Dunellen Borough Police Department

06/20/2026

This little guy was found on North Ave near Madison Ave. If you know his human, please contact our non-emergency line at 732-968-3000 ext 0.

06/20/2026

Tonight, officers from Dunellen and Middlesex conducted a DWI checkpoint on the 100 blk of North Ave. In total, there were (4) arrests for Driving While Intoxicated. A total of (40) summonses were issued including Unlicensed Driver (4), Driving While Suspended (2), Refusal to Submit Breath Samples (1), Open Container of Alcohol (1), and Open Container of Cannabis (1).

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

🚔 Rideshare Safety Alert: Know Before You Go! 🚔
As New Jersey gets ready to host the upcoming World Cup events, we know many of our residents and visitors will be relying on rideshare apps to get around. Before you request your next ride, we want to remind you about a crucial piece of public safety: Sami’s Law.

Passed in 2019, this law honors the memory of Robbinsville native Samantha “Sami” Josephson, who tragically lost her life after entering a vehicle she mistakenly thought was her rideshare.

To prevent this from ever happening again, New Jersey law requires all rideshare drivers to clearly identify themselves. Before you open the door, look for these three mandatory items on your driver's vehicle:
✅ Illuminated/Reflective Signs: Drivers must have official, light-up or reflective rideshare markers displayed on BOTH the front and rear windows.
✅ Driver Placards: You should clearly see two official credential placards displaying the driver's information.
✅ Scannable Barcodes: The vehicle must display machine-scannable barcodes that are completely unique to that driver and their specific car.

Your safety checklist:
Stop and take a few extra seconds. Match the license plate, check for the required window signs, and verify the driver's face and name using your app before stepping inside.
Please share this post with your friends, family, and anyone visiting the area. Let's honor Sami’s memory by making sure everyone gets to their destination safely. 💙

06/09/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

In an effort to make our roads safer and reduce crashes attributed to drunk driving, the Dunellen Police Department will be conducting a D.W.I. Checkpoint on Friday evening (6/19/2026) beginning at 10pm until 2am.

The detail will be conducted on the 100 blk of North Ave (Rt. 28) between Jefferson and Jackson Ave. The purpose of the D.W.I. Checkpoint will be to identify drivers under the influence and remove them from the roadway. Motorists can expect delays while this initiative being conducted.

If you plan on drinking, have a designated driver, arrange for transportation, or stay where you are. It's not worth the risk of hurting or killing yourself, a friend, a loved one, or an innocent motorist.

06/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported this year’s Special Olympics Torch Run! The Flame of Hope was proudly carried from the Plainfield border to the Middlesex border as it continues its journey. We are grateful for the encouragement and community spirit shown along the way.

06/02/2026

Update: owner located.

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.