Year in Review: South Brunswick's Top Police and Fire Stories of 2012

Christmas Burglar Slams Truck into Best Buy Garage Doors

Suspect unable to steal any merchandise after being scared off by store alarm.

East Brunswick Man Charged in Hit and Run on Route 535

Suspect allegedly drove for two miles with a motorcycle stuck to his car.

Two Jersey City Men Charged With Series of Burglaries

Suspects allegedly broke into homes on Yarrow Circle and Friendship Road, telling police they thought houses off of Exit 8A look nice.

South Brunswick Crime Rate Increases

Crime rate increase driven by rise in larcenies; township still comes in with fourth lowest crime rate in Middlesex County.

Police Presence at South Brunswick Schools Following Shooting in Connecticut

South Brunswick Police increase presence at all schools in the township throughout the day following a mass murder at an elementary school in Connecticut.

First Responders Converge on South Brunswick to Discuss Lessons from Sandy

Township hosts evaluation of emergency communication during Hurricane Sandy with 65 representatives from law enforcement agencies throughout seven different counties.

South Brunswick Man Victim of Kidnapping Fraud

Suspect called township man and told him his son was injured in a car accident and was being held until payment for vehicle damages was wired through Western Union.

Two Staten Island Men Charged in iPhone Thefts

Two suspects charged for stealing iPhones from Verizon store on Route 1.

Christmas Decorations Stolen from South Brunswick Homes

Ornaments taken from homes during a series of thefts in Dayton, Monmouth Junction and Kendall Park.

Police Help Deliver Baby on Side of Route 1

South Brunswick Police assist father in delivery of baby boy just six miles from the hospital.

Pizza Delivery Man Robbed at Gunpoint

South Brunswick Police looking for three suspects in robbery on Quincy Circle.

Hospital Employee Charged With Sexually Assaulting Patients

Police are seeking anyone who may have information about this case.

Police Clarify Inaccurate Report of Child Luring

The North Brunswick School District sent out an email to parents about incidents of luring in South Brunswick, which township police said was incorrect.

Man in Critical Condition After Route 1 Crash

Police said traffic was backed up for two to three miles during rush hour.

Franklin Township Man Killed in Route 27 Crash

Police said the 50-year-old victim's vehicle struck a utility pole for unknown reasons.

South Brunswick Man Charged in Cab Robbery

Township man allegedly used a knife to rob a New Brunswick cab driver.

Police Charge Two Residents in String of Burglaries

Two people charged in separate burglary investigations with stealing approximately $5,000 from township homes to purchase narcotics, police said.

Police Still Seeking Kendall Park Man Charged With Felony Murder

Two suspects are sought in the shooting of a 19-year-old New Brunswick man on Sept. 27. Three additional men have already been arrested and charged.

Driver Taken to Hospital After Vehicle Overturns on Route 1

Police said vehicle slid about 100 feet while partially on top of the divider.

Police Find Drunk Teens at Bonfire Party Near Harvest Woods Park

Police said a large group of South Brunswick teenagers were underage drinking early Wednesday morning at a party in the woods off of Culver Road.

Victim in Fatal Ridge Road Motorcycle Accident Identified

A South Brunswick man was killed when the motorcycle he was driving was cut off by another vehicle causing a collision, according to police.

Sober Driving Campaign in South Brunswick Leads to Several Arrests

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign results in eight arrests and 582 summonses issued.

Major Road House Fire Quickly Extinguished

Quick acting first responders help limit blaze to the front of a Major Road home.

Four Charged with Shoplifting at Target

Crackdown on retail theft continues at Route 1 location.

Township Discusses Adding Special Traffic Officers

Special Police Officers would focus on problem areas for traffic violations.

South Brunswick Woman Killed in Ridge Road Accident

A 67-year-old township woman was killed this morning and two men were injured following a motor vehicle accident on Ridge Road.

Daughter and Father Indicted in SBHS Hit and Run

Shivangi Patel was indicted on charges of leaving the scene of an accident with serious bodily injury, endangering an injured victim, and assault by auto.

