Getting things done around the house has never been easier. All rights reserved. Terms of Use Richard T. Smith, president of the NAACP New Jersey State Conference, called for the immediate removalof the officers pending an investigation. Video shows officers handcuffed and restrained a. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. The video shows no sign of resistance from the Black teen. Failure to conduct himself with high ethical standards. After several seconds of punching, two uniformed Bridgewater police officers ran onto the scene and pulled the two apart. BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township Police have released a police blotter from the middle of October through the end of November. Smith said the state conference was disappointed to see police actions "irrefutably showing the disparate treatment of African-Americans in our police institutions.". BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater Township Police Department released its police blotter for the end of December and early January. Franklin Township Officer Dexter McKelvin was suspended for 60 days in 2021 for "Lacked Integrity, failed to call out sick and report for duty." According to police, the department has been investigating incidents where the items were stolen SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - Sheriff Darrin Russo has introduced the newest K9 officer, a male yellow Labrador retriever, named Patriot following a contest that received more than 1,000 entries. 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. Sarah Berkovits began her career as a substitute teacher in the Bridgewater-Raritan school system before moving to Buildings and Grounds. Thomas A. Gallo was sworn in at the town council meeting. 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 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. 0:05. 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Raritan Police said Scott Edge, 47, of Flemington, was found sitting at the bar smoking a cigarette while the restaurant was closed. "The time for the governor and attorney general to put a stop to this type of behavior by the police is now," Smith said in a news release. Phil Murphy said. 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. That video says it all," he said. A driver involved in a Friday morning crash with a utility pole on Route 202 in Branchburg was hospitalized, officials said. | Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com. A new program aimed at beefing up community policing in Bridgewater is scheduled to make its debut in the coming months. 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,. "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. 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Video of NJ police response to teen fight sparks outrage and - Fox News BREAKING: Black teen restrained by police in NJ mall fight video hires George Floyd's family lawyer, 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. New Jersey mall fight with police handcuffing Black teen with use of Careers "Same offense, suspension until ultimate resignation. pic.twitter.com/ThJPQFNEzO. According to police, officers BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township celebrated the promotions of several township officers at a ceremony at the end of November. Im just glad it happened where there were a whole bunch of eyes on the situation, cause I dont know what would have happened.. We will get back to you as soon as possible. I am completely confident that the Prosecutors review will be impartial, objective and thorough, Moench said. BRIDGEWATER, NJ - According to unofficial results, all budgets passed in the fire districts in the Feb. 18 elections. The men and women of the Bridgewater Township Police Department are committed to providing effective police service to all persons within our jurisdiction. As police arrive a female and male officer grabthe white teen off the Black teen. 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. 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. Two people reported being shot in the head by a BB or pellet gun in separate shootings at the mall in January, said police. The Attorney General completed its investigation and sent a comprehensive Internal Affairs Report and Findings to Bridgewater in Sept. 2022. According to police, the victim had been unloading items from the vehicle when an unknown person entered the car and fled the BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District has released a statement that, as of Thursday, all computer systems have been fully restored after being disrupted since Monday. "The rules governing the use of force by police officers in New Jersey are codified by the Office of the Attorney General," Moench's letter said. 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. On 11/19/22 at 9:48 PM, Mohammed Rashid (age 21) of Bridgewater, NJ was arrested for DWI after being involved in a motor vehicle crash on Route 28. Isaiah C. Smith, 19, was charged with two BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A 40-year-old man was taken to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick with a serious injury to his left arm following a motor vehicle accident on Chimney Rock Road near Gilbride Road Tuesday, according to Bridgewater Township Police. . One officer pushed the white teen into a seated position on the couch . Bridgewater/Raritan, NJ Police & Fire | TAPinto His mother, Ebon, who only shared her first name to NBC New York, was outraged. "It's cause he's Black, racially motivated," a female voice is heard saying in the video. Crump identified the white teen as an 11th grader. Welcome to the Official Bridgewater Police Department (NJ) Facebook Page. Zachary Menendez was among 38 new firefighters to graduate from the Somerset County Fire Academy. Somerset County 4-H Fair and theSomerset County July 4th Celebration. Bridgewater NJ mall fight: NAACP wants police officer removal I always saw a Bridgewater BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A group of local parents have asked the Bridgewater Township Council for assistance regarding what they say is a dangerous pedestrian intersection located near the BridgewaterRaritan High School. Homeowner injured, pets die in Hillsborough townhouse fire: police. Bridgewater Mall Investigation Continues, Officials Want Answers Bridgewater Police also reported making arrests for driving while intoxicated and shoplifting in the latest blotter. No Credible Threat To Bridgewater From 'Day Of Hate' Posts: Police The victim had left the BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township has released its police blotter for the week ending March 10. Bystanders stepped in to restrain Faris N. Salem of South Bound Brook until Bridgewater Police Officers arrived, according to the report. We endeavor to reduce crime along with the fear of it, through cooperative interaction with the community. The man's car caught fire while delivering newspapers early Sunday morning, said fire officials. 