Large House Fire On Orchard Street In Cranford, Expect Road Closures

The house became engulfed in a matter of minutes Monday night, according to bystanders. Drivers should expect some road closures.

Bias Crimes Up In Union County, 12 Reported In Cranford

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

Cranford Police To Crack Down On Distracted Driving In April

As part of a statewide initiative, Cranford Police will crack down on distracted drivers on the roads for the month of April.

Boy Threatened To Bomb Cranford School On Social Media, Charged: Cops

A 17-year-old was arrested in connection with a Twitter post threatening to bomb Cranford High School in February, police said.

Cocaine, Heroin In Man's Car Leads To Arrest: Cranford Police

The discovery of various drugs in the 33-year-old's car led to his arrest on Sunday, according to a police report.

Cranford Car Theft Attempt Leads To Arrest Of Minor: Police

Police arrested an Essex County boy for his involvement with an attempted car theft in Cranford on Friday, according to a report.

Man Drunk Driving In Cranford Leads To Arrest: Police

Cranford Police pulled over the man for not wearing a seatbelt Thursday morning. Alcohol and crack-cocaine were later found in his car.

Cranford Police Warns Community About Increase In Car Thefts

In a letter to the community, Cranford Police explained why car thefts have become rampant in the community and across the state.

Union Co. Investment Advisor Steals Over $500K From Clients

The former investment advisor was arrested after stealing money from his clients to fund gambling and personal expenses, prosecutors said.

Drugs, Loaded Guns In Car Leads To Arrests In Cranford: Police

Crack-cocaine, heroin and loaded guns were found in a man's car in Cranford on Sunday. The driver and passenger were arrested, police said.

Teen Involved In Union Co. Shooting Linked To Cranford Car Theft

The 19-year-old involved in a previous Cranford theft was arrested in connection with a Union County shooting, according to prosecutors.

Stolen Loaded Gun, Cocaine Found In Cranford Traffic Stop: Police

A man was arrested in Cranford early Wednesday morning after police said he had crack cocaine and a stolen loaded gun.

Cranford Man Gets 20 Years In Prison For Distributing Child Porn

The Cranford sex offender was sentenced for distributing child porn and online enticement, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

Violent Car Theft In Cranford Under Investigation: Police

A violent attempted car theft involving three men in ski masks occurred in a Cranford residential area on Sunday afternoon.

Christmas Eve Robber Arrested, Charged: Cranford Police

A man was arrested and charged with robbery after a woman was robbed in front of her Cranford home on Christmas Eve last year.

Cranford Police Receives GOLD Award from AAA

The Cranford Police Department won a GOLD Award in the 2021 AAA Community Traffic Safety Awards Program.

Cranford Man Faces Drug Charges After Months-Long Investigation

After a three-month-long investigation, police arrested a man in possession of cocaine, oxycodone pills, clonazepam pills and more.

'No Specific Threat' To Cranford Schools After TikTok Challenge

Social media posts are circulating nationwide warning of school violence on Dec. 17.

Cranford Police Department Celebrates 5 Promotions

Public Safety Commissioner Jason Gareis and Chief Ryan J. Greco led the ceremony.

Cranford Police Department Earns $6K Drive Sober Grant

Cranford is one of five municipalities in Union County to receive the grant.

Cranford PD App-Downloads Continue To Increase

Residents have been steadily downloading the new police app.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Plainfield Man Charged In Connection With October Sexual Assault

A Plainfield man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in the city earlier this year, Union County Prosecut ...

Cranford Man Sentenced to 70 Months For Child Pornography

The man's computer contained more than 600 images of child sexual abuse that he had downloaded from the internet.

Cranford Fire Department Earns Elizabethtown Gas Grant

Cranford Fire Department received one of 12 grants totaling nearly $52,000.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Public's Help Sought In String Of Violent Robberies Under Investigation In Plainfield

A series of violent street robberies which have occurred over the course of several weeks in Plainfield is under investigation, Union Co ...

Cranford House Fire Victim Identified As Grace Sinnott, 83

Two other residents were rescued from the home by firefighters.

Cranford Police Add QR Codes To Patrol Cars

The QR codes were introduced last month and will now be found on the side of patrol cars across town.

WATCH: Cranford Police Offer Tips To Avoid Car Theft, Burglary

With car thefts on the rise in Union County, the Cranford Police Department put together an informational video to help residents.

Cranford Officers Honored For Resuscitating Resident

Lt. Chris Polito, Ptl. Corey LoForte and Construction Official Frank Genova were honored for their quick efforts.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Plainfield Man Charged In Connection With Fatal Stabbing

Michael Gonzalez, 27, of Plainfield, has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal stabbing that took place Sunday morning in ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Arrest Made In Connection With Union Homicide

A Perth Amboy man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in Union on Thursday, Union County P ...

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

A fatal shooting that took place in Union Township early Thursday morning is under investigation, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel ...

Cranford Police Launch New Mobile App

The app is aimed to increase resident-police communications through quick push-button notifications and real-time information availability.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Union County Collects 525+ Unwanted Guns In Buyback Amnesty Event

Residents received up to $250 reward for turning in unwanted guns.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Plainfield Man Arrested For Westfield Sexual Assault

A Plainfield man was arrested early this morning after being criminally charged with sexually assaulting a woman during a home invasion ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Westfield Home Invasion Under Investigation

A home invasion sexual assault that took place in Westfield Tuesday is under investigation, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel an ...

Racial Slurs Scrawled On Brookside Place School In Cranford

Two racial slurs were written in graffiti on the grounds of Brookside Place School in Cranford.

2 Firefighters Injured In Cranford House Fire

The firefighters were treated for non-life threatening injuries while responding to a house fire on Lenhome Drive.

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 ...

Cranford Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest, Assault On Police: PD

A Bayonne man was arrested in Cranford and faces drug charges and assaulting a police officer charges, among other things.