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A 45-year-old township man was critically injured on June 21 after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car at the intersection of Cedar Grove Lane and Pierce Street. The driver and passenger in the car, a 49-year-old man and his 3-year-old daughter, from Pleasant Hill, N.C., were not seriously injured, police said. Police said the township man was …

More than 150 awards were recently presented by the Franklin Township Police Department at its annual Awards Ceremony at Franklin Township Police Department proudly hosted its annual Awards Ceremony at The Imperia’s Cristal Banquet Room on Easton Avenue. The event honored the courage, leadership, and dedication of officers, dispatchers, civilian personnel and community partners whose efforts have made a lasting impact since …

Submitted By The Franklin Township Police Department. Franklin Township and surrounding communities have seen a rise in bear sightings. While bears typically avoid humans, certain conditions can increase the risk of encounters. Residents are urged to take precautions to stay safe and help prevent attracting bears to their homes. Safety Tips to Reduce Unwanted Bear Encounters: Secure attractants – Keep garbage, …

PLANE CRASH INVESTIGATION – First responders gathered along Hilltop Lane March 30 in the investigation of a single-engine plane crash that killed its pilot. A small plane on its way to North Carolina from Princeton crashed in a wooded area off Hilltop Lane March 30, killing a person believed to be the pilot, authorities said. The pilot, who was not identified …

Part of Easton Avenue near John F. Kennedy Boulevard was closed for several hours on March 5 after a tractor-trailer overturned and dumped a partial load of stools on the road. Police said the truck, driven by a 56-year-old resident of Georgia, was making a right turn from JFK to the southbound side of Easton shortly before 10 p.m. when …

NEW FTPD OFFICERS – Capt. Brandon Domotor and Captain Vincent Wilson, left to right, are ceremonially sworn into their new positions while Public Safety Director Quovella Maeweather holds the Bible at the February 25 Township Council meeting. Seven Franklin Township Police patrol officers were ceremonially sworn in and eight FTPD senior officers were promoted at the February 25 Township Council …

A tractor-trailer containing non-hazardous fragrance and aromatherapy ingredients toppled over at John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Easton Avenue January 14, tangling early afternoon traffic for hours. The unidentified driver of the 2000 Volvo tractor-trailer attempted a left turn from JFK to Easton when the truck fell over at about 1:30 p.m., according to a press release from the Franklin Township …

Four members of the Franklin Township Police Department command staff in a December 23 ceremony in the Township Council chamber. Those promoted were: Captain Brandon Domotor, an 18.5-year township veteran Captain Vincent Wilson, a 17.9-year township veteran, with 19.6 years in law enforcement total Lt. George Habeiche. a 12.3-year township veteran, with 13.2 years in law enforcement Lt. Trevor Wilson, …

Screenshot A Franklin Township police officer sustained injuries to her face on December 10 after she lost control of the department SUV she was driving on Weston Road and crashed into a tree and utility pole, according to police. The crash investigation report, obtained by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate through an Open Public Records request, shows that the officer …

The Franklin Township Police Department is collecting new toys and gently used or new clothing for those in need, now through December 14. The items can be dropped off at the FTPD Community Relations Bureau, 935 Hamilton Street, or at police headquarters, 495 DeMott Lane. For more information, call 732-873-5533 x3124.   Stay ‘In the Know,’ subscribe to the Franklin …