Town's senior law enforcement officer discusses his career.
Westfield Police released the blotter for Nov. 5 to Nov. 11.
Andrew Medeiros, 29, of Elizabeth, allegedly entered the store, pointed a handgun at the cashier, and demanded cash in 2020.
Police say Robert Laudati of Chatham pushed the Summit Councilman, knocked his phone away, and threw his campaign materials into the woods.
Burglars tried to break into three cars and one house through a back door but had no luck last week, according to the police blotter.
Malika Jones, 26 of Rahway, was found guilty of aggravated manslaughter in the 2020 stabbing.
A district spokesperson told Patch the incident happened over the summer and was brought to the attention of school officials last month.
Police are asking the public to share any information or video from that night to help with the investigation.
A 71-year-old man was found near where the fire started in the house and pronounced dead at the scene.
During a search of Matthew T. Williams' Westfield home, authorities said they found software open on a computer downloading child porn.
Jahaad Ingram, 23 and Zaire Wallace, 30 both of Plainfield, were found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the 2021 shooting.
Westfield Police released the blotter for the past week.
After the car crashed, three people inside got out and ran away from police on foot, said Westfield Police.
Alexis Mondesi, 50, of Elizabeth pled guilty to 1st-degree aggravated manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of Yonatan Alexander Vasquez-Torres
Neil Rosenstein, 78, was charged with 2nd-degree endangering the welfare of a child, 3rd-degree aggravated criminal sexual contact and more.
Additionally, the fire department expanded to 38 members which allows the 4 platoons to operate with 9 firefighters - a first in 16 years.
A prayer service for peace in Israel and Gaza will be held at Saint Helen’s Church in Westfield on Tuesday night.
The 29-year-old resident and his accomplices are accused of stealing cars from three states and stashing them in North Jersey.
The salon owners were fined for performing unlicensed treatments including facial fillers, Botox injections and laser hair removal.
One homeowner reported that three unknown people got into their garage, and tried to break into their home, per police.
Police in Mountainside said the fire, and resulting road closure, caused major traffic delays on surrounding streets.
High school teacher Michael Hamilton of Springfield faces one count each of production, receipt and possession of child pornography.
The Board of County Commissioners released a statement in solidarity with Israel, while discussing security precautions being taken.
Everoy Morrison was living in the basement of the home at the time of the killings, said officials. A grand jury indicted him on 11 counts.
Police said the thieves appeared to be targeting vehicles in several attempted burglaries. They are asking residents to be vigilant.
According to prosecutors, a woman claimed she was inappropriately touched by the man while walking in Rahway Park.
Michael P. Ward, 41, was indicted for aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child, terroristic threats, obstruction, and more.
The Mountainside Police Officer suffered injuries to his extremities including having his right foot run over by the vehicle: Police.
Theft of a package and an EZ Pass were also reported in Town last week.
A GMC SUV was making a left turn when it collided with a Chevy SUV in Linden. A man was killed and 5 others injured, police said.
Registered sex offender Hugh Cohen, 65, of Elizabeth was on supervised release when he shared images depicting the sexual abuse of children.
Kevin Jackson would conduct surveillance of people of Asian descent at their businesses and then burglarize their homes, authorities said.
Neighbors told WABC their houses shook after an explosion-like sound was heard in the area.
Juan Abreu-Perez was sentenced for a stabbing attack that left the victim with serious bodily injury in January 2022.
Maurice I. Pierce was arrested and charged in the death of Jameer Outsey in August, said authorities.
Westfield Police also reported a DWI arrest, theft, a suspicious person, and more in the latest blotter.
The victim was changing a flat tire on their Mercedes SUV when the two men approached and stole the car, said police.
Dr. Matt Letizia will provide the police department and its officers with medical oversight, direction, and control.
A Ruger 9mm handgun and a magazine with 7 rounds were also recovered after the chase that led from Westfield into Scotch Plains and Fanwood.