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 ...

Town Of Cranford Updates Residents On Monday's Oil Spill

Oil accidentally spilled onto residential streets during utility work, the township said, and cleanup is ongoing.

Cranford Man Pleads Guilty To Child Pornography Charge

The 41-year-old Cranford man will be required to register as a sex offender, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.

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

A shooting that left one person dead and a second seriously injured in Plainfield yesterday is under investigation, acting Union County ...

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

A fatal shooting that took place in Elizabeth yesterday is under active investigation, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo ...

Black Bear Spotted In Cranford Near A Union County Park

The Cranford police sent an alert about sightings near Nomahegan Park. "Do not approach the area and be mindful of pets," they advised.

Union County Hosting Virtual Forum On Domestic Violence Thursday

The panel takes place Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. Local experts will address domestic violence, particularly amid the pandemic.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Plainfield Man Arrested In Texas, Charged With Murder

A Plainfield resident has been arrested in Texas after being criminally charged with killing a man and burning his body beyond recogniti ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Seventh Annual Union County C.A.R.E.S. Domestic Violence Symposium Being Presented This Week

The Seventh Annual Union County C.A.R.E.S. (Community, Action, Response, Education, Safety) Domestic Violence Symposium is scheduled to ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Summit Police Arrest Suspect In Connection With Attempted Abduction

Swift action on the part of police officers in Summit resulted in the thwarting of an attempted abduction over the weekend, acting Union ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Deaths Of Two In Hillside Linked To Death In Union Township

The deaths of two women in Hillside are believed to be connected to a death investigation in Union Township, acting Union County Prosecu ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Fatal Incident In Linden Under Investigation

A fatal incident that took place in Linden early Monday morning is under active investigation, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Man Charged With Vehicular Manslaughter For Fatal Wreck Involving High Speed, Alcohol

A local man has been criminally charged in connection with a fatal motor vehicle collision in which high speed and alcohol both played a ...

Cranford Residents Escape From House Fire (Updated)

Police announced two temporary road closures due to "Fire Department activity" Wednesday morning.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Man Charged With Being In Possession Of Cache Of Child Sexual Abuse Imagery

A local man has been charged with being in possession of more than 10,000 digital images consisting of child sexual abuse material, acti ...

Union County Teacher Brian Gooney Now Missing 2 Weeks

Video from the night he disappeared, added to his missing persons file, shows him walking through the garage in his Rahway building.

Cranford Police Blotter: Drivers Arrested On Drug, Alcohol Charge

Cranford police arrested a Union woman for driving under the influence and a Pennsylvania woman for possession of LSD in traffic stops.

Cranford Police Cars To Have 'Sensory Communication Kits'

If police respond in a crisis involving someone with sensory issues, such as those on the autism spectrum, they can better communicate.

Wawa Grocery Store Opens In Cranford With Gas And Hoagies (Subs)

The NJ-founded company opened its newest location near the Garden State Parkway. The chain has an interesting 200-year history.

Cranford Postpones Two Events This Week

Coffee with a Cop was postponed due to weather. See what the NWS predicts for Cranford Thursday morning and the weekend.

Stroll On Cranford Riverwalk And Have Coffee, Cocoa With Police

The Cranford Police Department and Riverwalk Restoration and Preservation Alliance​ are hosting a "Winter Walk and Coffee With A Cop."

Cranford Police Charge Man After BP Gas Station Is Robbed

Thanks to the watchful eyes of an off-duty Hillside police officer, the Cranford police were able to charge a Roselle Park man with robbery.

Baby Wouldn't Wait, So Cranford Police Deliver A Healthy Boy

The child's umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck, police said.

Cranford Police Warn Of Car Thefts; Newark Teen Arrested For One

Police said that two of the recent thefts happened after the owners left the key in the car. In one case, police chased and caught a teen.

If Cranford Gets Snow, Police May Tow; See List Of 36 Roads

Gov. Murphy said the Wednesday nor'easter may be a "whopper." The winter storm watch has been extended to 17 of 21 counties.

Officials Remember Attack On Jersey City Police Officer, Others

In the anti-Semitic shooting on Dec. 10, 2019, a Jersey City police detective, a mother of three, a store worker, and a student were killed.

Victim Identified In Fatal Cranford Car Accident Tuesday

The pedestrian was a Cranford resident, police said.

Updated: Cranford Man Passes Away After Being Hit By Car

Police are looking for more information in the Tuesday morning accident.

Cranford Police Charge 2 Drivers With Drug Possession

One driver was stopped because his tail light wasn't on, and was hit with a host of charges, police say.

2020 Cranford Sex Offender Map

Find out the addresses of registered sex offenders in Cranford, according to the New Jersey Sex Offender Registry.

Authorities Investigate Deadly Union County Shooting

The search is on for the person who shot and killed a 29-year-old man in Union County on Monday.

Black Bear Spotted Around Cranford On Sunday

The black bear was spotted in residential yards in the area of Pawnee and Shawnee roads, police said. The roads are near Nomahegan Park.

Cranford Indoor Pool To Reopen Wednesday With New Rules

There will be temperature checks and more. Check the links below.

Cranford Has 4 New Coronavirus Cases, And 11 'Active'

See the update for how to get tested, and more.

Cranford Holds "Mask Up Challenge"

Those caught wearing a mask are entered in a drawing.

Cranford Has Just 2 New Coronavirus Cases In 2 Weeks

They're also holding a "Mask Up Challenge" for prizes.

Cranford Releases Police Blotter Items For September

A possible seat belt violation leads to drug charges, and more.

Cranford Man Charged In Linden Highway Double Shooting

According to the Union County Prosecutor's Office, Andrew C. Johnson, 50, has been charged with two counts of first-degree attempted murder.

Lightning Storm And Floods Temporarily Close Major Cranford Roads

Floods and downed trees closed parts of North and South Avenue on Wednesday night.

UPDATE Cranford Man Has Been Found, Police Say

The 59-year-old man has gone missing before.