After Car Hits Tree In Maplewood, Union Man Charged With DWI

A Union man was charged after a car hit a tree in Maplewood last weekend, police said.

Essex County Town Mourns Its Temporarily Non-Tooting Fire Whistle

There are still quiet towns in America where people call their kids inside from playing after the whistle goes off. Here's one in NJ.

Catalytic Converter Cut Out Of Maplewood Vehicle In Continuing Trend

Catalytic converters were cut out of at least 8 vehicles in Essex County recently, including in Maplewood. Find out how to protect your car.

3 Intruders Escape From Maplewood Neighborhood In Stolen Car: Police

A Maplewood man saw three strangers in the neighborhood and called police. They left in a stolen car, police said.

2 Mercedes Broken Into In Maplewood Last Week, 1 Stolen: Police

A Mercedes was stolen from Maplewood and another was burglarized, police said. The first was found in another town.

Maplewood Police Still Probing Hit-And-Run From Last Weekend, They Say

A pedestrian was struck by a car in Maplewood last weekend and the driver did not stay at the scene, police say.

Family Of Graham Lacher Increases Reward; Expands Search Out-Of-State

Lacher has been missing since June 6, 2022.

Police Give Update On Maplewood School Lockdown Tuesday

A lockdown was lifted at a school in Maplewood after an incident with an "irate parent," police said.

Police Break Up Fights After Maplewood/Irvington Game: Officials

Emergency services evaluated two students after "multiple fights" broke out following a high school sports game in Maplewood.

Struggles Leading To Home Fire In Maplewood Are Covered By NY Times

A fire and stabbing in a Maplewood home last year occurred after a series of difficult battles for the former homeowner, the NY Times said.

Man And Woman Charged With Gun Possession After Maplewood Vehicle Stop

A man, 19, and a woman, 20, were charged with handgun possession and other offenses after a motor vehicle stop in Maplewood Monday.

'Code Blue' Issued For Essex County Towns For 4 Days: What It Means

"A dangerously cold air mass is expected to settle over the region," the NWS says for Essex County. Find out where to go if you lose heat.

Police Chief In Maplewood Responds To Death Of Tyre Nichols

Maplewood, N.J. Police Chief Albert Sally shared his thoughts Saturday on the death of Tyre Nichols in Tennessee.

For Second Time, BMW Stolen In Maplewood While Owner Puts Air In Tires

Three cars were stolen in Maplewood in the past week, including a running BMW. There was a similar incident just last month.

Four Cars Stolen From Maplewood In 5 Days, One From Church: Police

Of four cars stolen in Maplewood last week, two were recovered, each in a different town, police said.

Car Stolen And Quickly Recovered In Maplewood

Police notified Maplewood residents on Thursday night that a car was stolen, then notified them that it was found.

Police Respond To 'Incident' At Maplewood Wawa Thursday

Police are still investigating a dispute in which a man allegedly displayed a knife at the Maplewood Wawa, they said.

4 Car Thefts And Burglaries Reported In Maplewood In January

The Maplewood police have released reports on burglaries and thefts so far in January, including two car thefts.

Man Steals More Than $100 In KitKat Bars In Maplewood: Police

Police in Maplewood charged a man with shoplifting for taking more than $100 in KitKat bars from a local store.

Man Robbed At Gunpoint In His Driveway In Maplewood: Police

A Maplewood man told police that two men demanded his wallet and keys in his driveway, then hit him with a gun.

Police Seek Man Who Forced Way Into Maplewood Home

A man with a gun pushed on the door of a Maplewood home and got into an altercation with the homeowner, Maplewood police said.

Avoid Area Of Maplewood Because Of 'Criminal Activity': Police

The Maplewood police asked residents to avoid the area near Washington Park for now.

Maplewood Man Charged With Trying To Carjack DEA Agent: Complaint

A Maplewood man stands accused of trying to carjack an undercover DEA agent in Manhattan earlier this month.

Man In Mercedes Steals BMW Left Running At Maplewood Gas Station

A car thief jumped out of a Mercedes and into a BMW left running outside a Maplewood gas station late Monday night, officials said.

Son Arrested After Domestic Dispute With Mother: Maplewood Police

The Maplewood Police received a call Tuesday morning about an injured woman, who was taken to the hospital. Her son was in custody Tuesday.

UPDATED: Woman, 60, Found Stabbed In Maplewood House Fire

Police say there's no threat to the public after a woman was found with stab wounds in her Maplewood home on Wednesday.

Unlocked Cars Stolen In Maplewood, Dumped In Newark, Cops Say

Police in Maplewood released details of police reports in the last two weeks.

Family Flees Maplewood House As Man Breaks In, Police Say

A Maplewood man, 23, was charged with trespassing following a break-in on Saturday, police said.

Maplewood's New Police Chief 'Pursued His Lifelong Passion'

Maplewood has a new police chief after the unexpected death of James DeVaul, 53, last month. Learn more about Albert Sally.

State Helicopter To Land In Maplewood Due To Emergency

A state police helicopter will land in a Maplewood park because someone had a medical emergency, the local police said.

3 Burglaries From Homes Reported In Maplewood This Month

Three home burglaries were reported in Maplewood in the first two weeks of November.

15-Year Sentence For Killer Of Maplewood Teen Moussa Fofana

Yohan Hernandez of Newark was sentenced in the killing of Moussa Fofana, 18, in Maplewood.

Police Find Gas Pipe Cut After Burglary Call In Maplewood, Arrest Man

Police said they found a gas pipe cut in the basement of a Maplewood building after they responded to a burglary call.

Woman Punched On Way Home From Maplewood Train In Robbery Attempt

A woman said she was punched in an attempted robbery on the way home from the Maplewood Train Station Sunday night.

2 Teens Arrested After Car Break-Ins Near Maplewood Border

Police responded to a report of three people breaking into cars near the Maplewood/Millburn border. Two were caught, police said.

After String Of Armed Robberies, Maplewood To Hold Safety Town Hall

The police will give updates and an "overview of their response plan to the recent crime trend," said a message from the town of Maplewood.

'We Stand By Our Jewish Friends,' Says Maplewood; Suspect Arrested

Maplewood officials updated their message about antisemitism Friday after FBI captured a suspect in connection with an antisemitic threat.

Dognapping In Maplewood: Thieves Assault Woman, Steal Bulldog

Two men punched a woman who was walking her bulldog in Maplewood, then took off with the dog, police said.

Second Robbery In 3 Days Reported In Maplewood Wednesday Night

On the heels of 2 gunpoint robberies in 2 weeks, the Maplewood police sent another alert Wednesday night about a robbery.

Three Cars Stolen Within 8 Days In Maplewood: Police

There were three car thefts in Maplewood in a two-week period, police said, reminding residents to lock their homes and cars.