Union County News
By CHRISTOPHER BATTILORO, WESTFIELD CHIEF OF POLICE
October 2, 2025
The following statement was posted to the Westfield Police Department's Facebook page on Oct. 1.Like many of you, I am shocked, stunned and so overwhelmingly distressed beyond belief by the horrific loss of two young ladies, which occurred in the Township of Cranford on Monday night. Not only did ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — A 17-year-old Garwood male has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with a crash that killed two juvenile girls in Cranford earlier this week, police announced Wednesday.Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Cranford Police Chief Matthew Nazzaro ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — The Union County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force and the Cranford Police Department are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a fatal crash that killed two juveniles in Cranford on September 29.Authorities said the crash happened at about approximately 5:26 p.m.
UNION COUNTY, NJ — On Tuesday, September 30, the Union County Prosecutor's Office announced the arrest of a juvenile suspect in the investigation of a June stabbing at Plainfield's Cedarbrook Park. Officers from the Union County Police Department responded to Cedarbrook Park on June 20 after ...
UNION COUNTY NJ – On September 23, 2025, patrol officers from the Union County Police Department discovered illegal dumping activity in the Watchung Reservation, located in Mountainside, NJ.Following a swift investigation by the Union County Police Investigations Division, Mr. Adrian Bermeo of ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Union County Prosecutors said two people were struck and killed by a driver Monday afternoon in Cranford.At approximately 5:30 p.m. Cranford police, fire and EMS, along with first responders from Westfield, responded to the scene of the crash. In a news release posted on social ...
CRANFORD, NJ – Registration is open for Cranford’s 18th Annual Scarecrow Stroll, the town’s biggest event of the year, which kicks off Friday, October 10. More than 100 handcrafted scarecrows will line Downtown Cranford, turning storefronts and sidewalks into an outdoor gallery. The deadline to ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Claire Dilorio, a sixth-grader at Edison Intermediate School, was recently crowned 2025 National American Miss New Jersey Pre-Teen Queen at the state pageant held at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick. At the competition, held Aug. 9, Dilorio was the winner in the talent ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A house on Tamaques Way is uninhabitable after the Westfield Fire Department extinguished a fire there early Sunday, according to Fire Chief Michael Duelks. The residents got out safely and no one was hurt, he said.The Westfield Fire Department responded to the report of a ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — As the film industry keeps looking to New Jersey for shooting locations, Plainfield continues getting in on the action. This week, a Netflix production is transforming the old Courier News building on Park Avenue for an upcoming shoot.Passersby can see the building has been given a ...
SUMMIT, NJ – UPDATE, 5:00 p.m., Sept. 27: This story has been updated to reflect the latest information from NJ Transit regarding service at Summit Station.NJ Transit officials say train service on the Morris & Essex Line at Summit Station will remain suspended following a minor derailment of a ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – A GoFundMe page set up to benefit the family of Nico Lombardi, the 13-year-old boy who died after a tragic e-bike collision on Mountain Ave. in Scotch Plains on Wednesday, has raised more than $125,000 contributed by 1,600 donors in less than 24 hours. According to the ...
FANWOOD, NJ – Mercedes Concepcion, the 89-year-old Fanwood woman with dementia who had been missing Wednesday afternoon, was found safe in Middlesex, NJ, Fanwood Police said on the department's Facebook page at 4:30 p.m.Reported missing shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, she had been last seen ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Dorota Mani and her daughter Francesca Mani, a Westfield High School senior, were recently honored by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The mother-daughter team has has been advocating for stronger laws surrounding AI-generated pornography after learning in ...
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of County Commissioners invites the public to tour the historic sites of Union County during “Four Centuries in a Weekend” on Saturday, October 18th, and Sunday, October 19th, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm. All admission is free during this annual celebration ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Scotch Plains Police Department said it is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision involving a landscaping truck and an e-bike that occurred Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 24.Officers responded to the intersection of Mountain Avenue. and Mountain View Avenue for a report ...
FANWOOD, NJ – The Fanwood and Westfield police departments are asking for the public's help in locating Mercedes Concepcion, who was last seen at her house on Glenwood Road in Fanwood on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 12:30pm. Mercedes, who is 89, suffers from dementia and may have a dog with her. Police ...
GARWOOD, N.J. — A Garwood teenager reported missing nearly three weeks ago, has been found safe, according to her family.Ivy Alave was last seen around 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, after telling her parents she was heading to a Starbucks in Westfield, the Garwood Police Department said. When she did ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli brought his grassroots campaign to Cranford on Friday, surprising patrons and staff at the Rustic Mill Diner during a stop on his statewide “#DinerTour.”The former state assemblyman, now making his third bid for governor, greeted ...
CHICAGO, ILL — A Romanian man has been sentenced to more than six and a half years in federal prison for installing card-skimming devices on ATMs in Chicago and New Jersey — including in Westfield — to steal debit card numbers, PINs and, ultimately, more than $177,000 from unsuspecting victims, the ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ—The Union County Board of County Commissioners is honored to extend an invitation to the annual POW/MIA Remembrance Day flag raising on September 19th at 11:00am on the steps of the Union County Courthouse, 2 Broad Street in Elizabeth.“POW/MIA Remembrance Day is a powerful reminder ...
UNION, NJ – In a solemn and heartfelt ceremony, family, friends, township officials, coworkers, and first responders gathered to honor the life and sacrifice of Kevin Apuzzio, a Union native who gave his life in 2006 while attempting to rescue a woman trapped inside a burning home.Apuzzio, just 21 ...
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce a dynamic lineup of events for Hispanic Heritage Month, taking place September 15 through October 15, 2025. The celebration will honor the diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of residents with roots in ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Borough of Roselle Park announced the return of its premier fall celebration. Oktoberfest is coming to Michael J. Mauri Park from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on September 20. The event includes live music, a beer garden, and family-friendly contests. For more information, please contact ...
UNION, NJ - Metered parking will begin in Union's downtown district on September 15. After the first free 15 minutes, parking fees for on-street parking are $0.50 per 30 minutes. Hours of enforcement are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fees for lot parking are: $0.50 per hour, $5 for 12 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — A second-alarm fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at The Highlands Townhouse complex on Cardinal Court, displacing four families, according to Berkeley Heights Fire Chief Jim Hopkins.Firefighters were dispatched at 12:15 p.m. to reports of a house fire and arrived to find ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — The Thirsty Turtle Tap & Grill turned into a movie set this week as crews filmed scenes for the upcoming comedy "What the F*ck Is My Password?!"Production could be seen at the bar and restaurant on North Avenue on Monday and Tuesday. The Turtle announced on their Facebook page ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s Special Improvement District (SID) and police department announce their annual Car, Truck & Bike Show, a free, family-friendly event on Sunday, October 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.“The Union Car, Truck & Bike Show is a wonderful tradition that brings our community together,” ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The last legal obstacle to the long-planned One Westfield Place redevelopment project has been removed now that the Superior Court has dismissed a lawsuit by the Westfield Advocates for Responsible Development against the amended plans.“Once again, the Town of Westfield has ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Did you remember to lock your car?There were a dozen vehicle burglaries on Sept. 2, the Westfield Police Department said, and all of them were unlocked at the time. Various items were taken, police said.The vehicle burglaries reported were:700 block of Carleton Road, $7 in coins ...