The Burnet Middle School in Union Township was placed in lockdown due to a report of a suspicious person entering the school, police say.
Here's where Springfield ranked in the FBI's annual "Hate Crimes Statistics" report for New Jersey.
James Farinella, 52, of Springfield pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud.
Sam Cynamon, 67, of Monroe and formerly of Springfield will serve 10 years in prison. He previously was convicted of the same crime in 2005.
Springfield Police also reported making arrests for drug possession, fraud, and shoplifting.
The driver claimed he was carjacked and forced by the other suspect who had a knife, but video surveillance showed it was a lie: Police.
The 2 men and a woman, all of Newark, were charged in connection with the shooting at Rizzuto Park in Union.
Michelle X. Gao, 60, of Springfield was charged with 3rd-degree promoting prostitution and promoting prostitution in a school zone.
Union Police are searching for the 2 men wanted in connection with the robbery where cash was stolen from the register.
Breaking: The entrance ramp to Route 22 at South Springfield Avenue is also closed, as of 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
A shepherd mix was found, suffering from severe matting and numerous insect bites, chained up without food or water: Prosecutor.
Springfield Police report making multiple arrests for driving under the influence, shoplifting, drug possession, theft and warrants.
Gary Basralian, 70, of Springfield used the victims' money to buy a BMW and pay off tens of thousands of dollars in credit card bills.
The event will feature live demonstrations by the Union County Police, S.W.A.T., Bomb Squad, Sheriff's K-9 Officers, and more.
8 people were arrested in Springfield recently on charges including driving under the influence, shoplifting, marijuana possession and more.
Springfield Police reported making 7 arrests for driving under the influence including 2 Springfield locals.
Springfield Police Chief John Cook thanked the public for contacting the police department with tips that aided in the investigation.
Springfield Police report making multiple arrests for driving under the influence, drug possession, shoplifting and more.
Springfield Police report making arrests for driving under the influence, criminal mischief and marijuana possession recently.
Fahad Sheikh of the Springfield First Aid Squad was honored with the EMT Excellence Award by Overlook Medical Center.
Springfield Police reported making multiple arrests recently for shoplifting, underage alcohol possession, marijuana possession, DUI.
Gary Basralian, 70, of Springfield stole millions from 2 clients to pay for a BMW and credit card bills, U.S. Attorney reported.
Sam Cynamon, 67, of Monroe and formerly of Springfield had already served a prison term for a prior child porn conviction.
A Springfield man was among 2 arrested for possession of hypodermic needles in Cranford.
Summit Police also made arrests for driving while intoxicated, assault, trespassing and outstanding warrants.
Springfield Police also reported making several arrests for theft and marijuana possession, according to the blotter.
Springfield Police also made 8 drug-related arrests and 3 driving under the influence arrests, according to the police blotter.
Breaking: The student was waiting for the school bus when a man in a white SUV stopped to ask him if he needed a ride.
A 43-year-old Springfield man was also charged with fraud for issuing bad checks, according to the Springfield Police Blotter.
The Plainfield man admitted robbing 7 banks, committing carjackings, taking a hostage at gunpoint and more: US Attorney.
Multiple drug possession and driving while intoxicated arrested were made by Summit Police, according to the police blotter.
Edward Raskin, 55, of Chatham Township was arrested for sexually assaulting a patient in his Morris Avenue office in Springfield: Police.
Springfield Police "operating under heightened security" around township schools Thursday following the Florida school shooting.
Update: 2 cars collided on I-78 in Springfield Thursday causing a Union County woman to drive off the highway, hit 2 trees and overturn.
Police found the packages in the suspects' car, Wayne police said. One package from Springfield had a $1,000 women's designer jacket inside.
Fanwood Police also reported an attempted home burglary in their town recently.
Police in Union County administered naloxone 166 times in 2017 as well as 94 fatal overdoses as of Dec. 8, according to the UCPO.
Springfield Police will have extra officers on patrol Wednesday night targeting impaired drivers for the Thanksgiving holiday.
School Crossing Guards work about 3 hours per day when an opening is available. School posts are from 7:15 to 9 a.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m.
One person who told a police officer that he had the AIDS virus fled the scene.