Local first responder heroes receive Valor Awards

Local first responder heroes receive Valor Awards

BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Two Hundred Club of Essex County held its 56th annual Valor Awards presentation at Nanina’s in the Park, Belleville, on May 10. Since 1966, the organization has provided assistance to dependents of Essex County police officers and firefighters, and New Jersey state troopers, who have lost their lives in the line […]

Buddy Bench in Glen Ridge dedicated to Officer Roberts

Buddy Bench in Glen Ridge dedicated to Officer Roberts

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — On Tuesday, May 3, a ceremony was held to unveil the Buddy Bench in honor of Glen Ridge Police Officer Charles “Rob” Roberts, who died during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The ceremony was held on the grounds of the Forest Avenue School and was attended by Roberts family, members […]

Law enforcement officers and firefighters to be presented with medals for bravery

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — The 200 Club of Essex County, which was founded in 1966 to assist the families of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty, will hold its 56th annual Valor Awards luncheon on Tuesday, May 10, at Nanina’s in the Park, 540 Mill St. in Belleville. The cocktail reception […]

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day across Essex County on April 30

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day across Essex County on April 30

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr., the Essex County Board of County Commissioners, the Essex County Division of Community Health and Family Connections’ ADAPT Coalition are encouraging residents to dispose of their old or unwanted prescription medications during the federal Drug Enforcement Administration’s annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day […]

Glen Ridge PBA to honor Roberts with golf outing in May

Glen Ridge PBA to honor Roberts with golf outing in May

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 58 will hold the second Charles “Rob” Roberts Scholarship Golf Outing in May, with all proceeds going to scholarships for Glen Ridge High School graduating seniors. The event will again be offering two date options: Monday, May 23, at 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., […]

State kicks off distracted-driving awareness campaign and crackdown

State kicks off distracted-driving awareness campaign and crackdown

TRENTON, NJ — Kicking off National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety recently announced the results of a 2021 study, which found that, at any given time, one in five drivers on selected high-crash corridors in New Jersey were driving while distracted. […]

Glen Ridge PD gives advice on protecting your car from theft

Glen Ridge PD gives advice on protecting your car from theft

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — In 2021, Essex County led the state with 3,864 stolen cars, according to the Glen Ridge Police Department in a March 30 release. As of March 25, there have already been 951 stolen cars in the county with the number growing each and every day. While many people may believe that […]

Glen Ridge police officer completes crime prevention certification training

Glen Ridge police officer completes crime prevention certification training

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Glen Ridge Police Officer Joseph Anello recently attended crime prevention certification training. He joins Detective Sgt. Daniel Manley, Sgt. Michael Medico, Detective Anthony Rivera and Officer Christopher Grogan as certified crime prevention officers. Crime prevention officers are certified to conduct security surveys of private properties to help minimize the risk of […]

Glen Ridge police officers receive commendation for heroic efforts

Glen Ridge police officers receive commendation for heroic efforts

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — On March 21, Glen Ridge Police Chief Sean Quinn and the Public Safety Committee presented the members of day squad 1 with letters of commendation for their valiant efforts on Feb. 25. On that date at approximately 4:30 p.m., these officers responded to a resident’s 9-1-1 calls reporting that a suspect […]

Law enforcement departments remember fallen officers at Blue Mass

Law enforcement departments remember fallen officers at Blue Mass

NEWARK, NJ — Three area police officers, both current and retired, were honored at the Archbishop’s Blue Mass for Law Enforcement at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark on Nov. 4, recognizing members of law enforcement agencies from around the state who have died recently. Officer Charles “Rob” Roberts from the Glen […]