Garwood Police Honor Late Officer Haughton With Rededication

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the late Officer Thomas Haughton, Garwood police held a rededication ceremony at Borough Hall.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Local Man Arrested For Elizabeth Slaying

An Elizabeth resident has been arrested this morning at his home without incident, being criminally charged with stabbing and killing a ...

Exhaust Fan Causes Smoke In Garwood ShopRite: Fire Dept.

Fire officials noticed the rooftop exhaust fan wasn't working, causing the smoke in the grocery store.

Multiple Cars Targeted In Burglaries In Clark

Clark Police reported four instances where someone tried to break into, broke into or damaged a car in the township.

Mother, 9-Year-Old Son Hospitalized In 3-Car Crash In Union

A 2013 Mazda SUV crashed into the back of a Toyota before crashing into the back of flatbed tow truck in Union on Friday.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: East Orange Man Indicted For Murder Of His Child's Mother

Yesterday, a Union County Grand Jury returned a six-count indictment against a man charged with killing his former girlfriend and kidnap ...

NJ Dad Killed Ex, Kidnapped 2-Year-Old Son: Indictment

Tyler Rios is indicted on murder of his ex-girlfriend Yasemin Uyar of Rahway and kidnapping of their 2-year-old son

Car Burglaries, DWI, Shoplifting Reported In Clark

Clark Police recently reported making arrests for driving while intoxicated and shoplifting, according to the recent police blotter.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Elizabeth Homicide Under Investigation

A homicide that took place in Elizabeth yesterday is under investigation, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Elizabeth Police ...

17-Year-Old Boy Killed In Union County Shooting

A $10,000 reward is being offered following a fatal shooting where a 17-year-old boy was killed on Monday afternoon in Union County.

1 Arrested, 1 Injured In Linden Shooting

A Newark man faces charges after a fight escalated into a shooting where a Rahway man was injured in Linden on Sunday night.

Garwood Police Step Up Enforcement After Residents Complain

Residents on Locust Avenue have complained to police about speeders, stop sign violators and vehicles failing to yield to pedestrians.

Elizabeth Police Search For Man Missing For Over A Week

Santiago Echeverri​ was last seen wearing a white shirt, grey sweatpants, and grey sneakers when he went for a walk and never returned home.

Union Man Admits Stealing $450K In Unemployment Benefits

Maurice Mills, 29, of Union, used the names of other people to collect more than $450,000 in unemployment insurance benefits.

Group Of Linden Students Hit By Car While In Crosswalk

As students return to school, drivers are reminded to be on alert. In the past two days, 4 students in Union County have been hit by cars.

Garwood To Host Virtual Public Safety Forum

Garwood Officials will discuss recent trends in Garwood crime statistics, preventing crime, traffic safety, and pedestrian safety.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Man Arrested In Connection With Plainfield Homicide

A Plainfield man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting earlier this week of a delivery driver subcontracte ...

Man 'Possibly' Hit By Train Near Linden Station

Police are investigating after a man was found injured near train tracks in Union County.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Plainfield Homicide Under Investigation

A fatal shooting that took place in Plainfield yesterday is under investigation, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Plainfiel ...

Trash Pickers, Scrappers Reported In Clark After Ida Flooding

As residents continue to clean up after Tropical Storm Ida, some are reporting trash pickers and scrappers in their neighborhoods.

Union Man Drowns In Ida Flood Waters After Car Gets Stuck

It appears the 83-year-old township man got his car stuck in the flooded roadway and tried to walk through it when he drowned, said police.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Narcotics Investigation Yields 19 Complaints

A long-term investigation led by the Union County Prosecutor's Office's Major Crimes Division has yielded 19 complaints and the seizure ...

Hit-And-Run Crash, SUV Wanted By Clark Police

The Clark Police is asking the public for help to find a white Ford Explorer with heavy front-end damage.

Clark Resident Falls Victim To Grandparent Bail Scam

Clark Police are warning residents to be on alert after a resident fell victim to a scam recently.

Clark Police Arrest 2 Burglars, Warn Of Increase In Crimes

Clark has seen an increase in crimes against motor vehicle thefts and motor vehicle burglaries since the outbreak of COVID-19.

Burglary, DUI, Shoplifting Arrests Reported In Clark

Clark Police reported making a number of arrests recently.

Car Stolen In Clark, Police Seek Help From Public

Clark Police are asking residents in the area of Charlotte Drive for any surveillance footage​ from the night of Aug. 16 into Aug. 17.

2 Burglars Wanted For Trying To Break Into Garwood Home

Garwood Police are asking the public for help to find the two people who were wearing dark-colored pants and hoodies.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Plainfield Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Injured

A fatal shooting in Plainfield that left one person dead and a second individual injured is under active investigation, Union County Pro ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Newark Man Arrested For Hillside Slaying

A Newark resident has been arrested this morning at Newark Airport after being criminally charged with shooting and killing a man in Hil ...

3 Union County Officers Suspended In 2020

For the first time ever, the Attorney General released the names of all New Jersey police officers subject to 'major discipline' last year.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Fatal Shooting In Elizabeth Under Investigation

A fatal shooting that took place in Elizabeth yesterday is under active investigation, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Eli ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Linden Homicide Under Investigation

A homicide that took place in Linden last night is under investigation, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Linden Police Chie ...

1 Dead In Linden Shooting, Under Investigation

29-year-old Grady Jilus of Linden was fatally shot on Wednesday night in the city, police said.

2 Charged With Having Gun, Criminal Mischief In Clark

Two burglaries to cars were also reported in the township recently.

Boil Water Alert Remains In Clark, Bottled Water Offered

A water main break in Piscataway caused NJ American Water to issue the advisory for 9 towns in Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties.

2 Clark Locals Shot Stores With BB Gun, Charged: Police

Shahid Latif and Sarah Zappulla were arrested and charged after police say they used a BB gun to shoot the glass windows of storefronts.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Elizabeth Man Indicted For Murder Of Stranger

A Union County grand jury has returned a three-count indictment against the man accused of murdering a stranger with a blunt object last ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Fatal Shooting In Hillside Under Investigation

A fatal shooting that took place in Hillside last night is under active investigation, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel announc ...

Record Number Graduate From LPD Youth Academy

Thirty-eight Cadets were celebrated by family, friends, and City Officials as they graduated from the Linden Police Youth Academy.