Two people reported being shot in the head by a BB or pellet gun in separate shootings at the mall in January, said police. The directive came after the New Jersey Supreme Court authorized the public release of such info on a going-forward basis. The white teen is placed onto the couch while the male officer tackles the Black teen to the ground, straddles his back and crosses his hands to handcuff him while the female officer appears to have her knee on his back. Bound Brook Police used a garden hose on the fire before volunteer firefighters arrived and extinguished the blaze. Homeowner injured, pets die in Hillsborough townhouse fire: police. Please feel free to stop in to our Headquarters or send us and e-mail with any comments, concerns, and suggestions. Video of New Jersey officers pinning down and handcuffing - CBS News BRIDGEWATER - Z'Kye Husain, the Black Somerville eighth grader who was wrestled to the floor at Bridgewater Commons by a township police officer and arrested following a scuffle last month, is . The man's car caught fire while delivering newspapers early Sunday morning, said fire officials. BRIDGEWATER The Bridgewater Police Department has called for an internal affairs investigation after a video circulated on social media showing officers response to a fight at Bridgewater Commons over the weekend. To get unlimited access to her work,please subscribe or activate your digitalaccount today. Smith isn't the only person calling for the officers' removal. Before the New Jersey Supreme Court decision, the Garden State shielded the identities of officers disciplined or fired from the public. "In light of the volume and nature of communications that have been received by our township staff and Police Department, the decision has been made, in the interest of protecting the safety of the public and staff, to postpone the town hall meeting," according to a statement on the township's website. Bridgewater found itself in the eye of a media storm after a 15-second video went viral of a fight between two teenagers at Bridgewater Commons that was broken up by two township police. Carrier Clinic, Taxes in Retirement Seminar on March 7th and 9th at Raritan Valley Community College. In a Facebook post Monday, the Bridgewater Police Department said it was aware of the video. Police report that, on Oct. 29 at about 3:52 p.m., someone stole a vehicle from inside the vestibule of Target, on Promenade Boulevard. The township council unveiled a proclamation in honor of the event, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Bridgewater Crime & Safety News | Bridgewater, NJ Patch Two Bridgewater Police Department cops arrive and pull the White teen onto a nearby couch, as they pin the Black teen, 14, to the floor and handcuff him. BRIDGEWATER A 38-year-old Morristown man was killed early Thursday morning while walking on Interstate 287, State Police said. Bridgewater Mall Investigation Continues, Officials Want Answers Mitzak has been BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The second week of October will mark Fire Prevention Week in Bridgewater Township, from Oct. 9 through Oct. 15. In a post on the department's Facebook page, the fire company is reporting BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A Sherlin Drive resident reported that their vehicle had been stolen from their driveway at about 2:15 p.m. Thursday, according to Bridgewater Police. Police also reported car burglaries, theft of tools, and windows at the Raritan Train Station being smashed on New Year's Day. February 16, 20223:11 PM ET. "Except to say that I am completely confident that the prosecutor's review will be impartial, objective and thorough," Moench said. Scott Edge, 47, was charged with criminal mischief, theft and trespassing. Phone: (908) 722-4111 Fax: (908) 722-8246. The settlement is for a total of $450,000, according to court documents, with $100,000 to go into a BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Phase one of Bridgewater Townships new BridgewaterSHIELD program has officially been released, with plans for improving on community policing in the township. Crump added: "ZKye was no more of a threat to those officers than the white teen who fought with him. The officer lied about an illness and failed to report for duty, causing overtime for the department," read the report. The police department's post generated more than 200 comments, some questioning why both teens weren't restrained, or if the fight could have been broken up without the use of handcuffs. Sustained charges against Martin included: Martin was also previously suspended for 55 days in 2020 on the same violation, according to the report released in August 2021. The fire broke out on Sunday in the Finderne section of Bridgewater Township. According to a Facebook post from borough police, three adults failed to pay their bill after dining at the restaurant BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A South Bound Brook man was arrested