The recent Westfield Police blotter also includes reports of criminal mischief, theft, fraud, and warrant arrests.
The box truck was loaded with furniture at the time of the crash, said police.
Mayor Shelley Brindle swore in new firefighters Corey Menafra, Christian DeEsposito, Parker Puglisi, and Benjamin Hasenkopf on Sunday.
Volunteer firefighters were called to The Grove at Connell Park to help the young bird on Sunday.
During the two-year investigation, authorities said the suspects took steps to conceal their involvement and mislead investigators.
Jhonathan A. Sorto-Ruiz, 20, of Irvington, was charged with aggravated assault, eluding, and distribution of controlled dangerous substance.
The Westfield Police released its blotter for the past week.
Westfield Firefighters battled a car fire on Sunday night.
All of the men from Newark were indicted in connection with the violent home invasion of an elderly couple and carjacking in September 2024.
Volunteer firefighters worked with state troopers to remove the tree with a chainsaw on Thursday.
The home burglaries, vehicle burglaries, and car thefts took place throughout Union, Hudson, Middlesex, Essex, Morris, and Bergen counties.
The fatal crash happened early Thursday morning.
Westfield Police sent out an alert on Thursday morning warning about the training.
"Their home, their belongings, their sense of security is all gone in an instant," wrote United Way, who set up a fundraiser for the family.
Westfield Police Sergeant Ryan Weiss is being commended for arresting a driver who police say had a car full of beer cans and a loaded gun.
The act was caught on surveillance video on Monday. Now the shelter is asking for help to identify the person. Watch the video here:
Police are asking the public for any information related to the shooting on Wednesday afternoon.
Current Pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Westfield, Alison Philip, was sworn into the position at the Tuesday Council meeting.
Multiple arrests for shoplifting, forgery and theft, and warrants were reported as well in Westfield.
Volunteer firefighters found heavy fire showing from the back of the home and extending to the attic when they arrived on Saturday.
Authorities are asking the public for help to find Matthew Pena, who was last seen on Wednesday.
The Westfield Police Blotter also included arrests for outstanding warrants and a shoplifting.
The Westfield Fire Department went to the restaurant on Tuesday afternoon.
As part of the sentencing, Joseph McKeon, aka "Jay McKeon," 54, of Westfield, was ordered to pay $900,000 in restitution.
Police are looking for the driver of a Ford pickup truck that reportedly crashed into a Toyota Camry on Monday night.
The public is invited to provide comments to the assessment team by telephone or email.
The fire was reported on Sunday night in Westfield.
Westfield Police sent out an alert to drivers to avoid Springfield Avenue on Friday.
The Westfield Fire Department set up its aerial ladder to rescue the young boy from the tree on Wednesday.
Westfield Police sent out an alert about the large gas leak on Friday morning.
Jack Wilder, 26, of Somerville, told a child he would pay the minor victim to engage in sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney.
Dayshawn Brimfield of Elizabeth was sentenced after police say he robbed a bank, a vehicle, and multiple convenience stores across NJ.
Westfield Police released its blotter for incidents over the past week.
The driver of the motorcycle, a 23-year-old from Cranford, was pronounced dead at the scene, said police.
Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro announced the promotions of Nicholas Bruno to the rank of Lieutenant and Jaramillo to Sergeant.
Janaina Freire Goncalves, age 48, of Elizabeth, was last seen on March 10.
The 70-year-old man was reportedly two stories high cleaning windows on the outside of a Westfield home when he fell from a ladder: Police.
Westfield Police released its blotter for the incidents over the past week.
Michael Hamilton, 53, of Springfield, who was a Union Township High School music teacher, pleaded guilty to producing child pornography.
The incidents were reported in the most recent police blotter.