Bear Sighted In Middlesex Borough, Police Say

A black bear was sighted near Victor Crowell Park in Middlesex borough shortly before 8 a.m. Tuesday, said Middlesex police.

Manslaughter Charge In Middlesex Borough Man's Death

Police say this Plainfield man had consumed alcohol and was going 70 in a 25 zone when the crash happened May 5. A Middlesex man was killed.

Middlesex Boro QuickStop Robbed, Police Dog Helps Nab Suspect

At 9:02 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, Middlesex police received a 911 call reporting an armed robbery at the Quick Stop on Bound Brook Rd.

Middlesex Borough Man Charged In Child Porn Arrest

A Middlesex borough man was arrested Friday and charged with being involved in a child pornography investigation.

Missing Middlesex Boro Woman, 18, Found Safe

Middlesex borough police put out an alert at 12 noon Tuesday that they are seeking the public’s help locating an 18-year-old woman.

Police Seek Missing Middlesex Boro Boy, 13

Devin Ramirez, 13, was last seen leaving his home on a black and red mountain bike at 2 a.m. Thursday.

Middlesex Boro Man Charged With Setting Fires In Town

A 59-year-old Middlesex boro man was arrested Monday and charged with setting three fires in borough last Tuesday, June 2.

Train Hits Truck: 3rd Accident This Winter At Cedar Ave. Crossing

For the third time in a little over a month, there was an accident at the Cedar Ave. crossing. This time, a train hit the back of a truck.

Middlesex Boro Teen ID'd As Person Killed By Train

The person who was killed by an NJ Transit train at the Cedar Ave. crossing Wednesday night has been identified as a 17-year-old local teen.

2 Middlesex Teens Charged With Starting Fire On Lincoln Avenue

Two teenagers from Middlesex borough were arrested and charged with starting a fire in a commercial building on Wednesday night.

Middlesex: Women In Car Killed By NJ Transit Train Identified

The women have been identified as Florence Obado, 73, of New Brunswick, who was the driver, and passenger Susan Mazurek, 44, of Middlesex.

Ex-Middlesex Boro Priest Accused Of More Sexual Abuse

The man, now 46, says that Romano Ferraro molested him when he was 11 and an altar boy Our Lady of Mount Virgin in Middlesex borough.

Former Middlesex Boro Priest Charged With Child Sex Assault

A Catholic priest who once served at St. Bartholomew's in East Brunswick and Our Lady of Mount Virgin in Middlesex was taken into custody.

Extra Middlesex Boro Cops On These Roads This Week

For the week of Oct. 27 - Nov. 2, there will be extra Middlesex borough police on the following roads, looking for these common violations:

Middlesex Boro QuickChek Robbed By Ex-Employee, Police Say

Middlesex police say they arrested the man who robbed the Harris Ave. QuickChek Aug. 30, and he is a local man who once worked there.

Middlesex Boro Man In 3-Hour Standoff With Police

Police say Robert Lujan, 40, led police on a three-hour standoff at his Mountain Avenue home in Middlesex boro Tuesday night.

Middlesex Borough July Police Blotter

Released by Middlesex borough police, all the arrests in town last month. Heroin possession, shoplifting and DUIs.

Middlesex Group Home Worker Charged With Assaulting Patient

A caretaker at a group home in Middlesex borough has been charged with aggravated assault on a female patient.

Middlesex Boro Residents Swindled In 'Cruel' Online Dating Scam

At least two Middlesex borough residents were swindled in an online dating scam this week that local police described as "cruel and costly."

Dunellen Man Stole Dead Mom's Social Security Benefits: AG

He was indicted for stealing $117K in Social Security benefits that continued to be paid to his mother for 21 years after she died.

Currently Jailed Catholic Priest Served At Middlesex Church

A Catholic priest currently in prison for raping a 7-year-old boy served at Our Lady of Mount Virgin in Middlesex borough in the mid-1980s.

Middlesex Man Had Bombmaking Materials In Home, Prosecutor Says

A 59-year-old borough man who lives on West 2nd Street had pipe bombs and homemade bomb-making materials in his home, police say.

Dunellen Custodian Charged With Touching Girl, 6, At His Home

He works as a custodian at the Harding Twp. School in Morris County​, but police say the molestation took place at his home in Dunellen.

Man Broke Into Middlesex Boro Italian Restaurant, Cops Say

Police were called to Jozanna’s Casual Italian Restaurant at 409 Lincoln Boulevard at 5:30 a.m. this past Wednesday, Dec. 5.

Middlesex Bank Robber Nabbed, Hit 6 Banks In NJ: Cops

He is charged with up to six Central Jersey bank robberies this October, including one last Thursday at the Unity Bank on Bound Brook Road.

Middlesex Boro Bank Latest To Be Hit By Same Suspect, Cops Say

The Unity Bank on Bound Brook Rd. was robbed last Thursday; the same suspect is believed to have done several other bank robberies nearby.

Middlesex Fire Inspector With Mob Ties Sentenced For Extortion

Billy Donnerstag, who used to be the fire inspector for Middlesex boro, was caught in an FBI sting where he said he had mob ties.

This Week: Increased Police On These Middlesex Roads

While traffic enforcement will continue throughout the borough, these following streets will receive additional focus:

After Man Dies Of Heroin/Fentanyl OD, Middlesex 'Dealer' Arrested

The Middlesex County prosecutor's office continues to aggressively go after those who allegedly sell drugs that cause fatal overdoses:

Piscataway Man, 33, Had 735 Child Porn Videos, Police Say

Matthew Dieterman, 33, pleaded guilty and was sentenced Friday to five years in state prison, including 2 ½ years of parole ineligibility.

Fake Gun, Drugs Found Inside Middlesex Home After Fire

Police are looking for a Middlesex Borough man who they said fled during a Christmas Eve house fire, and left behind drugs and a gun.

Middlesex Police Blotter For Nov. 2017

Released by the Middlesex Borough Police Department and unedited by Patch, here are all the arrests in town for the month of November 2017:

Christmas Eve Fire Guts Middlesex Boro Home

At 8:35 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, the Middlesex police department received a 911 call reporting a house fire on Second Street.

Accident Shuts Down River Rd. In Middlesex Tuesday Morning

The accident shut down traffic on River Road in both directions north of Factory Line in Middlesex just before 6 a.m. today.

Middlesex Boro Police Food Drive Through Nov. 30

Middlesex borough police department's food drive will continue through Nov. 30. Drop off food at police HQ at 1101 Mountain Avenue.

Greenbrook Road Closed In Middlesex Thursday, Friday

Breaking: Greenbrook Road will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. today and Friday due to construction.

Middlesex Borough Woman’s Death Not A Homicide

Kathleen Coyle, 67, of Grandview Street in Middlesex Borough, was found dead inside her home on Monday.

Woman Found Dead In Middlesex Borough Home

Breaking: A woman was found dead inside her home on Grandview Street Monday morning, announced the police chief and prosecutor.

Middlesex Borough July Police Blotter

All the July arrests, including what police say was a stolen car chase that occurred July 15 on Bound Brook Road:

Middlesex National Night Out Is Tuesday, Aug. 1

Stop by Mountain View Park from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday for free hot dogs and burgers, and a chance to watch police demonstrations.