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Bernards Township, NJ

15-Year-Old Carjacked, Ran Over Victim: Somerset County Prosecutor 15-Year-Old Carjacked, Ran Over Victim: Somerset County Prosecutor
15-Year-Old Carjacked, Ran Over Victim: Somerset County Prosecutor A 15-year-old has been arrested for a carjacking and assault that left a man with life-threatening injuries on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 6 in Bernards Township, authorities said. At 11:35 a.m., officers responded to o a gas station located in the area of Valley Road and found the teenager had tried to take possession of a vehicle after assaulting the driver, a Bernards Township man, who was putting air in his tires, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and Bernards Township Police Chief Jon Bur…
Missing Juvenile Located, Arrested For Stealing Vehicle: Berkeley Heights PD Missing Juvenile Located, Arrested For Stealing Vehicle: Berkeley Heights PD
Missing Juvenile Located, Arrested For Stealing Vehicle: Berkeley Heights PD A missing teenager was located and subsequently arrested for stealing a vehicle on Monday, Oct. 21, in Berkeley Heights, police said. Bernards Township police notified surrounding municipalities of a missing juvenile from a residential school within their township, Berkeley Heights police said. The juvenile was found at a family member's residence in Berkeley Heights hours later but fled prior to the arrival of the police, officers said. Officers then conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle reported stolen from Bernards Township earlier in the day, police said. The driver of the vehicle,…
6 Charged In Luxury NJ Car Thefts: Prosecutor 6 Charged In Luxury NJ Car Thefts: Prosecutor
6 Charged In Luxury NJ Car Thefts: Prosecutor Five men and one juvenile were recently arrested and charged with numerous residential and vehicle burglaries in Somerset County, authorities said. In October 2023, broke into a Bernards Township home through a rear sliding window and stole a 2023 Mercedes Benz, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald announced. A 2020 Kia, previously stolen from Newark, was let behind at the scene. Several days later, entry was made into a home in Bernardsville and two BMWs were stolen, authorities said. In November, a Dodge Charger and BMW were stolen, authorities said. In December, police from Gre…
Two Queens Men Busted After Burglarizing Vehicles At Parks: Somerset County Prosecutor Two Queens Men Busted After Burglarizing Vehicles At Parks: Somerset County Prosecutor
Two Queens Men Busted After Burglarizing Vehicles At Parks: Somerset County Prosecutor Two Queens men were arrested and charged with breaking into vehicles in Somerset County, authorities said. Jose Cabanzo-Pena, 28, and Luis Eduardo Pena-Garzon, 32, were targeting parks throughout Somerset County to commit motor vehicle burglaries, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr.,, Bernards Township Chief of Police Jon Burger and Hillsborough Township Chief of Police Michael McMahon said. The duo were detained by police after being spotted at Mountain Park in Bernards Township on the morning of …
Fiery Crash Hospitalizes Driver On Route 287 Fiery Crash Hospitalizes Driver On Route 287
Fiery Crash Hospitalizes Driver On Route 287 An early-morning crash on Route 287 sent one person to the hospital, police said A Toyota and Subaru collided on the northbound side of the highway around 4 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, causing the Toyota to erupt in flames near milepost 26 in Bernards Township, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Both drivers suffered minor injuries and the driver of the Toyota was taken to an area hospital for further medical evaluation. The crash remains under investigation and there was no additional information available as of press time.
