Mosquito Control Spraying Planned Thursday In Union County

Union County Mosquito Control will be spraying for mosquitoes across towns in the county.

Warrant Arrests, Fraud, Theft Reported In Westfield

Westfield Police released its blotter for the past week.

Power Outages Climb To 1K In Westfield Tuesday As Dangerously Hot Temps Rise

The Westfield Library is open as a cooling center as an extreme heat warning and air quality alert remain in effect on Tuesday.

Power Outages Amid Extreme Heat Wave In Union County

As a result, Kean University has switched to remote learning for Monday and Tuesday.

Woman Hit By Car, Critically Injured Trying To Cross Street In Westfield

The 57-year-old Kenilworth woman was taken by medivac to a nearby hospital on Monday morning, said police.

Westfield Fire Department 150th Anniversary Celebration Is Saturday

The event will include a parade to showcase fire trucks, vintage apparatus, and community groups followed by a celebration at the Armory.

Woodbridge Man Fired Gun Multiple Times At Occupied Car In Linden, Charged: Police

Authorities said they believe the shooting may be related to other recent violence in the area.

Car Burglary, DWI Arrest, Shoplifting Reported In Westfield

Westfield Police released its blotter for incidents over the past week.

Man Tries To Break Into Car In Westfield Parking Lot, Charged: Police

The Westfield Police blotter also included 3 arrests for outstanding warrants and fraud.

3 Men Sentenced In 2023 New Year's Day Fatal Shooting In Union County

The three men were sentenced for their roles in the shooting death of Vladimir Martinez of Elizabeth in 2023.

Elizabeth Man Sentenced In 2023 Fatal Shooting

Joel Argueta of Elizabeth was sentenced on Friday to aggravated manslaughter.

Chickens With Heads Cut Off Found In Lake At Brightwood Park In Westfield

Small plastic containers with what appeared to be incense and pennies, oranges with an "X" cut into them, & candles were also found: Police.

2 Fights Break Out Causing Jersey Gardens Mall To Close Briefly In Elizabeth

Rumors of gunshots being fired at the mall were found to be false, said a city spokesperson.

24 Arrested In Major Drug Bust In Union County

The Union County-wide operation seized 6 guns, $81K in cash, cocaine, heroin, Xanax, meth, marijuana, and more.

Firecracker Ignited Inside Westfield Business Bathroom: Blotter

The recent Westfield Police blotter also includes reports of criminal mischief, theft, fraud, and warrant arrests.

Elizabeth Man Killed After Truck's Brakes Fail On Steep Hill

The box truck was loaded with furniture at the time of the crash, said police.

4 New Probationary Firefighters Hired In Westfield

Mayor Shelley Brindle swore in new firefighters Corey Menafra, Christian DeEsposito, Parker Puglisi, and Benjamin Hasenkopf on Sunday.

Trapped Bird In Storm Drain Rescued By Berkeley Heights Firefighters

Volunteer firefighters were called to The Grove at Connell Park to help the young bird on Sunday.

7 Arrested In Connection With Linden Shooting In 2023

During the two-year investigation, authorities said the suspects took steps to conceal their involvement and mislead investigators.

Man Hits, Injures Westfield Cop With Car While Fleeing Stop: Police

Jhonathan A. Sorto-Ruiz, 20, of Irvington, was charged with aggravated assault, eluding, and distribution of controlled dangerous substance.

DWI Arrests, Shoplifting, Fraud Reported In Westfield

The Westfield Police released its blotter for the past week.

Car Fire Erupts In Westfield Near Garage

Westfield Firefighters battled a car fire on Sunday night.

Elderly Couple Violently Assaulted In Union Home Invasion, 4 Indicted

All of the men from Newark were indicted in connection with the violent home invasion of an elderly couple and carjacking in September 2024.

Uprooted Tree Falls Onto I-78 Causing Car Crash In Berkeley Heights

Volunteer firefighters worked with state troopers to remove the tree with a chainsaw on Thursday.

5 Luxury Car Theft Ring Members Sentenced In Statewide Heist

The home burglaries, vehicle burglaries, and car thefts took place throughout Union, Hudson, Middlesex, Essex, Morris, and Bergen counties.

Plainfield Man Killed In Fiery Crash Into Tree On I-78 In Clinton

The fatal crash happened early Thursday morning.

Police With Weapons Will Be Seen In Westfield For Training

Westfield Police sent out an alert on Thursday morning warning about the training.

2-Alarm Fire Tears Through Plainfield Home, Leaves Family Displaced

"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 Cop Arrests DWI Driver With Loaded Gun In Tamaques Park: PD

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.

Cat Abandoned On Shelter's Porch, Caught On Video In Plainfield

The act was caught on surveillance video on Monday. Now the shelter is asking for help to identify the person. Watch the video here:

Gun Shots Fired At Car In Linden, Police Seek Answers

Police are asking the public for any information related to the shooting on Wednesday afternoon.

New Police Chaplain Appointed To Support Westfield Officers

Current Pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Westfield, Alison Philip, was sworn into the position at the Tuesday Council meeting.

Resident Tricked Into Wiring $17,800 In Fraud Scam In Westfield

Multiple arrests for shoplifting, forgery and theft, and warrants were reported as well in Westfield.

3-Alarm House Fire Erupts In Roselle Park

Volunteer firefighters found heavy fire showing from the back of the home and extending to the attic when they arrived on Saturday.

15-Year-Old Missing Boy, Police Ask Public For Help In Elizabeth

Authorities are asking the public for help to find Matthew Pena, who was last seen on Wednesday.

Man Arrested For Car Burglary In Westfield

The Westfield Police Blotter also included arrests for outstanding warrants and a shoplifting.

Grease Fire At Addams Tavern In Westfield

The Westfield Fire Department went to the restaurant on Tuesday afternoon.

Westfield Man Sentenced For Wire Fraud, Money Laundering

As part of the sentencing, Joseph McKeon, aka "Jay McKeon," 54, of Westfield, was ordered to pay $900,000 in restitution.

Driver Wanted In Serious Hit-And-Run Crash That Injured 3 In Linden

Police are looking for the driver of a Ford pickup truck that reportedly crashed into a Toyota Camry on Monday night.

Public Asked For Feedback About Westfield Police Department

The public is invited to provide comments to the assessment team by telephone or email.