South Brunswick Man Charged in Home Burglary

Eyewitness tips help police track down suspect.

Dayton Warehouse Dispatcher Charged in Bribery Scam

Dispatcher allegedly accepted over $18,000 to assign truck drivers higher paying routes.

Two Men Arrested on Underage Drinking Charges

Two township men arrested on various underage drinking charges after South Brunswick Police respond to noise complaint for loud party.

South Brunswick Man Killed in Weekend Crash on Route 130

A 28-year-old Monmouth Junction man died after his vehicle was struck at the intersection of Raider Road and Route 130 in North Brunswick.

South Brunswick Police Catch Federal Fugitive

Suspect wanted by ATF for firearms possession by a felon.

Kendall Park Man Charged in Connection to Blackhorse Lane Burglary

South Brunswick Police charge Anthony Borelli with receiving stolen property after finding him hiding in bedroom closet.

Police Make Series of Arrests for Stolen Items

Several individuals charged in unrelated incidents.

Man Charged for Carrying Fake Gun Outside Municipal Court

Police said 22-year-old had imitation firearm that produced a blade when the trigger was pulled.

Two South Brunswick Teens Charged in Fight with Knife at Crossroads South

Police said an alleged dispute over drugs led to a fight at the middle school baseball field involving a knife.

Truck Fire Shuts Down Route 130

Route 130 north was closed at Fresh Ponds Road after a landscaping trailer caught fire.

Three Bear Sightings Reported in South Brunswick

A bear was spotted on Route 27, Promenade Boulevard, and off Raymond Road.

Police Interrupt Early Morning Burglary at Radio Shack

Two Franklin Township teens were charged with an attempted burglary at the Radio Shack on Route 27. One suspect remains at large.

Deans Pond Fire Ruled Accidental; Two Families Displaced

No injuries were suffered during a two-alarm fire that left two homes uninhabitable in the Deans Pond Crossing development.

Two Middlesex County PBA Officials Facing Theft Charges

Former president of Middlesex County PBA Local 165 and former union delegate allegedly used union credit cards for personal purchases.

Truck Driver Dies of Heart Attack on Route 130

Ocean County man was able to pull his vehicle to the side of the road before dying of an apparent heart attack.

South Brunswick Man Facing Animal Cruelty Charges for Wounded Horses

Mare with broken leg was being held up by other horses before police removed it; colt with open, infested leg sore also removed from waterless ranch to receive veterinary care.

Father Helps Deliver Baby in Minivan on Route 130 in South Brunswick

Expectant mother from Jamesburg was on the way to the hospital when contractions became severe.

Grill Malfunction Causes Quincy Circle House Fire

Propane grill placed too close to residence causes home to catch fire.

Monmouth Junction EMT's Deliver Baby in Ambulance

EMS crew delivered a healthy baby girl at 2:30 a.m. at Blossom Circle in Dayton.

New Brunswick Man Charged in Connection With Overnight Burglaries

Arrest came after a coordinated effort by area law enforcement agencies.

Farmhouse Destroyed Following Lightning Strike

Structure fire caused by lightning strike closed Route 535 between Deans Rhode Hall Road and Ridge Road.

Cops Charge Franklin Park Man With Fifth DUI

William Campbell, who has 10 prior driver's license suspensions and four convictions for driving while under the influence, allegedly led police on a chase and nearly struck a pursuing officer's vehicle twice.

North Brunswick Man Charged in Fatal Route 1 Crash

George Rizzo was charged with aggravated manslaughter after he allegedly ran a red light and smashed into a car, killing the driver.

Police Issue Alert After String of Overnight Burglaries

Four burglaries have taken place over the last six weeks to occupied homes during overnight hours.

Fire Devastates Monmouth Junction Condo (911 Audio)

A dozen residents displaced after fire at Whispering Woods in Monmouth Junction.

Two Women Killed in Route 27 Accident

Two Franklin Park women pronounced dead at the scene after vehicle struck a traffic light and a large rock.

