Authorities have identified the man fatally hit by an NJ Transit train Monday afternoon in Summit.
Antonio Teixeira, 44, of Elizabeth, was once the top aide to the second-most-powerful elected position in the state.
The Roselle man was in Maryland after he was caught driving a stolen car belonging to his sister-in-law who was killed, said authorities.
The man wielded a fake explosive device and threatened to blow up the bank if he heard sirens, federal authorities said.
Mark Cadieux, 55, of Lynbrook, N.Y., was charged with aggravated manslaughter following a massive fire in 2022.
The men would target homes in the early evening and sometimes pose as delivery workers to ensure nobody was inside, authorities said.
A stolen car, an attempted car burglary, and thefts of catalytic converters were reported last week in Westfield.
American Red Cross was called to help the residents displaced due to the collapse.
The blue envelope program immediately identifies the driver as being medically diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Bryan Gonzalez Martines, 23 of Plainfield, was found guilty of the fatal strangulation in 2020.
A catalytic converter was also reported stolen from a car in Westfield last week, according to the police blotter.
Authorities are asking the public for help to try and find the vehicle wanted in the hit-and-run on July 5.
Free steering wheel locks are being offered to residents who own and/or drive certain model Hyundai and Kia vehicles susceptible to theft.
Union County Prosecutor’s Office, the Union County Police Chiefs Associations and Union County Crime Stoppers are teaming up to stop crime.
Joel J. Argueta, 20, of Elizabeth faces up to life in state prison on the charges.
A reward of up to $10,000 via the Union County Crime Stoppers is being offered in connection with the case.
The Westfield man had grabbed his wife around her throat, applying pressure to it and cutting off her breathing, said police.
A Fanwood man was charged after police say he fired a handgun in the area of South Martine Avenue where bullets entered a home.
Westfield Police also reported fraud, bike thefts and warrant arrests over the past week.
Three men were indicted in connection with the Union County crime spree that took place in December 2022 and January 2023.
The Westfield Police Department and the Westfield Regional Health Department are investigating the situation.
This is the second shooting reported in the past three days in this NJ town.
The Union County Prosecutor's Office said the shooting happened when a gunman fired into a car parked on Salem Avenue.
Anthony James, 62 of Plainfield, was sentenced for the 2011 murder of his girlfriend 48-year-old Audrey Tanksley.
The man was using a power tool when he was electrocuted on Sunday, said police.
Multiple cars were struck by gunfire Saturday evening, police said. Here’s the latest:
The 75-year-old, who admitted to the underreporting tax scheme last week, now faces up to three years in state prison, officials said.
The remains of a homicide victim found in Elizabeth three years ago have been identified, Union County Prosecutor's Office announced Friday.
Police are seeking answers to figure out what happened on Tuesday night.
Westfield Police also reported two catalytic converter thefts in town over the past week.
Veneita Johnson, 49 of Hillside, was last seen on April 15 at around 4:45 a.m.
Westfield Police also reported making a number of warrant arrests last week.
The fatal crash was reported just after noon on Tuesday in Summit.
A torso was first found floating in the waterfront area followed by more body parts in May, said authorities.
One officer was pushed to the ground during a struggle. Police ended up having to use pepper spray to arrest the shoplifters, said police.
Richard Lewis was last seen leaving a group home in Fanwood on May 5.
Jonathan D. Michael of Springfield had worked as a mechanic by a port-operating company in NJ earning more than $1.4 million in 4 years.
Westfield Police issued a warning to residents due to an increase in car thefts. Many times thieves are entering homes to find key fobs.
Steven Elias, 28, of Cranford was charged after police say he placed a dead cat in a resident’s mailbox.
The 57-year-old man from Woodbridge was taken to Newark University Hospital with serious injuries and is listed in stable condition.