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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.
Police say Devon Scuccimarri, 28, of Piscataway, sped through a red light and crashed into a tractor-trailer in October 2024.
The incident occurred on Monday night at a home in Union County, police said.
Samorio M. South, 43, of Maplewood, is wanted by police on one count of fourth-degree lewdness related to this incident.
Police reportedly found the 18-year-old woman suffering from numerous severe injuries after responding to a hang-up 911 call in 2024.
Roselle Police reported on Tuesday that Brianna Cruz, age 16, who had been missing since April 8 was "found safe."
Elijah Ray, 25, of Elizabeth, defrauded the victim on at least 1,600 occasions, totaling more than $1.5 million.
Westfield Police released its blotter for the past week.
Dwayne Exilus, 18, of Iselin, was identified as the suspect who ran away from the scene following a shooting at the restaurant in March: PD.
Mountain Avenue between New Providence Road and Route 22 is expected to remain closed for 8 hours for repairs.
Firefighters found the 74-year-old man in the kitchen, which was also where the fire originated on Tuesday night, said Union Fire Chief.
A total of 10 residents were displaced from their homes due to the fire on Tuesday night.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Stevens Charles-Pierre, 27 of Linden, and Brunel Thimotee, 20 of Philadelphia, are charged in connection with the death of Jose Aranzamendi.
Arrests for DWI and theft by deception were also made recently in Westfield.