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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. They were two different reporting periods per the AGs reporting requirements, however, the suspension was consecutive," said Bernards Township Police Chief Michael Shimsky. Martin reportedly has since resigned from the police department. The Attorney General completed its investigation and sent a comprehensive Internal Affairs Report and Findings to Bridgewater in Sept. 2022. Officers' handling of Bridgewater Commons Mall fight sparks concerns of racial discrimination Feb 16, 2022, 10:14pm Updated on Feb 17, 2022 By: News 12 Staff As the Black teen is being handcuffed on the ground, the white teen is seen standing up looking at the officers before the female officer sits him back on the couch as the Black teen is lifted off the ground by the male officer. The theme for the 2022 celebration is Fire RARITAN, NJ - The Raritan Borough Police Department is now an accredited law enforcement agency in New Jersey. 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. Susan Rettino, 57, was charged with lewdness after urinating in public and possession of alcohol in a borough park after Raritan officers were sent to Frelinghuysen Park, on BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater Township Police Department has released its police blotter for Nov. 16. In a Facebook post Monday, the Bridgewater Police Department said it was aware of the video. We talked about thepride we had post the murder of George Floyd, we had thousands of demonstrations and very, very few incidents. Bound Brook Police released photos of a dark-colored vehicle (appears to be a Ford Escape) wanted in connection with the abandoned dog. Justice Philip, 23, is accused of crashing into another man's car and shooting a gun at him, according to Somerville police. A Sherlin Drive resident reported Dec. 22 that their vehicle was stolen from their driveway. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. New Jersey police department calls for investigation after viral video. | A victim reported Sept. 15 that their vehicle had been burglarized while it was parked in the lot of Seasons 52, on Commons Way. "Although an investigation is still gathering the facts about this incident, Im deeply disturbed by what appears to be racially disparate treatment in this video. | At about 2:29 a.m., a Volkswagen Tiguan was traveling . The suit claimed Raritan cops shouldn't have released Ronald B. Rebernik after arresting him for heroin hours before the deadly 2018 crash. Police Blotter; Emergency Alert; About Us. The state is awarding about $16.2 million in grants. 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Hire A Bridgewater Area Pro To Get A Head Start On Spring Cleaning! Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters. 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. | The white teen is put on a nearby couch while the male officer tackles the Black teen to the ground, straddles his back and crosses his hands to handcuff him while the female officer appears to have her knee on his back. 2023 Bridgewater Police Department. Social media postings have drawn law enforcement attention nationally, Bridgewater Township Police said, but no real threat has been found. The campaign raises awareness about the dangers of impaired driving through a combo of high-visibility enforcement and public education. 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Get involved by signing 7,678 people like this 8,626 people follow this http://patch.com/new-jersey/bridgewater alexis.tarrazi@patch.com The appearance of what is racially disparate treatment is deeply, deeply disturbing and it's just another reminder that the progress we've made on the relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve that our work is not done,and we need to continue that. Tactics used by police breaking up a fight between two teenagers prompts demands for an internal investigation. According to police, the victim had been unloading items from their BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township Police have released the police blotter for the end of November through mid December. Bridgewater school district officials are warning parents of a fake email account claiming to be a Bridgewater-Raritan Regional official. 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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. John Mitzak as the next chief of the Bridgewater Township Police Department, and the council is expected to vote on the recommendation at Monday's council meeting. His mother, Ebon, who only shared her first name to NBC New York, was outraged. Bridgewater Township Officer Brian Shubert was suspended for 180 days in 2021 for "Truthfulness." 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. Racially motivated.. Failure to conduct himself with high ethical standards. According to the report, at 3 p.m. Nov. 6, two suspects attempted to shoplift power BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township Police released its police blotter for the week of April 26, with incidents from the end of March through mid-April. Scott Edge, 47, was charged with criminal mischief, theft and trespassing. Violation of the Employee Handbook concerning the use of Township vehicles. Brendan M. Heffernan, 46, of Maplewood, Copyright 2023 TAP IP LLC, All rights reserved. By: News 12 Staff A viral video of two Bridgewater police officers responding to a fight between two teens at the Bridgewater Commons Mall has angered and disturbed many people. Thomas Gallo took the oath of office during the Jan. 19 Township Council meeting. BRIDGEWATER - The township has found itself in the center of the national controversy over police use of force after a video showing two officers breaking up a fight between two teens, one. Proudly created withWix.com. The video cuts off at this point. SOLD OUT! You had to load up the car Come and see 15 Morningside Road in Verona; open house 3/4 1-3pm and 3/5 1-4pm. To the best of our knowledge, the New Jersey Attorney General has concluded their investigation, said a township official BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District has released information related to a cybersecurity incident involving information about some employees and individuals on the districts employee insurance plan. 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,. Bridgewater Police Department - NJ | Bridgewater NJ According to the report, a 76-year-old man reported he was the victim of BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township Police are investigating a number of thefts from various stores around Bridgewater in December, according to this week's police blotter. Even through there was rightful anger and passion, folks had gotten a sense of a rhythm with each other," Murphy said. The video has prompted the NAACP to call for the officers to be "removed" from the Bridgewater Police Department pending an investigation by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General. 0:57. About See all Hyperlocal news, alerts, discussions and events for Bridgewater, NJ We're a community-specific news, information and engagement network driven by passionate and experienced media professionals. The video shows two male teens, one Black and the other white, having an argument before pointing fingers at each other. Murphy's 2024 budget. "There is no threat to the high school," he said. 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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BRIDGEWATER, NJ For the second time, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office publicly released all the names of New Jersey police officers who were subject to "major discipline" in. Were committed to increasing trust between law enforcement and the people they serve.. