To register complaints about emails from TAPinto.net, please email. According to the release, on Dec. 12, the district detected BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A suspect in a homicide investigation died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a parking lot in Bridgewater Township Wednesday morning after allegedly shooting a man in the parking lot of PSEG in Somerset, according to a release from Somerset County Prosecutor John BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Nearly a year after the incident at the Bridgewater Commons Mall Feb. 12, 2022, there is still no update on the investigation into a video on social media of officers breaking up a fight and arresting only the darker skinned boy. The 2021 report shows that six Somerset County agencies had at least one officer subject to "major" discipline: one from Bernards Township Police, one from Bridgewater Township Police, one from Franklin Township Police, one from North Plainfield Police, and one from Somerset County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division. Murphy's 2024 budget. After several seconds of punching, two uniformed Bridgewater police officers ran onto the scene and pulled the two apart. A new program aimed at beefing up community policing in Bridgewater is scheduled to make its debut in the coming months. The victim had left the BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township has released its police blotter for the week ending March 10. They were two different reporting periods per the AGs reporting requirements, however, the suspension was consecutive," said Bernards Township Police Chief Michael Shimsky. To get unlimited access, please subscribe or activate your digital account today. Matt Kemper, who worked at his family's former business Kemper Pontiac Cadillac, was last seen in Las Vegas on Jan. 5. Susan Loyer covers Middlesex County and more for MyCentralJersey.com. A Sherlin Drive resident reported Dec. 22 that their vehicle was stolen from their driveway. But days after then-Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd in May 2020, Grewal issued several directives involving police reform. IE 11 is not supported. The officers were able to respond quickly to this incident and stop it from escalating because of a tip we received from the community," the post says. The theft happened in the middle of the day on Thursday, according to Bridgewater Police. The township postponed the town hall meeting as nationwide attention focused on Bridgewater. BRIDGEWATER A 38-year-old Morristown man was killed early Thursday morning while walking on Interstate 287, State Police said. New Jersey: After Bridgewater Commons mall fight, NAACP calls for police officers removal. Bridgewater found itself in the eye of a media storm after a 15-second video went viral of a fight between two teenagers at Bridgewater Commons that was broken up by two township police. Moench also thanked the public for refraining from jumping to conclusions while the investigation is ongoing, and thanked members of the Bridgewater Police Department for their service, and for keeping the public safe. International Womens Day Event! WEBINAR: Learn About Wills, Living Trusts and Nursing Home Asset Protection, Saint Joseph High School Annual Basket Raffle, School Bus Company Seeking Fleet Mechanic, Protect Your Home from Ticks with Yard Guard from Viking Pest, Now Hiring Front Counter Sales/Business Development, Bridgewater Area Pets Up For Adoption: Clara, Casper, Caleb & More, Patch's Playground Spotlight: North Branch Park, Somerville Coffee Shop Rebrands Itself Again, This Time For Good, Bridgewater Boy's Love Of Pokmon Grows Into Thriving Business, Defeated: Largest Development In Bridgewater's History Since Mall, Gourmet Breakfast & Lunch Caf Opens In Bridgewater. The man's car caught fire while delivering newspapers early Sunday morning, said fire officials. News from the Courier News | MyCentralJersey.com Sarah Berkovits began her career as a substitute teacher in the Bridgewater-Raritan school system before moving to Buildings and Grounds. Bernards Township Officer David Martin was suspended for 31 days in 2021 for "violation of Bernards Township Police Department Policies and Procedures and Rules and Regulations," read the report. Two dirt bikes and a catalytic converter were also stolen within the last month in the township, according to police. Joey's friend, Sienna Freidinger, filmed the video. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. As the Black teen is being handcuffed on the ground, the white teen is seen standing up looking at the officers before the female officersits him back on the couch as the Black teen is lifted off the ground by the male officer. A car pulled over and left the dog on the side of the road earlier this month, said police. Home | Bridgewater Police Sienna's . Rashid was issued the following summonses: DWI, Careless Driving, Failure to Report a Crash and Leaving the Scene of a Crash. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. News & Press Releases. SOLD OUT! Local businesses will be supplied with naloxone and opioid education and training should a life-threatening emergency arise. The 2021 report also shows 17 agencies in the county had no police with major violations. Meanwhile, ZKye, already on the ground, was pinned onto his stomach by a male officer, with the officers knee appearing to be on his back. BRIDGEWATER The Bridgewater Police Department has called for an internal affairs investigation after a video circulated on social media showing officers response to a fight at Bridgewater Commons over the weekend. 