661 were here. Toll Free: (800) 544-3318. 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. Smith isn't the only person calling for the officers' removal. The officer lied about an illness and failed to report for duty, causing overtime for the department," read the report. To get unlimited access, please subscribe or activate your digital account today. 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. "In order to absolutely ensure that these policies and regulations were upheld in this instance, Chief (Paul) Payne has requested that the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office conduct an independent review of the incident, with the unqualified support of the BPD.". Phone: (908) 722-4111 Fax: (908) 722-8246. News from the Courier News | MyCentralJersey.com A Bridgewater Officer was also named to this list. 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. 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 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. To get unlimited access to her work,please subscribe or activate your digitalaccount today. 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. "Except to say that I am completely confident that the prosecutor's review will be impartial, objective and thorough," Moench said. The 2021 report also shows 17 agencies in the county had no police with major violations. New Jersey Attorney General's Office investigation into Bridgewater Police's handling of a teen mall fight in February 2022 is complete. International Womens Day Event! A victim reported Sept. 15 that their vehicle had been burglarized while it was parked in the lot of Seasons 52, on Commons Way. Joey's friend, Sienna Freidinger, filmed the video. A car pulled over and left the dog on the side of the road earlier this month, said police. "Major discipline" is defined as police officers who were terminated, demoted, or suspended for more than five days. In district 1, which is the Martinsville Volunteer Fire Company, the total operating budget is set at $616,197.38, with the amount to be raised by taxation set at BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Mayor Matthew Moench responded Friday to a statement from the attorney generals office regarding the investigation into the February 2022 incident at the Bridgewater Commons Mall, saying the fault for the delay in the report lies with Trenton, not Bridgewater. In a Facebook post Monday, the Bridgewater Police Department said it was aware of the video. Contact Us 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. The report displays the names and agencies of officers who were fired, demoted in rank or suspended for more than five days. Ebon said: Its not fair that we are constantly having to fear the cops. Have a news tip? SC Sheriff's Officer Shane Rebuth was suspended for 7 days in 2021 for "Standard of Conduct." Internal Affairs. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. 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. International Womens Day Event! "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. Bridgewater police chief, mayor to meet with Black community leaders 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. The victim said various tools and BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township Police have released a police blotter from the middle of October through the end of November. Don't miss local and statewide announcements. Home | Bridgewater Police Reporting for duty under the influence of alcohol. The directive came after the New Jersey Supreme Court authorized the public release of such info on a going-forward basis. 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. Bridgewater Township Municipal Building 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908) 725-6300 Monday- Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM https://t.co/ck9yCXMmL0. Police response to N.J. mall fight sparks outrage after Black teen Black teen handcuffed by police at mall while white teen was scared of what could've happened. We talked about thepride we had post the murder of George Floyd, we had thousands of demonstrations and very, very few incidents. The suit claimed Raritan cops shouldn't have released Ronald B. Rebernik after arresting him for heroin hours before the deadly 2018 crash. Before the New Jersey Supreme Court decision, the Garden State shielded the identities of officers disciplined or fired from the public. Phil Murphy, are questioning as racially motivated. When your child was young, visiting the pediatrician was quite an event. 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. Violation of the Department Code of Ethics. The teen and his mother could not be reached for comment Wednesday. 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. N.J. police tackle Black teen in a fight, while the white participant Thomas Gallo took the oath of office during the Jan. 19 Township Council meeting. Violation of the Employee Handbook concerning alcohol-free workplace. "The Black kid was the only one who was getting tackled," she said. We are a community oriented force and are always looking for ways to improve our service to you. Proudly created with. According to Superintendent Robert Beers, the district experienced a service disruption Monday that BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Rumors about a threat to Bridgewater-Raritan High School are completely unsubstantiated, according to Bridgewater Police Lt. Kevin Lamey. Bound Brook Police used a garden hose on the fire before volunteer firefighters arrived and extinguished the blaze. The fire broke out on Sunday in the Finderne section of Bridgewater Township. The seasonal cult favorite has returned to McDonald's. To register complaints about emails from TAPinto.net, please email. A pedestrian crash on I-287 in Bridgewater has prompted commuting delays Thursday morning, authorities said. "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. Bridgewater Cop Suspended 180 Days For 'Truthfulness' 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. 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. 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