Prosecutors announced that the man who they say shot and killed Sayreville Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour has been extradited from Virginia to Middlesex County, New Jersey, where he will be tried for murder.
Law & Public Safety
New Brunswick is home to the Middlesex County Superior Court and the Middlesex County Family Court, as well as a variety of law enforcement agencies like the New Brunswick Police Department and the Rutgers University Police Department. Public safety and criminal justice are often controversial topics, and crime in the city has been a problem for centuries.
“Privately Developed Courthouse” Closed Again Due to Flooding Issues
The building that houses the county’s Family Court abruptly closed mid-day on July 18, as torrential rains led to flash flooding, and now officials with the state judiciary say the building will remain closed until further notice.
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Water Utility Worker Rescued Shooting Victim and Drove Him to Hospital
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Elected Councilwoman Killed in Sayreville Shooting
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RICO Charges Filed in Mass Shooting and Two Other Hub City Murders
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Police Chief Slammed With Discrimination Lawsuits From His Own Officers
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