These NJ Towns Got The Most Rain In This Week's Storm: NWS These NJ Towns Got The Most Rain In This Week's Storm: NWS
These NJ Towns Got The Most Rain In This Week's Storm: NWS Yet another December rain storm has come and gone, leaving many New Jersey towns under water. According to the National Weather Service's Philadelphia/Mount Holly office, between one and three inches of rain fell across the area, ending early Thursday, Dec. 28. The town that got the most amount of rain is Washington Township (Warren County), with 3.38 inches, the weather service said. Bernards Township in Somerset County saw 3.24 inches and Randolph in Morris County saw 3.03 inches. Click here to see totals as of 11:50 a.m. Sussex County got between  2.05 and 2.53 inches; Somers…
Unplugged Battery Explosion Destroys Somerset County Home, Prompts Outpour Of Community Support Unplugged Battery Explosion Destroys Somerset County Home, Prompts Outpour Of Community Support
Unplugged Battery Explosion Destroys Somerset County Home, Prompts Outpour Of Community Support A 40v Ryobi battery was sitting on a shelf in the basement of a Somerset County home unplugged when it burst into flames, destroying the home’s interior and leaving a devoted husband and father with burns. The explosion occurred moments before Susanne and Chris O’Brien, and their children, Lucius, 8, and Cassius, 3, awoke to fire alarms sounding in their Bernards Township home around 1:40 a.m. on Friday, July 21, a GoFundMe launched for their support explains. “It turns out an unplugged 40v Ryobi battery in their basement exploded and caught fire,” reads the fundraiser, launched by family …
It’s Over: Burglars Who Stole $1M In World Series Rings, More From Berra Museum Busted By Feds It’s Over: Burglars Who Stole $1M In World Series Rings, More From Berra Museum Busted By Feds
It’s Over: Burglars Who Stole $1M In World Series Rings, More From Berra Museum Busted By Feds The local cops suspected it was an inside job, but federal authorities on Thursday said otherwise. It seems the burglars who broke into the Yogi Berra Museum at Montclair State University nearly a decade ago and stole several of his World Series rings, two of his MVP plaques and the glove the Yankee legend used to catch Don Larsen’s perfect game were actually part of a multi-state ring. Eight people in all were charged with a series of heists of priceless artwork and one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia from museums and cultural centers in several states and Washington, D.C. from 1999 through …
These Are The Best School Districts In NJ, Website Says These Are The Best School Districts In NJ, Website Says
These Are The Best School Districts In NJ, Website Says Three New Jersey school districts have been ranked among the 50 best in America. Millburn came in at No. 29, Northern Valley Regional is ranked No. 33 and Princeton came in at No. 43 on Niche.com's latest rankings. Those three districts topped the list for 2023 Best School Districts in New Jersey, released Tuesday, Sept. 27. Here are the top 20 best districts in the state, according to Niche (scroll for a link to the complete list): Millburn Pubic Schools Northern Valley Regional HS District Princeton Public Schools West Windsor-Polainsboro Regional Schools Ridgewood Public Schools Tenafl…
NJ Dad Who Went Missing During Family Trip To PA Found Dead Near Campground NJ Dad Who Went Missing During Family Trip To PA Found Dead Near Campground
NJ Dad Who Went Missing During Family Trip To PA Found Dead Near Campground A New Jersey man who went missing during a family trip to Pennsylvania has been found dead, authorities said. Adrien Hachey, 43, was reported missing around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, after his family said that he was gone when they woke up on their private camping site on Mount Pleasant Lane in Hazle Township (Luzerne County), Pennsylvania State Police said. A body found Monday, Aug. 22 in a nearby small body of water was confirmed to be that of Hachey’s, according to police.  Hachey, of Bernards Township, was on the trip with his four sons, along with his girlfrie…
New Jersey Schools Go Remote, Close Ahead Of Thursday's Winter Storm New Jersey Schools Go Remote, Close Ahead Of Thursday's Winter Storm
New Jersey Schools Go Remote, Close Ahead Of Thursday's Winter Storm New Jersey schools are moving to remote learning or closing entirely ahead of Thursday's winter storm. Between 6 and 9 inches of snow and sleet is expected between Thursday and Friday across much of the state. Here's a list of districts that have announced closures or a switch to remote learning for Thursday. Did we miss one? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com. Asbury Park: remote Barnegat: remote Bergenfield: remote Bernards Twp: remote Bloomfield: closed Denville: remote Dover: closed East Windsor Regional: remote Egg Harbor Township: remote Freehold: remote Hazlet: remote Holmdel:…
Feds: Multi-County Burglary Crew Broke Into 40 North Jersey Pharmacies Seeking Codeine Feds: Multi-County Burglary Crew Broke Into 40 North Jersey Pharmacies Seeking Codeine
Feds: Multi-County Burglary Crew Broke Into 40 North Jersey Pharmacies Seeking Codeine A gang of burglars used bricks and rocks to break into at least 40 pharmacies in Hudson, Bergen and several other counties, targeting specific prescription drugs that they could sell, federal authorities said. Ten men, all from Jersey City, were charged in the three-month spree following an investigation led by Secaucus police, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig said Tuesday. Surveillance video captured images of the burglars breaking into some of the victimized pharmacies in North Bergen, Jersey City, Guttenberg, West New York, Secaucus, Lyndhurst, North Arlington, Linden, Iselin, Madis…
