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Alleged Armed Robbers Arrested, Man Dies After Being Struck by Train
A look at news you may have missed this week on Matawan-Aberdeen Patch.
Chief: 2 Charged in Armed Robbery of Pizza Delivery Man in Aberdeen
Two Old Bridge men are accused of robbing a pizza delivery man at gunpoint in Aberdeen Wednesday night, according to Chief John Powers.
Man Struck by Train Near Aberdeen-Matawan Station Dies, Authorities Say
The man who was struck by a New Jersey Transit train as it entered the Aberdeen-Matawan Station Wednesday has died, according to NJ Transit spokesperson Courtney Carol.
Update: Cambridge Drive Water Main Break One of Three This Summer
Cambridge Drive in Aberdeen was closed Wednesday afternoon following a water main break, confirmed New Jersey American Water spokesperson Richard Barnes.
Broad Street Utility Pole Snaps, Causes Local Power Outages
A utility pole on Broad Street snapped Wednesday night, leaving some Matawan residents and local businesses without power, according to Lt. Ben Smith.
3 Monmouth TGI Fridays Restaurants Named in $500K 'Operation Swill' Settlement
A franchisee of the group of New Jersey-based TGI Fridays restaurants raided as part of "Operation Swill" in May will pay a $500,000 fine and not contest the charges presented to them, Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman and Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Director Michael Halfacre announced Wednesday.
Car Jacked from Hazlet Had Baby Girl Inside, Authorities Say
A carjacking incident Wednesday ended with an arrest in Aberdeen and no injuries, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.
Planning Board Examines Possible “Gateway to Aberdeen” on Route 34
A 28-acre section of land bordering Holmdel on Route 34 is being sized up as a possible “Gateway to Aberdeen.”
Extrication Demonstration Scheduled for National Night Out in Matawan
Join the Matawan Borough Police Department on Tuesday, Aug. 6 to participate in National Night Out. The free event is designed to strengthen relationships between the community and the police department, heighten crime and drug prevention and community awareness.
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