Police & Fire

The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

1. 09/05/2018 @ 12:06 a.m. 

North Avenue East and Garden State Parkway 137 Exchange

Arrested: Aljihad McCollum, 26, Union

Arrested by: Ptl.

CRANFORD – Siddeeq Q. Williams, 40, of Cranford, New Jersey was sentenced today to 121 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute 140 kilograms of narcotics, and for assaulting two law enforcement officers, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Williams previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Brian R. Martinotti in Trenton federal court to an ...

CRANFORD - The Cranford Police Department Facebook page announced that after a two-week investigation, Matthew Rodriguez, 18 years of age from Clark, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after police witnessed him placing a large rock, in the middle of Raritan Road, in the early morning hours of September 2, 2018.

Leading up to the investigation, the Cranford Police ...

The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

1. 08/29/2018 @ 10:58 a.m.

North Avenue East

Arrested: Andres Gonzalez, 44, Bethlehem, PA

Arrested by: Ptl. Ryan Gerrity

Charges: Possession of ...

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The family of a former South Plainfield resident killed in a hit and run earlier this month is looking for answers and is offering a cash reward for information that leads to identifying the driver. 

 “We are pleading with the public. [Whoever did this] is somebody’s relative, neighbor, co-worker, friend. If someone saw something or if ...

The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

1. 08/20/2018 @ 10:21 a.m.

North Avenue East and Garden State Parkway Exchange 137

Arrested: Robinson Alvarez, 38, West Caldwell

Arrested by: Ptl.

CRANFORD - Mayor Hannen opened Tuesday's Township Committee Meeting with the announcement of the passing of Cranford Call Lieutenant Brian Koshney. A moment of silence was held before the official meeting got underway.

Koshney was a 23-year veteran of the Cranford Fire Department and also served as Maintenance Manager at the Cranford Pool & Fitness Center.

The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.

1. 08/12/2018 @ 11:54 a.m. 

North Avenue West and Lincoln Avenue West

Arrested: Joseph Harris, 46, Plainfield

Arrested by: Ptl. Christopher ...