Multiple vehicles were stolen from Westfield homes during early Friday morning burglaries, police said.
Former Elizabeth judge admitted misconduct at 2023 holiday party involving court employees.
Residents reported multiple financial scams and a shoplifting incident involving juveniles, according to police.
Police said a 59-year-old woman was charged after a reported attempted vehicle burglary.
A scooter collided with a vehicle in Elizabeth on Wednesday night, authorities said.
Authorities said the 38-year-old former Hillside officer was under the influence during the 2021 fatal crash in Monmouth County.
Authorities said a 79-year-old Plainfield resident died after a head-on crash Tuesday evening in Hunterdon County.
Police said a man entered a Westfield residence before being confronted by the homeowner and leaving the area in a vehicle.
Wildlife officials said a young black bear spotted in Elizabeth was relocated to northwestern New Jersey without incident.
Traffic delays continued Tuesday morning along a major Union County corridor after a tractor-trailer buckled on Route 1 & 9 in Linden.
Elizabeth officials said there is no immediate danger as wildlife crews monitor a bear seen over the weekend and again Monday.
A Westfield resident flagged a credit card purchase that was identified before any money was lost.
A Westfield woman reported unauthorized withdrawals from her bank account after sharing financial information during an online transaction.
A serious crash near BJ’s has shut down all southbound lanes on Route 1&9, with delays expected for several hours.
Police said a Westfield resident reported receiving an invalid check connected to construction and insurance-related work.
Fire crews responded after a dumpster was found fully engulfed near East South Avenue, officials said.
A resident told police someone broke into the home and took keys before leaving with their vehicle.
Westfield police responded to Windsor Avenue for an injured raccoon on Thursday.
The pilot was taken to the hospital following the crash on Saturday, said police.
Authorities shared new details following the fatal mass shooting in Union County on April 11.
Federico Nicasio Genao appeared to target the teenage autistic victims who rode on his school bus, one of whom was non-verbal: Prosecutor
The plea stems from an attempt to file about 1,000 falsified voter registration applications before a 2021 city election.
A Westfield Town Hall forum will feature Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy and Police Chief Battiloro, who will speak on public safety.
The Westfield Construction Official deemed the home uninhabitable.
Prosecutors said a 27-year employee allegedly diverted millions from an Elizabeth business using checks, withdrawals and a shadow company.
Westfield Police released its blotter for April 12 to April 18:
A domestic violence temporary restraining order was granted to the victim following the incident on Tuesday.
Police sent an updated alert to residents on Tuesday around 7:30 p.m.
Two men in their 20s are dead, with others injured, and no arrests have been made yet in connection with either.
Officers arrived to find several people running from the area on Wednesday night.
DWI arrest, dog bite, fraud, and shoplifting were also reported recently in Westfield.
An East Orange mother told News 12 New Jersey her daughter's workplace shooting changed her family's sense of peace.
Authorities shared new details on Monday following the mass shooting in Union County.
Police are asking witnesses to come forward after a 20-year-old man was thrown from the dirt bike on Tuesday night.
An audit found that a former Plainfield school employee continued receiving pay after resigning in 2023, according to the Prosecutor.
Westfield Police Blotter – March 29 to April 4:
The "felony vehicle" was reportedly wanted for eluding in other towns and for a stolen license plate.
The weeklong program runs July 13-17 and offers hands-on lessons in law enforcement and public safety.
Fraud and warrant arrests were also recently reported in Westfield.
Authorities are asking the public for information in relation to the shooting and a reward of up to $10,000.