Former Dynamex Employee Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for $175k Theft

Former Dynamex branch manger admitted to stealing almost $175,000 while managing the company’s New Jersey operations and failing to disclose the stolen income to the IRS

A van transporting a family to the airport for an overseas flight struck the back of a dump truck causing one fatality.

Police Officer Injured Chasing Suspect

An emotionally disturbed suspect led police on a foot chase on Route 1.

Kendall Park Man Charged with DUI in Route 1 Accident

Car struck a tree on Route 1 in area of Deans Lane.

South Brunswick First Responders Save Choking Woman

A 58-year-old Kendall Park woman was saved by the combined efforts of South Brunswick Police and the Kendall Park First Aid Squad after she choked on a piece of food.

Financial Planner Charged Again for Bilking Clients

Monmouth County insurance salesman and financial advisor charged for third time in four weeks for allegedly defrauding senior citizens.

8-Year-Old Child Killed in Turnpike Accident

An 8-year-old girl from Queens, N.Y. was killed and two others were injured following an accident on the N.J. Turnpike late Monday morning.

Three People Charged in Convenience Store Robberies

Two men and a woman from North Brunswick were charged for a series of convenience store robberies with a paintball gun in central New Jersey.

Firefighters Rescue Dog From Georges Road House Fire

A 10-month old boxer required oxygen treatment after being saved from a fire at Georges Road residence this morning.

Two Men Seriously Injured in Industrial Accidents Saturday

Two separate accidents at South Brunswick warehouses send two workers to the hospital.

Local Minister Shot to Death During Robbery in Newark Friday Night

Donald Hughes shot at 166 Spruce St. around 11:20 p.m.

Plainsboro Man Pleads Not Guilty to Aggravated Manslaughter Charge

Rohit Maddineni was charged with aggravated manslaughter and drunk driving after a crash on Dey Road, which killed an Edison man.

South Brunswick Police Locate Missing 77-Year-Old with Alzheimer’s

A Silver Alert was issued on Saturday from a 77-year-old Barnegat man with Alzheimer’s disease, who last seen at Island Beach State Park.

25-Year-Old Killed in Car Accident While Celebrating Birthday

Middlesex County man died in one-vehicle accident near South Brunswick-Plainsboro border.

CSI South Brunswick: Technology Advances Lead to Three Arrests

South Brunswick Police use advances in technology to charge suspects in three separate cases.

Financial Planner Charged with Stealing $135k from South Brunswick Senior

Jordan Zemlock, 49, of Marlboro, allegedly spent $135,000 of the victim's money on car payments, designer purses and tickets to a Phoenix Suns game.

California Man Charged with Sending Explicit Photos to South Brunswick Teen

A former middle school teacher in California was charged on suspicion of child pornography for allegedly exchanging sexually explicit photographs with a 13-year-old South Brunswick girl he met in an Internet chat room.

Kingston Firefighters Battle Blaze in Montgomery

Fire badly damaged an apartment building.

Fourteen People Charged in Shoplifting Crackdown at Target

One suspect accused of attempting to steal a shopping cart filled with merchandise.

Authorities Bust Cocaine Distribution Ring Along Route 27

“Operation Corridor Crackdown” targeted cocaine distribution on the Route 27 corridor between Franklin Township and New Brunswick.

South Brunswick Man Charged with Burglary in Kingston

Burglary was interrupted by teenager returning home from school.

Alleged Gang Member Wanted in South Brunswick Captured by U.S. Marshals

Suspect accused of leading South Brunswick Police on a high-speed chase with two children in his car.

Two South Brunswick Teens Charged With Burglary

An observant Joseph Court resident reported two suspects allegedly breaking into a neighbor's home.

Dayton Mail Carrier Charged in Connection with Tax Refund Scheme

Bennie H. Haynes was charged with one count each of theft of government property, bribery and mail theft by a postal employee.

Franklin Man Charged with Armed Robbery of South Brunswick Radio Shack

Police arrested a suspect in the December armed robbery of the Radio Shack on Route 27.