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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Person Found Dead Behind Best Buy Committed Suicide, Police Say

The person was found in a vehicle behind the store Aug. 10.

It was determined that the person found dead behind Best Buy Aug. 10 was the victim of an apparent suicide, police said. Bridgewater Township Police said there will be no more information released on the case out of respect for the family of the victim. A person was found dead in a vehicle behind the store on Commons Way in the morning of Aug. 10, and foul play was not initially suspected. According to Bridgewater Township Police Chief Richard Borden, the Bridgewater Township Police Department Communications received information about an endangered resident that morning. Officers, he said, conducted an extensive search of the residence of that person and surrounding areas, but were unable to find anyone. "Following a concerted effort to …

Monday, February 13, 2012

Poll: What Should Replace Borders?

The building is still empty since book store closed.

Borders closed down several months ago, and, with the former store's sign still on the building, nothing has yet to take its place. It's a large store in the heart of the Bridgewater commercial area, near Best Buy and across the street from the Bridgewater Commons Mall. So, Bridgewater, we want to know what you think about the building—what should open there next? Take our poll to let us know what you think should take the place of Borders. And tell us in the comments what specific kind of store you might like to see open in that complex!

Marilyn Robinson

1:40 pm on Sunday, March 4, 2012

Another vote for Trader Joe's. Enough parking, easy access to I287 and other highways for delivery, far enough from residences to not be annoying, close enough to be handy. And we really, really need Trader Joe's.   more ›

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Cops: Woman Arrested After Motor Vehicle Stop

The following arrest information was supplied by the Bridgewater Township Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Bridgewater Township Police recently arrested a woman for hindering apprehension—and found she had a warrant for her arrest out of Middlesex Borough. Christine Gargirello, 49, of Bridgewater, was charged with hindering apprehension after the vehicle she was a passenger in was pulled over when she was not wearing her seatbelt at 7:41 p.m. Jan. 28. According to police, Gargirello gave a false name when police asked her to identify herself. When she was arrested, police said, they found that Gargirello also had a $500 warrant for her arrest from Middlesex Borough. Bridgewater Township Police are also investigating a few burglaries over the past week. For questions about this blotter, email audreyl@patch.com.

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