Edison-Metuchen, NJ|News|
Metuchen Man Conned Businesses Into Fake Donations: Prosecutor
The man allegedly impersonated police officers, fire fighters, and veterans groups when soliciting fake donations, officials said.

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The man allegedly impersonated police officers, fire fighters, and veterans groups when soliciting fake donations, officials said.

The ice cream shop is now offering three dairy-free flavors.
The road is expected to be closed through the afternoon.
Have you grabbed a slice at this old-school pizzeria?
The woman is accused of providing heroin and fentanyl that killed a local artist, Morris Co. Prosecutor Fredric Knapp said.
Drivers should brace for traffic and delays.
The teacher was arrested in the school parking lot before classes started on Tuesday, an Edison spokesman says, and the matter was resolved.
Check out photos of these adorable pups, named Lily and Lavender.
Thomas Cooper Young, Jr. was an active parishioner at Hilltop Presbyterian Church, and loved being a Scoutmaster.
Senior citizens can get rides to and from the two local stores from the Office of Aging.
About 75 teens were caught drinking at a giant party in Morris Township over the weekend, police said.
A detour is in place, but drivers should take another route.
The large-scale fight sent three police officers to the hospital, and ended in eight arrests, Hanover police said.
The large-scale fight sent three police officers to the hospital, and ended in eight arrests, Hanover police said.
The large-scale fight sent three police officers to the hospital, and ended in eight arrests, Hanover police said.
The large-scale fight sent three police officers to the hospital, and ended in eight arrests, Hanover police said.
Police say two men purposefully rear-ended another car twice following a bar fight.
Jefferson police made several arrests in February. Read about them here.
Police are reminding residents to always stop for buses with flashing lights.
A local fire station is open as a warming center.