Police & Fire

CRANFORD - On November 1, 2018 the Cranford Police Department was the recipient of the AAA Northeast 2018 Pedestrian Safety Commendation awarded for achieving zero pedestrian fatalities in 2017. 

Detective Lieutenant Edward Davenport and Detective Sergeant Eugene Perrotta were on hand to accept the award at a ceremony held in East Hanover, NJ. AAA Northeast offers a variety of ...

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. 11/07/2018 @ 9:49 a.m.

Walnut Avenue and Lenhome Drive

Arrested: Brian Darling, 41, Cranford

Arrested by: Det. Spencer Durkin

Charges: ...

CRANFORD - The Cranford Police Department was presented with the Silver Level Recognition for New Jersey Safe Routes to School by EZ Ride at their 35th Anniversary & Annual Recognition Event. 

Annually, EZ Ride recognizes and honors the deserving individuals, municipalities, and corporations who work tirelessly behind the scenes to affect positive change in our ...

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. 10/30/2018 @ 9:37 a.m.

Garden State Parkway 137 Exchange

Arrested: Jenine Parrinello, 44, Edison

Arrested by: Det. Robert Jordan

Charges: ...

CRANFORD - Members of the Cranford Police Department, ranging from the rank of Captain to Communications Officer, are participating in Cranford PBA Local 52’s No-Shave November. From November 1st through November 30th, Officers and Civilian employees will be putting down their razors in an effort to raise money for those in the fight against cancer.

Beginning in 2009, ...

CRANFORD - On Friday, November 2nd, the Cranford Police Department was alerted to an incident involving a threat made by a faculty member of Orange Avenue School. Following an investigation by members of the Cranford Police Department, Matthew Acosta, 33, of Kenilworth was charged with one count of 3rd Degree Terroristic Threats and one count of 4th Degree Risking Widespread Injury or ...

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. 10/26/2018 @ 9:57 p.m.

Centennial Avenue and Raritan Road

Arrested: Hesham Elsisi, 28, Rahway

Arrested by: Ptl. Robert Chamra

Charges: ...

CRANFORD - Detective Steven D’Ambola, Sgt. Russell Luedecker, Det. Lt. Craig Marino, and Detective William Pietrucha of the Cranford Police Department received the Traffic Safety Specialist, Level – I, Leadership designation at the Bergen County Police Traffic Officers’ Association event held today on Wednesday, October 17th.

The Traffic Safety Specialist (TSS) ...

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. 10/21/2018 @ 10:17 p.m.

Centennial Avenue and the Garden State Parkway 136 Exchange

Arrested: Gabriel Pinho, 19, Colonia

Arrested by: Ptl. Brian ...

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. 10/09/2018 @ 3:30 p.m.

North Avenue East and Carpenter Place

Arrested: Pamela Dunne, 53, Westfield

Arrested by: Ptl. Matthew Siessel

Charges: ...