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Im just glad it happened where there were a whole bunch of eyes on the situation, cause I dont know what would have happened.. Violation of the Employee Handbook concerning the use of Township vehicles. Officers responded to Commons Way March 21 at 7:15 p.m. for a single vehicle crash with injuries. New Jersey mall fight with police handcuffing Black teen with use of At the same time, the white youth, at least equally at fault for the fight as his Black counterpart, was carefully eased onto a couch and treated like a victim," said Smith, adding that this issomething Blacks in New Jersey experience too often. Carrier Clinic, Taxes in Retirement Seminar on March 7th and 9th at Raritan Valley Community College. "In light of the volume and nature of communications that have been received by our township staff and Police Department, the decision has been made, in the interest of protecting the safety of the public and staff, to postpone the town hall meeting," according to a statement on the township's website. Hospitality Opportunities in Food Services, Housekeeping And Others! Phil Murphy expressed his concern. In a Facebook post Monday, the Bridgewater Police Department said it was aware of the video. Dedicated to Service, Committed to Community. The campaign raises awareness about the dangers of impaired driving through a combo of high-visibility enforcement and public education. The white teen appeared to be left alone and at one point stood up and looked over the scene as the two officers restrained ZKye. Authorities identified Gary T. Curtis, 58, of Washington, as the man who fatally shot Russell D. BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township has confirmed that the states investigation into the incident at the Bridgewater Commons Mall in February 2022 has been closed. Bridgewater/Raritan, NJ Police & Fire Section | TAPinto Bridgewater Police also reported making arrests for driving while intoxicated and shoplifting in the latest blotter. International Womens Day Event! Mike Voorhees, the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District security coordinator, was joined by four members of the school RARITAN, NJ - A settlement has been reached between Raritan Borough and the estate of Matas Ortega, who was killed in 2018 after he was hit by a car driven by Raritan resident Ronald Rebernik. Racially motivated.. Joe Hernandez. Police are asking anyone with video of the incident to share it with the department, and they asked the Somerset County Prosecutors Office to conduct an independent review of the officers conduct. Black teen handcuffed by police at mall while white teen was scared of what could've happened. Tactics used by police breaking up a fight between two teenagers prompts demands for an internal investigation. After several seconds of punching, two uniformed Bridgewater police officers ran onto the scene and pulled the two apart. According to police, the victim had parked the BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township has released its police blotter for the middle of September. The officer lied to supervisors when questioned and lied again during an [Internal Affairs] investigation, according to the report. Violation of the Department Mission Statement. The winning name was chosen by sixth grader Timmy Miessler, of Branchburg, and Ruthanne Ungerleider, a BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A 25-year career police officer in Bridgewater Township, John Mitzak was sworn in Oct. 20 as the eighth police chief of the township department. The driver of the Volkswagen Tiguan remained on scene and was not injured, State Police said. "Major discipline" is defined as police officers who were terminated, demoted, or suspended for more than five days. February 16, 2022 at 11:12 a.m. EST Authorities are investigating how police in Bridgewater Township, N.J., responded to a weekend mall fight. Video of New Jersey officers pinning down and handcuffing - CBS News The township council unveiled a proclamation in honor of the event, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Bridgewater/Raritan, NJ Police & Fire | TAPinto Volunteer firefighters in Bridgewater rescued a cat from a burning home Friday afternoon, officials said. The suit claimed Raritan cops shouldn't have released Ronald B. Rebernik after arresting him for heroin hours before the deadly 2018 crash. Phil Murphy's school aid plan for the 2023-24 school year. Route 22 East was closed for about an hour on Monday morning as a result, said Bridgewater Police. Two Bridgewater Police Department cops arrive and pull the White teen onto a nearby couch, as they pin the Black teen, 14, to the floor and handcuff him. In the video, posted just after the incident BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township added its newest police officer to the force Jan. 19. a video showing twoofficers breaking up a fight between two teens, one Black and one white, at Bridgewater Commons over the weekend went viral, Black teen restrained by police in Bridgewater fight hires George Floyd's family lawyer, Tasers, hailed as a way to avoid deadly police shootings, are seldom used in NJ, NJ AG reveals names of cops who have been suspended, demoted, terminated, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Morristown NJ man killed walking along Route 287 in Bridgewater Suzanne Russell is a breaking news reporter for MyCentralJersey.com covering crime, courts and other mayhem. Bridgewater mall fight: Attorney considers civil rights lawsuit - Yahoo! NJ mall::Black teen restrained by police in Bridgewater fight hires George Floyd's family lawyer. The attorney BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The attorney generals office released an official statement Friday regarding the February 2022 police response at the Bridgewater Commons Mall, and said that although it has completed its own investigation, its report may be released if the local administration does not conclude SOMERSET, NJ - The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office has released a motive in the fatal shooting of a PSEG supervisor outside his car at the office, on Weston Canal Road in Somerset, Wednesday. Authorities are searching several states for the veteran, who may be in severe emotional distress and in need of medical help. The teen and his mother could not be reached for comment Wednesday. