Cranbury Township Police Department

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02/11/2025

Cranbury Police Department
Request for Public Assistance in Residential Burglary Investigation

On Saturday, February 8, 2025, between 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM, a residential burglary occurred on Petty Road near Plainsboro Road. The suspect, described as wearing a light-colored top, dark pants, and dark shoes, forcibly entered the home through a bedroom window.

We are asking for the public's help. If you were in the area of Petty Road and Plainsboro Road during the specified time and observed anything suspicious, or if you have a home surveillance system in the area, please check your footage. We are also asking anyone who may have driven through that area between 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM that day and has an in-car camera system to review their recordings for any relevant information.

If you have any information, please contact the Cranbury Police Detective Bureau at 609-395-0031, or email Detective Sergeant Greg Pfremmer at [email protected] or Detective Paul Lindenfeld at [email protected].

Your assistance is greatly appreciated in helping us solve this case. Thank you for your attention and cooperation.

Sincerely,

Giuseppe N. DeChiara
Chief of Police
Cranbury Police Department

11/13/2024

ARRIVE Together:

Cranbury Chief of Police Michael Owens is pleased to announce that Cranbury Township has joined the Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation (ARRIVE) Together program.
Launched as a pilot in 2021, the ARRIVE program pairs a New Jersey State Trooper, trained in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, with a certified mental health screener and crisis specialist to respond to 9-1-1 calls related to mental and behavioral health emergencies. Since its initial success, the program has expanded statewide, with operations in all twenty-one of New Jersey’s counties. This expansion makes New Jersey the first state in the U.S. to implement a comprehensive, statewide law enforcement and mental health alternative response initiative.
ARRIVE models are tailored to meet the specific needs, resources, and priorities of each participating community. In Cranbury's model, a specially trained Cranbury Police officer partners with a Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care mental health screener to respond to calls one day a month. Outside of active calls, the team provides follow-up support, conducts community outreach, and connects individuals with valuable resources and services. Cranbury collaborates with East Brunswick, South Brunswick, South River, and Plainsboro to provide expanded response coverage five days a week.
According to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, ARRIVE meets several critical objectives: First, it allows mental health specialists, rather than officers alone, to address behavioral health issues, creating safer outcomes for vulnerable residents. Second, it improves access to mental health resources, with screeners available on scene early in the response process, expediting appropriate care and preventing escalation. Third, ARRIVE reduces unnecessary hospital transports, allowing more individuals to remain in the community. Finally, the program strengthens trust between law enforcement and residents, promotes the well-being of those experiencing mental health emergencies, and reduces stigma by connecting individuals to care instead of the criminal justice system.
To learn more about the ARRIVE Together program and other models active throughout the state, please visit https://www.njoag.gov/programs/arrive-together/.

10/28/2024

2024 Halloween

This upcoming Thursday is Halloween. The sun will be out, and temperatures are expected to be at near record highs. It is shaping up to be a great, well-attended evening.

The Cranbury Township Police Department wishes to remind everyone, both enjoying the night here in town or those simply driving through, to take extra caution during the trick-or-treating hours.

For our pedestrians, we ask that you use sidewalks when available and to please cross streets at marked crosswalks, looking first in both directions. Parents, please accompany and walk with your young children. Consider using bright costumes, flashlights or glow sticks during low-visibility hours.

For our drivers, we ask that you be extra cautious when navigating our roadways. Drive slowly and always be on the lookout for trick-or-treaters, particularly within the neighborhoods and at street intersections.

For those at home, it is good practice to keep your porches well it, your walkways clear of debris and your pets secure.

In preparation for a safe night Cranbury Police Officers have already visited with the younger students at the school, educating them on pedestrian and Halloween safety. There will be additional Officers on patrol, both on foot and in marked vehicles, throughout the evening to safely monitor everyone out enjoying the festivities. Our school crossing guards will be assisting with the foot traffic at the busier intersections. Our message boards will be deployed, alerting drivers to be extra careful and, as in years past, we will have several portable light towers out illuminating the darker areas in town.

Cranbury Township Police Officers are dedicated to the safety of our residents and all those who come to Cranbury for an evening of fun and fellowship, especially the children. We look forward to Halloween as it always is a special night in our town and, like in years past, we will be out working to ensure a safe night as well.

