The following information was provided by the Scotch Plains Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.
The following information was provided by the Fanwood Police Department. Arrests do not indicate convictions.
Garwood responders find a rotten surprise and a suspected thief makes like Cinderella in this week's crazy police news from around New Jersey.
The borough's police department welcomes Nick Mauro, 23, of Hillside, Acting Chief Richard Trigo's first hire.
Police activity in the borough from July 17 through Aug. 3.
A Garwood resident allegedly threatens to shoot an off-duty Plainfield police officer.
Low-hanging cables snagged an 18-wheeler driving on Park Avenue during the Tuesday evening rush hour.
The township and borough's police departments host outdoor festivals Tuesday night.
One driver is taken to the hospital; second declines medical attention.
Police activity from July 26 through Aug. 2.
'National Night Out' festivities start at 6 p.m. in Fanwood and 7 p.m. in Scotch Plains.
The event will include a screening of Shrek 2.
Police activity from June 16 through June 26.
While the Westfield Fire Department battled a fire on Hort Street, the Scotch Plains and Fanwood fire departments covered the town in the event of another call.
Fanwood police activity July 8 through July 18.
The man shoved an officer and tried to flee, police say.
They stole 'odds and ends' from a Hunter Avenue house, police say.
Scotch Plains Police Reports for June 5 through June 12.
Local middle schoolers attend the Scotch Plains Police Department's Junior Academy.
A Plainfield resident, caught driving with a suspended license, wakes neighbors during his arrest Wednesday morning.
Trees and a fire hydrant are uprooted, but the driver escapes with only minor injuries.
Officers make four arrests June 23, and on the eve of July 4, arrest a resident on three charges.
The cooling station is open to any resident suffering from heat-related issues, police say.
Public safety officials remind residents that fireworks are illegal in the state of New Jersey without a permit, and they urge those who use fireworks to exercise caution.
No injuries were reported, but the blaze consumed roughly half of a residence late Wednesday afternoon.
Police activity from June 21 to June 28.
Police activity from June 14 to June 20.
Stephen Szanto, a captain in the department and a resident of the borough, is "stabilized, conscious and talking," police say.
The suspect stole items from a South Avenue store and fled, police say.
A stolen mirror was among the crimes reported in Fanwood this week. Police activity: June 8 to June 16.
Police Activity from June 5 to June 12
Police activity from June 1 to June 5.
Police activity in the borough, May 24 to June 3
Police activity from May 24 to May 30.
Recent police activity in the township.