A business in Scotch Plains had two windows broken after rocks were thrown at the property on June 22, according to police.
A fire at a Scotch Plains home damaged a garage and prompted a response from multiple area fire departments.
A Scotch Plains man pleaded guilty in federal court to taking part in a 2020 armed carjacking in Irvington, prosecutors said.
A Ramapo Way resident reported the incident following an argument in the area.
The resident became suspicious when the caller asked for additional money, police said.
Resident noticed unfamiliar charges while reviewing account activity, according to police.
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Police said an unknown person used a resident's credit card to make the purchase.
A resident reported a check was taken from a checkbook and later cashed without permission.
The Scotch Plains Police blotter dated June 11 had the following reports:
A Scotch Plains resident reported sending $42,000 after receiving messages that appeared to come from a business contact.
Two residents reported separate incidents involving alleged attempts to access their finances.
A Scotch Plains resident told police that thousands of dollars worth of tools were taken from a trailer parked at a home.
A Union County resident lost more than $130,000 after being targeted in a scam involving a Bitcoin ATM, according to police.
The Scotch Plains Police blotter dated May 21 had the following reports:
A Union County resident told police they lost tens of thousands of dollars in a sweepstakes scam reported earlier this month.
A fire broke out on Monday night at a Citgo gas station.
The Fanwood Fire, Police, and Rescue Squad all came out to help early Saturday morning.
Union County and the Sheriff's Office will host a free self-defense class for women 18 and older.
A Scotch Plains woman says she suffered permanent facial injuries and scarring when a shelter dog attacked her without warning.
William Ahle, 70, of Fanwood, is accused of intentionally setting fire to his 82-year-old neighbor's home, according to the prosecutor.
Crews from around the region were brought in to assist.
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Hasan hit another vehicle while driving a school district vehicle.
The train was on its way to Raritan.
More than 120,000 ATM withdrawals were made.
The four-year-old was an "acquaintance," according to prosecutors.
The student was near the cafeteria when the fire broke out.
A neighbor was also injured in the flames.
The man died at the hospital from his injuries.
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Two vehicles were involved.
After a months-long search, one of two suspects has been arrested.
A Gofundme page to help the family and details about a memorial service have both been announced.
Mayor Josh Losardo is calling on residents to lean on each other in the face of this tragedy.
She may have left with the dog seen in the photo.
From February 2009 to May 2023, he produced around 400 unauthorized checks.
The man was working at two facilities in the area.
Firefighters responded at around 1:30 a.m. Friday to the Fanwood residence.