Man Accused Of Sexual Assault In Union Co. Arrested: Prosecutors

The 35-year-old was charged with sexually assaulting three children and one adult, according to Union County prosecutors.

Girl Dies In Plainfield House Fire, 1 Child Hospitalized: Police

As a result of the fire on Sunday, 23 people were displaced, a child was hospitalized for smoke inhalation and one died, police said.

Plane Catches Fire, Pilot Severely Burned At Linden Airport: Police

A small plane was engulfed in flames at the airport in Union County on Sunday, police said. Only one person was injured from the fire.

Decade-Old Homicide Of Union Co. Teen Remains Unsolved

Amber Duncan-Wilson was shot and killed in Linden 10 years ago. Prosecutors are still looking for the killer, according to the UCPO.

Union Co. Teen Killed In Hit-And-Run Identified: Police

Rayan Bien-Aima, an 18-year-old Union County resident, was killed while trying to cross Route 1 in Linden this past April, police said.

Union Co. Man Pleads Guilty To Killing Girlfriend: Prosecutors

The 21-year-old is facing up to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting and killing his girlfriend, prosecutors said.

Shoplifters Take $50K Worth Of Merchandise From Clark Target: Police

The shoplifters disguised themselves as nighttime employees and stole $50K worth of Apple watches, iPads and other electronics, police said.

Fentanyl, 2 Handguns Seized In Union Co. Narcotics Investigation

Five men were arrested in connection with possessing and dealing opioids, according to Union County prosecutors.

Man Gets 7.5 Years In Prison For Fatal Hit-And-Run Of Union Co. Child

The Hudson County man was sentenced for knowingly leaving the scene after hitting a 12-year-old boy with his van, prosecutors said.

Man Killed While Trying To Cross Route 22 In Union County: Report

The 35-year-old was hit by a car and killed while trying to walk across Route 22 on Saturday, according to NJ.com.

Woman Charged In Medicaid Fraud Scheme: Union County Prosecutor

A Linden woman has been charged with theft and tampering with records in what officials say was a years-long scheme to steal Medicaid money.

1 Killed, 1 Injured In Union Co. Shooting Sunday: Prosecutors

The homicide of a 24-year-old man is under investigation, according to Union County prosecutors.

Shots Fired At Union Co. Jersey Gardens Mall Was A Prank: Report

Reports of a shooting and lockdown at the mall in Elizabeth on Sunday were untrue, according to police.

Taxi Carjacking On Rt. 1 Monday Leads To Arrest: Police

A Flemington man was arrested on suspicion of carjacking a taxi and shoplifting from a Home Depot, according to Linden Police.

Indictment For Union Co. Caregiver Accused Of Neglecting Elder

The woman was indicted for leaving an elderly person in sunlight for too long, resulting in their death, the Attorney General's Office said.

2 Clark Schools Under Shelter In Place Wednesday Morning: Police

A Clark high school and elementary school are under a shelter in place due to police activity around the Garden State Parkway, police said.

Massive Fire Breaks Out At Union Co. Waste Management Facility: Report

One person has been reported missing after the large fire broke out, and surrounding homes were asked to evacuate, according to ABC7.

2 Workers Burned In Fire At Union Co. White Castle: Report

A maintenance worker and employee were injured during a fire and explosion that took place at the burger joint last week, according to ABC7.

$10K Reward Offered In Union County Hit-And-Run Crash Investigation

An 18-year-old was hit by a car while crossing Route 1 last week and is in critical condition. Police are still investigating the incident.

Kean University Student Who Made Terroristic Threats Arrested: Police

The undergraduate student was arrested on charges of making terroristic threats and harassing individuals on the Union campus, police said.

Terroristic Threats Made By Kean University Student, Police Warn

An arrest warrant is out for the undergraduate student who issued the threats, according to the university's police.

Union Co. Teen Hit By Car On Rt. 1 In Linden: Police

The 18-year-old was rushed to the hospital with severe injuries following the hit-and-run Monday, according to police.

Two Men Charged In Connection With Union Co. Bar Shooting: Police

Police charged two men, and are in the process of identifying a third, in connection with the gunfight that occurred Wednesday.

Gunfight At Union Co. Bar Leaves Man In Critical Condition: Police

A man was shot in the chest following a gunfight that broke out at a Union County bar early Wednesday morning, according to police.

Union County Teen Shot After Leaving House Party Saturday: Police

The 18-year-old was shot following a physical altercation at a house party, according to police.

Garwood Teen Hit By SUV While On Bike, Police Searching For Driver

The 14-year-old was hit by the SUV as it was exiting a McDonald's parking lot in Garwood Monday afternoon, according to police.

Pair Of Pit Bulls, Maul, Kill Dog In Union County: Police

The Shih Tzu was attacked and killed by two pit bulls while on a walk with its owner in Union County Wednesday night, according to police.

Attempted Murder Charge For Union Co. Man After Car Crash: Prosecutor

The 56-year-old was charged with attempted murder following a road rage incident in Union County on Tuesday, prosecutors said.

Two Union Co. Men Charged With Murder In Death of 17-Year-Old

The 17-year-old was killed in a shooting that took place in September of last year, according to Union County prosecutors.

Bias Crimes Up In Union County, 4 Reported In Clark

NJ reported a record total of bias incidents in 2021. The attorney general's office points to several potential reasons.

NJ Dad Charged With Kidnapping 2-Year-Old Son Admits Killing Ex

Tyler Rios triggered a manhunt that spanned several states last July. He is now facing decades in prison.

Shots Fired From Mercedes Benz In Union Co. Monday Morning: Police

A man was followed in his car and shot at by two men wearing all black early Monday morning, police said.

Man Involved In Union Co. Armed Home Invasion Arrested: Prosecutors

Two men have been charged with the armed robbery of an elderly woman's home in Union County. One was arrested, the other remains not found.

Union Co. Man Involved In Elizabeth Shooting Arrested: Prosecutors

The 36-year-old was arrested Tuesday in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Elizabeth in December, prosecutors said.

Man Found Guilty For Fatal Hit-And-Run Of 12-Year-Old Union Boy

A man was found guilty of hitting a 12-year-old boy with his van, resulting in the boy's death in 2019, Union County Prosecutors said.

Shots Fired At Occupied Union County Home: Police

No one was injured and police are investigating the motive of the shooting.

Man Stabbed To Death In Union County Hotel, Arrest Made: Police

The man was killed in an Elizabeth hotel Monday morning, and a Bergenfield man was arrested in connection with the homicide, police said.

Man Stabbed In Union County Hotel Dies From Injuries: Police

The man stabbed in a hotel in Elizabeth Monday morning died from his injuries, according to Union County Prosecutors.

Union County Police Officer Was Drunk In Fatal Crash: Prosecutor

John P. McClave III was on his way to work as a Hillside police officer when his pickup went airborne and hit the car, officials said.

Union County Man Jailed For Drug Trafficking, Gun Possession

The 28-year-old was charged with illegal gun possession and intent to distribute narcotics, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.