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Edison, NJ
News
Driver, 23, Killed In Weekend Crash On Route 1 Central Jersey
A 23-year-old man from Mercer County was killed in a weekend crash in Central Jersey, authorities said. The man's name had not been released by South Brunswick police. The crash happened at 12:21 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 on Route 1 at Greenview Avenue and involved three vehicles, police said. The 23-year-old was driving a Toyota Camry south on Route 1 and lost control, hit two vehicles and a utility pole, police said.
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Serious Crash Blocks Traffic On Route 130 Central Jersey: Police
A serious crash blocked one lane of traffic on Route 130 North in South Brunswick, authorities said. The crash occurred early Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 20 on Route 130 between Deans Rhode Hall Road and Georges Road, South Brunswick police said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Edison, NJ
News
Truck Blows Through Red Light, Injures Teens In Central Jersey: Police
A New York truck driver faces criminal charges for a crash that seriously injured two teenagers in Central Jersey, authorities said. South Brunswick police said the truck was "over a football field" away from the intersection when the traffic light turned red, but never stopped. More details were expected later.
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Serious Crash Closes Central Jersey Roadway
A serious crash closed a roadway in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash was reported at about 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9. South Brunswick police said that Promenade Boulevard westbound was closed at Route 1 due to the crash. Police expected the area to be disrupted for the next four hours. Promenade Boulevard eastbound will be reduced to a single lane, police said. Avoid the area and plan alternate routes.
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
2 Stabbings Shake Up Central Jersey Town: Report
Two local men were attacked in a pair of back-to-back stabbings in South Brunswick, MyCentralJersey.com reported. At 7:50 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 8, police received a call from the first man seeking medical attention at the Home Depot on Route 1, South Brunswick Police Lt. Gene Rickle told the outlet, adding that this was not a random attack. While no suspect was located, officers found a second victim — a 20-year-old man — in the area with knife wounds a short time later before both men were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, the report says. Anyone with information is asked to contac…
Edison, NJ
News
21-Year-Old Passenger Killed In Central Jersey Crash: Police
South Brunswick Police continue to investigate a fatal crash that killed a 21-year-old passenger from Monroe. At 10:32 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, South Brunswick police received multiple 911 calls of an overturned van on Route 130 near Deans Rhode Hall Road. Officers found a 2003 Ford Econoline van had been traveling Route 130 southbound being driven by Eli Szmer a 32-year-old man from Monroe. Szmer for unknown reasons lost control of his vehicle and crossed the grass divider, the northbound lanes of travel then struck the guardrail off the northbound shoulder of the highway…
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
'Abduction' Of Bloodied Woman In South Brunswick Was Big Misunderstanding
What police in South Brunswick initially believed was a possible abduction turned out to be a big misunderstanding, police said. Authorities launched an investigation Wednesday, Aug. 3, when witnesses said they saw a woman bleeding from her head and yelling help being pulled into the cab of a tractor trailer. Turns out, the woman had fallen and hit her head, and knew the man who helped her. The pair rushed off to seek medical treatment, abc7 says. "South Brunswick detectives received tips from around the country after releasing the video and images on social media," South Brunswick police …
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Fatal Crash Reported In Central Jersey: Police
An unidentified man was killed in a crash in Central Jersey, authorities said. The crash happened just before 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 2 on Kingston Lane at Ridge Road in South Brunswick, police said. South Brunswick police said the road would be closed for three hours during an investigation. Two other people were reported hurt, police said, one critically. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Edison, NJ
News
Suspect 'Zoom-Bombed' High School Student's Virtual Memorial Service: Police
A suspect has been identified and charged in a Zoom attack on a virtual memorial service for a South Brunswick High School student, authorities said. The memorial service was being held for 17-year-old Emily Murillo who tragically died in January 2021, according to South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka. Due to the coronavirus, the memorial service was broadcasted virtually. During the service, an unknown person entered the Zoom and threatened to blow up the funeral home and make the casket turn to ashes. The suspect is a juvenile from North Jersey. “It was unspeakable …
Edison, NJ
News
Identified
: 'Confused' Man Found Wandering In Central Jersey Park
UPDATE: The man has been identified and is safe, authorities said. ORIGINAL STORY: Police in Central Jersey are looking to identify this man who was found walking in a local park. The man was found on Tuesday, July 5 along Route 27 in South Brunswick. "He is confused and unable to give his name," South Brunswick police said on Twitter. The man is described as being 5'10 inches tall in his late 50s or early 60s and wearing jeans, sneakers, a gray t-shirt and a straw hat. Any information, please call 732-329-4646
Edison, NJ
Schools
South Brunswick Middle School Custodian Struck, Killed By Car While Working
A beloved custodian of a South Brunswick middle school was struck and killed by a car while working, district officials said. Dean Battaglia, 53, was spraying weeds on a curb at Crossroads North Middle School Wednesday, June 15, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office and South Brunswick district officials. Battaglia was pronounced dead at the scene. No further information was provided. South Brunswick Superintendent of Schools, Scott Feder, sent the following letter to parents: "Today is as challenging as it gets as we lost a staff member while on the job after being hit by…
Edison, NJ
Police & Fire
Firefighters Battle Fatal Blaze In Central Jersey (
Developing
)
A person was killed in a house fire in Central Jersey, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The fire broke out at about 9:35 p.m. on Monday, May 16 on Pelham Road in the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire showing from a single-story wood-framed house. Three fire companies battled the blaze, which was their second house fire of the day, South Brunswick police said. The first two-alarm fire destroyed a group home on Riva Avenue in Monmouth Junction. All residents made it safely out of the home and no serious injuries were repor…
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