Heroin Deaths Conviction, Doctor Accused of Touching Patient Tops July News

Martinsville Woman Found Guilty of Giving Heroin in Fatal Overdoses

A Martinsville woman is facing a lengthy prison sentence after she was found guilty of distributing the heroin that led to two overdose deaths.

Megan Plank, 23, is facing a sentence of 10 to 20 years when she is sentenced Sept. 13 in Union County Superior Court.

Township Doctor Charged with Sex Offense at his Office

A New Brunswick cardiologist who lives in Martinsville was charged with criminal sexual contact and endangering the welfare of a child in connection with an incident at his office with a 16-year-old girl.

45-Year Sentence for Murderer From Bradley Gardens

Gary Wilson, 30, of Leghorn Avenue, must spend the next 38 years and three months in state prison for the murder of 45-year-old Carolyn Stone over the 2009 Memorial Day weekend at a Bradley Gardens home under the terms of the sentence handed down by Superior Court Judge John Pursel.

Authorities Crack Down on Township Massage Therapy Businesses

An investigation into several massage therapy businesses in Bridgewater has resulted in three arrests and several violations of township ordinances being issued.

Raritan Man Charged with Stealing Four Televisions from Target

A Raritan man has been charged with stealing four televisions and attempting to steal four more from Target in a two-week period.
 
Paul Mason, 25, was charged by Bridgewater Detective Stephen Zeichner with third-degree shoplifting, attempted shoplifting and conspiracy, all indictable offenses.

Bridgewater Ranked the 'Top Booming Suburb' in New Jersey

Bridgewater was ranked as the "Top Booming Suburb" in New Jersey in a new survey conducted by Coldwell Banker.

Residents Receive Grace Period to Pay Property Tax Bill

Bridgewater property owners have been given a grace period until Aug. 30 to pay their quarterly property bills.

Violent Storm Fells Trees, Knocks Out Power

The effects of a brief but violent thunderstorm on Monday morning were still being felt Monday afternoon.

The storm’s most serious effects were in the southwestern part of the township as crews from Public Service Electric and Gas were still working along Milltown Road where trees had fallen across power lines on Monday afternoon.

Owner of Foreclosed Property Wants Township to Buy Lot

A company that foreclosed on a township property has filed a lawsuit asking that the township buy back the lot because it can not be developed due to zoning regulations.

7 Charged With Selling Drugs at VA Medical Centers

A group of men have been accused by federal authorities of selling heroin to veterans being treated at two New Jersey VA medical centers, including the one in Lyons.