Middlesex Police Issue Warning Over Fire Department Activity

Police urged residents and drivers to avoid an intersection in Middlesex Borough following a Friday morning advisory.

Middlesex Police Spotlight Domestic Violence Resources, Survivor Support

Police are using Domestic Violence Awareness Month to highlight survivor support and the department’s response to abuse.

Middlesex Daycare Owner Gave Children Sleep Supplement Without Parents' Consent, Prosecutor Says

Cheryl Ambicki, 57, faces two counts of child endangerment after a joint police-prosecutor investigation.

Middlesex Police Charge 6 Adults, 3 Juveniles After Night Of Reckless Riding

A dirt bike group ran red lights and performed stunts before fleeing police; hours later, minors cyclists led officers on a chase.

Have You Seen Her? Middlesex Borough Police Seek Help Locating Missing Teen

The 15-year-old was last seen at approximately 8:15 a.m. Tuesday near Von E. Mauger Middle School.

NJ E-Bike Law: What Middlesex Riders Need To Know Before July 19

Riders have until July 19 to register, insure, and license their e-bikes — and no one under 15 may legally operate one under the new law.

Boy Seriously Injured After E-Bike Runs Stop Sign In Middlesex

Police said the high-speed crash happened Monday night when the rider struck a passing vehicle after failing to stop at an intersection.

Middlesex Police Answered 22K Calls, Made 282 Arrests in 2025, Report Shows

Chief Matthew Geist's annual report shows a busy year for the department, with 22,000-plus calls, 375 crashes, and 282 arrests.

Middlesex Police Officers Honored For Lifesaving Rescues, Major Investigations

The department presented Life Saving Awards, Unit Citations and Chief's Achievement Awards at Tuesday's Mayor and Council Meeting.

Middlesex PD Investigating After Dirt Bikes, ATVs, Cyclists Wreak Havoc On Route 28

The incidents unfolded in two waves May 2 evening — police are reviewing evidence and asking residents with photos or video to come forward.

Middlesex Boro Man Sexually Assaulted Girl When She Was 8 Or 9

A jury found Luis Oxlaj guilty of aggravated sex assault (rape), sex assault and child endangerment.

Review The Middlesex Borough Police Department On April 8

Members of the public, as well as Middlesex borough Police employees, are invited to offer comments:

Elementary Student Brings Bullets Into School, South Plainfield Police Responded

A teacher noticed the student was showing classmates several bullets.

Middlesex Boro Man Who Sexually Assaulted 2 Minors In Nomahegan Park Sentenced

Police say the Middlesex borough man, in his 20s at the time, portrayed himself as a minor to meet underage victims online.

Middlesex Boro Man Part Of Ring That Smashed, Robbed Postal Trucks And Stole Mail, Feds Say

A Middlesex borough man is one of three men accused of stealing checks out of the mail and robbing U.S. postal trucks across North Jersey.

New Details On I-287 Car Crash That Killed 17-Year-Old Middlesex Baseball Player

James Matula, 17, was part of the Middlesex High School varsity baseball team. He helped the team win a state championship in June.

Man Broke Into 2 Middlesex Boro Restaurants/Taverns, Police Say

These were the burglaries to Tim Kerwin’s Tavern and Vincenzo’s Ristorante in July.

Man Charged With Burglary, Theft In Middlesex Boro

At 1:21 a.m. Wednesday, police were called to a Smalley Avenue business in Middlesex borough.

ATV Drivers Fled Police, Drove Wrong Way Down Road In Middlesex, Police Say

While refusing police commands to stop, one driver cut through Mountain View Park and the other went the wrong way down JFK Drive.

After Minneapolis Shooting, Middlesex Boro Putting Armed Police In All Schools

A shared-services agreement is being finalized between the town and school district to put armed police officers in all schools.

2 Teens Stole From Middlesex Boro Middle School, Police Charge

Police say two local teens broke into Von E. Mauger Middle School early Tuesday morning and stole approximately $700 in equipment.

Middlesex Boro Home Badly Damaged In House Fire Wednesday Night

The fire broke out at 1:41 a.m. Thursday at a home on the corner of Mountain Avenue and Voorhees Avenue.

Teens Set Fire To Playground Equipment In Middlesex Boro Park: PD

The three teens deliberately set fire to new playground equipment and caused more than $500,000 worth of damage, said police.

Man Arrested On School Grounds With Hunting Bow, Knife: Police

A man who cut across Middlesex school grounds last week with hunting bows and a knife was on his way to sell the equipment, said police.

Missing Middlesex Woman Found Dead In Park, Family 'Brokenhearted'

The body of Jennifer Panek was found in Haverstick Park; an autopsy was scheduled. Family said she struggled with postpartum depression

Car Hit By NJ Transit Train At Cedar Ave. Rail Crossing In Middlesex

The Cedar Avenue rail crossing is notoriously dangerous, and multiple people have been hit by trains and killed there in recent years.

$355K In Seafood Stolen From Middlesex County Warehouse Lot

Something seemed fishy when warehouse employees reported a tractor trailer holding $355K worth of frozen seafood went missing last week:

Middlesex Boro Police Blotter, Aug. 27 - Sept. 11

Released by Middlesex borough Police, all the arrests for that time period:

U.S. Marshal Admits To Selling Family Cards, Lying To Federal Officer

Jonathan Ledesma pleaded guilty this week to illegally selling cards embossed with U.S. Department of Homeland Security insignia.

Middlesex County Father, Son Charged In Fireworks Explosion

A father and son were arrested for causing a fireworks explosion that hospitalized one man and caused widespread damage in Manville:

Man Killed In Middlesex County Workplace Accident

Police were called to Diamond Brite Metals (333 Cedar Avenue) in the 7 a.m. hour for a report of a forklift accident:

1 Injured In Explosion, Fire At Sayreville Power Station: Police

The explosion also knocked out power to a large part of the borough, Sayreville police said.

Middlesex Borough Police Blotter, March 12 - March 24

Published by Middlesex borough Police​, here are all the arrests made for that time period:

Man Broke Into Middlesex Boro Market, Stole Lottery Tickets, Say PD

At 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, police responded to 568 Union Avenue to investigate an activated burglar alarm.

Middlesex Boro Police Blotter, Dec. 8 - Dec. 15

Released by Middlesex Police, all the arrests for that time period:

South Plainfield Man Shot His Grandparents, Uncle, Then Called 911: PD

It was the grandson who is accused of fatally shooting both his grandparents and his uncle​ Monday morning in South Plainfield:

3 Family Members Shot Dead Inside Their South Plainfield Home ID'D

A 23-year-old man is accused of fatally shooting three members of his family Monday morning in a South Plainfield condo:

Unlocked BMW SUV Stolen From Middlesex Borough Driveway

A resident of Bonnie Brook Terrace reported the luxury car was stolen from their driveway at 7:42 a.m. Nov. 4.

Middlesex Boro October Police Blotter

Released by Middlesex borough Police, here are the arrests made from Oct. 6 through Nov. 4:

Man Ran Unlicensed Middlesex Boro Marijuana Shop, Police Say

Police raided a building on Bound Brook Road and seized 23.3 pounds of suspected raw marijuana and $17,000 in cash: