Fatal Crashes Rise In Somerset County, Prosecutor Urges Safe Driving

The county recorded 16 fatal crashes by Aug. 31, with half leading to criminal charges.

Boy Hit By Pick-Up Truck On Route 22, Hospitalized With Serious Injuries In Bridgewater

The boy reportedly ran across the highway in front of the Ford F-250 before being hit on Tuesday. A medivac flew the boy to the hospital.

Crash On Route 22 Reported In Bridgewater

The crash was reported on Tuesday.

2 Families Left Homeless After House Fire In South Bound Brook

A second alarm ignited on the second floor of a home on Friday morning.

Naked 'Free-Spirited' Biker Wanted By Police In Readington

Readington Police reminded riders that "helmets are strongly encouraged. Pants are even more strongly encouraged."

Overturned Dump Truck On Route 22 Ramp To I-287 In Bridgewater

The crash was reported on Monday afternoon in the Township.

E-Scooter Rider Hospitalized After Falling, Injuring Head On Route 22 In Branchburg

New Jersey State Police NorthStar Medivac was requested on Friday until first responders could assess his injuries.

Resident Wanted For Driving Through Fire Scene, Damaging Hose In Bridgewater: Fire Department

The Bridgewater Fire District #2 Board of Fire Commissioners said a vehicle drove over a fire hose, causing $2,000 worth of damage.

Motorcyclist Dies In Crash With Truck At Bridgewater Intersection

Police say the Ford F-150 turned directly into the path of the motorcycle before the crash on Sunday.

Scammers Are Impersonating Police In Somerset County: What To Know

The Somerset County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about scammers impersonating police.

Kitchen Fire Sparks In Bridgewater Home

Volunteer firefighters from across the Township worked together to extinguish the blaze on Thursday.

Bridgewater Awarded $1,120 In State's 'Drive Sober' Campaign

The statewide campaign runs from Aug. 19 through Sept. 7, with added patrols and sobriety checkpoints.

Crash Investigation On Route 22 In Bridgewater

Police are asking drivers to avoid Route 22 West near Midas (N Gaston Avenue) on Thursday.

Labor Day DWI Crackdown Begins In Somerset County

A national Labor Day enforcement effort will focus on impaired driving as officials urge residents to arrange sober rides.

Drunk Driver With 2-Year-Old In Car Arrested In Route 202 Crash In Raritan, Police Say

A Westfield woman was arrested on a DWI charge after a three-car crash with injuries in Raritan, police said.

Firefighters Battle Early Morning Lawnmower Fire In Raritan

Four zero-turn mowers were damaged in the fire on Tuesday morning.

Vehicle Fire On Route 202/206 In Bridgewater

Police reported the fire on Tuesday morning.

Readington Man Arrested After Getting Drugs In Mail, Prosecutor Says

David Develder, 47, of Readington Township, is facing drug-related charges.

Community Rallies For Son After Mom Hacked To Death By Dad In Somerville: Court Records

Friends and coworkers say they started the fundraiser to help Leo after the death of his mother, Alyne Silva.

Man Accused Of Fatally Stabbing Somerville Woman 37 Times Will Stand Trial

Somerset County Judge Peter Tober found David Shroitman "competent" to stand trial for the death of 27-year-old MaryRose Fealey in 2024.

Somerville Man Hacked Wife To Death With Hatchet, Court Records Show

Court documents obtained by Patch detail the events leading up to and after the deadly domestic violence in Somerville.

Head-On Crash Sends 2 Drivers To Hospital In Bridgewater

A Honda Pilot crossed the double yellow centerline on Mountain Avenue on Wednesday and hit a Kia head-on, said Bridgewater Police.

Somerset County Drunk Driver Arrested In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash With Bicyclist On Route 22: Police

Fabian Parra, 35, of North Plainfield, was charged with vehicular homicide in the crash that killed Rocco Della Serra, 65, of Cranford: PD.

Tesla Driver Claims Car Stopped Abruptly In Route 22 Fatal Crash In Bridgewater: Police

A 91-year-old Bridgewater Army veteran was killed in the Route 22 crash on May 31 in Bridgewater.

Husband Charged With Murder Of Somerville Wife

Alyne Espinal, 46, of Somerville, was found with multiple lacerations to her chest, neck, and thigh last week, said authorities.

Crash Closes Mountain Avenue In Bridgewater

The crash was reported on Wednesday morning.

Muslim Man Denied Employment In Somerset Co., Claims Religious Discrimination: Lawsuit

A lawsuit alleges a Somerset County Sheriff's Deputy candidate's offer was withdrawn after he sought a religious accommodation.

Woman Found Dead After 911 Call In Somerville

The woman was found on Thursday night with multiple lacerations to her chest, neck and thigh, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor.

2 Injured, Car Catches Fire In Route 202 Crash In Readington

Police began extinguishing the fire before firefighters arrived to take over on Tuesday night.

Hit-And-Run Driver Faces More Charges In Fatal Route 202 Crash In Raritan: Prosecutor

Court documents detail the Belle Mead teen's erratic driving before the crash and his multiple attempts to run away from police.

Erratic Wrong-Way Driver Ran Red Light Before Fatal Route 202 Crash In Raritan: Prosecutor

A Belle Mead teen was charged in connection with the crash on Route 202 that killed a Bridgewater woman on Monday, police said.

Bridgewater Woman Killed In Route 202 Hit-And-Run Crash In Somerset County

The highway remained closed for hours as the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office investigated on Monday.

Truck Carrying Pesticides Ignites Into Flames On Route 22 Ramp In Bridgewater

Volunteer firefighters shared a video of the pickup truck fire on Thursday afternoon.

Large Trees On Wires Closes Farmer Road In Bridgewater

Police sent out an alert about the closure on Tuesday afternoon.

NJ Supreme Court Upholds Bridgewater Man's 30-Year Sentence In Child Sex Assault Case

The court reversed a lower court ruling that had reopened his sentence for further challenge.

Man Exposed Himself To Multiple Females At Bridgewater Mall, Police Say

Authorities said the 23-year-old harassed and exposed himself to multiple females ages 14 to 25 at the mall.

2 Cars Collide, 1 Overturns On I-287 In Bridgewater

Volunteer firefighters went to the crash on Wednesday afternoon in Bridgewater.

Police To Step Up July 4 DUI Patrols In Somerset, Hunterdon Counties

The July 4 campaign "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" is working to deter impaired driving and prevent crashes.

Motorcyclist Killed In Route 22 Crash In Bridgewater

The fatal crash happened on Route 22 East on Saturday night.

Somerset County Child Abduction Response Team Earns National Certification

County officials said the certification followed nearly a year of training, planning and interagency work.