20-Year-Old Reported Missing In Lindenwold
Lindenwold, NJ – The Lindenwold Police Department is seeking the public’s help to find Leonardo A Mendoza, a 20-year-old male who was reported missing on Sunday. Mendoza was last seen in the…
Linden Police Investigate Overnight Shooting Incident
LINDEN, NJ — Linden Police detectives are actively investigating a shooting that took place last night around 10:35 PM on the 300 block of Elmwood Terrace. According to initial reports, one or…
Lindenwold Police Seek Help to Locate Missing Teenager
LINDENWOLD, NJ — The Lindenwold Police Department has issued a call for public assistance in locating 17-year-old Cynthia M Alvarenga, reported missing as of today. She was last seen on Saturday night…
Year Long Investigation Ends with Arrest of Newark Man in Linden Commercially Burglary Spree
A ten-month-long collaborative investigation, spearheaded by the Linden Police Detective Bureau and supported by detectives from Roselle, Union, and Westfield Police Departments, along with the Essex and Somerset County Prosecutor’s Offices, has…
South Orange Man Arrested for Linden Warehouse Shooting
LINDEN, NJ – The Linden Police Department announced the arrest of Daniel Corprew, a 53-year-old man from South Orange, in relation to a shooting incident that occurred early this morning inside a…
Roselle Man Fatally Injured in Linden Vehicle Crash
LINDEN, NJ – A tragic motor vehicle accident claimed the life of a Roselle man this afternoon in Linden. Linden Police Department officers were dispatched to the intersection of N. Wood Ave…
Lindenwold Police Department Celebrates Retirement of Lieutenant Ken Balmer
LINDENWOLD, NEW JERSEY — The Lindenwold Police Department proudly announces the retirement of Lieutenant Ken Balmer, marking the culmination of a distinguished career in law enforcement that began in 1999. Initially serving…
Veteran Officer Retires from Linden Police Department
LINDEN, NJ — The Linden Police Department bid farewell to one of its long-serving officers, Ofc. Rich Forfa, who officially retired today. With a commendable career spanning over 29 years, Forfa has…
Train Derailment in Linden: No Injuries or Spills Reported
Linden Central Dispatch received calls about a train derailment near Tremley Point Road. Linden Police and Fire Departments were quickly on the scene, where they found an industrial tank railcar stopped across…
Jersey City Man Indicted for Murder of Lindenwold Woman
Jersey City, NJ – A Hudson County Grand Jury has indicted Gregory Mallard, 35, on multiple charges, including first-degree murder, following the death of 32-year-old Norelis Mendoza. Her body was discovered in…
Investigation Leads Cops to Ghost Gun, Drugs in Linden
Linden, NJ – A two-month investigation by the Linden Police Department has culminated in the recovery of an illegal firearm, known as a “ghost” gun, and the arrest of a Union man…
Linden Public Schools to Open Late Due to Weather
LINDEN, NJ — Linden Public Schools announced a two-hour delay in opening on Tuesday, January 16th. This decision was made in response to the current weather conditions. Students, parents, and staff are…
Linden Woman Charged with Arson and Assault in Apartment Fire
LINDEN, NJ – Sandra Fils, a 41-year-old Linden resident, faces multiple charges following an apartment fire that occurred over the weekend. Linden Police and Fire Departments responded to the incident at 10…
Linden Prepares for Significant Storm; Heavy Rain and Wind Expected
LINDEN, NJ – The Linden Police Department today announced a significant storm is set to impact the area from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday. Residents are bracing for challenging weather conditions, including heavy…
Linden Apartment Building Fire Extinguished, No Injuries Reported
LINDEN, NJ – A fire broke out in an apartment building at the corner of E. Elizabeth and N. Wood Avenues in Linden before 8:30 p.m. last night. Police and fire personnel,…
Linden Police Seek Public’s Help to Identify Suspect in Package Thefts
LINDEN, NJ – The Linden Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a woman suspected of multiple package thefts. The incident occurred on December 21st, at around 6:30 AM, at…
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Linden Under Investigation
LINDEN, NJ – A tragic motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian occurred on the evening of last night in Linden. The Linden Police Department responded to the incident at the intersection of…
Lindenhurst Man Receives 30-Year Sentence for Child Rape and Sexual Abuse
SUFFOLK COUNTY, N.Y. – The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office has announced the sentencing of a 42-year-old Lindenhurst man to 30 years in prison, followed by 20 years of post-release supervision, for…
Scam Alert: PSEG Impersonators Target Linden and Surrounding Areas
LINDEN, NJ – Residents in Linden and neighboring towns have reported receiving scam phone calls from individuals claiming to be representatives of PSEG (Public Service Enterprise Group), in connection with purported overdue…
Two Men Sentenced for Double Shooting at Linden Lounge
LINDEN, NJ – Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Linden Police Chief David Hart today announced the sentencing of two East Orange men for their roles in a shooting at the…