NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—From June through August, there were only five crimes that the Rutgers University Police Department reported to students through their recently overhauled campuswide notification program.
But the crime alerts are coming in much more frequently now. In the past week alone, students and other community members have been alerted to three different armed robbery attempts in the same general area. And it's not clear how many other similar situations have not generated crime alerts.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ–On October 21, famed psychosexual therapist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, paid a visit to the Douglass Student Center to give a lecture on her much renowned expertise in psychology and sexuality.
"Dr. Ruth" made her claim to fame on her radio talk show, which eventually became televised, and is considered an expert in the psychology of sex and sexuality between people. She has published over 30 books throughout her career on the subject.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—With his signature brand of Springsteen-styled raspy vocals, and a massive catalog made up of foot-stomp-enducing classics, Chuck Ragan is a staple within the punk and folk scenes nationwide.
And this Saturday, October 25, Ragan will be coming to the Hub City to perform in New Brunswick's famous Court Tavern. Doors will open at 7pm.
SOMERVILLE, NJ–On Friday, October 10, the Somerset County Courthouse will begin displaying an exhibit highlighting a famous muder case that captivated both the City of New Brunswick and Franklin Township more than 92 years ago.
The unveiling of the exhibit will take place in the Jury Assembly Room of the courthouse, located at 20 North Bridge Street, from 2 to 5pm.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—According to a press release from the New Brunswick Police Department, at approximately 2:15am this morning, New Brunswick police responded to a reported stabbing that occurred in the area of French Street and Bayard Street.
The victim, who has been identified as 27-year-old Cheniz Lopez, of Bound Brook, New Jersey, received several stab wounds on the left side of his body as well as lacerations on his face.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—On May 22, Porfirio Nunez-Mosquea, a resident of North Brunswick, was convicted of kidnapping a 20-year-old woman at gunpoint and molesting her on March 30, 2012.
The 27-year-old's sentencing is scheduled for September 8 at the Middlesex County Courthouse in New Brunswick. He could face up to 40 years in a state prison.
UPDATE (5/9): According to RUPD, 20-year-old David Lima of East Brunswick, turned himself in yesterday and was charged with 3rd degree Burglary, Theft, and Criminal Mischief.
NEW BRUSWICK, NJ–On Sunday May 4th, at approximatyely 2:58AM, a male suspect burglarized the Les Turchin Chabad House located at 170 College Avenue.
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