Dunellen Borough Police Department

06/02/2026

This cute girl was found wandering on Lincoln Ave near Mountain View Terrace. If you know her human please contact 732-968-3000 x0.

06/02/2026

Inspection sticker expirations dates have been extended.

Valid inspection stickers expiring April through July 2026 are automatically extended by three months.

Visit NJMVC.gov to locate an inspection station near you.

06/02/2026

Dunellen Police Department May 2026 Blotter:

https://www.dunellenpd.com/police-briefs/2026-may

The Dunellen Police Department May 2026 Blotter is now available at the link above. Notable incidents and arrests this past month include multiple DWI's, a Stolen Vehicle, Theft, Eluding, and Aggravated Assault.

Charges are merely an accusation and one step in the legal process. All named defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a Court of Law.

05/29/2026

Next Friday, June 5, 2026, officers from the Dunellen Borough Police Department will assist in carrying the Flame of Hope as it travels through New Jersey to help kick off the 2026 Special Olympics.

Dunellen officers will receive the flame from the Plainfield Police Department at the North Ave (Route 28) border and safely es**rt it through the Miracle Mile before passing it on to the Middlesex Borough Police Department at the Bound Brook Rd (Route 28) border to continue its journey.

The Flame of Hope is expected to arrive in the early afternoon, sometime between 1-2pm, though exact arrival times may vary.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day weekend is about remembrance of those who paid the ultimate price with their lives while serving and fighting for our great country. Please do not forget to honor these men, women and their families which through their sacrifice have provided us the freedom that we enjoy every day. Freedom is never free.

05/24/2026

05/24/2026

Update: owner located.

This cute girl was was located on N Washington near the Green Brook border. If you know their human please contact 732-968-3000 x0.

05/23/2026

We would like to thank IL FORNO A LEGNA ll for their generous donation of pizza’s for our officers working today.

05/22/2026

Congratulations to Det. Anthony Issler who was honored at The 200 Club of Middlesex County’s 2026 Annual Valor Awards ceremony last night.

Det. Issler received a Meritorious Award for his efforts in investigating a Robbery and Aggravated Assault in 2025.

Congratulations to all of the night's award recipients!

Pictured left to right: Chief Daniel Smith, Detective Anthony Issler, and Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera.

05/20/2026

In anticipation of the upcoming Memorial Day Parade, please review the attached parade route and temporary road closure map for Monday, May 25.

The parade will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by the Memorial Day Ceremony at 11:00 AM. Roads along the route and in the immediate surrounding area may experience temporary closures between approximately 9:30 AM and 12:00 PM. Please note that roads will reopen as the parade progresses through the downtown.

We also encourage residents and visitors to find a spot along the parade route and join us in honoring and remembering the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation and look forward to seeing the community come together for this meaningful tradition.