Woman Armed With Paintball Gun Causes Scare At Rt. 22 Bar: SCPO

Patrons were seen running from the sports bar and grill on Route 22 East and hiding behind vehicles on Monday night, authorities said.

15-Year-Old Arrested In Fatal National Night Out Shooting

A 15-year-old North Plainfield boy was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a 16-year-old boy last week: Police.

Green Brook Is Cracking Down On DWI The Rest Of The Summer

Green Brook is one of 104 New Jersey towns that got extra money to crack down on DWIs for the rest of the summer.

16-Year-Old ID'd In Fatal National Night Out Shooting

Authorities gave an update on the shooting investigation that happened just blocks from North Plainfield Police's National Night Out event.

Man Fatally Shot Near National Night Out Event In Somerset County

North Plainfield Police's National Night Out event was being held at the municipal building on Somerset Street when the shooting happened.

Cop Dragged From Car That Crashes On Front Lawn: SCPO

"I’m willing to fight. A gun and a badge don’t scare me. My hands work nice," said a passenger to the North Plainfield Police Officer.

800 Watchung, Green Brook Residents Lose Power After Storm

PSE&G estimates power could be restored as late as Tuesday morning.

Police Investigate North Plainfield Shooting

One person was found near a convenience store on Somerset Street with a gunshot wound early Wednesday morning: SCPO.

Funeral Fund Set Up For North Plainfield Woman Who Died In Fire

Estefani Brizuela-Garcia, 22, was described as having a "beautiful soul." She tragically died in a fire that broke out at her family home.

1 Dead, 1 Hospitalized, 7 Escape Fatal Fire In North Plainfield

Authorities are investigating a fatal fire that broke out early Thursday morning at a North Plainfield home.

Green Brook Police To Crackdown On Seat Belts

Green Brook Police will participate in the annual "Click It or Ticket" enforcement mobilization from May 20 through June 2.

Name Of North Plainfield Priest Accused Of Sex Abuse Disclosed

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

Man Walking On Rt. 22 Struck, Killed By Car On Sunday

A Union County man walking on Route 22 on Cinco de Mayo early in the morning was struck and killed by a car in N. Plainfield, police report.

'Beloved' Teen Who Just Got ROTC Promotion Dies In I-78 Crash: PD

The 17-year-old junior's car went off the highway in Watchung on the right side and stuck several trees, police report.

Watchung, Green Brook Police Host Drug Take Back Event

The event will give residents the chance to dispose of unused, unwanted, and expired medicine.

Man Wanted In Street Robbery, Police Seek Public's Help: NPPD

A man riding a bike approached a woman and said, "Give me your money or I’ll kill you," as he tried to rob her, North Plainfield Police say.

Puppy Laundering Ring Has Ties To Shake A Paw Pet Stores: Lawsuit

29 puppies wound up at Shake A Paw's locations in Union Township and Green Brook, according to Iowa Attorney General.

Car Drives Off Rt. 22, Flips And Lands On Parked Car In Costco

A Toyota Camry flipped over onto its roof and landed on top of a parked vehicle in the Costco parking lot in North Plainfield on Wednesday.

$142K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In North Plainfield

Check your tickets, you could be the lucky lottery winner.

N. Plainfield Police Seek Public's Help To Identify Alleged Thief

The person is wanted for allegedly stealing items from CVS in North Plainfield, police report.

Woman Charged With Prostitution At N. Plainfield Massage Parlor

The Newark woman allegedly propositioned an undercover officer for a sexual act in exchange for cash, authorities report.

Watchung Attempted Luring Was 'Misunderstanding': Police

"What was reported as a possible attempt to lure a child yesterday in Watchung has been investigated and determined to be unfounded:" Police

Attempted Luring Of Watchung Student Reported Monday

The student had been waiting for the bus at the corner of Century Lane and Valley Road in Watchung on Monday morning.

Man Wanted For Home Burglaries In North Plainfield

Police are asking the public for help in identifying a man wanted for trying to burglarize a home and is connected to other burglaries.

Man Wanted For Breaking Into Car Friday Morning: NP Police

He has a tattoo on the right side of his neck under his ear, police report.

Home Camera Captures Man Taking Package In Somerset County: NPPD

Residents are being asked to help identify a man wanted for stealing a delivered package from a home in North Plainfield on Friday.

Former St. Luke, St. Joseph Priests Accused Of Sex Abuse

Church leaders released a list of more than 100 priests "credibly accused" of child sex abuse. Some have ties to North Plainfield

Hillcrest Road Reopens Following Crash

Hillcrest Road northbound​ in Watchung has reopened as of 9:10 a.m. Wednesday morning following a crash, police report.

Somerset County Man Gets Murder Sentence Reduced To Almost Half

Gary Passarelli, 45, formerly of North Plainfield was re-sentenced for the 2013 murder of John H. Niko​ of Raritan Township.

Police Investigate 3-Car Crash On Route 22 In North Plainfield

Three people were hospitalized following the crash on Route 22 East in North Plainfield early Saturday morning, authorities report.

2 Men Wanted In Costco Incident By Police

Do you know these 2 men? The North Plainfield Police Criminal Investigations Division is asking the public for help in identifying them.

Missing Watchung Woman Found, Reunited With Family For Holidays

Good news: Helen Kim of Watchung, who had been missing for 2 weeks, will now be able to celebrate the holidays surrounded by her family.

2 Somerset County Massage Parlors Busted For Prostitution: SCPO

2 Green Brook and New York women were charged with prostitution while working at 'suspected brothels' in Franklin and Green Brook: SCPO.

Endangered Watchung Woman Remains Missing On Her 48th Birthday

Helen Kim was last seen in Scotch Plains boarding a NJ Transit bus, line 59, that runs between Newark and Dunellen, police say.

Search Continues For Missing, Endangered Watchung Woman

Helen Kim, who is a diagnosed schizophrenic, was last seen on Thursday at the CVS on Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, police report.

Watchung Police Search For Missing, Endangered Woman

Helen Kim, who is a diagnosed schizophrenic, was last seen on Thursday leaving her home at The Point apartments on Route 22 on foot: Police.

Report Identifies Uses Of Police Force In Watchung Area

An NJ Advance Media report says it explores how often police "punch, kick or use other force" in your town. Police decried the report.

6 Indicted In Connection With North Plainfield Fatal Stabbing

Nelson Noe Garcia-Lopez, 24, of North Plainfield was chased down on foot by a group of people and stabbed multiple times: Prosecutor.

North Plainfield Man Arrested For Sex Assault At His Home: Police

Segundo F. Rimarachin-Ipanaq, 47 of Lawrence Avenue, North Plainfield was charged sexually assaulted a child victim in his home.​​

Watchung Real Estate Investor Charged In Mortgage Fraud Scheme

Victor Santos, “Vitor Santos,” 58, of Watchung was among 3 to be charged with fraudulently​ getting mortgage loans worth more than $4M.