for weapons possession and aggravated assault after a fight broke out in the McDonalds, on Promenade Boulevard, Jan. 16, according to Bridgewater Township Police Chief John Mitzak. Sign up for Patch alerts and daily newsletters. Top Somerset County official saddened by incident at Bridgewater mall The video shows no sign of resistance from the Black teen. Bridgewater/Raritan, NJ Local News | TAPinto Isaiah C. Smith, 19, was charged with two BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A 40-year-old man was taken to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick with a serious injury to his left arm following a motor vehicle accident on Chimney Rock Road near Gilbride Road Tuesday, according to Bridgewater Township Police. Bridgewater police chief, mayor to meet with Black community leaders That video says it all," he said. Rashid was issued the following summonses: DWI, Careless Driving, Failure to Report a Crash and Leaving the Scene of a Crash. Moench also thanked the public for refraining from jumping to conclusions while the investigation is ongoing, and thanked members of the Bridgewater Police Department for their service, and for keeping the public safe. She RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Borough Police are warning residents to be aware of fraudulent emails and phone calls after a Raritan man was the victim of a theft when he received an email from someone claiming to be a sick friend. "This rumor started last week, and it has spiraled in reference to a student bringing a BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Police released a message warning residents to keep their valuables close after investigating a number of thefts of purses and wallets that have been left unattended. Video of the . Video showing how police treat Black and White teens in mall - MSN The incident follows a sordid history. Video of the incident shows a group of young people gathered in a seating area at the mall and two boys, one white and one Black, standing up in a verbal altercation. 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"We have requested that the Somerset County Prosecutors Office assist us in this matter and are requesting patience as we strictly adhere to the New Jersey Attorney Generals Internal Affairs Directivehttps://www.njoag.gov/iapp/. Get involved by signing 7,678 people like this 8,626 people follow this http://patch.com/new-jersey/bridgewater alexis.tarrazi@patch.com Email alexis.tarrazi@patch.com. The teen and his mother could not be reached for comment Wednesday. No Credible Threat To Bridgewater From 'Day Of Hate' Posts: Police The bicycle had been left in a bicycle rack, but was not BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater Township Police Department released its police blotter for the past few months. Bridgewater/Raritan, NJ Police & Fire | TAPinto Authorities are searching several states for the veteran, who may be in severe emotional distress and in need of medical help. These officers need to be reprimanded and retrained to overcome the implicit bias that results in unequal and often dangerous treatment of Black people.. According to the release, on Dec. 12, the district detected BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A suspect in a homicide investigation died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in a parking lot in Bridgewater Township Wednesday morning after allegedly shooting a man in the parking lot of PSEG in Somerset, according to a release from Somerset County Prosecutor John BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Nearly a year after the incident at the Bridgewater Commons Mall Feb. 12, 2022, there is still no update on the investigation into a video on social media of officers breaking up a fight and arresting only the darker skinned boy. Even through there was rightful anger and passion, folks had gotten a sense of a rhythm with each other," Murphy said. Authorities identified Gary T. Curtis, 58, of Washington, as the man who fatally shot Russell D. BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township has confirmed that the states investigation into the incident at the Bridgewater Commons Mall in February 2022 has been closed. The driver was hospitalized with a serious injury on Tuesday, said police. WEBINAR: Learn About Wills, Living Trusts and Nursing Home Asset Protection, Saint Joseph High School Annual Basket Raffle, School Bus Company Seeking Fleet Mechanic, Protect Your Home from Ticks with Yard Guard from Viking Pest, Now Hiring Front Counter Sales/Business Development, Bridgewater Area Pets Up For Adoption: Clara, Casper, Caleb & More, McDonald's Shamrock Shake Returns To Bridgewater, Patch's Playground Spotlight: North Branch Park, Somerville Coffee Shop Rebrands Itself Again, This Time For Good, Bridgewater Boy's Love Of Pokmon Grows Into Thriving Business, Defeated: Largest Development In Bridgewater's History Since Mall, Gourmet Breakfast & Lunch Caf Opens In Bridgewater.