Phillipsburg Police Department, NJ

06/12/2026

Please see South Main Street bridge update from the Town of Phillipsburg

06/11/2026

A reminder for tomorrow’s PHS Graduation Ceremony:

Hillcrest Blvd in front of Phillipsburg Middle School will be closed to traffic.

The only vehicles permitted through the closure will be:

1) Vehicles displaying a valid handicap placard or handicap license plate; or
2) District staff with proper credentials accessing the rear school lot.

All other vehicle traffic will not be permitted through this area.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: PHS GRADUATION

On Friday, June 12, 2026, beginning at approximately 6:30 a.m., Hillcrest Blvd in front of Phillipsburg Middle School will be closed to traffic for PHS Graduation.

Barricades will be placed at Memorial Parkway and Liner Blvd (old Clark St). This section of Hillcrest Blvd will only be accessible for vehicles displaying a valid handicap placard or handicap license plate.

Any vehicle entering Hillcrest Blvd from Memorial Parkway without proper handicap parking credentials will be detoured back onto Memorial Parkway toward Fairview Avenue.

Hillcrest Blvd will remain closed until the graduation ceremony is complete.

Please note: There will be NO PARKING permitted in the grass field along Liner Blvd.

Attendees are asked to utilize the school parking lot next to the basketball courts, as well as other available on-street parking.

Thank you for your cooperation, and congratulations to the PHS Class of 2026!

06/10/2026

Yesterday, we teamed up with the Firth Youth Center and the Phillipsburg School District to remind high school seniors that drinking and driving is never a good idea.

Students took on a pedal cart driving course while wearing drunk goggles — and let's just say, some discovered they probably shouldn't quit their day job for NASCAR.

All jokes aside, we're proud of these students for taking part and learning an important lesson: make smart choices, stay safe, and never drink and drive.

06/09/2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: PHS GRADUATION

On Friday, June 12, 2026, beginning at approximately 6:30 a.m., Hillcrest Blvd in front of Phillipsburg Middle School will be closed to traffic for PHS Graduation.

Barricades will be placed at Memorial Parkway and Liner Blvd (old Clark St). This section of Hillcrest Blvd will only be accessible for vehicles displaying a valid handicap placard or handicap license plate.

Any vehicle entering Hillcrest Blvd from Memorial Parkway without proper handicap parking credentials will be detoured back onto Memorial Parkway toward Fairview Avenue.

Hillcrest Blvd will remain closed until the graduation ceremony is complete.

Please note: There will be NO PARKING permitted in the grass field along Liner Blvd.

Attendees are asked to utilize the school parking lot next to the basketball courts, as well as other available on-street parking.

Thank you for your cooperation, and congratulations to the PHS Class of 2026!

06/09/2026

🚨 ROAD CLOSURE 🚨

North Main Street is currently closed at Memorial Parkway due to emergency road repairs. The closure will remain in place until further notice.

Motorists needing to access North Main Street should use Broad Street to JT Baker Way as an alternate route.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

06/09/2026

As temperatures continue to rise, we want to share an important reminder that could save a child's life.

Every year, children across the United States die from preventable vehicular heatstroke incidents. Many people assume these tragedies only occur when a child is intentionally left in a vehicle. The reality is that more than half of pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths occur when a child is unknowingly left behind due to a change in routine, distraction, or a lapse in memory.

A vehicle can become dangerously hot in a matter of minutes, even on days that may not seem excessively warm. Cracking a window or parking in the shade does little to reduce the risk.

This week, we are sharing a five-part awareness campaign focused on a simple but critical message:

🔒 LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK.

✔ Check your back seat every time you exit your vehicle.
✔ Place a purse, briefcase, phone, or other essential item in the rear seat as a reminder.
✔ Ask your childcare provider to call if your child does not arrive as expected.
✔ Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, even for a minute.

We also encourage everyone to watch our heatstroke awareness demonstration video from many years ago on YouTube:

▶️ Phillipsburg PD – Child Vehicular Heat Stroke Death

Additional information and statistics can be found at:
• NoHeatstroke.org
• NHTSA.gov

A simple check takes only seconds. Those few seconds could save a life.

06/08/2026

Apparently stop signs were optional today. Unfortunately, two of them were disregarded in about three seconds. 🤦‍♂️

06/08/2026

We regret to inform everyone that driving through parking spaces is not the secret trick to legally pass a stopped school bus.

06/08/2026

🚨 Vehicle Burglary Awareness 🚨

There have been numerous reports of vehicle burglaries in our area, as well as in neighboring Pohatcong Township.

Many vehicle burglaries are crimes of opportunity. Unlocked doors, visible valuables, and keys left inside vehicles make it easier for criminals to target you.

Before you walk away from your vehicle:

🔒 Lock your doors
💰 Remove valuables from plain view
🔑 Take your keys and key fobs with you
🏠 Do not leave garage door openers visible
💡 Park in well-lit areas when possible

Please report suspicious activity immediately, especially people walking through driveways, looking into vehicles, pulling on door handles, or vehicles slowly circling neighborhoods late at night.

Do not wait until morning to report suspicious activity.

📞 Phillipsburg Police Department: 908-835-2002

Lock your doors. Remove your valuables. Protect your neighborhood.

06/05/2026

Today, we stopped in for one final at the Phillipsburg Primary School.

It's always great spending time with the students and ending the week with a few smiles, laughs, and fist bumps.

Thank you to the students and staff for the warm welcome. With only 4 school days left, we hope everyone finishes the year strong and gets ready for a safe and fun summer!