Police And Fire News In Basking Ridge: Most-Viewed Articles Of 2025

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Why were those sirens sounding in 2025? Take a look back at some of the year’s most-viewed police and fire stories in Basking Ridge (click headline to read the article).

Ridge High School Coach Sexually Assaulted 2 Children, NC Police Say

A Ridge High School Assistant Track Coach is accused of sexually assaulting two children in North Carolina.

William E. Alston, 34, from Aberdeen, was charged with the statutory sexual offense with a child by an adult and four counts of indecent liberties with children following a two-month investigation by the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit.

Teacher From Basking Ridge Harrassed, Stalked Girl In Sex Contact Case With Coach: Prosecutor

A Bridgewater teacher from Basking Ridge is accused of harassing and stalking a 17-year-old girl who was victimized by a traveling field hockey coach in the area, said Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald.

Tracy Biondi, 56, of Basking Ridge, was charged Thursday with fourth-degree cyber harassment, fourth-degree stalking, and harassment, a disorderly person’s offense.

Basking Ridge Man Caught Masturbating, Touched Resident's Butt During HVAC Repair Call: PD

A Basking Ridge man and HVAC technician was charged after police say he was caught touching a resident's butt and masturbating while at a North Plainfield home on Monday.

Hassan Carter, 26 of Basking Ridge, was charged with fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, lewdness (a disorderly persons offense), and harassment (a petty disorderly offense), announced North Plainfield Police Chief Alan McKay on Wednesday.

E-Bike Rider Wanted, 'Put Lives Of Others At Risk', Bernards Township Police Say

An electric bike rider is wanted by police for putting the lives of others on the road, pedestrians, and himself at risk, Bernards Township Police said on Wednesday. (See videobelow)

"The actions of this operator have not only put the lives of others on the roadway at risk, but those pedestrians in the area, as well as the bike operator himself. With the increase in deadly traffic crashes involving e-bikes, behavior like this needs to be addressed and stopped," said police.

Basking Ridge Woman Dies After Hit By Car On Allen Road On Halloween

A Basking Ridge woman who was hit by a car while crossing in a crosswalk on Halloween night has died, according to Bernards Township.

Bhuvana Mani, 42, of Basking Ridge, was identified as the woman hit, according to a statement released by the Township Committee on Monday night.

Tractor Trailer Veers Down Embankment On I-78 In Somerset County: NJ State Police

A tractor-trailer veered off Interstate 78 following a crash in Basking Ridge on Saturday.

At 10:23 a.m., New Jersey State Police(NJSP) Troopers went I-78 West at milepost 32.4 in Bernards Township, where they found a crash had occurred between a Toyota sedan and a Freightliner tractor-trailer, said Trooper Christopher Postorino.

Residents Escape House Fire At Basking Ridge Home

A house fire that began in the garage ignited on Sunday night in Bernards Township.

At around 9:20 p.m., a fire was reported at a home on Galloping Hill Road in the Liberty Corner section of the Township.

Smash And Grab Burglar Broke Into Businesses In 5 Somerset County Towns: Prosecutor

A Milltown man was arrested after police said he broke into and burglarized multiple commercial businesses across Somerset County in December 2024.

Gabriel Bay, 56, of Milltown, was charged in connection with the burglaries in Bedminster, Warren, Branchburg, Basking Ridge, and Green Brook, announced Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald and Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr.

Fundraiser Set Up For Man 'Brutally Attacked', Carjacked In Basking Ridge

A fundraiser has been set up for a Basking Ridge man after he was "nearly killed" when police say a 15-year-old from Bonnie Brae reportedly assaulted and drove over the resident during a carjacking in November.

"The attack left him severely injured, lying under another car, fighting for his life," said Christopher P., who set up the GoFundMe fundraising website for his father Blas.

Fugitive Wanted In Child Sex Assault Case Nabbed In Basking Ridge: Police

A fugitive wanted out in connection with a child sex assault case out of North Carolina was nabbed by Bernards Township Police.

On July 19, Bernards Township Officer Dean Hogan responded to the Lyons Mall for a report of a suspicious man who was asking patrons for money, according to the Bernards Township Police blotter.

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