Category Archives: Rumson Police and Fire Files

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Scene Around: Rumson’s New Police Chief on the Beat

It’s official. There’s a new police chief in town — Rumson, that is. In fact, he’s been sworn in for about a month, since March 12. He’s former Rumson Police Lt. Robert Boyer.

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Rumson Police Investigate Attempted Home Invasions

Rumson police on Nov. 25 released security camera photos and a statement regarding early morning Nov. 24 “attempted home entries.” They asked that residents remain on high alert for suspicious activity and review security cameras.

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Rumson Police Report: Burglaries, Vehicle Theft, Recovered Stolen Cars, Aggravated Assault, Maintaining Nuisance with Underage Party, Attempted Burglaries, DUI

The following criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Rumson police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

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Rumson Police Report: Theft, Burglary, Underage Parties, Hindering Apprehension

The following September incidents and arrests were reported by Rumson police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

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Rumson Police Report: Car Theft, Smash-and-Grab Vehicle Burglary, Assault by Auto, DWI

The following August criminal incidents and arrests were reported by Rumson police. An arrest does not constitute a conviction.

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Rumson Police Report: Smash & Grab Car Burglary

While continuing to urge residents to lock cars and valuables in them because of heightened car thefts in the area, Rumson police are alerting area residents of a different sort of criminal activity that is becoming rampant and occurred in Rumson this past weekend — smash and grab car burglary.

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