Byram Township Police Department

05/20/2026

In a promotion ceremony held on Tuesday, May 19th, 2026, at the Byram Township Municipal Building before members of the Byram Town Council, Sergeant Kevin Perry was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
Lt. Perry and our department look forward to his new role in this administrative position and continuing our community-first approach to policing.
Thank you to all who attended, and to our friends, family, colleagues, and residents who continue to support us.

05/18/2026

Update: Open in both directions.
Lackawanna Drive is currently closed at Bank Street due to a vehicular accident involving a downed utility pole and power lines. Although a detour has been established, motorists are advised to avoid the area.

05/10/2026

Today, we honor the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, and mother figures who make our communities stronger through their love, sacrifice, and support.
From all of us at the Byram Township Police Department, we wish you a safe, joyful, and Happy Mother’s Day. Thank you for everything you do each and every day. 💙

05/09/2026

A huge shout out to our Animal Control Officers who played a crucial role in this good outcome!

A VERY big thank you to The Last Resort Wildlife Refuge again for assisting us.

Last night, a mother opossum carrying 8 babies was struck by a vehicle on Tamarack Road in Byram Township. A kind resident moved the mother safely out of the roadway and discovered she still had babies in her pouch.

Byram Township Police Department responded to the scene and requested assistance from our Animal Control Officers to help rescue the surviving babies.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Byram Police for going above and beyond to ensure these babies were brought to safety and given a chance to survive. Their compassion and quick response made all the difference.

05/09/2026

🚔 APRIL 2026 MONTHLY REPORT 🚔

As we wrap up another busy month, the Byram Township Police Department would like to thank our community for your continued support and partnership. Throughout April, our officers remained committed to proactive policing, traffic safety, community engagement, and rapid response to calls for service.

🚨 Arrest Highlights for April 2026:

-On March 30, 2026 Into April 1, 2026, Kenneth Coleman of Byram Township, was arrested and charged with Eluding a Police Officer, Driving While Intoxicated and Refusal to Submit to Breath Tests along with other motor vehicle offenses.

-On April 3, 2026, Clara Olivo of Byram Township, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Refusal to Submit to Breath Tests along with other motor vehicle offenses.

-On April 4, 2026, Jonathan Rivera of Bayonne, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Refusal to Submit to Breath Tests along with other motor vehicle offenses.

-On April 6, 2026, Taylor Mueller of Andover Township, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Failure to Appear.

-On April 8, 2026, Aaron Anderson of Flanders, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Failure to Appear.

-On April 14, 2026, Erick Duarte of Belleville, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated along with other motor vehicle offenses.

-On April 14, 2026, Miguel Rojas of Coram, NY, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Failure to Appear.

-On April 15, 2026, William West of Madison, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for Failure to Appear.

-On April 18, 2026, Stephen Keenan Jr. of Byram Township, was arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated along with other motor vehicle offenses.

-On April 18, 2026, Stephen Keenan Jr. of Byram Township, was again arrested and charged with Manufacturing/Possession of Ma*****na with Intent to Distribute and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

05/07/2026

Join Byram PBA 406 on May 9th for a great day at the annual Hudson Farm Byram Charity Hike!

Come on out, enjoy the beautiful grounds of Hudson Farm, and support your local charitable and emergency response organizations!

05/06/2026

05/04/2026

🚨 Mark your calendars! 🚨

The Byram Township Police Department Awards Ceremony will take place during the Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 5th, at 7:30pm. Come support and recognize the outstanding achievements of our officers as we celebrate their dedication to our community.

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 5th 🕢 Time: 7:30pm 📍 Location: Town Council Chambers

All residents are encouraged to attend!

04/30/2026

Please be advised that Byram Tilcon Quarry will be blasting today, April 30, 2026, at 11:00am.

04/27/2026

Starting tonight

Byram Twp. would like to inform you of an upcoming natural gas installation project being performed by Elizabethtown Gas in Byram Township. Contractors for Elizabethtown Gas will begin installing gas main on State Highway 206.

The project area will include Route 206 between Tamarack Road and Moove In Self Storage, as well as Birch Road, Maple Road, Willor Drive, Johnson Boulevard, and Pierson Drive.

The work is scheduled to proceed in three phases:

Phase 1: Beginning the night of April 27, overnight construction activities will commence on Route 206. This phase is anticipated to require approximately 15–20 working days to complete. (weather dependent)

Phase 2: Upon completion of the Route 206 work, crews will proceed to the local roadways listed above. Anticipated working hours for this phase will be between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, weather permitting.

Phase 3: Final restoration activities will take place following an appropriate settlement period. Restoration crews will return to complete final pavement restoration, lawn repairs, and sidewalk restoration as necessary.

Traffic control personnel will be present throughout the project limits to help maintain access for residents, school transportation, sanitation services, and mail delivery. While every effort will be made to minimize inconvenience, temporary minor delays may occur as crews provide safe passage through active work zones.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this important infrastructure improvement project.

Questions or concerns regarding this project can be directed to the Elizabethtown Gas Project Hotline at 1-866-767-5558.

Please drive safely and plan your travels accordingly.