Bridgewater|News|
DWI Crash Topples Traffic Signal Pole In Bridgewater: Police
The crash at the Route 28 and Finderne Avenue intersection happened early Saturday morning.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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- Bridgewater, NJ
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Westfield, NJ|News|
DUI Wrong Way Driver Causes Crash Killing 71-Year-Old Bicyclist In Westfield: Police
Anthony Ramirez Velazquez, 20, of Perth Amboy, crossed into the opposite lane, crashing into a van, which rolled over onto the biker: Cops.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Several Cats Killed After Car Crash Sparks House Fire In Hillsborough: Cops
The crash had caught fire, and the flames had spread to the home on Saturday night, said police.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Man Fatally Hit By NJ Transit's Raritan Valley Train In Plainfield
The Raritan Valley Line service was suspended in both directions on Sunday as a result.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
NJ State Trooper Kills Ex-Girlfriend, Firefighter She Just Started Dating: Prosecutor
Lauren Semanchik, 33, of Pittstown, and Tyler Webb, 29, of Forked River, were both fatally shot at Semanchik's home on Saturday afternoon.
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Bridgewater|News|
Bridgewater Police Department Is Hiring Entry Level Officers
A physical fitness assessment will be held on Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. at Raritan Valley Community College.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Boutique Full-Service Interior Design And Build Studio Opens In Westfield
Stone + Birch Interiors, founded by Principal Designer Sadaf Morbelli, held a ribbon-cutting last week in Westfield.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Light Up Bernards Township In Blue To Support Local Law Enforcement
Bernards Township Law Enforcement Fund is hosting "Project Blue Light" from Sept. 19 to 22 in Honor of National Thank a Police Officer Day.
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Summit, NJ|News|
Summit Off Duty Cop Chases Down Lululemon Shoplifters: Police
"I want to commend our off-duty officer for her exceptional vigilance and quick thinking," said Chief Ryan Peters.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Township Police To Host Annual National Night Out For 2025
The event includes meeting first responders, seeing police & fire vehicles, a helicopter landing, Somerset County K9, food trucks, and more.
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Bridgewater|News|
Raritan Borough Police To Host Annual National Night Out For 2025
The event includes Kona Ice, hot dogs, live music, emergency vehicles, balloon animals, and a K9 demo.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield Police To Host Annual National Night Out For 2025
The event is always free to the public and includes food, music, an obstacle course, games, giveaways, and entertainment for all ages.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Bernards Township To Host National Night Out For 2025
The event will include demonstrations, vehicle displays, activities, DJ, Magician, balloon artists, face painting and tattoos, and a movie.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Police Department Is Hiring Entry Level Officers
Check out what minimum qualifications are needed:
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Bridgewater|News|
Traffic Light Out Due To Power Outage In Bridgewater
The Bridgewater Township Police shared the alert on Friday morning.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
'Sextortion', Phone Scams Warning Issued By Bernards Township Police
"NEVER send funds to anyone you do not know." "NEVER send nude photos of yourself to an unknown party," warned police.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Gladstone Branch Rail Service Suspended In Both Directions Due To Power Issues
NJ Transit announced the suspension on Thursday following a severe storm that passed through the area.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
High Water, Flooding Closes Basking Ridge Road
A Flash Flood Warning and Severe Thunderstorm remains in effect on Thursday.
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Bridgewater|News|
Minor Flooding Closes Bridgewater Roads
Bridgewater Police shared the list of road closures as of 2 p.m.
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Bridgewater|News|
Tornado Warning Issued In Somerset County
Raritan Valley Community College also closed early on Thursday.
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