Full Notification

The South River Police Department wishes everybody a safe, happy and enjoyable Halloween. In an effort to help ensure this, we would like to share the following information with our community:

South River Parks & Recreation will be holding a Trunk-or-Treat event on Wednesday, October 31st from 4:00pm until 5:30pm at Saint Mary's Egyptian Coptic Church parking lot (Montgomery Street). All are welcome to trunk-or-treat through the parking lot or park their vehicle and hand out candy. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

More information about the event can be found here:

http://southrivernj.org/recreation/Recforms/Trunk%20&%20Treat2018.pdf

The Borough of South River has ordered a curfew for 10/30/2017 and 10/31/2017. The curfew is in effect from 9:00pm each night until sunrise the following morning for all persons 16 years of age or younger, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Any unaccompanied juvenile 16 years of age or younger will be charged accordingly if they are out during the curfew hours. In addition, any persons caught engaging in criminal mischief, vandalism or malicious acts will be arrested and charged accordingly.

All residents are encouraged to report any of these incidents or any suspicious activity by calling 732-238-1000. Please remember to utilize 9-1-1 only in the event of an emergency.

Safety Tips for Children:
• Travel in supervised groups
• Go only to well-lit houses
• Stay in a neighborhood you know
• Never enter houses or accept rides from strangers
• Accept only packaged candy
• Bring treats home for inspection by your parents
• Walk, don’t run
• Bring a flashlight, even if you expect to be home before dark
• Wear bright, reflective clothing, and wear extra reflectors
• Do not wear loose fitting costumes that you may trip over
• Do not wear masks that block vision
• Wear only fire resistant costumes
• Cross the street in groups
• Cross the street only at corners
• Watch for cars, trucks, and low-flying broomsticks
• Stay on sidewalks, avoid crossing yards
• Never, ever bring any weapons to school-even fake or costume weapons
• Always be polite and say thank you!

Safety Tips for Adults:
• Young children should be accompanied by an adult
• Establish a curfew for older children
• Bring a flashlight
• Prepare homes for trick-or-treaters by clearing walkways and porches, and turning on exterior lights
• Place jack-o-lanterns away from walkways and doorways
• Only give wrapped candy
• Avoid giving choking hazards as treats to small children
• Inspect all candy for safety before children eat it
• Know where your children will be trick-or-treating
• Make sure all costumes are safe
• Drive slowly and watch for children in the street
• Exit driveways slowly and carefully
• Have children exit cars on the curb side, not the traffic side
• Check all costume weapons for safety - costume weapons must not be brought to school

Pumpkin Safety Tips:
• Carve pumpkins on a stable, flat surface with good lighting
• Have children draw the face with marker, then parents do the cutting
• Battery powered jack-o-lantern candles are preferable to a real flame
• Place lighted pumpkins on flat, stable surfaces away from curtains, decorations, and other flammable objects
• Do not place jack-o-lanterns in walkways or other areas where trick-or-treaters may trip over them