Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Filling vacancies, Omert promoted to sergeant, Chudy joins the department
The Hillsborough Police Department promoted one officer and welcomed another at Tuesday’s Township Committee meeting. James Omert was promoted to sergeant while Andrew Chudy became a patrolman. Omert, who joined the department in 1996, became a corporal in 2007. He holds an Associate degree in science and criminal justice from Montclair State University. Omert, who will receive an annual salary of $113,004, replaces Robert Flaherty who retired as sergeant on Feb. 1. Omert was the highest rated candidate in the selection process, which includes a written exam and a promotional review board interview. He has received numerous commendations and command citations for his service in the department. “We commend Sgt. Omert on his promotion and …
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Somerset County Prosecutor Geoffrey Soriano says investigation lead to charges against 15 area residents.
Hillsborough police provided support to Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force officers when search warrants were executed at a New Brunswick residence that led to the seizure of four ounces of cocaine, 1,111 "folds" of heroin and $3,400 in cash, Saturday, Somerset County Prosecutor Geoffrey D. Soriano said. Soriano said the investigation, dubbed “Operation Double Threat,” culminated with 15 defendants being charged with various drug offenses, and the seizure of the cocaine, a total of 1,400 folds of heroin, three guns, and approximately $3,800 in cash. The investigation targeted five men: Titus Peters, 20; Ramon McKinney, 23; Mitcher Newsom Jr., 22; Juan Ubri, 28; and Kelphy Martinez, 28. According …
Monday, March 4, 2013
Hillsborough Police report thefts, criminal mischief.
Hillsborough police are investigating the theft of appliances from new houses being built on French Drive. The thefts were reported Feb. 25, and included items from three different sites under contruction. The total value of items taken is $3,700. Police are also investigating the theft of copper pipe and tools, valued at $1,000 altogether, from a Millstone River Road residence sometime between Feb. 12 and Feb. 18. Other police reports include:
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
ACLU study finds many local police don't know the rules for residents to file complaints against them—but Hillsborough's police did.
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Tuesday, February 12
While the system for citizens to file complaints against police "is riddled with problems," according to a report on WNYC.org, a test of whether or not local police know the procedures for making complaints found Hillsborough officers able to provide the information. State law protects residents who make complaints over police behavior and allows for complaints to be made anonymously. New Jersey Public Radio and the ACLU found that many local police officers apparently do not know the rules for residents to file complaints, according to the report. The ACLU called 497 police departments in New Jersey and asked officers questions about filing complaints. More than half the departments answered at least one question incorrectly, according to…
Friday, January 25, 2013
Hillsborough police continue investigating reported break-ins.
Hillsborough police received three reports of burgaries between Jan. 10 and Jan. 20, all occurring during the daytime, according to the homeowners. Two of the victims are still determining what items may have been taken, but a Surrey Drive resident reported jewelry valued at $17,860 had been taken Jan. 10. A Hockenbury Road resident reported a burglary to the house while it was unoccupied during the daytime hours Jan. 11, while a Zion Road resident reported a similar burglary Jan. 20. Daytime buglaries have often vexed investigators, since neighbors may overlook potentially suspicious visits to a neighbor's house. Many detectives encourage residents to report any unknown vehicles at unattended houses for long periods of time.
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Friday, January 18, 2013
Piscataway woman claims she was assaulted during a motor vehicle stop in October.
A Piscataway attorney has filed a lawsuit against a Hillsborough Township Police officer for "unreasonable and excessive" actions during her arrest for an alleged DWI in October. Cynthia Hwang claims Officer Robert Fariello assaulted her following a motor vehicle stop on Oct. 18 on Amwell Road, near Piney Woods Drive, at 12:47 a.m. Hwang was charged with driving under the influence, failing to keep right, driving with a cracked windshield, refusal and resisting arrest after the stop. In a suit she filed last month, she claims Fariello "illegally assaulted, arrested and detained" her during the traffic stop, when he allegedly threw her to the ground, handcuffed her and placed her in the back of his patrol car, after she requested an …
Friday, November 30, 2012
Reopened about an hour later, police said roadway was shut down between Roycefield Road and Route 206.
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Friday, November 30, 2012
An accident closed Dukes Parkway West Friday morning, according to an alert by the Hillsborough Police Department. The road was subsequently reopened according to a second alert. Information issued through Nixle at 7:29 a.m. said the roadway was closed between Roycefield Road and Route 206. The alert said the closure was due to a motor vehicle accident. At 7:59 a.m., police issued a second Nixle alert saying the road was reopened.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Incidents happened in Belle Mead section of the township according to authorities.
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
Fires were set to a number of mailboxes, as well as a pile of leaves, in the Belle Mead section of Hillsborough on Wednesday night, township police said. The blazes were set to a total of five mailboxes, along with the leaves, Lt. Fran Mozgai, a spokesman for the Hillsborough Police Department, said. All of the fires weres set on different roads, Mozgai said. He said the fires were set on Raddel Court, Davenport Way, Horseshoe Drive, Woodmere Drive, Steeple Drive and Tally Ho Trail. Mozgai said that it is reasonable to believe the acts were committed by the same individual or individuals. The incidents are under investigation.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Tuesday morning alert says numerous downed trees, poles and wires are making it hazardous, and many cases impossible, to get around.
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Residents may now be experiencing the aftermath from Hurricane Sandy's landfall, but they are being strongly urged to stay off the roads on Tuesday. The Hillsborough Police Department issued an alert through Nixle at 6:04 a.m. Tuesday telling township residents to stay home. The alert cited numerous downed trees, poles and wires, which have closed roads. As of 7 a.m. on Tuesday, most of the township was without power. PSE&G has the township outage number at greater than 10,000, while JCP&L reported 1,056 of its 1,060 costumers in Hillsborough without power. Utility companies had said before the storm even hit that it could take up to 10 days to return power to all costumers. Lineworkers had been prevented from restoration efforts late …
Monday, October 29, 2012
Police advise using Nixle for road closure alerts and updates.
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Monday, October 29, 2012
Hillsborough's emergency radio station 1610 AM was experiencing technical difficulties late Monday morning, according to an alert by the Hillsborough Police Department. The department issued the alert at 11:25 a.m. through Nixle. The alert said information on road closures will come through Nixle. For those who haven't registered for Nixle yet, here are instructions:
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