NEW RANKINGS: These New Jersey Towns Named Among Safest In State NEW RANKINGS: These New Jersey Towns Named Among Safest In State
NEW Rankings: These New Jersey Towns Named Among Safest In State A new report from AdvisorSmith ranked the crime rates of hundreds of municipalities across New Jersey to determine the safest small, midsize and large cities. The study — which analyzed a total of 37 large cities, 200 midsize cities and 247 small cities — used data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Dataset to calculate and compare crime levels, putting more weight on serious and violent crimes like murder, rape and assault. The analysis found the safest small, midsize and large cities to be Matawan, Warren Township and Middletown, respectively. The average crime score for the large ci…
7 Cars Some With Fobs Inside Stolen Out Of Somerset County Driveways 7 Cars Some With Fobs Inside Stolen Out Of Somerset County Driveways
7 Cars Some With Fobs Inside Stolen Out Of Somerset County Driveways Authorities are warning drivers not to leave keys or key fobs inside vehicles after seven cars were stolen out of Somerset County. Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson and Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor said thieves target rural areas by seeking out unlocked cars, and ones with fobs inside or near the vehicle with the intent to steal them. Here's where the seven vehicles were stolen from between Oct. 15 and Oct. 18: Bernards Township: 3 Warren Township: 3 Bernardsville Borough: 1  "The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office want to remind all citizens to no…
These 10 Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Somerset County These 10 Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Somerset County
These 10 Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Somerset County We've seen the best places to live in New Jersey, but what about Somerset County? The newly-released set of rankings by Niche.com grade each municipality based on quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics and more. Bernards Township earned an A+ in "good for families" and public schooling, and came in at No. 1. Here are the other top 10 places to live in Somerset County, according to Niche.com.  10. Green Knoll 9. Green Brook 8. Franklin Park 7. Martinsville 6. Warren Township 5. Bernardsville 4. Bradley Gardens 3. Hillsborough 2. Bedminster 1…
Brand New Rankings: Best Places To Live In All Of NJ Brand New Rankings: Best Places To Live In All Of NJ
Brand New Rankings: Best Places To Live In All Of NJ Niche.com has released its latest rankings of best places to live in New Jersey. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings.  Princeton came in at No. 1, with Princeton Junction following at No. 2. Upper Montclair was listed as the third best place to live in New Jersey, and is described as a family-friendly area with plenty of parks and great schools. Here are other top places to live in New Jersey. 4: Ridgewood 5: Mountain Lakes 6: Princeton Meadows 7. Springdale 8. Monmouth Junction 9.Westfield 10. New Prov…
Police Chase: Suspected Car Thief From Jersey City Among 6 Nabbed In Morris County Police Chase: Suspected Car Thief From Jersey City Among 6 Nabbed In Morris County
Police Chase: Suspected Car Thief From Jersey City Among 6 Nabbed In Morris County Five juveniles and a Jersey City man who tried stealing several cars out of Long Hill were arrested after leading nearly a dozen law enforcement agencies on a chase through local neighborhoods before dawn Thursday, authorities said. Police responding to an attempted break-in on Birchwood Drive found a stolen vehicle out of Jersey City around 4 a.m., Long Hill Police Lt. James Marczewski said. Meanwhile, another resident called police reporting five people running through her yard, the lieutenant said. Police nabbed two of the five in the woods along Midvale Avenue, then found the other thr…
Police Chase: Agencies Team Up To Nab Six Suspected Car Thieves In Long Hill Police Chase: Agencies Team Up To Nab Six Suspected Car Thieves In Long Hill
Police Chase: Agencies Team Up To Nab Six Suspected Car Thieves In Long Hill Five juveniles and a man who tried stealing several cars out of Long Hill were arrested after leading nearly a dozen law enforcement agencies on a chase through local neighborhoods before dawn Thursday, authorities said. Police responding to an attempted break-in on Birchwood Drive found a stolen vehicle out of Jersey City around 4 a.m., Long Hill Police Lt. James Marczewski said. Meanwhile, another resident called police reporting five people running through her yard, the lieutenant said. Police nabbed two of the five in the woods along Midvale Avenue, then found the other three nearby. …
New Rankings: New Jersey's No. 1 Safest Spot Is In Bergen County New Rankings: New Jersey's No. 1 Safest Spot Is In Bergen County
New Rankings: New Jersey's No. 1 Safest Spot Is In Bergen County A new report from Safewise.com named several local municipalities among the 50 "safest cities" in New Jersey. Safewise analyzed the most recent FBI crime report and put together this resource, which shows that New Jersey has an overall violent crime right at less than half that of the country’s. River Vale and Bernards Township, home to 10,000 and 27,000 respectively, are both at the top of the list having gone an entire year without a single incident of reported violent crime, the report says. "The fifty safest cities that made our list logged violent crime rates at least 9…