Belleville swears in 10 new officers and promotes detective to sergeant
BELLEVILLE, N.J. — The Belleville Police Department held a swearing-in ceremony Tuesday at City Hall to officially promote Detective John David Rossi to the rank of sergeant and welcome 10 new officers…
Secaucus police arrest Belleville man in truck burglary case
SECAUCUS, N.J. — A Belleville man has been arrested in connection with a series of truck burglaries that occurred in Secaucus last October, police said. Luis Najera Mendoza, 23, was taken into…
Belleville police collect record donations at annual holiday food drive
BELLEVILLE, N.J. — The Belleville Police Department’s 3rd Annual Pack-A-Police Car Food Drive exceeded expectations, with donations overflowing beyond patrol cars and requiring a trailer to transport the contributions. The community event,…
Belleville police serve up safety and holiday cheer at annual tree lighting
BELLEVILLE, N.J. — Officers from the Belleville Police Department joined the community in celebrating the holiday season during the Township Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday at Belleville High School.…
Belleville police honored with Safe Routes to School Gold Award
BELLEVILLE, N.J. — The Belleville Police Department received the Safe Routes to School Gold Award, the highest recognition within the statewide initiative, during a recent ceremony hosted by EZ-Ride and the New…
Italian National Police Officers Visit Belleville
Belleville, NJ – Earlier today, the Belleville NJ Police Department welcomed the Italian National Police, known as the Carabinieri, to New Jersey. The Italian officers traveled from Italy to participate in Italian…
Belleville police join community for first annual childhood cancer awareness walk
BELLEVILLE, N.J., Sept. 29 — Despite rain showers, the Belleville community came together earlier today for the first annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk, held at the Belleville High School track. The event,…
Community Safety Talk Held by Belleville Police Department
Belleville, NJ – Officers from the Community Policing Unit and Patrol Division of the Belleville Police Department hosted a Community Safety Talk at the Silver Lake Apartment Complex on Wednesday night. Key…
Belleville Police Department Introduces New School Resource Officers
BELLEVILLE, NJ – The Belleville Police Department has announced the appointment of two new School Resource Officers (SROs) for the district. Detective Ansuma Marbey has been selected to serve as the SRO…
Roadwork on Washington Avenue in Belleville Nears Completion, Resumes After Labor Day
BELLEVILLE, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is in the final stages of the first phase of the Washington Avenue construction project, according to an update from the Belleville…
Ongoing Investigation into Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Edison That Killed Belleville Man
EDISON, NJ – A serious multi-vehicle crash that occurred on July 28 is currently under investigation by Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Edison Police Chief Thomas Bryan. The incident, involving two…
Belleville Woman Thanks Police for Rescue After Tree Fell on Her Jeep During Storm
Belleville, NJ — The Belleville Police Department received a special visit today from a woman who survived a harrowing incident during last Monday’s severe storm. Around 6 p.m. on Union Avenue, a…
Belleville Police Department Shares Heat Safety Tips Amid Scorching Temperatures
BELLEVILLE, NJ – With a severe heatwave expected to hit the area, the Belleville Police Department has issued urgent safety advice to help residents cope with the upcoming dangerously high temperatures and…
Belleville Launches TNR Program to Manage Feral Cat Populations
BELLEVILLE, NJ—The Township of Belleville has initiated a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program aimed at effectively managing the local feral cat populations. This program represents a humane strategy to control community cats while fostering…
Belleville Hosts 4th Annual Community Bike Ride and Bike Rodeo
Belleville, NJ – The Belleville Police Department and EZ-Ride are excited to announce the 4th Annual Community Bike Ride scheduled for Sunday at School #7 on Passaic Ave. This year, alongside the…
Belleville Police Officers Host Pizza Party for Reading Challenge with Local Students
Belleville Police Department recently lauded the efforts of Mrs. Robertello’s 3rd-grade class at School #7 for winning the READING-4-PIZZA CHALLENGE for February. The class secured victory by logging the most reading minutes…
Belleville Police Department Supports Local Special Olympics Sectional Tournament
Belleville, NJ – The Belleville Police Department took part in the Essex County Special Olympics sectional tournament this morning, held at Bowlero in Belleville. Officers were present to support the athletes and…
Belleville Police Urge Caution: “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” Amid Severe Weather
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville Police Department has issued a critical safety warning in light of the severe weather conditions expected to continue throughout the night. Following several rescues overnight, the department…
Belleville Community Packs a Trailer with Donations in Annual Food Drive
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville Police Department’s 2nd Annual Pack-A-Police Car Food Drive transformed into a larger-scale event as community members donated generously, requiring a trailer to accommodate the overwhelming amount of…
Belleville Police Department Hosts 2nd Annual Pack-a-Police Car Food Drive
BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Belleville Police Department is inviting the community to participate in its 2nd Annual Pack-a-Police Car Food Drive. This charitable event aims to gather non-perishable food items to support…
Lost Dog Found Overnight in Belleville Awaits Owner at Police Station
BELLEVILLE, NJ — A dog was found in the early hours near Joralemon Street and Washington Ave, according to Belleville Police Department. The local authorities released the information on their Facebook page…