Dakeem Stockling, 19, of Elizabeth is the latest to be charged with having and sharing child pornography.
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One of the residents injured in the fire remains in critical but stable condition, while the other man is listed in stable condition.
Numerous car burglaries were also reported in the area of Redwood Road and Concord Road, according to the Scotch Plains Police blotter.
Firefighters from 3 counties were called in to help extinguish the house fire in North Plainfield. The fire is under investigation.
Myrlande Dornelus, 41, a home health aide, was charged with murder of 62-year-old Anna M. Pollard, authorities said.
A semi-conscious 37-year-old Scotch Plains man was found lying on Route 22 West near Harding Road with a head injury, police said.
A Plainfield bar owner is charged with violating new coronavirus outbreak emergency orders after he was serving booze to patrons inside.
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A North Plainfield man who was crossing Route 22 was hit and killed by a car on Saturday night, police said.
Fanwood Police reported finding a handgun and a magazine inside a car they stopped on Terrill Road.
Fanwood Police reported a man gave a false name to police and was later found to have an active warrant.
Many of the animals were locked in cages around the clock and had severe dental injuries, severe dehydration, infection and other issues.
ProPublica has released the most comprehensive list yet of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse. Here are the 2 with Scotch Plains ties.
A Scotch Plains homeowner also reported fraud after she paid a roofing company to do work at her home and the work was never completed.
Scotch Plains also reported making multiple arrests on charges of driving under the influence, marijuana possession and warrants.
Nestor Charriez, 60, of Scotch Plains embezzled millions of dollars by giving himself unauthorized "bonus" payments, authorities said.
One teen was ejected from the car and the other was trapped inside when it caught fire on Jan. 12, Mountainside police said.
Fanwood Police report arresting 7 people recently on charges including heroin possession, marijuana possession and warrants.
Authorities are investigating the armed robbery of a Fanwood resident who was hit with the end of a handgun and robbed, Fanwood Police said.
An Essex Road resident also reported someone broke the back window of their home last week.
Porch Pirates have hit Fanwood stealing multiple packages from residents' homes recently.
Police are asking the public for help and offering a reward of up to $10,000 to help solve the fatal shooting that occurred in Plainfield.
In light of the Jersey City shooting deaths, here is a look at the number of hate crimes reported in Scotch Plains, according to FBI data.
Juan Carlos Franco, 39, was charged after 780 grams of cocaine, cash and a loaded gun were found during a "drug scheme," police said.
Package thefts are a growing problem as consumer shopping habits shift online.
A drunk driver was also charged after crashing into and damaging several mailboxes and a utility pole, Scotch Plains Police said.
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A car parked on Homestead Terrace was also burglarized recently, police said.
The alleged threat showed a picture of a teen boy in black face in front of a Confederate flag, according to reports.
Kenilworth Police are looking for a 14-year-old girl who reportedly walked away from a family event at the Kenilworth Inn on Saturday.
A bicyclist was trying to cross Rt. 22 to get to the center median when he was hit by a car on the westbound side Wednesday, police say.
Fanwood Police arrested three people for having outstanding warrants recently.
There has a combined three registered sex offenders recorded as living in Scotch Plains and Fanwood in 2019.
Scotch Plains Police also reported a foot pursuit and charging multiple people with outstanding warrants and driving under the influence.
The Roselle Park resident was walking in a designated crosswalk when they were hit by a car on Wednesday, police said.
New FBI data shows the amount of crime decreased nationwide from 2017 to 2018. See if it was the same trend in Scotch Plains and Fanwood.
Another unlocked car was also burglarized last night. Police are reminding residents to lock their doors and remove valuables from sight.
Tyler Flowers, 27, is a resident of Scotch Plains and previously was a police officer in Tewksbury.
Fanwood local Melissa Padulsky owns Little Hearts, Big World which teaches those of all ages healthy and safety training such as CPR.