Tyler J. Geissel, 23, of Scotch Plains was charged with aggravated assault for hitting a township police officer in the head with a hammer.
Four Scotch Plains residents reported incidents of fraud last week.
The Scotch Plains reported a number of incidents last week including a home burglary, fraud and a driving under the influence arrest.
A home burglary, car fire and fraud were among the incidents reported recently in Scotch Plains.
Aiden R. Turso, 19, of Scotch Plains was charged after the dead body of a severely emaciated dog inside a plastic bag was found on the road.
Scotch Plains also reported fraud, theft, and charging a township mand with driving under the influence.
Bryant D. Eggleston, 51, of Plainfield was charged with hitting a 12-year-old boy with his car causing serious injuries before fleeing.
On multiple occasions, alleged car burglars were caught in the act of breaking into or stealing cars in the township, police reported.
Come and volunteer with us too!
A rash of car burglaries have been reported within the last week in the township, said police.
A DUI crash, theft of gas, fraud and more were also reported in the township last week.
The Scotch Plains Police reported incidents of theft, fraud, driving while intoxicated and more recently.
Scotch Plains Police also reported multiple fraud reports and marijuana possession arrests.
Scotch Plains Police also reported incidents of theft and fraud in the township.
The New Jersey State Police created the composite sketch to try to identify her and learn more about the circumstances behind her death.
Scotch Plains reported a number of incidents recently including theft, fraud and a DUI arrest.
According to Scotch Plains-Fanwood school district's survey, 75% of parents chose hybrid learning and 25% chose virtual learning.
There are 3 registered sex offenders recorded as living in Scotch Plains and Fanwood in 2020.
Scotch Plains Police are warning residents to be on alert after several cars were targeted in thefts this past weekend.
Jose A. Donis, with a last known address in Plainfield, was charged with second-degree sexual assault of a child under the age of 13: Police
Scotch Plains Police released the latest arrests and incidents over the past week.
Castor A. Toro, 52, was caring for the 90-year-old woman when he coerced her into signing a will naming him as a beneficiary, police said.
An Irvington man was also arrested in a separate incident following a police chase, according to the Scotch Plains blotter.
The teen, who was hit while riding his bicycle in Fanwood Saturday and pinned under an SUV, is expected to make a full recovery, police say.
"Please take every precaution to safeguard your belongings, lock your doors and do not leave your keys in the vehicle," police said.
A man also reportedly stole cigarettes from the Sunoco gas station last week, police said.
The woman was taken to a local hospital for emergency medical care following the alleged assault at her home Wednesday morning, police say.
A car fire was also reported on Route 22 on Friday.
Two motor vehicles were burglarized recently in the township, according to the Scotch Plains Police blotter.
The pair targeted convenience and liquor stores where one pointed a gun at the clerk while the other stole from the register: Police.
A car parked on Rivervale Court reportedly had a tire slashed as well, according to the Scotch Plains Police blotter.
A bear was recently spotted in the northeast quadrant of Fanwood, police said Friday.
The Union County Prosecutor's Office and Fanwood Police are "gathering more information" about the racial incident against a boy, 11.
Fraud and theft of gas was also reported in the township recently.
Keep yourself and others safe
Three incidents of fraud were also reported in the township, according to the police blotter.
Authorities are asking the public for help to identify a woman's body found near train tracks in Elizabeth on June 11.
The Norfolk Southern train was traveling west in the area of Goodmans Crossing when it fatally hit a man from Scotch Plains, police said.
Jonathan Davies, 26, was seen watching the fire erupt at the Maple Avenue home and leaving and re-entering the home multiple times: Police.
Authorities are questioning a person in connection with the North Plainfield fire, which has been deemed suspicious.