Please consider supporting NJ.com with a voluntary subscription. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Bease, a running back and linebacker, played in the 2007 Snapple Bowl the annual summer tussle between Union and Middlesex County all-stars and had committed to play at American International University during his senior year. N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY 2/3/2022. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Show me your hands!" A pellet struck him in the back of the head, according to Mitzak. Bridgewater officials immediately alerted students to "shelter in place," reminding them that "this is not a test." Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters. Tell us your coronavirus story or send a tip here. Have a news tip? I also worked closely with Muhammads family as president of his T.E.A.M 96 scholarship foundation for six years, he said. All rights reserved. Each man was shot multiple times. In the first reported incident, a woman walking outside the mall with her daughter on Jan. 4 was shot in the head at about 7 p.m., according to Bridgewater Township Police Chief John Mitzak. STOPit can be downloaded to your smart phone forfree at the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, access code: SOMERSETNJ. Investigators determined that a former PSE &G employee -- identified as Gary Curtis, 58, of Washington, New Jersey -- allegedly approached Heller in the parking lot and shot him while he was outside his vehicle, police said. Wilkerson was a Star-Ledger All-State defensive lineman who went on to star at Temple before being drafted by the Jets in the first round (30th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft. Foothill Road was closed between Somerville Road and Crestwood Drive until around 11:30 a.m. for the police investigation. Isaiah Smith and Corey Robinson are now facing charges. Wilkerson was not implicated at all in this shooting crime but has confronted some trouble recently. He never appeared on its roster. Shooting that wounded State Police trooper occurred near N.J. congressman's home Richard Cowen, 17h ago Cape May Former N.J. police sergeant admits sexually abusing teen for 5 years, officials. All tips are confidential. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. At 1:24 p.m., the Bridgewater College news account tweeted that there were reports of an active shooter. The pursuit came to an end about three miles northwest of the town of Bridgewater. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Somerset County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit at 908-231-7100 or the Bridgewater Township Police Department at 908-722-4111 or via the STOPit app. Later, the New Jersey State Police pulled over a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle and arrested three men. Moments later, that same officer shouts "Hands up!" Police said that at around 6:40 p.m., a motorcyclist was gunned down by a passing vehicle and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening, but serious injuries. Ill wait for all the facts before jumping to any conclusions.. Anyone with information relating to this incident is asked to contact the Bridgewater Police Department at 908-722-4111, the Somerset County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit 908- 231-7100, or via the STOPit app. I peeked outside and saw two officers about 20 feet apart from each other lying on the ground. BRIDGEWATER, NJ One man was fatally shot in Bridgewater on the eve of Father's Day, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. Bridgewater police responded about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday to the. The school canceled all classes and activities for the remainder of Tuesday and all day Wednesday. Chief Mitzak declined to discuss "police tactics" but said police "always have a presence around the mall area. Bridgewater student Giovanni Ardalan was among several people inside a classroom when they heard the shooting just outside their window. However, the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office is handling the incident "because of the severity of the charges, the matter is still under investigation," police said. This past March in Paterson, he was charged by New Jersey State Police with DWI, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. In the first reported incident, a woman walking outside the mall with her daughter on Jan. 4 was shot in the head at about 7 p.m., according to Bridgewater Township Police Chief John Mitzak.. Campus police were joined by officers from the towns of Bridgewater and Dayton; Harrisonburg, Rockingham and Augusta; the Virginia State Police, the FBI; and the state Department of Game and Inland Fisheries in searching for the suspect. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, Katie Kausch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bridgewater Police Department at 908-722-4111 or the Somerset County Prosecutors Office at 908-231-7100. As of 2023, there are at least a dozen full-time mayors around New Jersey making six-figure salaries for their positions. BRIDGEWATER, NJ Authorities are investigating a possible shooting and a car crash on Friday night in Bridgewater Township. Brown, the brother of former Jets star Muhammad Wilkerson, has been charged in the murder of a West Orange man Saturday night in Bridgewater. As the officers were closing in on the suspect, one of them could be heard on the video shouting, "Show me your hands! Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Bridgewater Township Sunday morning, officials told NJ Advance Media. 0:05. He was released pending his first court appearance. Bridgewater. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters. Get Patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our new app. