Scotch Plains, Fanwood 2019 Sex Offender Safety Map

There has a combined three registered sex offenders recorded as living in Scotch Plains and Fanwood in 2019.

Scotch Plains Police Blotter

Scotch Plains Police also reported a foot pursuit and charging multiple people with outstanding warrants and driving under the influence.

Pedestrian Hit By Car, In Critical Condition: Roselle Park Police

The Roselle Park resident was walking in a designated crosswalk when they were hit by a car on Wednesday, police said.

FBI Crime Stats: Where Scotch Plains, Fanwood Stands

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.

Police Investigate Unlocked Car Stolen In Fanwood

Another unlocked car was also burglarized last night. Police are reminding residents to lock their doors and remove valuables from sight.

Scotch Plains Local Sworn In As New Fanwood Police Officer

Tyler Flowers, 27, is a resident of Scotch Plains and previously was a police officer in Tewksbury.

Fanwood EMT Is Saving Lives Through Education

Fanwood local Melissa Padulsky owns Little Hearts, Big World which teaches those of all ages healthy and safety training such as CPR.

Scotch Plains Local Scammed Out Of Thousands Of Dollars

Scotch Plains Police also reported making multiple arrests for drug possession and warrants.

Assault At Grillstone Bar Leads To Arrest

Fraud was also reported multiple times to Scotch Plains Police recently, according to the blotter.

Overdose-Reversal Drug Usage Down In Union County

All but 2 police departments in the county — Fanwood and Winfield — ​have used the reversal drug at least one time in 2019.

Porsche, Cop Car Crashes On Rt. 22 During Chase: Scotch Plains PD

Scotch Plains Police also reported making multiple arrests for warrants, marijuana possession and more.

Multiple Unlocked Vehicles Burglarized Overnight In Fanwood

The car burglaries happened overnight in the southeast section of the borough, police report.

EMTs Injured In Ambulance Crash In Scotch Plains

Of those injured were two Plainfield Rescue Squad EMT's and a Cadet​.

Fanwood Man Was High On Drugs During Fatal Union Crash: UCPO

Thomas J. Dinapoli was high on cocaine and clonazepam, a powerful tranquilizer, at the time of the crash that killed a 94-year-old woman: PD

Burglar Climbed Through Back Window Of Fanwood Home: Police

Fanwood Police are asking residents to report any suspicious activity, persons or vehicles.

Missing 83-Year-Old Scotch Plains Man Found In Edison

Gerald Hughes, who had been missing since Thursday night, was found in Edison on Friday afternoon.

Car Stolen Overnight In Scotch Plains

"Residents are reminded to lock their vehicle, not leave keys, car fobs or valuables in plain view," Scotch Plains Police said.

Boy, 9, Grabbed By Man At Spray Park In Union County: Police

The wanted man had been watching the children play for about 15 minutes before he approached the 9-year-old boy, police said.

Trapped Raccoon Set On Fire In Union County: Prosecutor

A reward was offered in connection with a raccoon that was trapped in a cage and deliberately set on fire using an accelerant.

Police Organization Offers Unique Navigation Guidance

Union County Traffic Officers Association creates 'traffic safety' version of Waze voice prompts.

NJ Minister Used Exorcisms​ To Sexually Abuse Men, Reports Allege

The minister was charged with sexual misconduct by the church, officials say. The allegations were the subject of an investigation.

Homicide Unit In Scotch Plains After Death Discovered: UCPO

Prosecutors were investigating the death.

Union Man Indicted In DWI Fatal Crash Of Hillside Officer

Ricardo Dos-Santos' blood alcohol level was reportedly nearly 3X the legal limit at the time of the crash that killed Giovanni Esposito.

Front Door Smashed, Scotch Plains Business Broken Into: Police

Car burglary, fraud and multiple arrests were also reported, according to the Scotch Plains Police blotter.

NJ Couple Driving To Their Wedding Died; Cell Phone User Blamed

UPDATE: A man who was distracted by a cell phone when his truck killed a NJ couple, both going to their wedding, will be arrested, cops say.

Fanwood Man Threatened NJ Transit Conductor With Scissors: Police

Prudencio Cruz, 65, of Fanwood allegedly pulled out scissors and threatened to harm an NJ Transit conductor before fleeing on foot.

2 Union County Priests Accused Of Sex Abuse Disclosed

The men were among 100 more priests and clergy with New Jersey ties whose names were released in a new disclosure recently.

Attempted Home Burglary Reported In Scotch Plains

A ground floor window screen was damaged in the process, police report.

Scotch Plains Man Among 7 Charged With Drug Possession: HPD

Hillsborough Police reported making 7 drug possession arrests and 3 for driving while intoxicated recently.

Attorney General Takes Over Union County Prosecutor's Office

NJ Attorney General has taken over the Union County Prosecutor's Office following an investigation into the Elizabeth Police Director.

4 Vehicles Burglarized In 1 Week In Scotch Plains

Scotch Plains also reported making arrests for outstanding warrants and driving under the influence recently.

Roselle Man Wanted For Child Porn Nabbed On Flight Back To NJ

Jose Ravelo, 32, had fled to Peru after police found more than 1,000 child porn images at his home and issued a warrant for his arrest.

Marijuana, Fraud, Warrant Arrests Made In Scotch Plains

Four people were arrested for possession of marijuana recently in Scotch Plains.

Planned Forest Fire At Ash Brook Reservation Friday

The burning will last 2 hours on about 3 acres of land in Union County's Ash Brook Reservation in Scotch Plains.

Scotch Plains Home Entered, Vandalized: Police

Scotch Plains Police also reported making arrests on charges of driving under the influence, theft, fraud, drug possession and more.

3 Acres Of Ash Brook Reservation To Be Burned In Planned Fire

​The burning will last 2 hours and take place on what is known as the "Red Hill" in Union County’s Ash Brook Reservation in Scotch Plains.

Brush, Garbage Can Fires Reported In Scotch Plains

Scotch Plains Police also reported making multiple arrests on charges of marijuana possession and outstanding warrants.

Scotch Plains Police To Crack Down On Parking Near High School

The police department recently acquired a new electric parking enforcement vehicle that officers will be using to enforce permit parking.

4 Vehicles Burglarized In 1 Day In Scotch Plains

Scotch Plains Police also reported a package theft recently.

Man Tries To Escape On Stolen Bike After Home Burglary: Police

A Plainfield man was arrested by Scotch Plains Police following the home burglary and foot chase, police report.