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

HILLSBOROUGH, 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 Hillsborough (click headline to read the article).

Armed Shooting Suspect ID'd As 19-Year-Old Hillsborough Man: Prosecutor

A 19-year-old from Hillsborough has been identified as the armed man who led authorities on a five-hour search and prompted schools to lock down as a precaution on Tuesday.

Dawan Jeter, 19, Hillsborough, was charged with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, second-degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, and third-degree endangering another person, announced Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald.

Officers Shoot Man Holding Knife, Later Find 2 Dead People At Hillsborough Home

Authorities are investigating a double homicide and a police-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday.

At 4:12 p.m. that day, Hillsborough Township Police got a request to conduct a check on the people inside a home on Cornell Trail. Officers tried to contact the residents with negative results. At around 6:24 p.m., officers were able to enter the home.

Cop Caught Shoplifting 4 Different Times At Supermarket In Hillsborough: Police

A North Plainfield Police Sergeant was caught shoplifting from a grocery store in Hillsborough, police said.

David Canica was charged with four counts of shoplifting, a disorderly persons offense. Canica serves with the North Plainfield Police and was promoted to Sergeant in August 2024.

Married Couple Beaten To Death In Hillsborough

A married couple was identified as the victims of a double homicide in Hillsborough on Sept. 25, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said Friday.

The victims were identified as David Lin, 69, and Jean Lin, 69, husband and wife, said McDonald.

Hillsborough Man, Teacher Shared Child Porn On Social Media Platform: Prosecutor

A Hillsborough man and Clark Middle School teacher was arrested on Tuesday for having and sharing child sexual abuse material.

Authorities said Matthew Serwedes, 48, of Hillsborough, is currently employed as a teacher at Carl H. Kumpf Middle School in Clark.

3 Men Arrested For Burglarizing Homes In Somerset County

Three men from Somerset and Union counties were charged in connection with two home burglaries in Franklin and Hillsborough in October 2024.

Massage Therapist Accused Of Sexual Assault Of Woman Has License Suspended In Somerset Co.

A Somerset County massage therapist had his license temporarily suspended on Monday after being charged with criminal sexual assault against a client, said Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs.

David Bittner, who practiced massage therapy in Hillsborough Township, agreed to the temporary suspension of his massage therapy license by the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy pending the outcome of the criminal case and further action by the Board.

Man Wanted For Luring Child, Attempted Sex Assault In Hillsborough

A man wanted on multiple charges, including luring a child, attempted sexual assault, and attempted prostitution in Hillsborough, was named the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office(SCPO) Fugitive of the Month for April.

3 Dogs Left In Car Overnight, Woman Charged In Hillsborough

A woman was charged after police say she left three dogs in her car overnight in Hillsborough.

Rabid Groundhog Bites 2 People Outside Hillsborough Business

A groundhog that bit two people outside of a business in Hillsborough has tested positive for rabies, announced the Hillsborough Township Health Department.

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