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Middlesex Police Department
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Video Shows NJ Alligator Attempting Sweet Escape Before Capture
Police in Piscataway have released bodycam footage showing the capture of the rogue alligator more than a week after it was spotted in a Central Jersey park (scroll for video). The 56-second clip shows the 4-foot gator running from officers who spotted him in front of a home near 2nd Avenue Thursday night, Sept. 7. The alligator was first spotted on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Officers can be seen following the gator until it stops on a grassy area. That's when Patrolman Ian Paglia held the reptile's head and tail with his feet, until the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Fish &a…
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Alligator Captured In Central Jersey
The elusive alligator that kept a Central Jersey park closed for more than a week was captured about 400 yards from where it was first spotted Wednesday, Aug. 30, authorities said. On Thursday night, Sept. 7, officers from the Piscataway Police Department found the 4-foot-long gator near 2nd Avenue, in the roadway in front of a home around 10:10, Middlesex police said. The alligator was subdued and restrained by Piscataway Patrol Officer Ian Paglia until the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Fish & Wildlife Division took custody of it, Piscataway police said. This lo…
Edison, NJ
News
No New Alligator Sightings: 'I Hope It's Gone' Says Central Jersey Police Spokesman
Police in Middlesex Borough are hopeful that an alligator spotted last month is dead, they said on Wednesday, Sept. 6. "I hope it's gone," said Lt. Thomas Falk, a police department spokesman. The 3 or 4-foot gator was first spotted Wednesday, Aug. 23 in Victor Crowell Park, submerged in the waters of Lake Creighton, commonly known as the Duck Pond, and Ambrose Brook in Middlesex Borough. The park remains closed. Police shot at the alligator on Saturday, Aug. 26. It's possible the alligator was killed at that time, Falk said. Traps were set by NJ Fish & Wildlife officials. …
Edison, NJ
News
No New Alligator Sightings: Central Jersey Park Remains Closed
A Middlesex County park will remain closed over the Labor Day Weekend due to repeated sightings of a small alligator, authorities said. The 3 or 4-foot gator was first spotted Wednesday, Aug. 23 in Victor Crowell Park, submerged in the waters of Lake Creighton, commonly known as the Duck Pond, and Ambrose Brook in Middlesex Borough. Police shot at the alligator on Saturday, Aug. 26, and it was spotted by police again on Wednesday, Aug. 30. That was the last sighting, police said. Traps have been set by NJ Fish & Wildlife officials. Police Chief Matthew P. Geist urged residen…
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Central Jersey Man Charged With Possessing Child Pornography: Police
A 50-year-old man from Middlesex Borough has been arrested on child pornography charges, authorities said. Walter E. Ciancia was arrested on Aug. 17, according to Middlesex Police Chief Matthew P. Geist. Ciancia was later sent to the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Facility. After receiving a cyber-tip from the New Jersey State Police and the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office, detectives from the Middlesex Borough Police Department initiated a comprehensive investigation involving electronic surveillance and technical expertise, which identified Ciancia and led t…
Edison, NJ
News
Attempts To Capture Small Alligator Closes Central Jersey Park
A Middlesex County park is closed due to repeated sightings of a small alligator. The 3 or 4-foot gator was first spotted last Wednesday, Aug. 23 in Victor Crowell Park, submerged in the waters of Lake Creighton, commonly known as the Duck Pond, and Ambrose Brook in Middlesex Borough. Police shot at the alligator on Saturday, Aug. 26, before it was reported that the reptile had munched on a duck. Police Chief Matthew P. Geist urged residents to stay away from the area and to not approach or attempt to capture the alligator. Anyone who sees the alligator is urged to call the Midd…
Edison, NJ
News
Small Alligator Spotted In Middlesex County Park
See you later, alligator... hopefully. Authorities are searching for a small alligator spotted in a Middlesex County park. The 3 to 4-foot gator was seen submerged in Ambrose Park in Middlesex Borough, but hadn't been seen since Friday, Aug. 25. "We are working closely with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Conservation Police to capture and relocate the reptile," police said. "If observed, please contact the Middlesex Police Department immediately at (732) 356-1900 extension 0 or dial 9-1-1. DO NOT approach or attempt to capture the animal."
