Multiple Car Burglaries Reported In Scotch Plains

Fraud and theft of gas was also reported in the township recently.

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Home Under Construction Burglarized In Scotch Plains

Three incidents of fraud were also reported in the township, according to the police blotter.

Woman's Body Found Along Train Tracks In Elizabeth

Authorities are asking the public for help to identify a woman's body found near train tracks in Elizabeth on June 11.

Scotch Plains Man Fatally Hit By Train

The Norfolk Southern train was​ traveling west in the area of Goodmans Crossing​ when it fatally hit a man from Scotch Plains, police said.

Man Charged With Setting Fire At North Plainfield Home

Jonathan Davies, 26, was seen watching the fire erupt at the Maple Avenue home and leaving and re-entering the home multiple times: Police.

'Suspicious' Fire Damages 3 Homes In North Plainfield: Police

Authorities are questioning a person in connection with the North Plainfield fire, which has been deemed suspicious.

Child Porn Tips Surge In Union Co. During Coronavirus Quarantine

Dakeem Stockling, 19, of Elizabeth is the latest to be charged with having and sharing child pornography.

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North Plainfield 3-Alarm Fire Remains Under Investigation

One of the residents injured in the fire remains in critical but stable condition, while the other man is listed in stable condition.

Woodpile Ignites, Scotch Plains Cops Use Garden Hose To Save Home

Numerous car burglaries were also reported in the area of Redwood Road and Concord Road, according to the Scotch Plains Police blotter.

2 Injured In 3 Alarm House Fire In North Plainfield

Firefighters from 3 counties were called in to help extinguish the house fire in North Plainfield. The fire is under investigation.

Union County Home Health Aide Charged With Stabbing Patient: Cops

Myrlande Dornelus, 41, a home health aide, was charged with murder of 62-year-old Anna M. Pollard, authorities said.

Route 22 Hit-And-Run, Scotch Plains Man Hospitalized

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.

Plainfield Bar Serves Alcohol To Patrons: Coronavirus Violation

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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Man Fatally Hit By Car While Crossing Rt. 22 In North Plainfield

A North Plainfield man who was crossing Route 22 was hit and killed by a car on Saturday night, police said.

Gun Found During Traffic Stop In Fanwood

Fanwood Police reported finding a handgun and a magazine inside a car they stopped on Terrill Road.

Criminal Mischief, Warrant Arrest Reported In Fanwood

Fanwood Police reported a man gave a false name to police and was later found to have an active warrant.

132 Dogs, Cats Rescued From Illegal Puppy Mill In Scotch Plains

Many of the animals were locked in cages around the clock and had severe dental injuries, severe dehydration, infection and other issues.

Here Are 2 Scotch Plains Priests On The 'Credibly Accused' List

ProPublica has released the most comprehensive list yet of clergy credibly accused of sex abuse. Here are the 2 with Scotch Plains ties.

Racial Slur Written On Neighbor's Car Window In Scotch Plains

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.

American Flag Stolen From Scotch Plains Home

Scotch Plains also reported making multiple arrests on charges of driving under the influence, marijuana possession and warrants.

Scotch Plains Executive Admits Embezzling $48 Million

Nestor Charriez, 60, of Scotch Plains embezzled millions of dollars by giving himself unauthorized "bonus" payments, authorities said.

2 Teens ID'd In Fatal Fiery Crash On Route 22 In Mountainside

One teen was ejected from the car and the other was trapped inside when it caught fire on Jan. 12, Mountainside police said.

2 Charged With Heroin, Marijuana Possession In Fanwood

Fanwood Police report arresting 7 people recently on charges including heroin possession, marijuana possession and warrants.

Gunman Follows Fanwood Man Home From ATM, Robs Him: Police

Authorities are investigating the armed robbery of a Fanwood resident who was hit with the end of a handgun and robbed, Fanwood Police said.

Scotch Plains Man Charged With DUI On New Year's Eve

An Essex Road resident also reported someone broke the back window of their home last week.

Porch Pirates Hit In Fanwood, Packages Stolen

Porch Pirates have hit Fanwood stealing multiple packages from residents' homes recently​.

Christmas Day 2013 Murder Of Green Brook Man Remains Unsolved

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.

Here's How Many Hate Crimes Were In Scotch Plains In 2018

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.

Cocaine, $15K Cash, Loaded Gun Found Inside Plainfield Apartment

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 In Fanwood: Porch Pirates Lurk As Holidays Near

Package thefts are a growing problem as consumer shopping habits shift online.

1 Car Stolen, Multiple Burglarized In Scotch Plains Sunday

A drunk driver was also charged after crashing into and damaging several mailboxes and a utility pole, Scotch Plains Police said.

Grief For NJ Teen Killed By Tow Truck While Riding E-Scooter

There is a memorial reportedly for Nelson: Seventeen candles, a baseball and a teddy bear. Now there is a tragic legacy, too.

4 Scotch Plains Locals Charged With Warrants, Obstruction, Drugs

A car parked on Homestead Terrace was also burglarized recently, police said.

Rumored Threat Against Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Not 'Credible'

The alleged threat showed a picture of a teen boy in black face in front of a Confederate flag, according to reports.

Missing 14-Year-Old Girl Last Seen Saturday In Kenilworth

​Kenilworth Police are looking for a 14-year-old girl who reportedly walked away from a family event at the Kenilworth Inn on Saturday.

Bicyclist Hit By Car While Trying To Cross Rt. 22 In Union

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 Make 3 Warrant Arrests

Fanwood Police arrested three people for having outstanding warrants recently.