Somerset County

An anti-distracted driving bumper sticker (file / credit: Tom Keck/Getty Images)

Drivers In New Jersey Could Face Steep Fines As Sting Operation Targets Distracted Driving

A new undercover, sting operation has police looking for drivers who talk and text behind the wheel.

2013/04/22

Car keys and an alcoholic drink (credit: clipart.com)

Local Officials Warn Of ‘Show Of Force’ Against Drunk Drivers On Super Bowl Sunday

Somerset officials also cautioned that Super Bowl party hosts could be held liable if a drunk guest injures on kills someone on the road.

2013/02/03

Amy Locane (file / credit: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

Fmr. ‘Melrose Place’ Actress Amy Locane Convicted Of Vehicular Homicide In New Jersey

Somerset County prosecutors said her blood-alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit when the crash occurred on a dark two-lane road in Montgomery Township.

2012/11/27

Gas Line in Manalapan, New Jersey (credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Gas Rationing In Effect As New Jersey Deals With Sandy’s Aftermath

If you’re planning to line up for gas Saturday, you had better check your license plate first.

CBS New York–2012/11/03

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie takes the stage at the Republican National Convention - Tampa, FL - Aug 28, 2012 (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Christie Leaves Indelible Mark At RNC, Already High Stock Skyrockets

It took New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie 16 minutes to mention presidential candidate Mitt Romney during his keynote speech. But that hasn’t stopped his rock star-like ascension in the party.

2012/08/29

Somerset County, NJ on Sept. 9, 2011 (credit: Gerry Jurrens via Facebook.com/cbsnewyork)

Lawmaker Calls For Stiffer Penalties For Violating Road Closure Signage In New Jersey

State Senator Kip Bateman from Somerville said when drivers don’t follow the road closure signs, they put themselves and first responders at risk, while also diverting attention from the main incident. The bill sponsored by Bateman would increase the fine from $100 to $250 and may require drivers to pay for the cost of their rescue.

2012/08/26

Franklin Inn - Franklin Township, NJ (credit: Preservation New Jersey)

Preservation New Jersey Lists State’s Most Endangered Historic Places

Some of New Jersey’s historic sites are on the verge of withering away. So a group has come up with a list to draw attention to them, WCBS 880′s Levon Putney reported.

2012/05/17

Mauvette Daley Mattandeen (credit: Handout/Somerset County Prosecutor's Office)

Judge Raises Bail For N.J. Woman Accused Of Attacking Husband With Cooking Oil, Axe

Mauvette Mattandeen is charged with attempted murder and weapons charges.

2012/04/13

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NJ Educator Quits Amid Accusations He Secretely Recorded Teens In Shower

Patrick Lott, 54, was an assistant principal at the Bernardsville Middle School, but he had been placed on an unpaid leave of absence after being arrested last December.

2012/02/04

Donald Trump Considers Building Private Cemetery In New Jersey

Donald Trump is considering spending eternity next to his golf club in northern New Jersey.

2012/01/30

Packages of medical marijuana in Israel (file / credit: Uriel Sinai/Getty Images)

Ruling Stands In Case Of NJ MS Patient Caught With Marijuana

New Jersey medical marijuana advocates are decrying the state Supreme Court’s decision not to hear the appeal of a multiple sclerosis patient who was busted for pot possession.

2012/01/23

Patrick Lott (credit: Somerset County Proseutor's Office)

Asst. Principal Patrick Lott Arrested For Secretly Videotaping Boys In H.S. Shower

Lott, 54, of Somerville, faces numerous charges, including child endangerment and invasion of privacy.

2011/12/28

This still is taken from an AT&T documentary that could help drivers avoid a summons and a fine. (credit: AT&T via .turnthephoneoff.com)

Somerset County Effort Designed To Highlight Distracted Driving Dangers

County officials say that instead of writing tickets to drivers breaking the law, police will issue a warning. If violators watch an educational video, the warning will be voided.

2011/12/12