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
3 Teenage Vandalism Suspects Charged By Central Jersey Police
Three teenagers have been charged with numerous acts of vandalism in Middlesex Borough, authorities said. Middlesex Police Department has charged a 15-year- old Green Brook resident with Criminal Mischief, Conspiracy and Trespassing; a 14-year-old Green Brook resident with Conspiracy and Trespassing; and a 15-year-old Basking Ridge resident with Conspiracy, according to Police Chief Matthew P. Geist. On July 21,, at 8:30 p.m., officers responded to the area of Green Brook Road for a report of three juveniles vandalizing street signs. Officer Marc Arancio investigate…
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Out-Of-State Pair Charged In Central Jersey Burglaries: Police
A pair of men from Illinois and New York have been arrested in connection with burglaries in Central Jersey, authorities said. Brayan M. Renteria Acosta, 19, of Rockford, IL, and Brandon Zabala Hernandez, 21, of College Point, NY, were charged with two counts of burglary, two counts of theft, two counts of criminal mischief and two counts of conspiracy in connection with two burglaries, according to Middlesex Police Chief Matthew P. Geist. On Jan. 6, at 10:39 p.m., a resident of the 400 block of B Street called 9-1-1 to report that their home was burglarized. Sergeant Da…
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
News
New Details About Canceled Shelter-In-Place In Cumberland County Emerge
A "police incident" is over in Cumberland County, and any alerts issued by the police on Monday, Oct. 10, have been canceled. And around 6 p.m. police released more information about the incident. Residents had been asked to "shelter in place or vacate the area of the 100 and 200 blocks of Regal View and the surrounding area" in Carlisle, North Middleton Township police stated in a release issued shortly before 3 p.m. Around 4:30 p.m. the alerts were canceled, but no new information was released. It's now known that the police had been called to "an incident/welfare c…
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
News
Masked Man At-Large Following Armed Mobile Home Burglary In Central PA: Police
A mobile home in central Pennsylvania was invaded and burglarized on Wednesday, August 24, police say. Middlesex police were called to the home invasion burglary in the Regency Woods North Mobile Home Park in the early morning hours. The armed man had fled before police arrived. He is described as "a White male, approximately 5' 8", skinny, possibly with blonde hair, and a deep voice," police say. The suspect was wearing a black full-face ski mask, a dark-colored sweatshirt, black pants, and white shoes, police stated in the release. "Due to the sensi…
Edison, NJ
News
28-Year-Old Motorcyclist Struck, Killed By Car In Central Jersey
There's been an outpouring of community support for Ramon Sanchez, a 28-year-old motorcyclist who was struck and killed in a crash on Sunday, June 19. Sanchez, of Dunellen, was struck by a Hyundai on his Suzuki motorcycle around 1:11 p.m. while heading west on Route 28 at Fairfield Avenue, Middlesex police said. He was pronounced dead at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. "On Father’s Day, our beloved friend Panda was tragically struck by a car while riding his motorcycle. He was pronounced dead upon arrival to the hospital," Elys Valdez of Bound Brook wrote on behalf of her sister-in…
Edison, NJ
News
Accused Drug Dealer Sold Fatal Fentanyl Dose: Police
A 29-year-old man from Central Jersey has been arrested in connection with the fentanyl death of one of his alleged customers, authorities said. Jessica A. Simmonds, 29, of Franklin Twp., Somerset, was charged with strict liability for a drug-induced death and for distribution of drugs in the death of a 32-year-old man, according to Middlesex Police Chief Matthew P. Geist. The victim was found dead in his home in December 2021. The Middlesex County Medical Examiner determined the cause of death to be the result of the toxic effects of fentanyl. An investigation by Middlesex Detec…
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
News
Fugitive Wanted For Fatal Shooting In Maryland Arrested For High-Speed Chase In Pennsylvania
A 19-year-old man from Maryland who was wanted for murder is facing charges in both Pennsylvania and Maryland after fleeing from police. Tyliek Anthony Spence, of Waldorf was wanted by police in Maryland on a warrant for homicide issued by the Circuit Court for Charles County Maryland on July 23. Spence was originally arrested in March after being identified as one two suspects who shot and killed Daniel McClellan-Givens, 17, Nov. 3, 2020 in a parking lot in the 2000 block of Amber Leaf Place in Waldorf, Maryland. Anthony Edward Small, 21, of Capitol Heights was the arrested as the other s…
Edison, NJ
News
NJ Man Threatened To Leak 'Compromising' Pics Of Girl Who Tried Ending Relationship, Police Say
A 23-year-old Newark man was arrested after threatening to release "compromising" photos of a girl who tried ending her relationship with him, authorities in Middlesex said. Robert Arroyo was charged with making terroristic threats, stalking, invasion of privacy and two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor, Middlesex Police Chief Matthew P. Geist said on Friday. Middlesex Borough Detectives Sean Flanagan and Daniel McCue reportedly arrested Arroyo at his home in Newark on Thursday, Geist said. In November 2020, the Middlesex Police Department received a report that …
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Middlesex Firefighters Knock Down Apartment Fire, Tenant Treated For Smoke Inhalation
Middlesex Borough firefighters quickly knocked down a restaurant/apartment fire early Wednesday that injured one tenant, authorities said. Middlesex Police Department received a 9-1-1 call about 6 a.m. reporting smoke in a second floor apartment at 433 Lincoln Blvd. Officers found an active structure fire in the rear of the first floor of the building occupied by Sapore Ravioli & Cheese, police said. The building was evacuated. Middlesex Fire Department contained the fire and promptly extinguished it, according to Captain Frank DeNick, a Middlesex PD spokesman. Residen…
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Authorities: Middlesex Man, 59, Arrested For Setting 3 Fires
A man from Middlesex was arrested on Monday in connection with three fires set last week, authorities said. Christopher Ferraro, 59, of Middlesex has been charged with three counts of arson, one for each of the fires set on June 2, Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Christopher L.C. Kuberiet and Middlesex Police Chief Matthew P. Geist of the Middlesex Police Department said in a statement. At investigation determined that between 10:15 p.m. and 11:14 p.m., last Tuesday, Ferraro set three fires in the area of Lincoln Boulevard and Union Avenue, Kuberiet and Geist sai…
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
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…
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Middlesex PD Make Arrest For Selling Drugs Near Public Park
Middlesex police made an arrest for selling marijuana too close to a public park, officials said. The arrest was among three announced by Middlesex Police Chief Matthew P. Geist. Geist said that his police department, with assistance from the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office Drug Task Force and county Sheriff's K-9 Unit searched a residence at 705 Mountain Ave., Middlesex. There, law enforcement officers arrested Terrence C. McClain, 33, of Middlesex for selling marijuana within 500 feet of a public park, possession of drug paraphernalia and money laundering. Arrested with …