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Brendan M. Heffernan, 46, of Maplewood, Copyright 2023 TAP IP LLC, All rights reserved. Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com. The bicycle had been left in a bicycle rack, but was not BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater Township Police Department released its police blotter for the past few months. Sustained charges against Martin included: Martin was also previously suspended for 55 days in 2020 on the same violation, according to the report released in August 2021. I am completely confident that the Prosecutors review will be impartial, objective and thorough, Moench said. A female officer then helped, placing her knee near the back of ZKye's neck as they put him in handcuffs, according to the clip. ", Discipline:NJ AG reveals names of cops who have been suspended, demoted, terminated. Bridgewater Township Mayor Matthew Moench acknowledged the video Tuesday, and New Jersey Gov. The state is awarding about $16.2 million in grants. No other information was provided on the report. A Bridgewater Officer was also named to this list. 0:57. Bridgewater/Raritan, NJ Local News | TAPinto The Bridgewater Police Department, with seventy-eight officers, serves and protects a diverse residential population of over 45,000 persons. The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) Law Enforcement Accreditation Program is a statewide, independent credentialing body that analyzes the operational Copyright 2023 TAP IP LLC, All rights reserved. | Mitzak has been BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The second week of October will mark Fire Prevention Week in Bridgewater Township, from Oct. 9 through Oct. 15. Cindy and David Keogh are the parents of Ryan Keogh, who was found guilty of first-degree murder following a shooting at their home in 2019. According to police, officers BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township celebrated the promotions of several township officers at a ceremony at the end of November. The dog is said to be worth $5,000, said North Plainfield Police Lt. William Speck. 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Z'Kye said of being restrained: I was, like, calm, because I knew not to be scared. Although there have been no credible threats in Bridgewater Township and New Jersey associated with social media posts circulating that reference a supposed "National Day of Hate" on Saturday,. Divisions | Bridgewater Police Get involved by signing 7,678 people like this 8,626 people follow this http://patch.com/new-jersey/bridgewater alexis.tarrazi@patch.com Police Blotter; Emergency Alert; About Us. Actions included expansion of Crisis Intervention Team training, development of a statewide "Use of Force Portal" and updates to the state's use-of-force policy. SC Sheriff's Officer Shane Rebuth was suspended for 7 days in 2021 for "Standard of Conduct." Residents Erin Kurdyla, Lisa Bratis, Maria Concetta Natale and Christy Thompson BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Mayor Matthew Moench has released a statement that he will be recommending Capt. 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Police report that, on Oct. 29 at about 3:52 p.m., someone stole a vehicle from inside the vestibule of Target, on Promenade Boulevard. When your child was young, visiting the pediatrician was quite an event. 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Get Patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our new app. Proudly created withWix.com. T-I-P-S Line: 877-660-INFO (4636) For any questions regarding our website or services, please contact us by clicking on the appropriate name to send an e-mail. Bridgewater Cop Suspended 180 Days For 'Truthfulness' Bridgewater police chief, mayor to meet with Black community leaders At about 2:29 a.m., a Volkswagen Tiguan was traveling . The state is awarding about $16.2 million in grants. We recognize that this video has made members of our community upset and are calling for an internal affairs investigation, the statement said. "The time for the #nj Governor and Attorney General to put a stop to this type of behavior by the police is NOW." The Black 8th grader, named Z'Kye Husain, and his mother spoke to Eyewitness News. In the video, a female and male officer grab the white teen off the Black teen. We endeavor to reduce crime along with the fear of it, through cooperative interaction with the community. This is another example of the kind of racial bias that we need to root out of our system of policing. All results are expected to be certified Feb. 23. Officers' handling of Bridgewater Commons Mall fight sparks concerns of "There is no threat to the high school," he said. 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Carrier Clinic, Taxes in Retirement Seminar on March 7th and 9th at Raritan Valley Community College. That video says it all," he said. We also protect and serve patrons, visitors and workers of the businesses and large corporations in town such as the Bridgewater Commons Mall, Bausch Health, iConnective, Sanofi-Aventis, J&J, MetLife, PVH, Qualcomm and events at TD Bank Park which is home of the Somerset Patriots - AA Affiliate of the New York Yankees, Somerset County Sheriffs Office - Corrections Division. . Reporting for duty under the influence of alcohol. Bridgewater News, Breaking News in Bridgewater, NJ Hello Bridgewater Today's weather Times of clouds and sun High: 49F Low: 36F Top local news Bridgewater News Somerset Man. The controversy also led the township to cancel Mayor Matt Moench's town hall meeting on road improvements that was scheduled for Wednesday evening because of safety concerns.
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