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

BRIDGEWATER, 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 Bridgewater (click headline to read the article).

Bridgewater Teacher 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.

10-Year-Old Student Brings 2 Large Kitchen Knives To Bridgewater Elementary School: Parent

Two parents are calling on the Bridgewater-Raritan School District for more transparency after an elementary school student brought two large kitchen knives to school.

Giovanna Quintana of Raritan, who has two students in the John F. Kennedy Primary School,(JFK) shared two recent incidents that have caused her significant concern regarding the safety of her children and the entire JFK student and staff population.

2 Cops Injured, Multiple Police Cars Rammed During Chase On Routes 202, 22

Two New Jersey State Troopers were injured and multiple police vehicles were rammed during a chase of a stolen car through Somerset County on Interstate 287, Route 202 and Route 22, said New Jersey State Police(NJSP) Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron.

DUI Dismissed For Bridgewater Man, Retired Cop Previously Sentenced In Fatal DWI Crash

A Bridgewater man and retired Mountainside Police Officer, who previously served less than one year for fatally hitting a runner while intoxicated in Raritan in 2020, was dismissed of another driving under the influence charge last week.

Kevin D. Betyeman pled guilty on Oct. 20 to careless driving: likely to endanger person or property; and failure to remove snow or ice from vehicle. He was issued fines as a result, confirmed Betyeman's defense attorney James Wronko to Patch.

Thieves Break Into Bridgewater Home Looking For Car Keys: Police

Thieves looking to steal a vehicle broke into a Bridgewater home with residents inside early Monday morning, said Bridgewater Police Chief John Mitzak to Patch.

Bridgewater Man Arrested As Part Of 'Operation Bad Santa'

A Bridgewater man was among 12 alleged child predators who were arrested as part of "Operation Bad Santa," said Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone on Monday.

The multi-agency undercover operation targeted people who were allegedly using social media and various online messaging applications to try to lure underage children for sexual activity.

Cop Rescues Unconscious, Trapped Driver Inside Burning Car On Route 22: Body Cam Video

A fast-acting Bridgewater Police Officer rescued an unconscious man who was trapped inside his burning car following a crash with a tanker truck on Route 22 West on Wednesday morning.

Driver Cuts Across Route 22, Crashes And Becomes Trapped In Bridgewater: Police

A trapped 90-year-old driver was rescued after trying to cut across Route 22 to get to the Bridgewater Diner on Monday, said Bridgewater Police Sgt. Kevin Florczak.

Father, Son Admit To Setting Explosion, Injuring 1 In Somerset County

A father and son pleaded guilty on Friday in connection with detonating a homemade explosive device at Cooper Street Park in Manville on July 6, 2024, and injuring a Bridgewater man.

Search For Missing Sled Riders In Bridgewater Frozen Brook By Police, Firefighters

A search for possible missing sled riders in a frozen brook in Bridgewater turned out to be unfounded.

On Monday around 3:30 p.m., a hiker in Washington Valley Park reported finding a sled next to the East Branch Middle Brook near the parking lot off Gilbridge Road, said Bill Rose with the Martinsville Volunteer Fire Department to Patch.

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