New Police Chief Appointed In Cranford

Captain Matthew Nazzaro was appointed as the new Police Chief of the Cranford Police Department following Ryan Greco's retirement.

Positive Helmet Rewards Program Returns In Cranford

This safety initiative uses positive reinforcement and education to reinforce the importance of helmet safety and brain injury prevention.

Cranford’s Connection To An Infamous 1890s Murder In New York City

Did a mysterious Cranford farmhand commit a notorious murder?

Woman Awoke To Lyft Driver Sexually Assaulting Her In Union, Docs Say

The victim took a ride-share home from a New York City club, and said she passed out or fell asleep before finding the driver on top of her.

Ride-Share Driver Sexually Assaulted Passenger In Union Co: Officials

Officials charged the 39-year-old man with sexually assaulting the victim at a residential complex, according to police and reports.

Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro On Cranford Radio

While he grew up in Westfield, Chris Battiloro now calls Cranford home.

Cranford Attempted Home Burglary Under Investigation, Police Say

An occupant of the home told police that he saw two men peering through a front window in the wee hours of Tuesday morning.

Van Gogh’s Ear Cafe Closed After Car Plows Through Eatery

A blue minivan plowed through the front doors and windows of the eatery on Tuesday, according to a Facebook post from the owners.

Dead Cat In Resident’s Mailbox Prompts Cranford Police Probe

Cranford police are seeking to identify an individual who placed a dead cat in an area mailbox. Have you seen this person?

Man Assaults Cranford Cop During Second Arrest In 1 Day: Police

A Linden man is accused of assaulting a police officer during one of two arrests that took place hours apart from each other, police said.

25 Injured After NJ Transit Collision In Union County: Police

The NJ Turnpike crash snarled northbound traffic for miles Tuesday morning. Two dozen passengers and the bus driver were hurt, said police.

Shelter-In-Place Lifted At Cranford School After Social Media Threat

Hillside Avenue School conducted a shelter-in-place Friday afternoon after receiving a threat via social media, according to the district.

Car Crash In Cranford Ends In Arrest Of Union County Man

The 18-year-old was charged after stealing a Mercedes out of Clark and crashing it into another car in Cranford on Wednesday, police said.

3 DWIs Issued In Cranford This Month: Arrest Blotter

Cranford Police is taking part of the 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' initiative to crack down on drunk driving this holiday season.

'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over' Crackdown Begins In Cranford

Cranford Police will increase its patrols in December to crack down on drunk driving during the holidays.

'Grandparent Scam' Against Cranford Resident Ends In 2 Arrests: Police

During the attempted scam, a Cranford resident received a call that their grandchild was in police custody and needed bail money.

Pedestrian Crash Ends In Charges For Cranford Man: Police

The crash occurred on Oct. 14 when a resident was hit by a car while walking on a crosswalk in Cranford, police said.

GSP Police Activity In Cranford Prompt Commuting Delays Tuesday: DOT

Police activity on the Garden State Parkway has prompted commuting delays in the area Tuesday morning, authorities said.

Cranford GSP Crash Prompts Delays Monday Morning: DOT

A motor vehicle crash in Cranford has prompted commuting delays in the area Monday morning, authorities said.

Loaded Firearm Recovered In Cranford After Arrest Of Essex Co. Man

Cranford Police arrested an East Orange man on Sunday night and found a loaded gun in his possession.

Partial Collapse Of Cranford Home Under Investigation (UPDATE): Police

The residential unit was vacant at the time of the collapse and no injuries were reported, police said Wednesday morning.

DWI, Weapons Charges Filed Against 3 Men In Cranford: Police

Cranford Police charged one man with driving while intoxicated and found a loaded firearm inside the car on Tuesday night.

Former Cranford Resident Looks At Ethics From A Police Perspective

Fifth book by former elected official presents a serious topic with a sense of humor.

2 Arrested On Firearm, Drug-Related Offenses In Cranford: Police

Two Newark residents were arrested after Cranford Police found a loaded revolver gun and crack cocaine inside their car Monday night.

Burglary Of Cranford Business Leads To Arrest Of 3 Men: Police

After a brief foot chase, three men from Middlesex County were arrested for burglary and criminal mischief Thursday morning, police said.

'Flash Mob Shoplifters' Face Jail Under Bill Backed By Sen. Bramnick

'If people want to do these crimes, they need to get the message that their next flash mob will be in jail,' Bramnick (R-21) said.

Stolen Handgun Found In U-Haul, Passengers Arrested: Cranford Police

Cranford Police recovered a loaded .22 Caliber revolver inside the U-Haul early Wednesday morning, which was stolen out of Michigan.

4 Union Co. Men Charged With Robbing Cranford Gas Station At Gunpoint

The four men pleaded 'not guilty' in connection with an armed robbery that occurred at a Cranford gas station in December 2019.

Suspicious Powder At Cranford Verizon Building Prompts Hazmat Response

Union County's Hazmat team was called to the scene after a report of an unknown powder substance in the Verizon building, police said.

Cranford Home Burglary Leads To Arrest Of Mercer County Man: Police

A 55-year-old man from Ewing was arrested in connection to a home burglary that occurred on July 9, police said.

Cranford’s Pedestrian And Cyclist Safety Committee

Group works to make Cranford roadways more inviting to walkers and bicyclists.

Nooses + Racist Message Found At Local Business, Cranford Man Charged

Two nooses and a handwritten message containing racist language was found at a business in Hanover before Juneteenth, according to police.

2 Car Burglaries In Cranford Last Week, Suspect Arrested: Police

The burglaries occurred on Sylvester Street and Elizabeth Avenue on Sunday, according to Cranford Police.

NJ Dad Gets 30 Years For Killing Ex, Desecrating Remains: Prosecutors

Tyler Rios received the sentence after pleading guilty to kidnapping his 2-year-old son and killing his ex girlfriend, prosecutors said.

2 Illegal 'Ghost Guns' Confiscated By Cranford Police Last Week

'Ghost guns' are untraceable firearms that can be purchased in parts online and assembled at home, according to Cranford Police.

No Injuries After Three-Alarm House Fire In Cranford: Officials

Two residents of a Gallows Hill Road home were not hurt after a three-alarm fire on Tuesday night, the Cranford Fire Department said.

Missing 66-Year-Old Woman Last Seen In Cranford: Police

Bernadette Colas, who suffers from dementia, was last seen in Cranford on Monday, according to Roselle Police.

Man Arrested After Assaulting Cranford Officer Last Week: Police

Cranford Police arrested the man after attempting to present stolen prescriptions to a pharmacy and assaulting a police officer.

3 Burglaries Of Cranford Businesses Lead To Arrest Of Union Co. Man

Three local businesses had their windows shattered and were broken into on May 4, according to Cranford Police.

Several Drunk Driving Arrests Made By Cranford Police In Recent Weeks

Cranford Police arrested several people for driving while intoxicated and possessing illegal drugs, according to a recent police blotter.