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Retired NJ cop who killed jogger has second DUI dismissed
Retired police Sgt. Kevin Betyeman did a year in jail for the tragic DWI death of jogger Celeste Andresen. Now, he avoids further time for a separate arrest.

The New Jersey hero who gave his life at Iwo Jima
Remembering a true New Jersey hero, John Basilone’s courage on the battlefield inspires generations. His story is one of sacrifice and bravery that resonates deeply.

Raritan Borough's Basilone parade under investigation
There are no records going back to the first john Basilone parade in 1981 as to how public donations were spent, according to Raritan Borough councilman Adam S. Armahizer.

NJ school coach, teacher's aide busted on child porn charges
Nicholas Cringoli, a middle school teacher's aide who also has coached wrestling in Somerset County, was accused of having child sex abuse materials.

Teacher charged in sexual assault of NJ high school student
The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Sex Crimes/Child Abuse Unit received an email in October about an inappropriate relationship between a now former student and Lydia Pinto, 38, of Newton, Pennsylvania.

Man arrested in Texas in sexual assaults of 2 NJ girls
Janakiraman Somasundaram sexually assaulted two girls age 12 and 15 while living in New Jersey, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald.

Crews repair major water main break impacting 30,000 NJ customers
New Jersey American Water crews have completed repairs to a 36-inch water main break along Rt. 206 impacting customers in Hunterdon and Somerset counties.

Hunterdon, Somerset counties in NJ impacted by water main break
The break flooded out a section of Route 206 on the Hillsborough/Somerville border Friday afternoon as crews worked to locate the break and begin repairs.

NJ man on fentanyl let go before killing baby in tragic crash
Raritan Borough paid $450,000 to the family of a 1-year-old infant killed Ronald Rebernik on July 7, 2018 after he was released by police earlier the same day.

Employee personal data exposed in NJ school district cyber breach
The breach within the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District between Dec. 10 and 12 exposed personal information, like names and Social Security numbers of district employees.
