The bear was in an urban part of the city with numerous schools within walking distance, said Police Director James Abney.
The incident happened on Friday morning when police officers went to check on the welfare of multiple dogs.
Linden Police Officers reportedly heard the shot that happened behind the CVS on Wood Avenue on Thursday.
The shooting happened on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Union County Prosecutor's Office.
Westfield Police Records Bureau Staff were working on Thursday when they heard a loud thump followed by whining behind their desks.
The art teacher was facing multiple charges after he was found unconscious and unresponsive by students on a classroom floor.
After a man's torso was found floating in Union County waters, more body parts have since washed up.
Police are asking the public for help to find Cornelius James Jr., 24, of Linden who is wanted in connection with the robbery on May 17.
Police also reported fraud, package theft, and a warrant arrest over the past week.
Heavy smoke and fire could be seen coming from the autobody shop when emergency responders arrived on Tuesday night.
The suspects rummaged through kitchen drawers where they found key fobs to the resident’s vehicles, said police.
One man was injured in a large Union County house fire that “engulfed” the residence in flames, authorities said.
A video showed Jamar Harris of Newark was making a delivery when he was approached by Quahif Lane and shot outside the delivery van.
Three men are also wanted for entering an unlocked side door of a home and stealing a 2023 Range Rover, Westfield Police reported.
83-year-old William Maher was arrested on Tuesday following an early morning search of his Topping Hill Road home.
A reward of up to $10,000 via the Union County Crime Stoppers is being offered for tips that result in an indictment.
There were around $70,000 in losses to victims from fraudulent purchases made using their stolen credit cards, said authorities.
Watch as police officers work quickly to free the trapped duck on Tuesday: Video.
Westfield Police reported trying to stop one car when it turned off its lights and sped away.
Westfield Police Chief and Fire Chief will be at the gazebo in Mindowaskin Park on Wednesday.
The victim was in surgery as of Saturday afternoon, a spokesperson for the city of Elizabeth told Patch.
Michael Yensi, 28, of Linden was charged in connection with the shooting of a 26-year-old resident on May 4, said police.
Firefighters from across Union Co. responded to a four-alarm fire that burned through a residential hotel early Saturday, authorities said.
Authorities are asking the public to help locate Richard Lewis. He was last seen on May 5.
The brush fire prompted NJ Transit delays Thursday afternoon, officials said. See photos of the fire below:
Westfield Police released the blotter for April 30 to May 6:
There have been no reports of this bear acting aggressively, said police.
Drivers should expect delays in the area and avoid the area on Tuesday.
The fire broke out on Liberty Street in Clark. Firefighters from Clark, Union, Rahway and Westfield all came out to help.
The house remains uninhabitable following the fire that broke out on Sunday morning on West Broad Street.
Anthony James, 62 of Plainfield, was found guilty of the 2011 murder of his girlfriend 48-year-old Audrey Tanksley.
Everoy L. Morrison, 44, had been living in the basement of the Roselle home with his brother's family when the murders occurred.
Joshua Cremosnik, 49, of Rahway, admitted to receiving and storing videos and images of child sexual abuse: U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger.
The Union County Prosecutor's Office is investigating after a video was filmed at the Motor Vehicle Commission office involving Rahway cops.
Westfield Police released the blotter for last week which included identity theft, car burglaries, DWI arrest, and more.
The Freightliner tractor trailer rear-ended a disabled car parked in the right lane, injuring one and killing another, police said.
Grant L. Babbitt, 70, of Fanwood, was charged after allegedly committing sexual acts on a female patient in his office, authorities said.
The alleged incident happened at 70-year-old Grant L. Babbitt’s Martine Avenue office while the female patient was being treated: Prosecutor
A garage door opener was also stolen from another unlocked vehicle in Westfield last week, police said.
Both drivers are hospitalized following the crash on Tuesday night.