On August 27, 2024 at approximately 20:30 hours the Chester Police Department responded to a call regarding a bite situation involving a potentially rabid raccoon in the vicinity of Larison Road and Pleasant Hill Road in Chester Township.
Anyone who came into contact with a raccoon on the date and location described above should contact the Washington Township Health Department at 908-876-3650 during business hours or through the Chester Township Police Department at 908-879-5514.
Additional information about Rabies can be found at the following link:
https://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/documents/topics/rabies/C2667–What%20You%20Should%20Know%20About%20Rabies%20Brochure-3-no%20crops.pdf