Theft Of Halloween Decorations Reported In Scotch Plains

"The Halloween spirit has been spoiled," said one Scotch Plains resident.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Union County Collects 525+ Unwanted Guns In Buyback Amnesty Event

Residents received up to $250 reward for turning in unwanted guns.

Police & Pumpkins Event Connects Residents With Fanwood Cops

Fanwood Police are reaching out to the community with pumpkin decorating, coffee and donuts at Forest Road Park on Saturday, Oct. 30.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Plainfield Man Arrested For Westfield Sexual Assault

A Plainfield man was arrested early this morning after being criminally charged with sexually assaulting a woman during a home invasion ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Westfield Home Invasion Under Investigation

A home invasion sexual assault that took place in Westfield Tuesday is under investigation, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel an ...

Scotch Plains, Fanwood Police Warn After 'Violent' Home Invasion

Residents should stay vigilant, be aware of your surroundings, and NEVER hesitate to contact the police if you think you are being followed.

Car Smashes Head-On Into Scotch Plains Comic Shop: Video

The driver, Adrian L. Elias, 24, of Morristown was arrested for driving under the influence and assault by auto, said Scotch Plains Police.

Driver Killed In I-78 Overturned Dump Truck Crash Identified

The dump truck crossed over the westbound lanes through a guardrail and grassy median before crashing onto the eastbound side, said police.

Scotch Plains Man Charged For DUI, Stalks Arresting Officer: Cops

After being charged, Kevin Kennedy Jr., 31 of Scotch Plains, called and went to the cop's home, police said.

Where To Drop Off Unused Medication In Scotch Plains, Fanwood

The 21st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held Oct. 23. Here’s where to take unused pills in Scotch Plains and Fanwood.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Local Man Arrested For Elizabeth Slaying

An Elizabeth resident has been arrested this morning at his home without incident, being criminally charged with stabbing and killing a ...

Man Charged For Having Weapon On NJ Transit Bus In Scotch Plains

A BMW left unlocked and running at an Exxon in Scotch Plains was also stolen recently, according to the Scotch Plains Police blotter.

Search For Missing Union County Teen, Police Ask Public For Help

Authorities are looking for Marvens Adolphe, age 19, who was last seen by his family last week.

Stabbing Death Under Investigation In Union County

Yonatan Alexander Vasquez-Torres, 21, of Elizabeth was identified as the stabbing victim, said police.

21-Year-Old Stabbed To Death In Union Co., Investigation Underway

The victim has been identified as Yonatan Alexander Vasquez-Torres, 21, of Elizabeth, according to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office.

Scotch Plains Man Charged With Having Guns, High Capacity Ammo

Scotch Plains Police also reported fraud, car burglaries and an outstanding warrant arrest.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: East Orange Man Indicted For Murder Of His Child's Mother

Yesterday, a Union County Grand Jury returned a six-count indictment against a man charged with killing his former girlfriend and kidnap ...

Multiple Cars Burglarized, 1 Stolen In Scotch Plains

A Scotch Plains man was also arrested for driving under the influence following a crash recently, police report.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Elizabeth Homicide Under Investigation

A homicide that took place in Elizabeth yesterday is under investigation, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Elizabeth Police ...

Catalytic Converter Thefts On The Rise In Scotch Plains

In the past week, Scotch Plains Police reported three catalytic converter​s stolen in the township.

Scotch Plains Student Hit By Car, Flown To Hospital

As students return to school, drivers are reminded to be on alert. In the past two days, 4 students in Union County have been hit by cars.

Man Dies After Falling Off Back Of Garbage Truck In Scotch Plains

Ismael Oliva, 74, of Plainfield, was employed by A&S Sanitation out of Fanwood.

Scotch Plains Man Gets 5 Years In Prison For Sharing Child Porn

Jeffrey Shreve, 35, of Scotch Plains used a peer-to-peer file sharing software to find and get images of child sexual abuse: US Attorney.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Man Arrested In Connection With Plainfield Homicide

A Plainfield man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting earlier this week of a delivery driver subcontracte ...

Amazon Driver Killed, Plainfield Man Charged In Shooting

Quahif Lane, 26, of Plainfield, has been charged with first-degree homicide in connection with the death of Jamar S. Harris, 36, of Newark.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Plainfield Homicide Under Investigation

A fatal shooting that took place in Plainfield yesterday is under investigation, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Plainfiel ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Narcotics Investigation Yields 19 Complaints

A long-term investigation led by the Union County Prosecutor's Office's Major Crimes Division has yielded 19 complaints and the seizure ...

Man Wanted For Stealing Bottles Of Cough Syrup In Scotch Plains

A car also caught fire while parked in a Scotch Plains driveway damaging two other cars: Scotch Plains Police Blotter.

New Police Director Named In Fanwood After Chief Resigns

Michael Bramhall replaces Police Chief Richard Trigo has stepped down after an audio recording that appeared to reveal Trigo making alleged

Man Charged With Assault After Heavy Police Activity In Fanwood

What began as a call about a potential robbery and stolen vehicle in Fanwood ended with a simple assault charge on Tuesday, said police.

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

A fatal shooting in Plainfield that left one person dead and a second individual injured is under active investigation, Union County Pro ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Newark Man Arrested For Hillside Slaying

A Newark resident has been arrested this morning at Newark Airport after being criminally charged with shooting and killing a man in Hil ...

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

A fatal shooting that took place in Elizabeth yesterday is under active investigation, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Eli ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Linden Homicide Under Investigation

A homicide that took place in Linden last night is under investigation, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Linden Police Chie ...

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

A fatal shooting that took place in Hillside last night is under active investigation, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel announc ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Elizabeth Man Indicted For Murder Of Stranger

A Union County grand jury has returned a three-count indictment against the man accused of murdering a stranger with a blunt object last ...

Scotch Plains Police To Host National Night Out

The event will feature demonstrations from the Scotch Plains Police with the S.W.A.T. team, Patrol, Motorcycles, ATVs and more.

$559K In Cocaine Seized, 31 Charged In Union County Drug Ring

"Operation Triple Tragedy", dismantled a major narcotics network that operated within Somerset, Middlesex, and Union counties.

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Defendant Charged In Amber Alert Kidnapping Now Charged With Murder Of Child's Mother

The man charged with kidnapping his own son in an incident that resulted in a widely broadcasted Amber Alert late last week has now also ...

Union County Prosecutors Office ​: Double Shooting In Plainfield Under Investigation

A shooting in Plainfield that left one person dead and another hospitalized yesterday is under active investigation, acting Union County ...