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. A 911 call shortly after 11:53 p.m. on Saturday. https://t.co/i0lwXcSYjO pic.twitter.com/ZzZl8jeW7J. OLDMANS TWP., New Jersey (WPVI) -- Prosecutors say a man who died in a shooting on the New Jersey Turnpike murdered a woman four days earlier. International Womens Day Event! George A. Bease, 32, of Bridgewater, was charged with second degree possession of a firearm while in the course of committing a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) offense during a search of the home at which the incident allegedly originated. Bease did make strong contributions under the boards the following year when Linden finished 30-3, defeated South Brunswick for the Group 4 crown and lost to Bloomfield Tech in the T of C semifinals. Within seconds of the suspect lying down, officers with weapons drawn approach the suspect as a group and take him into custody. Two officers shot and killed at Bridgewater College in Virginia The campus police officers encountered Campbell in response to an emergency call of a suspicious man on the grounds near Memorial. No arrests have been made. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Officials say the two men, aged 33 and 24, were on the 6000 block of Sansom Street Saturday night, around 8:30, when they were hit with a barrage of gunfire. Bridgewater College shooting suspect was a former student, school says Suspect's mother says "My son is mentally ill and he did something that I could not control and no one could come to help him." "We all knew someone was dying at that point. Carrier Clinic, Taxes in Retirement Seminar on March 7th and 9th at Raritan Valley Community College. He played seven seasons with the Jets and one with Green Bay, was named to the Pro Bowl in 2013 and was voted Second Team All-Pro in 2013 and 15. BRIDGEWATER, Va. (WHSV) - Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson confirms there was an officer-involved shooting following a police pursuit of a suspect . Tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477) or texting PPD TIP (773847). Arriving officers found the vehicle occupied by two township women who were uninjured, the prosecutors office said, and police located numerous spent shell casings near apartments on Sunny Slope Road. Courier News. The incident started after 9 a.m. Thursday, with a miles-long high speed chase through several communities in western Rockingham County. Information can also be provided through the Somerset County Crime Stoppers Tip Lineat 1-888-577-TIPS (8477). The suspect has been identified as 37-year-old Christopher A. Miller, of Rockingham County. Two younger basketball teammates of Wilkerson and Bease did not care to speak on the matter, and McDonald could not be reached for comment. 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Smith is facing weapons charges and was released pending his first appearance. $850K Captivating Redwood Ranch For Sale In Bridgewater, Bridgewater Schools To Gain $1.1M In State Aid Next Year, Volunteers Needed For Raritan River Cleanup In Bridgewater, Office Furniture & Soft Seating Liquidation Sale, Hoboken's Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl, NJ Camp Fairs at Menlo Park Mall Mar 4, 2023 - FREE to Attend (12-3PM), Now Hiring!! Carrier Clinic, Taxes in Retirement Seminar on March 7th and 9th at Raritan Valley Community College. Bridgewater Police confirmed an incident "similar" to what residents told Patch a shooting and a crash occurred on Saturday night. Tips can also be submitted anonymouslyonline, here. The victim, who was able to report a description of the vehicle, waswalking near the mall's AMC movie theater around 7:20 p.m. Detectives tracked the car to Isaiah C. Smith, 19, of Somerville. WEST PHILADELPHIA - West Philadelphia was the scene of a double shooting, in which one of the victims died from their . BRIDGEWATER Authorities are trying to figure out what caused a man to shoot two Bridgewater College police officers to death Tuesday afternoon, and leave a school and its community in a state of shock. After a 911 call, police found the wounded man driving on Route 22, and began medical. Police responded to a call at 11:50 p.m. Saturday in Fairfield Township, New. BRIDGEWATER, Va. (WHSV) - Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson confirms there was an officer-involved shooting following a police pursuit of a suspect wanted on felonies. "There will be much more pain in the coming days, but I urge my fellow citizens to confront it with these three pillars of peace, strength, and love.". The suspect is then seen with his hands in the air and walking backwardtoward the authorities. Police said that at around 6:40 p.m., a motorcyclist was gunned down by a passing vehicle and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening, but serious injuries. The shooting was found to have occurred at a home in the area of Foothill Road and Bayberry Road. Wilkerson and Bease, though, were far more heralded for their football talents. Bridgewater Police Department detectives along with detectives from the Somerset County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit and the Crime Scene Investigations Unit are still investigating the homicide. Wilkerson, however, is also well known for his active participation in community-related organizations, such as his T.E.A.M 96 Foundation, which had provided college scholarships in recent years to students from Linden, Roselle, Rahway and Elizabeth. Published: Apr. 0:57. Police called to the scene found 51-year-old Senior Distribution Supervisor Russell Heller dead from a gunshot wound in the parking lot outside the facility. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. 