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Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Bernards Township leaves victim in critical condition

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in bernards township leaves victim in critical condition

Headline: Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Bernards Township leaves victim in critical condition

Bernards Township, NJ – A pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle on Friday night, resulting in critical injuries. The incident occurred at approximately 8:27 p.m. on Allen Road at the intersection of Vanderveer Drive.

A resident of Bedminster Township was driving a 2025 Toyota RAV4 westbound on Allen Road when the vehicle hit a 42-year-old female from Basking Ridge. The victim was reportedly utilizing a marked crosswalk while crossing from left to right in front of the driver.

Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to an area hospital. The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office has announced an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office urges anyone with additional information to contact them at (908) 231-7100 or the Bernards Township Police Department at (908) 766-2510. Citizens can also utilize the STOPit app to submit anonymous reports, including videos or photos.

New Jersey woman accused of firing gunshots during road rage dispute

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**Juliette Piscopo Arrested for Alleged Attempted Murder in North Plainfield**

**NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J.** – Authorities announced the arrest of Juliette A. Piscopo, a 26-year-old resident of Greenbrook, New Jersey, for an attempted murder on Route 22 West in North Plainfield during a road rage incident. The incident occurred on the evening of Sunday, February 2, when Piscopo allegedly fired gunshots at another vehicle.

On that Sunday at approximately 9:06 p.m., North Plainfield Police responded to a 9-1-1 call regarding gunfire hitting a vehicle during a road rage confrontation. The victim, a North Plainfield resident, described that while driving on North Avenue and Madison Avenue in Dunellen, a Mercedes-Benz tried to merge into their lane, later following them for around fifteen minutes into North Plainfield.

As they traveled west on Route 22, the Mercedes allegedly pulled alongside the victim’s car and fired several bullets, shattering windows and damaging the vehicle. The victim reported being unharmed. Detectives from both the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office and North Plainfield Police Department conducted an investigation.

Following the investigation, Piscopo was identified as the

Juvenile Arrested for Carjacking in Bernards Township

Juvenile arrested for carjacking in bernards township

Juvenile Arrested for Carjacking in Bernards Township

**BERNARDS TWP., N.J.** – A 15-year-old was arrested in connection with a carjacking at a gas station in Bernards Township on Wednesday. Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, along with Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr. and Bernards Township Police Chief Jon Burger, announced the arrest.

The incident occurred at approximately 11:35 a.m. at a gas station on Valley Road. The juvenile attempted to take a vehicle after assaulting an adult male who was adding air to his tires. After reversing the car, the juvenile moved forward, causing the man to be trapped underneath the vehicle until gas station attendants assisted.

Investigations were led by detectives from Bernards Township Police, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, Crime Scene Investigation Unit, and Collision Analysis Reconstruction Team. As a result, charges filed against the juvenile include first-degree carjacking and robbery, second-degree aggravated assault, and several other charges.

Authorities urge anyone with further information to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit or the Bernards Township Police Department. Anonymous tips can be reported through the STOPit app or Somerset