Tag Archives: Public Safety

Community Watch Program Reorganizes

As we reported previously, the Point Boro Community Watch program is once again up-and-running. Please see the flyer below for more information. The Community Watch group holds monthly meetings at Boro Hall and will be coordinating a “Lights On Against … Continue reading

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Traffic Tickets Decline in the Boro

Recently released data compares the number of traffic tickets issued by Point Pleasant Police during July 2009 – December 2009 to July 2010 – December 2010. Here’s the data… Total tickets, July-December 2009: 1165 Total tickets, July-December 2010: 787 Change: … Continue reading

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Boro Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

A Point Pleasant man has been arrested on child pornography charges. As part of their investigation, Somerset County officials were led to the Point Pleasant home of Gregory Wisniewski . There, they found the child porn files that Wisniewski allegedly distributed … Continue reading

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Point Pleasant Crime Data: 2000-2010

The Independent Center recently launched its Town Stats project. Among some of the interesting data sets for Point Pleasant is the crime information seen below. According to the data, crime has fallen in Point Pleasant over the last 10 years. … Continue reading

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Chamber Board Urges Boro Businesses to Stay Alert

The message below was sent to Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce members on behalf of its Board of Directors. This Sunday there was an incident at a local shop on Bridge Avenue. A Lil’ Something was robbed and assaulted in … Continue reading

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Cash Stolen from A Lil’ Something

A Lil’ Something was hit by a criminal who stole cash from the store yesterday afternoon. After knocking an employee down, the man pictured on the right allegedly took money from the cash register and fled the scene. Please contact … Continue reading

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Red Light Cameras Proven to Make Streets Safer…Again

As the debate over red light traffic cameras in Point Pleasant continues, another study shows that the always on-duty cameras improve safety.

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What’s Your Take, Point Pleasant?

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Red Light Traffic Cameras Add Revenue and Safety to Boro Streets

Red light traffic cameras that photograph drivers who break the law when they run red lights could bring much-needed revenue to Point Pleasant while making our streets safer for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Such cameras are already being used in … Continue reading

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