DWI Arrests, Theft, Fraud Reported In Westfield

Westfield Police recently released its blotter for the past week.

2 Teens Set Fire To Playground, Charged With Arson In Union County: PD

The boys, ages 16 and 17, were charged with second-degree arson and criminal mischief.

Man Masturbating Inside Car Near Children Arrested In Westfield: Cops

Givi Khomeriki, 35, Brooklyn, NY, was arrested for lewdness last week in Westfield.

Plainfield Man Sentenced For Having Guns, Selling Cocaine

Dominick Montgomery, 38, of Plainfield, was distributing drugs in the Somerset and Middlesex County area, authorities said.

Crash Into Car, Telephone Pole Sends Kenilworth Cop To Hospital

The officer was responding to a call for a suspicious person wearing a mask and gloves when the crash happened on Saturday.

Woman, Child Hospitalized After Tree Falls On Route 22 In Westfield

The tree also took down electrical transmission wires along the highway, which were burning, and caused brush to ignite and burn: Police.

Man Arrested For Detonating Smoke Bomb Inside McDonalds On Route 22

Kevin Hodge, 24, of Linden, was charged with aggravated arson, criminal mischief, and causing widespread damage.

Fiery Crash On Garden State Parkway In Clark

One car became engulfed in flames before spreading to a second vehicle on the highway on Tuesday night.

Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Recruitment Fair To Be Held In Union Co.

Law enforcement agencies from five states will come together to participate in a joint recruitment event on Wednesday, March 11.

Hidden Camera Found In Bathroom, Springfield Chiropractor Sentenced

Gary Hecht, 55, of Livingston, was sentenced to 90 days in county jail and five years of probation.

Smash-And-Grab Car Burglaries Reported In Westfield

A resident also reported someone broke the glass of a rear patio door to burglarize their home, according to the police blotter.

Clark Teacher Who Shared Child Porn Pretended To Be Teen: Affidavit

Matthew Serwedes, 48, of Hillsborough, also wrote a six-page letter to the victims and parents of this crime, according to police records.

Clark Middle School Teacher Shared Child Sexual Abuse Material: Police

Authorities said Matthew Serwedes, 48, of Hillsborough, is currently employed as a middle school teacher in Clark.

Elderly Couple Violently Assaulted In Union Home Invasion, 4 Arrested

All of the men from Newark were charged recently in connection with the violent home invasion carjacking from September 2024.

Black Bear Spotted In Summit, Police Warn

The bear was reportedly spotted around 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday.

Man Charged With Aggravated Assault On Westfield Cop: Blotter

The Westfield Police released its blotter for the past week.

Burglars Climb Through 2nd Floor Bedroom Window: Berkeley Heights PD

The home burglary reported on Monday is under investigation.

Firefighters Battle Car Fire Near Westfield Home

The fire was reported on Sunday afternoon.

Pedestrian Fatally Hit By SUV Reversing Out Of Driveway In Union

The fatal crash was reported on Friday.

2 Men Burglarize Home With Residents Inside, Steal Car In Summit: Cops

Authorities shared a photo of the wanted men where one who appears to have been carrying a gun at the time of the Friday morning burglary.

Counterfeit Money Passed At Westfield Businesses: Blotter

The latest police blotter also included incidents of check washing, criminal mischief, car burglary, and package theft.

Strong Armed Robbery At NJ Transit Station In Roselle Park

Two men wearing all-black clothing and ski masks reportedly physically assaulted a woman and stole her purse, said police.

2 Men Sentenced For String Of Robberies In Union County

The men were sentenced in connection to three robberies that occurred in 2021 throughout Roselle, Union, and Linden.

Raritan Valley Line Trains Suspended In Union County Due To Derailment

The NJ Transit rail service is still impacted for the evening commute and now offering limited service following a derailment on Tuesday.

Jury Declines To Charge Elizabeth Cop In Double Fatal Taxi Crash

A man being followed by police drove through a red light and crashed into a taxi causing the driver and passenger to be killed: Authorities.

Porch Pirates, Illegal Dumping, Burglary Reported In Westfield

Westfield Police released its blotter for the past week.

Elizabeth Man Admits Role In $11M Healthcare Fraud Scheme

Amtrak employee, Anthony Saloka, 44, of Elizabeth, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud.

Elizabeth Man Convicted Of Rape Of Young Girl

Ivan Calderon, 62, of Elizabeth, is also facing charges of sexual assault to two additional underage girls, said authorities.

Man Threatens Employee With Knife At Cranford Business: Police

Sky Pierrelouis, 24, Linden, was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and terroristic threats.

Customer Tricks Cashier, Pockets $700 In Westfield: Blotter

The blotter also included incidents of criminal mischief, fraud, and warrant arrests in Westfield.

DWI, Hindering Apprehension Arrests Reported In Westfield

Multiple warrant arrests were also reported in the recent police blotter.

Linden Man, Ring Leader Of Multi-State Stolen Car Conspiracy Sentenced

Nathaniel Bell was reportedly the leader of a criminal conspiracy that obtained stolen vehicles from NJ, NY, Florida, and other states.

Bank Teller Stole $75K From Elizabeth Wells Fargo: Prosecutor

Tijah M. Williams-Rogers, 28, of New York, is charged with theft, money laundering, and unlawful computer access.

Fire Destroys New Providence Home, Fundraiser Set Up For Neighbors

Firefighters found the single-family dwelling fully involved with fire on all sides on Wednesday. The couple's cat remains missing.

DWI Arrests, Attempted Home Burglary, Fraud Reported In Westfield

Westfield Police released its blotter for the past week.

Westfield Firefighters Battle House Fire In Extreme Frigid Temps

Westfield firefighters, police and EMS responded to the garage fire on Tuesday night in Town.

Fraud, Criminal Mischief, Warrant Arrests Reported In Westfield

Westfield Police recently released its blotter for the past week.

Husband Killed Elizabeth Woman Found In PA Dumpster, Police Say

Rolando Corte of Elizabeth was reportedly Lucrecia E. Jadan Sumba's husband and father of their 4 children, according to the family.

Elizabeth Mom's Body Found In Dumpster, Fundraiser Started For Kids

Lucrecia E. Jadan Sumba, 39, came to America in 2021 looking for a "better life for her family." Her body was found outside of a bank in PA.

Dunkin' Employee Scares Off Burglar, Scotch Plains Man Arrested

A Scotch Plains man was arrested in connection with a burglary at a Dunkin' in Springfield on Monday morning, said police.