Union County News
By TAPINTO WESTFIELD STAFF
May 29, 2025
WESTFIELD, NJ — In a social media post Wednesday, Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro announced the arrest of an Irvington man on Friday, May 23,* for aggravated assault, eluding and distribution of controlled dangerous substances after striking and injuring an officer while fleeing the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Authorities have identified the individual fatally struck by an NJ Transit train near Summit Station early Tuesday morning as Dylan Faulkner, 19, of Summit.The incident occurred at approximately 1:28 a.m. on May 27, when Morris & Essex Line train 6907, which departed New York Penn ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield firefighters quickly put out a minivan fire that could have spread to a garage on Memorial Day.At about 7:24 p.m. Monday, May 26, the Westfield Fire Department was dispatched to the 300 block of West Dudley Avenue for a report of an active fire, Fire Chief Michael Duelks ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – Four men were indicted on a host of criminal charges, including first-degree carjacking and robbery, in connection with the violent home invasion of an elderly couple in Union last September, Union Police Director Christopher Donnelly and Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel ...
SUMMIT, NJ – A high-intensity police stop near a daycare on Walnut Street on Friday afternoon rattled residents of this quiet Summit neighborhood, after officers with weapons drawn targeted a car flagged as stolen—only to discover the alert was based on outdated information.Just after 1:20 p.m., ...
UNION, NJ – On Friday afternoon, Union resident Rudolph Joseph Schasney celebrated a special milestone, marking his 100th birthday a few days early with friends, family, and local officials. The festivities included visits from Union’s mayor, a township committee member, and several firefighters, ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ - Each year, Valor Award recipients are chosen from among police and fire departments in the 21 municipalities in Union County. This year, two police officers from Union, Officers Matthew Melody and Peter McTernan, were honored with a 200 Club of Union County Valor Award at the ...
Union County, NJ - The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites families with children and teens living with autism and other sensory sensitivities to apply for the 2025 Sensory Friendly Summer Camp. The free summer camp is coordinated each year by the Department of Human Services through ...
GARWOOD, NJ – If you’ve driven down North Avenue on the Cranford-Garwood border lately, you’ve likely spotted it: a stately brick building rising above the rubble of what was once a bustling factory. It’s a remnant of a bygone era—and one with a fascinating musical legacy.That building is what’s ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Tuesday at around 6pm, Plainfield Firefighters, with the assistance of other departments, responded to what appeared to be a serious fire on Garfield Avenue between George and E 3rd Streets.TAPinto Plainfield observed firefighters from Cranford and Union County, along with ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A Scotch Plains man was arrested for driving while intoxicated last week and subsequently charged with unlawful possession of a weapon (handgun) and possession of high-capacity magazines, according to police.Jonathan R. Tice, age 29, was arrested around 12:27 a.m. on Wednesday, May ...
CRANFORD, NJ - As summer approaches, excitement is building in Cranford, where local outdoor pools are making a splash even before opening day. With a dramatic increase in pool memberships and a packed schedule of family-friendly activities, the 2025 summer season promises to be one of the best ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Two juvenile females sustained minor injuries after being struck by a motor vehicle while riding bicycles near the intersection of South Avenue and Centennial Avenue on Thursday afternoon, according to police. Cranford Police, Fire and EMS units responded to the scene at ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – The Connell Company, one of the largest diversified, privately held corporations in the U.S., is nearing full occupancy of Round Table (RT) Workspaces, comprised of 1.5 million square feet of office space located at The Park in Berkeley Heights. Following its $100 million ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to invite residents to participate in a Plant Swap and Shop event on Thursday, June 12th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm in the Scout Camping Area of the Watchung Reservation at Trailside Nature & Science Center, located at 452 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A resident of Summit Avenue was tricked into wiring $17,800 to a fraudster last week, according to Westfield Police.On May 6, while attempting to fix an issue with their computer, the victim was tricked into wiring the money to someone pretending to be from their tech support, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A Westfield man has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for his role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain a Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loan, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced Tuesday.In addition, U.S. District Judge Julien Xavier Neals sentenced Joseph “Jay” McKeon, 54, to ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A car and a school bus were involved in a crash on Springfield Avenue, 800 feet South of Mill Lane, on Friday, Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro said Monday.This crash occurred at 1:56 p.m. May 2, he said. The car, driven by 73-year-old woman from Westfield, was ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A vehicle struck a pedestrian and sideswiped another vehicle on Rahway Avenue Saturday, according to police.It happened at 4:18 p.m. May 3, Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro said on Monday.A 51-year-old Westfield woman was struck by the vehicle while crossing Rahway ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A lucky Lottery player who bought a Jersey Cash 5 Jackpot ticket in Westfield matched all five numbers and the bullseye to win a $783,159 jackpot on Saturday.The winning ticket was drawn at Westfield Mini Mart, 241 South Avenue East in Westfield. The retailer will receive a $2,000 ...
CRANFORD, NJ - A foot pursuit and gunshot rattled a Cranford neighborhood early Monday morning after police responded to an attempted vehicle burglary near North Lehigh Avenue and Edgebrook Road.According to the Cranford Police Department, officers were dispatched to the area at approximately 4:13 ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield firefighters took their jobs to new heights Wednesday when they rescued a 7-year-old boy with autism from high in a tree.At about 7 p.m. Wednesday, the Westfield Fire Department received a phone call direct to their firehouse about the boy, who had climbed 40 to 50 feet up ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - On April 30, 2025, at approximately 12:25 am, an officer observed a vehicle exit the parking lot of a closed Central Avenue business and commit several motor vehicle violations. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop on Central Avenue after observing the violations. After ...
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of County Commissioners is excited to announce that beginning Thursday, May 15th, Farmers Market vouchers will be available for eligible Union County seniors. Each eligible senior can obtain a $40 e-benefit card to purchase “Jersey Fresh” fruits, ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — (Update at 10:03 p.m.) The ceiling of the historic Cranford Theater collapsed Wednesday evening, prompting a widespread emergency response.Cranford Police, Fire, EMS and surrounding departments arrived on the scene within minutes. It is unclear how many people were inside at the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – If you were in Scotch Plains last week and wondered, “Is that Adam Scott from ‘Severance’ on Apple TV+?” Or “Gee, I could swear that's Michelle Monaghan from ‘White Lotus.’” Or perhaps you thought, “That guy looks like Robert De Niro.” Well, you were correct. Every time.Scott, ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Union County Prosecutor’s Office, along with the Elizabeth Police Department, is seeking any and all information regarding a missing woman from Elizabeth.On Friday, March 14, Elizabeth Police Officers responded to the area of the 600 block of New Point Road regarding a report of ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A 70-year-old man was transported to the hospital via helicopter after he fell from a ladder Wednesday, according to Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro.The man was reportedly two stories high and cleaning windows on the exterior of a residence on Lenape Trail when he fell ...
SUMMIT, NJ – Disturbing graffiti vandalism glorifying Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh was discovered on Monday at the Summit NJ Train Station.A statement from NJ Transit said: "At approximately 5:19 a.m. on Monday, New Jersey Transit police were made aware of graffiti written on the wall of ...
Berkeley Heights, NJ – On March 14, 2025, the Berkeley Heights Police Department became aware of an incident reported to the staff at the Berkeley Heights Public Library on February 26, 2025. A resident reported observing a male individual, later identified as 43-year-old Samorio M. South of ...