Ricardo Dos-Santos' blood alcohol level was reportedly nearly 3X the legal limit at the time of the crash that killed Giovanni Esposito.
Car burglary, fraud and multiple arrests were also reported, according to the Scotch Plains Police blotter.
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.
Prudencio Cruz, 65, of Fanwood allegedly pulled out scissors and threatened to harm an NJ Transit conductor before fleeing on foot.
The men were among 100 more priests and clergy with New Jersey ties whose names were released in a new disclosure recently.
A ground floor window screen was damaged in the process, police report.
Hillsborough Police reported making 7 drug possession arrests and 3 for driving while intoxicated recently.
NJ Attorney General has taken over the Union County Prosecutor's Office following an investigation into the Elizabeth Police Director.
Scotch Plains also reported making arrests for outstanding warrants and driving under the influence recently.
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.
Four people were arrested for possession of marijuana recently in Scotch Plains.
The burning will last 2 hours on about 3 acres of land in Union County's Ash Brook Reservation in Scotch Plains.
Scotch Plains Police also reported making arrests on charges of driving under the influence, theft, fraud, drug possession and more.
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.
Scotch Plains Police also reported making multiple arrests on charges of marijuana possession and outstanding warrants.
The police department recently acquired a new electric parking enforcement vehicle that officers will be using to enforce permit parking.
Scotch Plains Police also reported a package theft recently.
A Plainfield man was arrested by Scotch Plains Police following the home burglary and foot chase, police report.
A Scotch Plains resident was awoken by their house alarm in the middle of the night to find the home burglarized, police reported.
Scotch Plains Police also reported making multiple arrests for outstanding warrants.
Steven A. Saulter, 51, of Teaneck was arrested following a month-long investigation with the help of Mountainside and Bergen County PO.
The man had been out drinking in celebration of his 39th birthday before hitting and killing 2nd grade teacher Meghan Crilly, officials say.
"Residents should always take the key fob with them when their vehicle is left running," Fanwood Police Chief Richard Trigo said.
The call came in on Monday night reporting the fully involved house fire at 1521 Rahway Road with people trapped inside, Skip Paal said.
A Scotch Plains man was also arrested for driving under the influence following a traffic stop recently, police report.
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.
Scotch Plains Police also reported multiple arrests for theft, warrants, and drug possession recently.
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A township home was also reportedly hit with numerous eggs recently.
Church leaders released a list of more than 100 priests "credibly accused" of child sex abuse. Some have ties to Scotch Plains.
A township resident also reported someone opened several pieces of mail which were delivered to his house.
Meghan Crilly, who had been struck in Linden, has died after her family struggled with the decision to take her off life support.
The fire started in the home's garage from an electrical panel, Scotch Plains Deputy Fire Chief said.
Beloved 2nd grade Mountainside teacher Meghan Crilly of Fanwood remains in a coma as a search continues for the wanted hit-and-run driver.
Meghan Crilly, 35, of Fanwood, a 2nd grade Mountainside teacher, remains in a coma and critical condition following the Linden hit and run.
The fundraiser will be held at the Stage House Tavern, 1099 Route 22 in Mountainside on Feb. 28 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Scotch Plains Police also made 4 arrests for outstanding warrants last week.
The 35-year-old Fanwood woman remains in critical condition after a red 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee fled the scene in Linden: Police
Police are aware of the issue at the Crestwood Road intersection after drivers complained of those not stopping.
The 35-year-old Fanwood woman was hit while crossing N. Wood Avenue in the area of St. George Avenue in Linden early Sunday morning.