Residents can safely dispose of their unused, unwanted and/or expired prescription medications on Saturday.
2 people were airlifted to the hospital after a dump truck filled with gravel couldn't stop on its way down Hillcrest Road on Friday.
Watchung Police arrested two people on outstanding warrants and two for shoplifting, according to the police blotter.
Bedminster Police reported making 3 warrant arrests and 1 driving under the influence arrest last week, according to the police blotter.
The 70 bricks (3,500 bags) of heroin had a 97% purity level and had a street value of about $27,000, according to the prosecutor.
A total of 4 shoplifting incidents were reported at Watchung stores including three arrests for shoplifting, drugs and warrants.
North Plainfield Police are asking the public for help in identifying a man and woman, who were seen shoplifting at the CVS on Route 22.
Breaking: Hillcrest Road is reopen following a brush fire in Watchung, police say.
Major highways, local roads all over Somerset County are closed. Power outages grow and river flood waters rise.
Watchung Police made multiple arrests on charges of shoplifting, driving while intoxicated, drug possession and outstanding warrants.
The men are wanted for burglarizing the North Plainfield Police Chief's home in Watchung last month and stealing guns, uniforms, badges.
A total of five people were arrested for shoplifting at Watchung stores. Two alleged shoplifters are still wanted, police report.
Watchung Police reported making shoplifting, warrant and marijuana possession arrests last week in the borough.
The suspects broke in through a rear window and stole clothing, jewelry, cash, three handguns and a 2006 Mercedes Benz, police reported.
The 2 men were arrested in Piscataway and South Bound Brook following a robbery at a Verizon store. A 3rd suspect is still at large: Police.
The men were soliciting door to door for an unknown company in Watchung and may be connected to a burglary in North Plainfield: Police.
Five Manville locals were also arrested on warrants, disorderly conduct and domestic violence, according to the police blotter.
Widespread outages are being reported across the state. PSE&G reports 5,400 and JCP&L 19,981​ customers are without power.
Chris Tarver engaged in "sexual acts" with a child in Edison, Dunellen and Atlantic City while working as a coach: Middlesex Co. Prosecutor.
Breaking: Route 22 West and Terrill Road have reopened, however Route 22 West at Mountain Ave still has 2 lanes closed Wednesday night.
A total of 7 other people were arrested for shoplifting and having outstanding warrants in Watchung, according to the police blotter.
A Plainfield woman was identified as the victim and the cause of death is unknown at this time, North Plainfield Police Chief Parenti said.
One new officer was hired and many others were issued commendation awards for exceptional acts performed over the past year in Green Brook.
Four people were arrested for shoplifting merchandise from Watchung stores last week, Watchung police report.
North Plainfield Police are asking the public for help in identifying this suspect seen entering a parked vehicle and stealing a purse.
Watchung Police have released an image from a video that shows the suspect's vehicle. It is a dark-colored sedan, possibly blue or black.
North Plainfield public school district​ must pay a former employee $35,000 for firing her after having gallbladder surgery: AG.
Breaking: Liccardi Auto Group in Watchung agreed to pay $37,500 to reimburse 6 consumers who say a salesman pocketed their deposits.
Breaking: King George Road has been reopened Wednesday following a crash on Rt. 22 West in Green Brook, police report.
The pictured suspect is wanted for a theft at QuickChek at 395 Somerset St. in North Plainfield, police report.
A car went up in flames Sunday night causing Route 22 West to close for about 45 minutes in Green Brook, police report.
The items in the cart were valued at $611.33 worth of unpaid store merchandise from Stop & Shop on Route 22 West, police report.
North Plainfield Police Chief William Parenti and officers are participating in No Shave November and collecting donations for St. Jude.
The Watchung and Green Brook Police will be collecting potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.
The Union County man was caught on video stealing a package from the front porch of a North Plainfield home, police report.
A home surveillance camera captured a suspect stealing a delivered package from a North Plainfield resident’s front porch, police reported.
The off-duty Sgt. was on a date with a Watchung local before getting into a fight with his girlfriend and firing her service gun: Prosecutor
Breaking: "A vehicle was seen leaving the complex at a high rate of speed just prior to the fire," North Plainfield Police reported.
Residents are reminded to lock their vehicles and remove all valuables after multiple thefts, burglaries were reported around the area.
The man broke into the car on Mountain Avenue and then used the victim’s credit card at various locations, North Plainfield Police report.