Hillsborough County

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

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

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

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

Hillsborough County Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Wire Fraud

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Kelbin Tejeda (32, Tampa) pleaded guilty today to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Tejeda faces a maximum penalty…

May 2, 2022

Dognapping: Three Puppies Stolen from Hillsborough County Pet Store

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – The Hillsborough Sheriff’s Department is searching for three bulldog puppies stolen from the All About Puppies pet store. s searching for two unidentified suspects who broke into a…

February 2, 2021

Memorial fund set for fallen Hillsborough County Officer Brian LaVigne

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – A memorial fund has been setup for fallen Hillsborough Sheriff’s Department officer Brian LaVigne. “We have set up a memorial page on our website for Master Corporal Brian…

January 13, 2021

Alert: Missing 11-year-old girl in Tampa, Hillsborough County area

TAMPA, FL – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help to locate a missing 11-year-old girl. Honest Bisbee was last seen around 12:00 a.m. today, December 14, 2020, at…

December 14, 2020

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

JSZ Report: Immaculata 2 Hillsborough 1 | Somerset County Semis | Spartans 16th win in a row!

Jersey Sports Zone – JSZ reports Immaculata 2 Hillsborough 1 | Somerset County Semis | Spartans 16th win in a row!. visit jerseysportszone.com for high definition video highlights and features from NJ…

November 27, 2019

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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

Construction underway on new pavilion at Somerset County Senior Wellness Center

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Work has begun on a new pavilion at the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center, offering expanded space for programs, relaxation, and recreation. Commissioner Director Shanel Y. Robinson, Deputy Director…

August 12, 2025

Quick Draw Ticket Worth $70K Sold in Somerset County

TRENTON, NJ – A Quick Draw Progressive ticket that won $70,977, 30% of the progressive jackpot, was sold on Thursday, May 30. The winning ticket came from Krauszer’s, located at 435 Amwell…

June 1, 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

Major Drug Bust Lands Three From Somerset County in Jail

Hillsborough Twp., NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, alongside Chief Francisco Roman Jr. of the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office and Hillsborough Township Police Chief Mike McMahon, have announced the arrest…

February 12, 2024

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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

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

Union County Man Admits Role in Conspiracy to Target Asian Homeowners in Residential Burglaries

NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a conspiracy that targeted Asian and Asian-American homeowners for residential burglaries, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.…

December 22, 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

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

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

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

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 County Man Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Wire Fraud

Dognapping: Three Puppies Stolen from Hillsborough County Pet Store

Memorial fund set for fallen Hillsborough County Officer Brian LaVigne

Alert: Missing 11-year-old girl in Tampa, Hillsborough County area

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

JSZ Report: Immaculata 2 Hillsborough 1 | Somerset County Semis | Spartans 16th win in a row!

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

Construction underway on new pavilion at Somerset County Senior Wellness Center

Quick Draw Ticket Worth $70K Sold in Somerset County

$70K Quick Draw Ticket Sold in Hillsborough

Major Drug Bust Lands Three From Somerset County in Jail

Arrest Made in Hillsborough Township for Multiple Shots Fired Incidents

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

Union County Man Admits Role in Conspiracy to Target Asian Homeowners in Residential Burglaries

Police investigating fatal crash in Hillsborough

Suspect Who Attacked Victim While Walking Dog in Hillsborough Indicted

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