Westfield Police released its blotter for July 12 to July 18:
Prosecutors say the Newark woman took renovation funds and later tried to avoid arrest.
The new statewide law is now in effect, and riders are being encouraged to review the updated requirements.
The two-vehicle collision happened near the Interstate 278 exit in Linden, police said.
Officials say 10 mosquito samples have tested positive this season, but no human cases have been reported.
No injuries were reported after a late-night fire destroyed one home and damaged two neighboring residences.
Police said the stolen wallet was later used to make unauthorized credit card purchases.
A Westfield resident told police several pieces of jewelry were stolen while visiting a Springfield Avenue business.
Police said a home was listed online without the owner's permission, sending multiple would-be renters to the property.
Police said the resident wired thousands of dollars after being promised a one-ounce gold bar.
Fire officials are urging residents to use generators safely while power outages and cleanup efforts continue.
Town officials say cleanup and restoration efforts are ongoing across Westfield following recent storm damage.
The woman was struck by a vehicle while crossing the highway in Union on Friday evening, police said.
A federal judge in Newark dismissed the case after disputes over evidence and records narrowed what prosecutors could use.
Town officials say debris pickup begins Monday as crews continue clearing roads and restoring services.
A Westfield man was arrested at the public library after a reported incident inside the building.
One person was killed and two others were injured after a driver entered oncoming traffic on Morris Avenue in Union Township, police said.
A message that appeared legitimate led to an unexpected loss, police said.
An officer and another person were taken to hospitals after an incident on Roselle Street in Linden.
The incident affected the resident’s credit score, according to authorities.
The two dogs were found Monday morning near Boulevard and West Grove Street, police said.
Police arrested a Newark man after a suspicious vehicle stop led to the discovery of toxic chemicals.
Prosecutors say the April crash in Elizabeth claimed the life of a 51-year-old driver.
A Maryland-based cheese company has recalled all of its products amid a Listeria concern linked to eight hospitalizations and one death.
The report was made June 19 at a business on East South Avenue, according to Westfield Police.
The crash closed northbound lanes near Exit 12 in Carteret during the Thursday morning commute.
Federal officials say the sweeping nationwide case involved more than $6.5 billion in suspected fraud and health care crimes.
A crash on a Friday afternoon led to a DWI charge, while a separate incident resulted in another arrest, according to police.
The apartment building was inspected after the crash and deemed safe for residents.
Officials say there is no threat to the public and the animal was scheduled to be removed Monday.
Police said the arrest followed a late-night traffic stop in town.
A series of calls, texts and emails raised concerns before the situation took an unexpected turn.
Police say the resident sent money through multiple platforms after seeing an online advertisement for tickets that never arrived.
Officers say a friendly cat was found without a collar or microchip.
Firefighters responded Sunday afternoon after multiple 911 calls reported flames in a construction-area dumpster.
Police say incidents included a store theft, a stolen bike from a train station lot, and tools taken from a home.
A 17-year-old has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting that left a 15-year-old dead in Elizabeth.
A Westfield home was entered and roughly $2,000 worth of personal items were taken, according to police.
Union County is suing several companies, alleging unauthorized clearing of protected parkland at Smithfield Park in Union Township.
A Florida crash that injured an entire Union family has claimed the life of a Union High School senior.