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🌱 How a buckled tractor‑trailer briefly choked Route 1 & 9 in Linden

Linden, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Linden! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a buckled tractor‑trailer briefly choked Route 1 & 9 in Linden
  • How police tracked three suspects after a teen was stabbed in Linden
  • How a Secaucus shoplifting arrest led back to a Linden warrant

Also on today's calendar: Where the Light Begins: Woodbridge Community Choir Spring Concert and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with periods of rain, temps: high: 64, low: 53.
  • Friday: Variable clouds with a shower, with a high of 68 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tractor‑trailer buckles on Route 1 & 9 in Linden, triggering lane closures and delays (news12.com) — A tractor‑trailer carrying scrap metal buckled on Route 1 & 9 northbound in Linden near Westbrook Drive, briefly reducing traffic to one lane and causing delays this morning. Crews offloaded copper and other scrap before the truck was moved off the roadway shortly after 6 a.m., and the scene has since been cleared.
   

2. Union County Police Arrest Three Following Stabbing Investigation at Wheeler Park in Linden (ucnj.org) — Police have arrested three suspects after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed in Wheeler Park in Linden on April 18, with the victim treated for back wounds at JFK University Medical Center. Two Linden adults and a juvenile now face assault and related charges, as county authorities stress their commitment to safety in local parks.
   

3. Secaucus Police Blotter: May 4, 2026 to May 10, 2026 (secaucusnj.net) — A recent Secaucus police blotter notes that one man arrested after a shoplifting incident at Home Depot also had an outstanding warrant from Linden among several others from around the state. The report, covering May 4–10, details multiple arrests for shoplifting, warrants, resisting arrest, and driving while intoxicated, offering a snapshot of regional law enforcement activity that can still touch Linden residents.
   

4. Cranford Mayor, Westfield Residents Among Union County SHERO Honorees (patch.com) — Women connected to communities across Union County, including Linden, have been honored with the 2026 Union County SHERO Award for their leadership and community service. While this year’s detailed honoree list highlights Cranford, Summit, and Westfield residents, officials note that recipients also come from Linden and other nearby towns, recognizing countywide contributions.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Linden

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.