Lopatcong Township Police Department

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

Traffic Advisory:

Anyone attending tonight’s open house at PHS should be advised that the traffic signal at Belvidere Road and Roseberry Street/Stateliner Boulevard is not operating properly.

The Warren County Road Department has been notified. Temporary stop signs are being placed to convert the intersection into a four-way stop until the issue is corrected.

Please use caution, allow extra travel time, and follow all temporary traffic-control devices. We are hopeful the signal will be repaired before morning arrival.

08/27/2026

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania until 8 PM EDT.

08/24/2026

Lopatcong Police are looking to identify the vehicle and owner regarding an early morning incident that occured at a Strykers Road business. Anyone with information or video are urged to contact Lt. LaFord or Ptl. Zegadlo at 908-859-1212 or 908-859-2211.

08/24/2026

🚸 School’s Almost Back in Session — Let’s Keep Our Kids Safe! 🚌

As the school year quickly approaches, the Lopatcong Police Department is reminding everyone to stay alert, slow down, and follow the rules that protect our students every day.

Drivers: Please do your part
Stop for school buses when red lights are flashing — no exceptions.

Obey crossing guards and yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.

Do not use the shoulder on Belvidere Road near Phillipsburg High School as a turn lane.

Never pass over a double-yellow line.

Follow posted drop-off and pick-up signage to keep traffic moving safely and reduce wait times.

Avoid distractions and obey all posted school-zone speed limits.

Families: Review these safety tips
Walking to school

Use sidewalks when available. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic.

Stop and look left–right–left before crossing.

Cross only at intersections or marked crosswalks.

Make eye contact with drivers before stepping into the roadway.

Stay alert — put phones and other distractions away.

Riding a bicycle

Ride with traffic, single file, on the right side of the road.

Stop before crossing streets and walk your bike across.

Wear a properly fitted helmet and bright, visible clothing.

Do not use headphones or phones while riding.

Taking the bus

Stand at least 6 feet — about three giant steps — back from the curb.

Wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before boarding.

If crossing in front of the bus, walk at least 10 feet ahead so the driver can see you.

Make sure you and the bus driver can see one another before crossing.

School safety reminders

Use backpacks with two straps and avoid overloading them; a backpack should generally weigh no more than 5–10% of a child’s body weight.

Use rolling backpacks carefully, as they can create trip hazards.

Avoid playground clothing or accessories that could create strangulation hazards.

Many school-related injuries are preventable. A few extra seconds of patience and attention can make a lasting difference.

Let’s work together to make sure every child arrives at school — and returns home — safely this year.

08/17/2026

** NJDOT Traffic Advisory **

08/10/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 10 at 2:10PM EDT until August 10 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

**This is no longer in effect**

Monday 2 PM update: A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the region through 9 PM this evening. For the latest watch and warning information, visit www.weather.gov/phi for the latest radar visit radar.weather.gov

08/08/2026

08/08/2026

The severe thunderstorm potential has increased for this afternoon and evening with the greatest risk near and NW of the I-95 corridor and most of Delmarva. The primary risk is locally damaging winds. Locally heavy rain leading to flash flooding is also possible.