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 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. 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Were committed to increasing trust between law enforcement and the people they serve. The report displays the names and agencies of officers who were fired, demoted in rank or suspended for more than five days. Bridgewater Police Department100 Commons Way Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Bridgewater mayor trade barbs over cops' mall . One officer pushed the white teen into a seated position on the couch . Phil Murphy expressed his concern. 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. The incident follows a sordid history. Local businesses will be supplied with naloxone and opioid education and training should a life-threatening emergency arise. The driver was hospitalized with a serious injury on Tuesday, said police. 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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. Sienna's . Two people reported being shot in the head by a BB or pellet gun in separate shootings at the mall in January, said police. 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. The men and women of the Bridgewater Township Police Department are committed to providing effective police service to all persons within our jurisdiction. The men and women of the Bridgewater Township Police Department are committed to providing effective police service to all persons within our jurisdiction. New Jersey: After Bridgewater Commons mall fight, NAACP calls for police officers removal. A resident of Schindler Terrace reported Aug. 27 that their Black Mongoose bicycle was stolen from in front of their home. International Womens Day Event! Carrier Clinic, Taxes in Retirement Seminar on March 7th and 9th at Raritan Valley Community College. Volunteer firefighters in Bridgewater rescued a cat from a burning home Friday afternoon, officials said. SC Sheriff's Officer Shane Rebuth was suspended for 7 days in 2021 for "Standard of Conduct." The Department covers over thirty-four square miles of land, 3,600 acres of public and private parks, and major highways such as US 202, US 202/206, US 22, NJ 28, and Interstate 287. SUMMIT, NJ - A touching tale mixing heartbreak and humor takes center stage at The Summit Playhouse LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Although the official start to spring is still over a month away, the About Us Please feel free to stop in to our Headquarters or send us and e-mail with any comments, concerns, and suggestions. In district one, which is the Martinsville Volunteer Fire Company, the $616,197.38 budget passed by a vote of 314 to BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The students and staff at Crim Primary School had a first-hand experienced when they celebrated National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Jan. 9. He was released with a pending court appearance. | To register complaints about emails from TAPinto.net, please email. All results are expected to be certified Feb. 23. The driver of the Volkswagen Tiguan remained on scene and was not injured, State Police said. New Jersey Attorney General's Office investigation into Bridgewater Police's handling of a teen mall fight in February 2022 is complete. 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. 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. Bridgewater Township Mayor Matthew Moench acknowledged the video Tuesday, and New Jersey Gov. . The township council unveiled a proclamation in honor of the event, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. We endeavor to reduce crime along with the fear of it, through cooperative interaction with the community. Moench noted in a statement that the rules governing use of force by police officers in New Jersey are codified by the state attorney generals office. "This rumor started last week, and it has spiraled in reference to a student bringing a BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Police released a message warning residents to keep their valuables close after investigating a number of thefts of purses and wallets that have been left unattended. 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, 2023 Bridgewater Police Department. Z'Kye's family has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump, the law firm announced Thursday. BRIDGEWATER The township has found itself in thecenter ofthenational controversy over police use of force after a video showing twoofficers breaking up a fight between two teens, one Black and one white, at Bridgewater Commons over the weekend went viral. We are a community oriented force and are always looking for ways to improve our service to you. The officer lied about an illness and failed to report for duty, causing overtime for the department," read the report. Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com. Internal Affairs. Bridgewater Schools To Gain $1.1M In State Aid Next Year, Volunteers Needed For Raritan River Cleanup In Bridgewater, Bridgewater I-287 Pedestrian Crash Prompts Delays Thursday: DOT, Hoboken's Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl, NJ Camp Fairs at Menlo Park Mall Mar 4, 2023 - FREE to Attend (12-3PM), Now Hiring!! A business on East Main Street reported April 20 at 8:33 a.m. that someone stole catalytic converters from five of their vehicles, which were parked in a rear parking BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township Police have released the police blotter for April 7, including motor vehicle burglary reports and DWI arrests. . The Bridgewater Police Department, with seventy-eight officers, serves and protects a diverse residential population of over 45,000 persons. Branchburg Township Police responded to the call at the elementary school on Wednesday afternoon. The victim, police said, put the bicycle in the BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township Police have released the police blotter for the weeks leading up to Oct. 13. BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township is one of many receiving a grant from the state for 2020 recycling efforts, according to a release. The directive came after the New Jersey Supreme Court authorized the public release of such info on a going-forward basis. The first list was released in August 2021 and covered the second half of 2020. Violation of the Employee Handbook concerning alcohol-free workplace. Bridgewater Crime & Safety News Bridgewater | News | 7h Somerset Man Charged With Attempted Murder: Police Justice Philip, 23, is accused of crashing into another man's car and shooting a. When your child was young, visiting the pediatrician was quite an event. The fight, which took place Saturday at Bridgewater Commons in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey, was captured on video and prompted a review of the officers conduct, as well as strong words from the governor. Matt Kemper, who worked at his family's former business Kemper Pontiac Cadillac, was last seen in Las Vegas on Jan. 5. Black teen handcuffed by police at mall while white teen was scared of what could've happened. Somerset County Sheriffs Office - Corrections Division. ", Discipline:NJ AG reveals names of cops who have been suspended, demoted, terminated. 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. Violation of the Department Code of Ethics. The post says police have received videos from community members and asks that anyone who has a video of the incident to email it totips@bridgewaterpd.com. Ina CBS New York report, the 14-year-old Black teen, identified as Kye, and his mother, Ebone, who asked that their last names not be used, called for the officers to be fired.