2008-2023 - Shore News Media & Marketing Ltd. Co. All rights reserved. Their families were always active in our Linden community. Police have released no details about any suspects. A former employee, who authorities. Robison was charged with simple assault and is being held at the Somerset County Jail. Linden reached the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 championship game in Browns sophomore year and returned to the final again in 2005 with Wilkerson and Bease on the squad. The 6-3 Bease missed most of his junior basketball season with an injury, but Wilkerson and the guards helped the Tigers (27-7) defeat Atlantic City for the Group 4 title and reach the Tournament of Champions final, where they lost to Union County nemesis St. Patrick, 61-54. Family and community members were mourning the deaths of two campus officers described as a "dynamic duo" who were shot and killed Tuesday at Bridgewater . BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Three suspects are in custody after a drive-by shooting of a motorcyclist driving on Route 287 on Sunday. By Associated Press. Mike Kinney may be reached at mkinney@njadvancemedia.com. a couple of times, followed by "Walk backwards!". Hes a great person that gives back.. The suspect is identified as Alexander Wyatt Campbell, 27, of Ashland, Virginia, which is about 15 miles north of Richmond in Hanover County. You can reach him at dan.alexander@townsquaremedia.com. All anonymous STOPit reports and Crime Stopper tips will be kept confidential. No portions of this website may be reproduced, retransmitted, copied, or republished without expressed written consent from Shore News Media & Marketing, LLC. One dead after officer-involved shooting in Bridgewater, Beloved local eatery, The Pie Chest, closing for good this month, Family of Ukrainian refugees using music to adapt to life in Charlottesville. Using. Local:Bridgewater to host roundtable with Black community leaders and police on mall arrest. BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office, with the Bridgewater Township Police Department and Somerville Police Department are investigating the shooting death of a man in. Curtis was tracked to a parking lot in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey, within an hour of the shooting, according to police. The shooting happened near the intersection of Mill and Ellison . Download here. All rights reserved (About Us). Copyright 2022 WHSV. All rights reserved (About Us). 7, 2022 at 7:20 AM PDT. In an interview shortly thereafter, Saunders said the student "spoke with her mom when they moved them from the classroom to a conference room. 1:55. Bridgewater police responded about 3:30 p.m. Tuesday to the area of Finderne Avenue and East Main Street on a 911 call reporting shots fired at vehicle, the Somerset County Prosecutors Office said in a statement. After averaging about three points per game as a sophomore in 2002-03 and four points as a junior, Brown was suspended (reason unknown) for the start of 2004-05 and wound up playing only sparingly that season. That team lost to Bridgewater-Raritan in the sectional final, but went on to win back-to-back Group 4 state championships the next two seasons behind the sturdy rebounding of Wilkerson and the dazzling backcourt play of stars such as Desmond Wade, Michael Henderson, Darrell Lampley, L.J. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Russell D. Heller, a councilman in Milford, a small borough in Hunterdon. We are all victims, though some much more so than others, and it will be important that we each seek to find comfort and support in the ways most meaningful for us.". Virginia State Police has taken over the investigation. It is that aspect of both Wilkerson and Bease that former Linden head football coach Deon Candia (an assistant under McDonald) wishes to focus on right now. She was treated at the mall by first responders for minor injuries. Read more Two Somerville Teens Arrested After Shots Fired From Pellet Gun at Bridgewater. Police began lifesaving measures before emergency personnel arrived. All rights reserved. I'll have an update on the incident at noon on @WHSVnews. All I can say about George and Muhammad is they were always respectful young men, hard-working and from good families, Candia said. He was captured about 40 minutes after the shooting in the town of Bridgewater. I'm on scene with @WHSV_Taylor and @JulianBussells. 2 officers killed in Bridgewater College campus shooting, Student recounts seeing officers down, social media reacts to Bridgewater College shooting, 2 officers killed in Bridgewater College shooting, suspect detained, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The fight, which took place at the Bridgewater Commons mall on Saturday, was captured in a video that has been viewed more than 1.8 million times on Twitter. No law enforcement was injured. Bridgewater police have arrested two 19-year-old men accused of shooting people outside of the Bridgewater Commons Mall with a pellet gun. Jersey City, Paterson, Edison and Wayne more recently adjusted their pay for the elected post. Jocquise R. Timmons, 28, was arrested Friday in South Carolina by U.S. The shooting happened near Bayberry Road and Foothill Road in Bridgewater before midnight, police said. BRIDGEWATER, NJ Three suspects are in custody after a drive-by shooting of a motorcyclist driving on Route 287 on Sunday. NewsBreak provides latest and breaking Bridgewater, NJ local news, weather forecast, crime and safety reports, traffic updates, event notices, sports, entertainment, local life and other items of interest in the community and nearby towns. Newark, Woodbridge and Elizabeth have helped lead the pack. Katie Kausch may be reached at kkausch@njadvancemedia.com. BRIDGEWATER Police said theyre investigating after shots were fired at a vehicle in the Finderne section Tuesday afternoon. LINDEN, N.J. Authorities say four people were dead following a shooting in New Jersey, and the suspected gunman is believed to be among the . They were both rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where the 33-year-old died. A 911 call shortly after 11:53 p.m. on Saturday reported a person suffering from a gunshot wound in a car driving on North Bridge Street towards Route 22, Robertson said. According to those texts, Saunders told the student identified as "Kasey" to "keep a clear mind dry up the tears and be ready when it's time to do something. This is a developing story. Have a news tip? 