ICE Traffic Stop In Westfield Leads To Two Taken Into Custody

Town officials say federal immigration authorities conducted the traffic stop on North Avenue and Westfield police were not involved.

Park Shooting, Armed Carjacking End In Arrest Of Union County Man

Police say the case involves a stolen vehicle taken at gunpoint and more than a dozen shots fired toward a group gathered at a Linden park.

23-Year-Old Fatally Shot In Union County

Union County officials are asking for tips as investigators continue working to determine what led to a deadly shooting on Caldwell Place.

Westfield Firefighters Mark 1-Year, 10-Year Service Milestones

Seven members of the department were recently recognized for their years of service to the community.

Student Loan Fraud Reported In Union County

A resident reports personal information was used to obtain a student loan without permission.

Water Rescues, Cardiac Arrest Response Lead To Honors For Westfield Police

Officers responded to a floodwater rescue and a cardiac emergency that helped save lives.

Man Killed In 5-Vehicle Crash On I-78 In Union County

Evening rush hour traffic came to a standstill after a chain-reaction crash on Interstate 78 in Union Township.

Motorcycle Theft-Ring Broken Up By Westfield Police

A months-long investigation tied thefts across multiple counties and led to several arrests.

DWI Crash, Business Theft Reported In Westfield

Westfield police recently investigated a crash and reported theft.

Employee Assaulted, Suspects Wanted In Union County Hardware Store Robbery

Police said two people stole power tools from a Clark hardware store before fleeing in an SUV after an employee was assaulted.

Rifle Found After Chase In Union County, Police Say

Police said officers recovered a rifle with a drum magazine after a foot chase in Linden.

Man Caught Masturbating In Public, Westfield Police Say

A Westfield man was taken into custody following a report of inappropriate public conduct on East Broad Street.

Bikes Disappear In Westfield, Police Investigating

Three bicycle thefts reported over a one-week span involved bikes taken from residential areas and near a business, according to police.

1 Killed, 2 Injured In Union County Motorcycle Crash

A Perth Amboy man died and two other people were hurt after a motorcycle crash late Tuesday night in Linden, police said.

Fatal Union County Shooting Ends With Murder Charge

Authorities said a 60-year-old man was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this month at a Plainfield park.

Crash Kills Union County Pedestrian After SUV Hits Woman

Police said the driver remained at the scene following the late-night crash in Elizabeth.

Union County Teacher, Coach Admits To Sexual Assault Of Student

Former teacher pleads guilty in case involving a student and awaits sentencing in September.

Resident Loses $16K In Mobile Banking Scam In Westfield

Police said the victim sent thousands of dollars through multiple payment apps before realizing the transactions were fraudulent.

Fake ID Attempt Fails At Westfield Bank

Bank staff flagged suspicious identification during an attempted account access on East Broad Street in Westfield.

Dog Found Wandering In Westfield Neighborhood

Police are asking for help identifying the dog after it was found near Prospect Street on Tuesday evening.

New Arrest Made In NJ Chick-Fil-A Mass Shooting

Prosecutors said an Irvington man is facing weapons charges connected to the April shooting inside a Union Township Chick-fil-A.

Test Drive Takes Unexpected Turn After Car Reported Stolen In Westfield

Police said a suspect drove off with a vehicle during a test drive before the car was later recovered in Newark.

Hiker Rescued From Remote Trail In Union County

Crews were called to the Watchung Reservation on Saturday after a hiker suffered a medical emergency on a remote trail.

Woman Threatened Store Employees With Box Cutter In Union County, Police Say

Two elderly employees were injured during a May 13 confrontation at a Linden store, authorities said.

Home Burglary Spree Leads To Stolen Cars In Westfield

Multiple vehicles were stolen from Westfield homes during early Friday morning burglaries, police said.

Ex Union County Judge Suspended After Drunkenly Dancing With Woman

Former Elizabeth judge admitted misconduct at 2023 holiday party involving court employees.

Fraud Scams and Shoplifting Reports Highlight Week in Westfield

Residents reported multiple financial scams and a shoplifting incident involving juveniles, according to police.

Woman Charged After Attempted Car Burglary In Westfield

Police said a 59-year-old woman was charged after a reported attempted vehicle burglary.

1 Dead, 1 Critical After Scooter Crash With Car Outside Union County Walgreens

A scooter collided with a vehicle in Elizabeth on Wednesday night, authorities said.

Union County Ex-Cop Gets 17 Years In Deadly Drunk Driving Crash

Authorities said the 38-year-old former Hillside officer was under the influence during the 2021 fatal crash in Monmouth County.

Head-On Crash Kills Union County Man

Authorities said a 79-year-old Plainfield resident died after a head-on crash Tuesday evening in Hunterdon County.

Stranger Confronted By Homeowner In Westfield

Police said a man entered a Westfield residence before being confronted by the homeowner and leaving the area in a vehicle.

Bear Removed Safely After Unusual Union County Sighting

Wildlife officials said a young black bear spotted in Elizabeth was relocated to northwestern New Jersey without incident.

Tractor Trailer Crashes On Route 1 & 9 In Union County, Causes Delays

Traffic delays continued Tuesday morning along a major Union County corridor after a tractor-trailer buckled on Route 1 & 9 in Linden.

Bear Spotted Hanging In Union County Tree

Elizabeth officials said there is no immediate danger as wildlife crews monitor a bear seen over the weekend and again Monday.

$1.9K Unrecognized Charge Reported To Westfield Police

A Westfield resident flagged a credit card purchase that was identified before any money was lost.

Facebook Marketplace Scam Costs Westfield Resident $1.5K

A Westfield woman reported unauthorized withdrawals from her bank account after sharing financial information during an online transaction.

Crash, Downed Pole Close Route 1&9 In Union County

A serious crash near BJ’s has shut down all southbound lanes on Route 1&9, with delays expected for several hours.

$58k Loss, Bad Check Reported By Westfield Resident

Police said a Westfield resident reported receiving an invalid check connected to construction and insurance-related work.

Dumpster Fire Breaks Out Near Westfield Border

Fire crews responded after a dumpster was found fully engulfed near East South Avenue, officials said.