Matawan PD Responds to 302 Calls for Service

The Matawan Police Department responded to 302 Calls for Service between March 1 and March 15, according to Lt. Ben Smith.

Calls Answered

• Motor Vehicle Accidents:  12

• Disorderly Persons Offenses:  3

• First Aid Calls:  14

• Fire Calls:  7

• Burglary:  1

• Domestic Violence Calls:  6

• Alarm Calls:  8

• Missing Person Calls:  1

Arrests Made

• Robbery:  1

• Contempt of Court Warrants:  9

• Burglary:  1

• DWI:  2

• Narcotics:  3

• Driving While Suspended:  12

• Disorderly Conduct:  1

• Assault:  2

Matawan PD in the News

Perth Amboy Man Charged with Burglary of Matawan Home

• A Perth Amboy man was charged with the burglary, theft and criminal mischief after he allegedly broke into a house on Miriam Drive while the homeowners were away on vacation.

Update: Point Pleasant Man Arrested for Home Invasion on Main Street in Matawan

• A Point Pleasant man was charged with two counts of robbery in connection to a home invasion that took place on Main Street in Matawan.

Gas Line Ruptured at Mill Road in Matawan Wednesday Morning

• A natural gas leak under Mill Road the morning of March 7 was quickly brought under control, say authorities.