Chester Police Department

This is the official Twitter page of the Chester Police Department (NJ). Please call 908-879-5514 to report incidents.

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Urgent ChesterAlert: We are still experiencing phone line issues at Chester Township Town hall and at the Police Department. The phone company is working on the issue. For police assistance, dial 9-1-1.

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Urgent ChesterAlert: Phone lines at Chester Twp. town hall and police headquarters have been fixed and are working normally at this time.

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Urgent ChesterAlert: There are issues with our phone lines at Chester Twp. Town Hall and Police Department Headquarters. We are working on the issue. If you need police for anything immediate, please call 9-1-1.

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Urgent ChesterAlert: Tomorrow, Friday, May 22nd from 9am until 4pm Old Chester Road will be CLOSED at Saint Bernards Road for planned roadwork. Use Fox Chase Rd. to Roxiticus Road as a detour.

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Urgent ChesterAlert: Parker Road is now reopen.

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Urgent ChesterAlert: Parker Road is closed from State Park Road to the Washington Twp border for a gas leak.

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Urgent ChesterAlert: Beginning tonight and continuing NIGHTLY all week, the NJDOT will be paving from 7pm until 6am sections of US-206 throughout Chester Township and Borough. Traffic may be alternated or detoured as needed. NJSP will be on scene assisting.

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Urgent ChesterAlert: Warren Street will be closed today for planned road work. Please follow detour onto Grove Street.

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The NJDOT has advised that they are performing work on manhole covers along US-206 tomorrow night, 5/1/26. NJSP will be on scene to assist. There should be no closures or detours for this work. Expect minor delays. -4737

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Urgent ChesterAlert: Main Street and several adjacent roads are CLOSED today from 8am until 1030am for a 5K race. Please follow the marked detour.

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Urgent ChesterAlert: The Spring Stampede and Color Run will take place TOMORROW, April 18th. Main Street and numerous side roads will be CLOSED from 7:45 AM until approximately 11:00 AM for this race, with posted detours and officers assigned to assist with traffic.

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Urgent ChesterAlert: The annual Spring Stampede and Color Run will take place this Saturday, April 18th. Main Street and numerous side roads will be CLOSED from 7:45 AM until approximately 11:00 AM for this race, with posted detours and officers assigned to assist with traffic.

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Urgent ChesterAlert: US-206 is now open all lanes with NJDOT on scene making repairs.

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Urgent ChesterAlert: US 206 is being alternated at Hillside Road for a crash investigation. Expect delays.

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Urgent ChesterAlert: South Road is now open to all traffic.

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South Rd has reopened. Please still use caution in the area as crews are still on scene making repairs on nearby side streets. Flag crews will be on scene assisting with traffic -41

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Urgent ChesterAlert: South Road is CLOSED at Chester Place due to LIVE wires down. Do NOT try and cross this intersection! JCP&L is aware of the issue and responding.

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South Road and Chester Place are closed due to LIVE WIRES down. Please avoid the area and do not walk through the closure. JCPL has been requested to expedite as we are aware the residents of Chester Place are unable to exit their road. -43

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South Rd is closed between North Rd (CR 513) and Old Mill Rd for an extended period due to trees, wires and poles down. -41

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Urgent ChesterAlert: Pleasant Hill Rd is now clear and open.