswick police confirmed the motorcyclist was killed. The crash occurred at 3:21 p.m. on Monday, July 11 at Georges Road and Summerfield Boulevard in South Brunswick Township, police said. The motorcycle struck a minivan, police said.  South Brunswick police said that Georges Road would be closed for several hours between Route 522 and Ridge Road. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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18-Year-Old Driver Charged In Fatal Central Jersey Crash That Killed 'Cool Bus Driver' 18-Year-Old Driver Charged In Fatal Central Jersey Crash That Killed 'Cool Bus Driver'
18-Year-Old Driver Charged In Fatal Central Jersey Crash That Killed 'Cool Bus Driver' An 18-year-old driver from Central Jersey has been charged with hitting a beloved bus driver and custodian while he was working outside a school, authorities said. Shamantha Bolla of Monmouth Junction was charged with reckless death by auto on Thursday, July 7, according to Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Raymond Hayducka of the South Brunswick Police Department. Killed in the June 15 crash was Dean Battaglia, 53, a bus driver and custodian in the South Brunswick School District. His obituary called him the "cool bus driver."  A GoFundMe page was create…

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by Jon Craig
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PHOTOS: Charge Dropped For Asbury Park Journalist Arrested Reporting On Protest PHOTOS: Charge Dropped For Asbury Park Journalist Arrested Reporting On Protest
Photos: Charge Dropped For Asbury Park Journalist Arrested Reporting On Protest The charge against the Asbury Park Press reporter arrested during Monday's protest will be dropped, authorities said on Tuesday. Gustavo Martinez Contreras was arrested as police tried to clear people from the street in a protest of George Floyd's killing. “I know that officers face enormous challenges while maintaining order during a chaotic situation,” Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said on Twitter Tuesday.  “But I’ve discussed this matter with local authorities and they will be dismissing the charge today. We will also figure out why this happened and make sure it doesn’t happen…

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by Jon Craig