Today (February 1) we are placing a wreath in honor of Officers John Painter and J.J. Jefferson at the Memorial Garden in Oakdale Park. The public is invited to drop by during the day to pay their respects and give thanks for these brave servants of our community.
Bridgewater's finest invite you to join them at Generations Park next Saturday, January 25, 3-6 pm for cocoa, cookies, and conversation. You can sit down and get to know our police officers, ask questions, and share what's on your mind. We'd love to see you there!
Thefts from motor vehicles typically increase during the holiday months. Recently we’ve had several thefts from vehicles or vehicles rummaged through in Bridgewater. In all these instances the vehicles were left unlocked. Here are some tips to prevent your car from becoming a target and to keep the Grinch away this holiday season: Lock it... Continue Reading →
Join Bridgewater Police Department officers for coffee and conversation at Bridgewater Foods (519 North Main Street) tomorrow morning (Wednesday) from 9:00-11:00 am. Let them know about your thoughts, questions, and concerns. We’d love to see you there!
The Drug Enforcement Administration has designated today as National Drug Takeback Day and has set up takeback locations across the country. While these drop-off drives occur only twice per year, we have our own dropbox for the safe disposal of unwanted medications and prescription drugs available year-round at 201 Green Street just outside the Police... Continue Reading →
Chief Read shares the latest news from the Bridgewater Police Department in the second installment of our new occasional series The Read Report. https://videopress.com/v/a4tbXASM?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Don’t forget about Coffee with a Cop at Southern States on Friday, August 30, 9:00 - 11:00 am. Enjoy a cup of coffee (or lemonade), and have a conversation with one of... Continue Reading →
The Bridgewater Police Department is hosting a National Night Out Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at Smiley’s Ice Cream. There will be lots of fun activities on-site including a bouncy house and dunk tank. The police will be handing out FREE kids ice cream coupons while supplies last. Local scout troops will be... Continue Reading →
Chief Read shares the latest news about the Bridgewater Police Department in our new occasional series The Read Report. https://videopress.com/v/wtOot0iu?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Don't forget about National Night Out on August 6, 5:30 - 8:30 pm at Smiley's Ice Cream! It will be a fun evening with our officers! There will be activities on site, and we will... Continue Reading →
Based on a remarkable true story, ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon Steves (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed Schmitt (Alan Ritchson), a widower working hard to make ends meet for his two daughters. With his youngest daughter waiting for a... Continue Reading →
The Bridgewater Police Department is partnering with other local law enforcement agencies to bring you the Rockingham-Harrisonburg Triad Senior Fair on May 15, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, at the Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center in Harrisonburg. This fair is for seniors and their families. It will offer crime prevention information and prepares seniors... Continue Reading →