Police activity at Union Catholic High School caused all Westfield, Scotch Plains, and Fanwood schools to shelter in place on Monday.
"Vehicle theft is absolutely rampant" in Union County, said Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro.
The Raritan Valley Line service was suspended in both directions as a result.
Authorities found the Union family dead in their home following an apparent murder-suicide, said the Union County Prosecutor's Office.
The Union County Prosecutor's Office is investigating the deaths on Wednesday.
The latest Westfield Police blotter included attempted home burglaries, stolen catalytic converters, and aggravated assault on a police.
The Westfield Fire Department reminds everyone that working smoke alarms save lives.
As a result of the shooting in 2021, one woman from Pennsylvania died, and another person survived but was permanently paralyzed.
The Westfield Police released the most recent blotter:
Cranford Police were chasing a stolen car when it crashed and a shootout began with the Perth Amboy driver, said authorities.
The program, which aims to deter theft and aid in the recovery of stolen converters, will be held at various locations on Jan. 20.
The Westfield Police released its blotter from Dec. 24 to Dec. 30, 2023.
A passerby saw the flames and called authorities early Friday morning, said an Elizabeth spokeswoman.
The Bequia crash also killed a father and his two young daughters, local authorities said in a news release.
The promotions include Det. Piotr Wierzbicki, Det. Dennis DaSilva, Officer Jeffrey Johnson, Officer Richard Gill, and Det. Robert Desiato.
Westfield Police Chief is once again strongly urging "residents to secure their homes and vehicles at all times."
A 74-year-old man from New Providence was hit by a train near Murray Hill, an NJ Transit spokesperson told Patch.
The investigation follows allegations in November that long-time Clark Mayor Salvatore Bonaccorso "abused his power and position."
Clark Police are currently conducting an investigation and a search on Thursday.
Fire crews are battling a blaze on North Avenue, and said at least one person required EMS treatment.
See some of the notable calls for police service in Westfield this past week.
The Union County Prosecutor’s Office is re-releasing surveillance footage of a person of interest in the case that is still being sought.
Three club patrons were rushed to the hospital after the gunman fired through the front door following an argument, police said.
More than 300 residents attended the county's first clinic, to get information about clearing past convictions off their criminal record.
Westfield Police released the blotter for the past week.
Alexis Mondesi, 50, of Elizabeth was sentenced in the fatal stabbing of Yonatan Alexander Vasquez-Torres in 2021.
The Attorney General’s Office is investigating the fatal crash where a taxi driver and their passenger were killed.
A 72-year-old Westfield resident was walking her dog on Friday night when she was hit by a car, said police.
The robberies targeted four liquor stores in New Jersey and five in New York.
State, county, and local law enforcement officials will be part of the discussion.
This clinic is an extension of Commissioner Chairman Sergio Granados’s “Second Chance” initiative.
Walter Williams-Lang, 22, of Elizabeth and Naeem Jackson, 24, of East Orange were both sentenced for the 2022 shooting.
Calls for change have emerged after fake AI porn depicting female students was distributed to other students at Westfield High School.
Oh deer! Westfield Firefighters had an eventful morning on Thursday.
Garwood Police were able to save the man who had an electrical cord wrapped around his neck, authorities said.
Gerard Manning was considered armed and dangerous following the killing at an Elizabeth apartment complex.
The murder of a 30-year-old woman in an Elizabeth apartment complex happened during the early morning hours of Thanksgiving, said police.
The owner of a lost cat said someone claimed to have their cat and demanded money in exchange, according to the Westfield Police Blotter.
The NJ Attorney General says Salvatore Bonaccorso used of township property and employees to run his business.