Sincerely,
Michael J Owens
Chief of Police / OEM Coordinator

09/12/2024

Alert: Yesterday's Suspicious Incident has been investigated / All involved parties have been identified / No threat to public safety

Cranbury Twp Police have successfully followed up with yesterday's suspicious incident. All involved parties have been identified and spoken with. Nothing suspicious nor criminal was found to have occurred. There is no cause for concern at this time and no threats to public safety.


Instructions:
No concern / No threats to public safety

09/11/2024

Alert: Suspicious Incident involving a juvenile / Public asked to follow-up with Police with information

Cranbury Twp Police responded Heritage Park this morning for a report of a suspicious incident involving a juvenile.

It was reported that an elderly male walking a dog approached an 11-year-old juvenile in the park at approximately 0750 hours, asking questions.

The man is described to be in his 60s, said to have been wearing eye glasses, a zip-up sweater, jeans, and spoke with an accent. The male was observed leaving the area in a newer model, brown / grey colored mini van, via Stockton Drive.

Cranbury Township Police are looking to identify and speak with this individual. If anyone has relevant information please contact
D/SGT. Greg Pfremmer at 609-664-3237 or [email protected]

Instructions:
Call Police with info

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08/09/2024

🚧Turn Around, Don’t Drown🚧

👉A Flash Flood Watch means that there is the potential for flash flooding which can be life-threatening. Heavy rain is expected to occur over a short period of time. Rapidly rising flood waters may quickly inundate roadways. Streams and creeks could leave their banks, flooding nearby properties.

📻Please monitor the forecast, especially if you live in a location that is prone to flooding. Be prepared to take action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued for your area.

⛈For those living in Central and Southern New Jersey visit US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly http://www.weather.gov/phi/. For those living in Northern New Jersey and the New York Metro area visit US National Weather Service New York NY http://www.weather.gov/okx/.

🚗Check 511nj.org for traffic updates.






New Jersey State Police
State of New Jersey

This is a post from East Windsor Police Department. A reminder to our residents to lock your car doors, remove the key f...
08/08/2024

This is a post from East Windsor Police Department.
A reminder to our residents to lock your car doors, remove the key fobs from your vehicles, and report all suspicious activities to our dispatchers. Be vigilant, be safe

From the US National Weather Service: Good morning! More showers/storms will affect the area today in advance of Debby ...
08/08/2024

From the US National Weather Service:
Good morning! More showers/storms will affect the area today in advance of Debby with the remnants of Debby then moving northward into PA on Friday. The main threats continue to be very heavy rain along with the potential for severe weather. Our latest briefing can be found here:https://www.weather.gov/media/phi/current_briefing.pdf

08/06/2024

Our National Night Out event is canceled due to weather. We held out as long as we could, and had hoped for the weather to give us some time...but that is not the case.

The Cranbury Township Police Department, Cranbury PBA LOCAL 405, and Cranbury Municipal Alliance invite you to join us f...
07/31/2024

The Cranbury Township Police Department, Cranbury PBA LOCAL 405, and Cranbury Municipal Alliance invite you to join us for our annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 5pm - 8pm at Village Park!
Bring the family and enjoy an evening of fun and free food!

We are excited to announce that Officer Collin Nichols and Officer Tucker Nichols swore their oaths in front of family a...
07/03/2024

We are excited to announce that Officer Collin Nichols and Officer Tucker Nichols swore their oaths in front of family and friends to become our newest Cranbury Police Officers.
These two brothers grew up right here in Cranbury and are fulfilling their ambitions to return to serve the community they call home.
Officer Collin Nichols has prior work experience with Allenhurst Police Department. Officer Tucker Nichols worked with Old Bridge Police Department as a Class II Officer in the school system there.
We are confident they will serve our community with professionalism, integrity, and courage.

We also officially recognized our Chaplain, Joanne Petto, with her Chaplain Badge and an official Township Resolution. Joanne has served as the Chaplain to our Police Department for approximately 20 years. She has always been available to our Officers for spiritual strength and emotional support and has been a pillar of support and love for all and we are lucky to have her.

05/27/2024

Advisory:

Cranbury’s annual Memorial Day Parade has been cancelled due to the threat of severe weather.

With respect and remembrance, we honor America’s fallen heroes.

“May we never forget our fallen comrades. Freedom isn’t free.”
– Sgt. Major Bill Paxton

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