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The 24-year-old man is listed in extremely critical condition. Published March 4, 2023 10:14PM. "Indeed, a community of peace grieves, but let it also be said that a community of strength perseveres, and a community of love, loves," Flory said. Police and investigators on Foothill Rd near Bayberry Rd, the scene of an early morning shooting in Bridgewater, N.J. June, 21, 2020 Ed Murray | NJ Advance Media for. why did opec hit america with an oil embargo; calstrs cola 2021; incident in rowley regis today Hospitality Opportunities in Food Services, Housekeeping And Others! In a statement posted on the school's website, Bridgewater president Dr. David Bushman called Tuesday "a sad and dark day" in the history of the college. 1:01 BRIDGEWATER - Police said they're investigating after shots were fired at a vehicle in the Finderne section Tuesday afternoon. For the second time in a week, a local New Jersey council member was shot and killed, according to officials, this time in what police said appeared to be a. Foothill Road was closed between Somerville Road and Crestwood Drive for several hours, police said. Feb. 19, 2023, 1:30 PM PST. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. 3 min read. WEST PHILADELPHIA - West Philadelphia was the scene of a double shooting, in which one of the victims died from their injuries and the other is in extremely critical condition. BRIDGEWATER, NJ Authorities are investigating a possible shooting and a car crash on Friday night in Bridgewater Township. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. PATERSON - Najee Seabrooks, a member of a Paterson violence intervention group, was fatally shot by a city police officer on Friday afternoon after a five-hour standoff while he was . BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A South Bound Brook man was arrested for weapons possession and aggravated . The suspect fled campus on foot after. The incident reportedly happened on Morgan Lane. Live coverage:2 officers killed in Bridgewater College campus shooting, "I know we all have so many questions and not many answers," Bushman said in the statement. New Jersey State Police Troopers from the Somerville Barracks, the Somerset County SWAT team and the County Crisis Negotiators arrived and spoke with the five people inside the home who agreed to leave. Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. The dead officers were identified by the college as Police Officer John Painter and Campus Security Officer J.J. Jefferson. Colicchio, who now coaches at Elizabeth, expressed concern over this incident, though declined comment beyond saying, My thoughts and prayers go out to the victim and his family. Police say they identified Smith and Robinson as the suspects. More Local News to Love Start today for 50% off Expires 3/6/23, Mike Kinney | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, was charged with first-degree murder and weapons possession in the slaying of West Orange resident Roobino Philemon. Hospitality Opportunities in Food Services, Housekeeping And Others! Topics you care about, straight to your inbox. Read on to explore the cost of gas over time and rediscover just how much a gallon was when you first started driving. Later, the New Jersey State Police pulled over a . According to the college, the suspect gunned down the two officers near Flory Hall, then fled the scene on foot. Miller was pronounced dead at the scene. Central Jersey news from Middlesex, Somerset, Union and Hunterdon county communities and New Jersey news, from the Courier News and the Home News Tribune The incident reportedly happened on Morgan Lane. A campus law enforcement officer and a campus safety officer at Virginia's Bridgewater College were shot and killed on Tuesday, according to the school. then lie on the ground. Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and Weather "This is not a test. "The appearance of what is racially. International Womens Day Event! Marshals and is being held as he awaits extradition. When Bridgewater Police went to the home numerous people were seen leaving the home on Bayberry Road with some still inside, Robertson said. A request from Patch for more information from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office was not immediately returned. He is charged with two counts of first-degree attempted . At least 10 local, state and federal law-enforcement agencies are involved in the investigation of the shooting, which occurred around 1:20 . Detectives from the Bridgewater Township Police Department along with the Somerset County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit responded and are conducting the investigation. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. PATERSON, New Jersey -- An investigation is underway into a fatal police-involved shooting in Paterson, New Jersey Friday afternoon. Smith was charged with simple assault, two counts of third-degree possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose and two counts of fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon.
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