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New Jersey AG Investigating Cops Who Shot Knife-Wielding Man Hiding Two Bodies in His Hillsborough Home

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office is investigating a police-involved shooting in Hillsborough Township after officers responding to a welfare check encountered a knife-wielding man and later found two…

September 26, 2025

Somerset County surpasses 15,000 acres of preserved open space following Hillsborough purchase

HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. — Somerset County has reached a major milestone in its long-standing commitment to land conservation, surpassing 15,000 acres of preserved open space with the recent acquisition of the Hillsborough Country…

July 9, 2025

Hillsborough Howl-O-Ween Parade Brings Costumed Canines to Ann Van Middlesworth Dog Park

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – This Saturday, October 26, the spotlight will be on local pups dressed in their Halloween best at the Hillsborough Howl-O-Ween Parade. Starting at 9 a.m., Ann Van Middlesworth Dog…

October 26, 2024

$70K Quick Draw Ticket Sold in Hillsborough

TRENTON, NJ – A Quick Draw Progressive ticket purchased on Thursday has awarded one fortunate player $70,977, which constitutes 30% of the progressive jackpot. The winning ticket was sold at Krauszer’s located…

May 30, 2024

Man Found Dead in Hillsborough, Police Investigating

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – A man was discovered deceased in Hillsborough Township, prompting an investigation by local authorities. The incident occurred around 4:25 p.m. when pedestrians found the individual “down and unresponsive” in…

April 9, 2024

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Man for Secretly Recording in Restroom

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has made a significant arrest in a disturbing invasion of privacy case. Christopher Scipio, 27, is facing charges after allegedly secretly recording…

February 2, 2024

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect in Double Fatal Overdose Case

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced a significant breakthrough in a tragic double fatal overdose case. Following a thorough and lengthy investigation, #teamHCSO has made an arrest related…

December 22, 2023

Good Samaritans Thwart Robbery Of Elderly Woman at Hillsborough County Publix

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — On Monday, at a Publix on Boyette Road, Good Samaritans intervened in an attack on a 65-year-old woman by a would-be robber. The assailant, identified as 42-year-old Robert…

December 5, 2023

Shooting in Hillsborough on Thanksgiving, Suspect Sought

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. – A shooting incident in Hillsborough on Thanksgiving evening resulted in a 33-year-old man from Burlington being hospitalized. The victim admitted himself to UNC Hospital’s Hillsborough campus around 7 pm,…

November 25, 2023

Deadly Shooting Reported Near Two Schools in Hillsborough County

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at the intersection of Rideout Road and South 78th Street. Following the incident, Clair Mel…

November 16, 2023

Watch: Hit and Run Driver Charged in Hillsborough County

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL — Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended 26-year-old Angelo Juan Pedrosa following his flight from a crash scene. The incident occurred on Monday, November 13, 2023, around 11:45 p.m., when…

November 15, 2023

Hillsborough County Deputies Apprehend Fleeing Suspect After Traffic Stop

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – Lebron Nelson, 20, was arrested on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, after fleeing a traffic stop. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies, aided by K9, street crimes, aviation, and patrol…

November 13, 2023

Hillsborough Secures 15-7 Victory Over Union Behind Strong Defensive Play

UNION, NJ – Hillsborough defeats Union 15-7, riding a strong defensive performance and early scoring to improve their season record to 5-1. Quarterback Alex Reiling of Hillsborough had a modest game, completing…

October 1, 2023

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Arrest Made in Hillsborough Township for Multiple Shots Fired Incidents

HILLSBOROUGH TWP., N.J. – Authorities have arrested Ryan Vandermeer, 18, of Falcon Road, Hillsborough, in relation to three incidents of shots fired on September 3 and September 5. Somerset County Prosecutor John…

September 13, 2023

Early Morning Shooting at Hillsborough Party Leaves Two Injured

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Hillsborough Police Department was alerted to reports of gunfire during a party on Riddle Avenue early Wednesday morning. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 21-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man…

