It's Still Winter and Snow Equipment is Being Stolen

Bridgewater Township Police are investigating several thefts of snow equipment in the township.

On Feb. 4, police responded to a report that someone had removed a snow blower from the driveway of a Hillcrest Road resident. The snow blower was valued at $500.

On Feb. 2, police responded to Somerset County Transportation on East Main Street for a report that a hydraulic snow plow pump was taken. The pump was valued at a total of $2,000.

The Bridgewater Township Police made several other arrests for simple assault and driving while intoxicated between Feb. 1 and 8.

• James Lomeli, 48, of Manville, was charged with driving while intoxicated, having a suspended drivers license, tailgating and allegedly having an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle after he was pulled over while driving on Finderne Avenue Feb. 1. Police said Lomeli was also found to have an outstanding warrant for $533 out of Keyport.
• John Lenart Jr., 42, of Scotch Plains, was charged with simple assault and disorderly persons Feb. 6 after he allegedly pushed a Bridgewater Township Police Officer in the chest during an investigation at the .
• Police responded to an East Main Street residence Feb. 8 after receiving a report that someone had entered the home and removed about $3,600 worth of items.