Authorities said the man was wanted in connection with the armed robbery of a Rahway bank.
Raccoons are among the most frequent carriers of rabies, a virus that attacks the central nervous system.
The New York City man pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday, prosecutors said.
Arrests for driving while intoxicated and outstanding warrants were also reported recently.
Nicknamed Oscar the Grouch, the dog showed signs of fatigue and early-stage hypothermia, according to police.
State officials say they release the data to keep public trust in the vast majority of officers who do their jobs with honor and courage.
Westfield Police sent out an alert to the community on Tuesday morning.
Plainfield has declared a state of emergency and canceled its 4th of July fireworks and celebration as a result of the storm.
The motorcyclist, a 44-year-old man from Roselle, remains hospitalized on Thursday, said police.
Nigel Cummings, 29, of Roselle, is charged with robbery, possession of a weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
Westfield Police released its blotter for the past week.
Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for mosquitoes across towns in the county.
The Westfield Library is open as a cooling center as an extreme heat warning and air quality alert remain in effect on Tuesday.
As a result, Kean University has switched to remote learning for Monday and Tuesday.
The 57-year-old Kenilworth woman was taken by medivac to a nearby hospital on Monday morning, said police.
The event will include a parade to showcase fire trucks, vintage apparatus, and community groups followed by a celebration at the Armory.
Authorities said they believe the shooting may be related to other recent violence in the area.
Westfield Police released its blotter for incidents over the past week.
The Westfield Police blotter also included 3 arrests for outstanding warrants and fraud.
The three men were sentenced for their roles in the shooting death of Vladimir Martinez of Elizabeth in 2023.
Joel Argueta of Elizabeth was sentenced on Friday to aggravated manslaughter.
Small plastic containers with what appeared to be incense and pennies, oranges with an "X" cut into them, & candles were also found: Police.
Rumors of gunshots being fired at the mall were found to be false, said a city spokesperson.
The Union County-wide operation seized 6 guns, $81K in cash, cocaine, heroin, Xanax, meth, marijuana, and more.
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.