CRIME & SAFETY
Alysia Heumann of East Brunswick is Missing
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department is seeking the public's assistance with locating Alysia Heumann of East Brunswick, N.J. She was last seen today, Monday, May 6 at approximately 12:30 PM, on foot on Duke Street in New Brunswick, NJ. She is described as a white female, 5' 7", 35 years old with brown shoulder-length hair. Unknown clothing description. Anyone with information is asked to contact the East Brunswick Police Department at 732-390-6901. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Go Fund Me Page Set up for Kevin Gilbert, Former East Brunswick School Security Officer, who Perished in South River Home Explosion
EAST BRUNSWICK/SOUTH RIVER, NJ - On Thursday, May 2, a home on 8 Continental Court, South River a two and a half story house exploded and was leveled, seemingly collapsing in on itself. In the home at the time were Kevin Gilbert and his brother-in-law Curtis. Curtis was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for treatment. The other victim, Gilbert, 62, was discovered with fatal injuries. Gilbert succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Kevin Gilbert Sr., a retired member of the Newark Police Force from 1990 to 2016, was...
North Brunswick Man Sentenced to Three Years for Auto Fatality on Route 130
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A North Brunswick man has been sentenced to complete at least 85% of a three-year sentence for his role in a fatal accident. Manuel Centeno-Rodriguez pled guilty to second-degree Vehicular Homicide and two counts of fourth-degree Assault by Auto of Silverio Castro-Martinez, 69, of New Brunswick in an accident that occurred this past December 19, 2023. At approximately 6:32 A.M., authorities responded to the area of Route 130 and Renaissance Boulevard following the report of a crash, says a report issued by the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office today.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET...
Staten Island B.P. calls for crackdown on illegal smoke shops
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Borough President Vito Fossella wants residents to know that he’s not sitting idly by when it comes to the borough’s proliferation of illegal smoke shops, and is offering a more common-sense way to combat them. In a statement released on Monday, Fossella is...
Community Policing, Manpower and Technology are Key Reasons for Drop in City Crime
PERTH AMBOY – When Police Chief Larry Cattano joined the force as a rookie in 1991, he recalls the city being a very different place. Crime at all levels was a significant concern; there was a perception that it could just be contained, rather than controlled and minimized. Fast forward to 2024, and the Perth Amboy Police Department tells a very different story.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Since Cattano’s days as a patrolman, burglary is down 93.7%, rape has been reduced 83.3%, robbery has decreased 91.8%, property crimes have been lowered by 83.2%...
$1M scam by Staten Island wedding photographer targeted cops, nurses, seniors, feds say
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Game over. A man with local ties pleaded guilty last week to federal wire fraud after allegedly making false promises about a business endeavor centered around the gaming industry. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Neptune Township Police Requesting Assistance: Missing Endangered Juvenile
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - As of 10PM, Neptune Township police are requesting assistance locating a missing teenager. According to Neptune City Police, Achilles White of Neptune Township is a 16-year-old male with high-functioning autism, last seen on 6th Ave in Neptune Township at approximately 7:00PM on 5/3. He left home wearing a white t-shirt, grey sweatpants, and blue Crocs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Potential destinations are unknown, anyone with information regarding his location is asked to contact Det. Robert Hagerman at (732) 988-8000 ext. 419 or call 9-1-1. This article will be updated as more information becomes available. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
NYPD: Milk, Pedialyte stolen during robbery at drug store on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Milk and Pedialyte were stolen during a recent robbery at a drug store in Meiers Corners, according to police. On April 22 at around 10:30 p.m., four individuals entered the CVS at Victory Boulevard and Clermont Place, an NYPD spokeswoman stated. If you purchase a...
Community rallies for family of man killed in South River house explosion
SOUTH RIVER - The explosion that rocked a borough neighborhood Thursday not only destroyed a home, but took the life of a man described as "beloved" by family, friends, coworkers and the community. Kevin Gilbert Sr., a retired member of the Newark Police Force from 1990 to 2016, was taken...
NBT Lawsuit Reveals Videos of Edison Cops Detaining Busload of Immigrants
The recordings capture the group of responding cops bantering among themselves about the situation, joking and fantasizing about sicking a "drug dog" on the immigrants and escorting the bus out of town at gunpoint.
Construction worker dies after being trapped in large hole in N.J., police say
A construction worker died Monday morning after being trapped in a large hole in Union County, the Kenilworth Police Department said on Facebook. The worker was attempting to install a storm drain in the rear of the business at 351 Monroe Ave. in Kenilworth while using an excavator, police said.
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