Mid Atlantic Regional Search and Rescue

05/04/2026

Handler and K-9 hanging on the high line.

05/03/2026

🚨 Training Highlights 🚨

Our team recently participated in the annual PA Search and Rescue Summit at Two Mile Run in Western Pennsylvania!

Members earned certifications in:
✔️ Track Awareness
✔️ Bone Identification
✔️ Stop the Bleed
✔️ K9 Trailing
✔️ CPR
✔️ Wilderness First Aid

One of our K9 teams trained on a high line system. It was a great experience for everyone—full of learning, teamwork, and hands-on training. We’re proud to bring these new skills back to better serve our community! 💪🐾

05/03/2026

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5/3/26 9:09 AM UPDATE: Subject has been safely located. Thank you to everyone for your assistance.

🚨 MISSING PERSON 🚨
SPD Urgent Alert: Missing Person. The Sayreville Police is attempting to locate Pedro Lachapelle, a 75 year old Hispanic Male. Pedro suffers from Alzheimer's & Dementia. He was last seen wearing a grey "I Love NY" sweatshirt, blue jeans and black sneakers in the area of Borough Hall (167 Main St) around 5PM on 5/2/26 in Sayreville.

If anyone has seen or has any information on Pedro's whereabouts, please contact the Sayreville Police Department at 732-727-4444.

04/23/2026

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🚨 Missing Person Alert🚨

If you have any information in regard to the whereabouts of Ishawn Pitts, please contact the Jackson Township Police Department immediately at (732)928-1111.

04/18/2026

Subject Located

Missing Person Salem County. The New Jersey State Police are requesting your assistance in locating a missing 45 year-old male. Jimmy McCoy a white male was last seen at 3 PM today at Marlon Park in Pilesgrove. He was seen leaving the park on a bicycle he was headed toward Woodstown Borough. He is wearing a green bike helmet, a red T-shirt, and black shorts. Jimmy is a client of the Bancroft community and is considered mentally disabled. If you see Jimmy, please call 911 thank you.

04/13/2026

Several team members participated in the NASAR Track Awareness course this weekend out in West Jersey. It was as 2 days of training on reading tracks and following them. Thanks to New Jersey Rescue and Recovery K9 Unit for being the hosting team and giving our members the opportunity for continuing their education and advancing their skills. Thanks to the instructor John. Congrats to Jeff and Doug for passing the certification.

04/11/2026

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Celebrating National Volunteer Month- Honoring the Heart of Search and Rescue

Every day across the country, professionally trained volunteer Search and Rescue (SAR) teams stand ready to respond when the call for help comes. These dedicated individuals give their time, their skills, and often their nights and weekends to ensure that others make it home safely.

During National Volunteer Month, we proudly recognize the thousands of NASAR‑trained volunteers who serve their communities with courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment. From wilderness searches and disaster response to K9 teams, technical rescue, and emergency medical support—these volunteers are the backbone of SAR operations nationwide.

Their work is demanding. Their training is rigorous. And their impact is immeasurable.

To every volunteer who has answered the call: thank you.
Your service saves lives, strengthens communities, and inspires us all.

If you’ve ever considered joining the SAR community, there’s no better time to get involved. Learn more about training, certification, and how you can make a difference at www.nasar.org

04/03/2026

04/02/2026

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******Mary has been located, safe. Thanks to all who assisted!*******

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Missing Person

The Township of Hamilton Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance with locating Mary Hanna, 81/F who suffers from dementia. Mary is approximately 5'2, 120lbs and may be wearing black slippers and yellow socks (this is the only clothing description we have at this point and we'll update as we get additional information).

Mary was last seen at her residence - Songbird Lane (Evergreen at Timber Glen Condos near Target) at approximately 12:00pm today. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Township of Hamilton Police Department at 609-625-2700 x 1.

*****Residents who live in the general area area of Timber Glen are asked to check their video surveillance systems for any possible video footage of Mary*****

03/31/2026

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✅UPDATE: Tia has been located safe and sound.

🚨MISSING PERSON🚨

The Manchester Township Police Department would like assistance in locating 51-year-old Tia M. Daniello, who was last seen on March 28, 2026, in Pine Lake Park. Tia M. Daniello is not known to drive a vehicle. Tia M. Daniello was last seen wearing a black long sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and carrying a black bag.

Numerous investigative steps have already been taken to locate Tia M. Daniello; however, her location remains unknown at this time.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts are asked to contact us at 732-657-6111