Branchburg

Two dogs were tragically killed when they were struck by a freight train while walking off-leash with their owner on the tracks in Branchburg, police said.

News of a Somerset County teacher's recent arrest has sent shockwaves through the community, just a day after a nearby Hunterdon County school custodian's similar arrest.

Branchburg woman, Kathleen Amberg, faces charges for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse materials after a police investigation sparked by a cyber tip.

Eric Wilson refused to perform a field sobriety test and was taken to police headquarters where a check of records by officers found Wilson's license was on suspension for a fourth time.

A youth umpire has won more than half a million dollars from the man who punched him in the face at a game three years ago.

Gabriel Bay, of Milltown, was facing various theft, burglary and criminal mischief charges in connection to commercial burglaries in five different communities, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald announced.

Last week was a lucky week for lottery players in New Jersey as several big winning tickets were sold at supermarkets and convenience stores across the state.

The 72-year-old umpire who suffered a broken jaw and concussion at a youth baseball game has filed a lawsuit against the parent-coach charged with punching him.

A 72-year-old umpire is awaiting surgery with his jaw wired shut after the coach of a 13 and under baseball team threw a devastating punch over argued calls.

A Branchburg teen, whose identity was not disclosed due to his age, was charged on Wednesday with second-degree death by auto, according to Somerset County Acting Prosecutor Thomas Chirichella.