NJ Dad Charged In Murder, Kidnapping Has Court Hearing Postponed

Tyler Rios is charged with kidnapping his 2-year-old son and murdering his ex-girlfriend Yasemin Uyar of Rahway.

NJ Dad Charged With Murdering Ex, Kidnapping Son Appears In Court

Tyler Rios charged with kidnapping his son and murdering his ex-girlfriend appeared virtually for the first time since the Amber Alert.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Defendant Charged In Amber Alert Kidnapping Now Charged With Murder Of Child's Mother

The man charged with kidnapping his own son in an incident that resulted in a widely broadcasted Amber Alert late last week has now also ...

'Her Voice Needs To Continue On': Slain Rahway Woman's Mom Speaks

A candlelight vigil is planned for Yasemin Uyar, 24, of Rahway, who police suspect was killed by her ex-boyfriend after an Amber Alert.

Dad Charged With Kidnapping Son, Accused Of Killing Ex From NJ

Yasemin Uyar, 24, of Rahway "wasn't just a [domestic violence] victim. She was a daughter, sister, mother, aunt and cousin."

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Mother Of Abducted Child Found Dead

The mother of a young child who was the subject of an Amber Alert on Friday has been found dead, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Double Shooting In Plainfield Under Investigation

A shooting in Plainfield that left one person dead and another hospitalized yesterday is under active investigation, acting Union County ...

Mom In NJ, PA Amber Alert Found Dead In Tennessee

The mother of Yasemin Uyaf, of Rahway, told NBC her daughter was found dead after her 2-year-old grandson, Sebastian Rios, was found safe.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: FBI Aiding UCPO In Push To Identify Deceased Female Still Unidentified After More Than A Year

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is assisting the Union County Prosecutor's Office as it continues a yearlong effort to solicit ...

Amber Alert Canceled For 2-Year-Old Boy, Mom In Union County

The toddler's father is the suspect in the disappearance of his two-year-old son and his mother Friday afternoon, police say.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Hillside Homicide Under Investigation

A fatal shooting that took place in Hillside early this morning is under investigation, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotol ...

Driving Under The Influence, CDS Distribution: Clark PD Blotter

The Clark Police Department made recent arrests, including a 22-year-old man who was charged with distributing a controlled substance.

85-Year-Old Woman Hospitalized After Being Hit By Car: Clark PD

The woman was struck by a car after it left the road and hit her in front of Santander Bank. The victim was airlifted to New Brunswick.

Dogs Euthanized After Attacking, Killing Toddler In Union County

The dogs, owned by the three-year-old's Elizabeth family, were in a fenced-in yard during the attack.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Elizabeth Landlord Charged With Sexual Crimes Against 7 Additional Tenants, Bringing Total To 20

The owner of hundreds of rental units scattered across 18 residential properties in Elizabeth who was arrested earlier this year and cri ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Summit Man Found Guilty For Role In Armed Robbery

A Union County jury returned a guilty verdict Tuesday afternoon against a Summit man charged with armed robbery for threatening a gas st ...

Home Burglary, Criminal Mischief, Theft Reported In Clark

Home burglary, criminal mischief, theft and shoplifting were among the incidents reported recently in Clark.

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

A shooting that left one person dead and another hospitalized early this morning is under active investigation, acting Union County Pros ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Retired Summit Middle-School Theater Director Arrested For Alleged Sexual Contact With Student

A retired drama teacher and theater director at a middle school in Summit has been arrested and charged with committing criminal offense ...

'Erratic' Driver Wanted Following Police Chase, Crash In Garwood

The chase began in Garwood and ended in Westfield with a crash and no driver to be found. Police are asking the public for help.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Elizabeth Man Wanted For Murder Arrested In Pennsylvania

A fugitive wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in Elizabeth earlier this year has been apprehended in Pennsylvani ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Suspect Wanted For Elizabeth Homicide Arrested In Camden

A fugitive wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in Elizabeth last month has been apprehended in South Jersey, acco ...

City To Euthanize Dogs Who Attacked, Killed Toddler In Elizabeth

City officials believe the dogs are Pit Bulls. The dogs, owned by the three-year-old's family, were in a fenced-in yard during the attack.

1 Car Stolen, 3 Burglarized In Clark

Five businesses in the township were also damaged, according to the Clark Police blotter.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Child Killed Following Fall From Window, Dog Attack

Authorities are investigating the circumstances behind an incident in which a young child fell from a rear window of his home and was at ...

Toddler Killed By Dogs After Fall From Window In Union County

The dogs, which belonged to the toddler's family, were in the fenced yard at the time of the attack on Wednesday night.

Heavy 2-Alarm Fire Breaks Out In Elizabeth Monday Afternoon

Over 50 firefighters were called to help put out the fire, which was under control within the first hour.

Clark's Newest Police Officer Is 4th Woman To Join Force

Clark native Giovannina Prisco is returning to serve her hometown.

86-Year-Old Linden Man Hit, Killed By Car

The man was hit on Saturday night on W Baltimore Avenue near the intersection of Hussa Street in Linden.

Union County Prosecutor Named As NJ's Criminal Justice Director

Lyndsay V. Ruotolo will begin serving as the next Director of the Division of Criminal Justice on July 12.

Elizabeth Police Chief Nominates Officers For NJSACOP Valor Award

Nine officers are being honored for their heroic rescue efforts during a fatal fire on Oct. 5, 2020.

See How Safe Clark Ranks In New Jersey: Report

Clark Township made the list as one of the 160 safest towns in New Jersey, according to Safewise.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Linden Man Charged With Committing Lewd Acts In Front Of Children At Public Park

A Linden man has been arrested and criminally charged with performing lewd acts in front of children at a city park, acting Union County ...

Man Masturbated Around Kids At Local Park: Union Co. Prosecutor

Paul J. Schappe, Jr., 68, of Linden is charged with sexual assault, aggravated sexual contact, and endangering the welfare of a child.

Driver, Truck Tangled In Wires Rescued By Clark Firefighters

The driver of the truck tried to get the wires off his truck and got stuck in the wires himself, said Clark Fire Chief Frank Cerasa.

36 People Evacuated As Roof Collapses At Clark Apartment Building

A total of 18 units were evacuated after a roof collapsed at Hidden Creek Apartments. Clark firefighters are still on scene.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Newark Man Charged In Connection With Fraudulently Obtaining $135,000 In Cash, Cashier's Checks

An Essex County resident has been arrested and charged with using fraudulent documents to obtain $135,000 in the form of two large cashi ...

FOUND: Missing 17-Year-Old Last Seen In Linden

Update: Matthew Wilson, 17, who was missing in Linden Wednesday has been found, police said.

Teen In Critical Condition After Being Struck By Car In Union Co.

The accident happened right as she was being picked up from school Tuesday afternoon.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: UCPO, Prevention Links Hosting Virtual Presentation On Operation Helping Hand 24/7/365

Members of the public are being invited to tune in for a virtual presentation by members of the Union County Prosecutor's Office and Pre ...