Large garbage fire in Hillsborough triggers police investigation

On Friday morning, there were reports of garbage being dumped in the parking lot of the former Cost Cutter.

June 24, 2024, 12:29 EDT | Updated June 24, 2024, 12:31 EDT

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — A trash fire in a parking lot on Route 206 in Hillsborough has sparked a police investigation.

Hillsborough Police Lt. Scott W. Mc Carthy confirmed to Patch on Monday that “the investigation into the June 21 garbage/trash truck fire #2024-1049 is currently ongoing.”

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Residents and drivers on Route 206 reported seeing a large pile of trash in the parking lot of the former Cost Cutters at 390 Route 206 around 5:30 a.m. Friday.

No further information has been released at this time. Please contact Patch when the outcome of the investigation is announced.

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