July 5, 2023

Man suspected of multiple cases of indecent exposure arrested in Hillsborough

HILLSBOROUGH TWP., NJ – Police announced the arrest of Bernandino Gonzalez Lorenzana, 36, of Hillsborough, in relation to an indecent exposure incident that occurred on March 22. Lorenzana was identified as the…

April 21, 2023

Former Hillsborough Township School District Official Admits To Paying Kickbacks For Illegal Overtime Payments

Trenton, N.J. – A Somerset County, New Jersey man yesterday admitted to paying kickbacks in return for fraudulent overtime payments that he received in connection with his former role as the Director…

January 28, 2023

Former Hillsborough County Elementary School Head Custodian Sentenced For Receiving And Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials

Tampa, Florida– U.S. District Judge Charlene Honeywell has sentenced Charles Currie (66, Tampa) to eight years and one month in federal prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, for receipt and…

November 28, 2022

Police investigating fatal crash in Hillsborough

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Police in Hillsborough are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Thursday morning in the area of Marshall Road and Amwell Road. According to police, at around 6:37 am.…

October 20, 2022

Suspect Who Attacked Victim While Walking Dog in Hillsborough Indicted

SOMERVILLE, N.J. – The Somerset Prosecutor’s Office has announced the indictment of Safi N. Hill, 23, for the May 4th stabbing of a neighbor while he was walking his dog. Prosecutor Ann…

July 2, 2022

Body Found in Hillsborough Parking Lot Identified as Bridgewater Man

HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. – Investigators with the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office and Hillsborough Police Department are investigating after a body was found in a parking lot on Route 206 in Hillsborough. Police said…

June 11, 2022

Hillsborough County Man Sentenced To 17 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing And Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials And Ordered To Pay Victims Over $100,000 In Restitution

Tampa, Florida – U.S. District Judge William Jung has sentenced Andres Ivan Leyva Sabina (51, Tampa) to 17 years in federal prison for distributing and possessing images and videos depicting children being…

May 20, 2022

New Jersey AG Investigating Cops Who Shot Knife-Wielding Man Hiding Two Bodies in His Hillsborough Home

Somerset County surpasses 15,000 acres of preserved open space following Hillsborough purchase

Hillsborough Howl-O-Ween Parade Brings Costumed Canines to Ann Van Middlesworth Dog Park

$70K Quick Draw Ticket Sold in Hillsborough

Man Found Dead in Hillsborough, Police Investigating

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Man for Secretly Recording in Restroom

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Suspect in Double Fatal Overdose Case

Good Samaritans Thwart Robbery Of Elderly Woman at Hillsborough County Publix

Shooting in Hillsborough on Thanksgiving, Suspect Sought

Deadly Shooting Reported Near Two Schools in Hillsborough County

Watch: Hit and Run Driver Charged in Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County Deputies Apprehend Fleeing Suspect After Traffic Stop

Hillsborough Secures 15-7 Victory Over Union Behind Strong Defensive Play

Arrest Made in Hillsborough Township for Multiple Shots Fired Incidents

Early Morning Shooting at Hillsborough Party Leaves Two Injured

Man suspected of multiple cases of indecent exposure arrested in Hillsborough

Former Hillsborough Township School District Official Admits To Paying Kickbacks For Illegal Overtime Payments

Former Hillsborough County Elementary School Head Custodian Sentenced For Receiving And Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials

Police investigating fatal crash in Hillsborough

Suspect Who Attacked Victim While Walking Dog in Hillsborough Indicted

Body Found in Hillsborough Parking Lot Identified as Bridgewater Man

Hillsborough County Man Sentenced To 17 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing And Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials And Ordered To Pay Victims Over $100,000 In Restitution

Hillsborough Man Stabbed Man Walking His Dog

Hillsborough Man Charged for Distributing Lewd Pictures of Children

Hillsborough County Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Wire Fraud

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