On a quiet neighborhood lane in Bridgewater, NJ, a 25-year-old man allegedly in possession of an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle with magnified optics, was involved in 34-hour standoff with the Somerset County SWAT team, according to police and county dispatch reports. Police initially responded to a 911 call at 9 pm on Thursday at 7:45 pm. The SWAT team eventually forced entry into the home on Saturday at 6 am, after long hours of attempting to contact and negotiate with the susp

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the Montgomery Township Police Department and Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services are reaffirming their commitment to compassionate, effective responses to mental health crises through the ARRIVE Together Program.

The Montgomery Police Department, in partnership with Montgomery Office of Emergency Management (OEM), is proud to announce the official unveiling of its new Swift Water Rescue Program.

Detectives from the Montgomery Township Police Department recently conducted a school safety presentation for middle school students at Princeton Montessori School. The interactive presentation covered topics including bullying, internet safety, responsible use of phones and digital media, and the importance of reporting concerns through the “See Something, Say Something” approach.

A suspicious sound coming from a garbage can in the Palmer Square area of Princeton attracted assistance from the NJ State Police Bomb Squad on March 30 at 12:04 am. Nearby residences were evacuated, and hotel guests at the Nassau Inn who were staying in nearby rooms were relocated to another area of the building while the investigation was conducted.

Emergency crews in Montgomery Township NJ are responded to a motorcycle crash near East Mountain Road at today at 2:23 pm. Montgomery first responders were setting up a medevac landing zone in Lubas Park on Route 601, according to Somerset County dispatch audio.

New e-bike regulations are now in effect across New Jersey. E-bike drivers must now have a valid licence for ages 15 and up, and insurance. The Montgomery Township Police Department reminds residents the new law is designed to improve public safety, clarify operator requirements, and ensure responsible use of electric bicycles throughout our community.