Driver Accused Of Drunkenly Killing Runner ID'd As Retired North Jersey Police Sergeant
A man accused of drinking before getting behind the wheel of his car and killing a runner in Somerset County is a retired police officer, according to social media posts and confirmation from his former chief in a recent news report.
Kevin D. Betyeman, 56, of Bridgewater, was charged with driving while intoxicated, and several motor vehicle summonses following the Friday afternoon crash in Raritan, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said earlier this week.
The retired Mountainside police sergeant fatally struck Celeste Andresen, 60, of San Manuel, AZ, in his Chevy pickup truck…
2 Suspects -- 1 With Distinct Walk -- Captured In Somerset County Gunshot Killing
Two suspects including one with a distinct walk wanted in a Somerset County gunshot killing have been arrested, authorities said.
William Brandon, 28, of Somerset, and Chris Gardner, 29, of New Brunswick, were charged in the killing of Raphael Edwards on July 7, in Franklin Township, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said in a joint release.
Crime Stoppers of Somerset County, Inc. had offered a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification and arrests of one or more suspects responsible for the shooting.
A two-month investigation identified one sus…
