Plainfield man sentenced for assaulting officer with dirt bike during Route 22 incident

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SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A 39-year-old Plainfield man was sentenced to 364 days in jail on Friday for assaulting a North Plainfield police officer during a chaotic dirt bike incident on Route 22…

November 24, 2024

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Plainfield Man Charged for Assault

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SOMERVILLE, N.J. – A Somerset County jury convicted Victor Ogando-Marte, 39, from Plainfield, of third-degree aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, third-degree resisting arrest, and disorderly persons inflicting bodily injury with…

September 19, 2024

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Road flooded - Use Caution, police advise alternate routes.

Flood Warning Issued for Northeast New Jersey and Southeast New York

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Newark, NJ — A Flood Warning has been issued for portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York, including the counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union in New Jersey,…

August 18, 2024

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Queen City Street Fair Returns to Plainfield for Second Year

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PLAINFIELD, N.J., Aug. 17, 2024 — The Queen City Street Fair, a growing community favorite, returns today from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on North Avenue and Gavett Place in Plainfield. The…

August 16, 2024

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Nine Members of the Bloods Who Ran Major North Jersey Drug Trafficking Network Arrested

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NEWARK, NJ — Nine individuals have been indicted for their involvement in a major drug trafficking operation that distributed fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine throughout Union County, announced U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger. The…

May 4, 2024

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Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure in Plainfield Township

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PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA – A resident, Todd W. Winterton, was taken into custody by Slate Belt Regional Police on Saturday, following an incident of indecent exposure. Officers responded to a disturbance call…

May 16, 2023

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North Jersey police track man wanted for child assault to Salt Lake City

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NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. – Police investigating the sexual assault of a 9-year-old girl in Plainfield have announced they have arrested 39-year-old Fabian Osuna-Vargas in Salt Lake City, Utah. According to Somerset County…

November 16, 2022

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North Jersey fugitive wanted for murder captured in Guatemala

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PLAINFIELD, NJ – A man wanted for a fatal stabbing that took place in Plainfield in 2003 has been arrested in Guatemala this week. The U.S. Marshals Service arrested the 56-year-old fugitive…

November 5, 2022

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18 Year-Old Shot In Northeast Baltimore

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – An 18 year-old was shot and hospitalized in Northeast Baltimore early this morning. This incident happened on he 5300 Block of Plainfield Avenue. According to detectives, “At approximately 2:55…

August 26, 2022

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20-Year-Old Plainfield Man Shot After Leaving Party

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NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – A confrontation at a party on Arnold Avenue led to the shooting of a 20-year-old from Plainfield later in the night. According to North Plainfield Chief of Police…

July 10, 2022

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A Dozen North Jersey Bars Cited for Executive Order Violations

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PLAINFIELD, NJ – New Jersey State Police Superintendent Patrick Callahan reported on Wednesday that the state has taken action against twelve bars in North Jersey in the cities of Newark and Plainfield…

December 10, 2020

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Plainfield Man Charged for Chasing Victim and Running them Down in Car

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NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor and North Plainfield Chief of Police William G. Parenti announced the…

November 10, 2020

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New Jersey woman accused of firing gunshots during road rage dispute

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**Juliette Piscopo Arrested for Alleged Attempted Murder in North Plainfield** **NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J.** - Authorities announced the arrest of Juliette A. Piscopo, a 26-year-old resident of Greenbrook, New Jersey, for an attempted…

March 19, 2025

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Cranford Police Blotter: Three DWI Arrests, Drug Charges

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Cranford police reported six arrests stemming from incidents between Aug. 17 and Aug. 30.…

September 4, 2026

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Second Fatal Boat Crash Also Linked to Barnegat Bay Channel Markers, State Police Report

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TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A 26-year-old Somerset County man was killed and two others suffered serious injuries after a boat struck an Intracoastal Waterway channel marker in Barnegat Bay late Saturday night,…

July 27, 2026

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Massive police search with helicopter ends without finding person in distress

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Authorities searched woods near Watchung and North Plainfield after emergency call but found no evidence of a victim NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — A large-scale search involving a State Police helicopter, drones, K-9…

July 25, 2026

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Violent Somerset County crash sends two victims to trauma centers

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Horrific Route 22 crash leaves two critically injured after car slams concrete barrier NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — A violent early morning crash near Route 22 left two people fighting for their lives…

May 12, 2026

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Horrific Route 22 crash leaves two critically hurt after car slams concrete barrier

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Critical injuries reported after terrifying Route 22 impact NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Two people were left fighting for their lives after a violent early morning crash sent a vehicle crashing into a…

May 11, 2026

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Fugitive of the month wanted in NJ sex assault case

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Fugitive wanted in New Jersey sex assault case resurfaces as May target Somerset County, NJ — A man wanted in connection with a sexual assault case dating back more than a decade…

May 4, 2026

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Candy crook swipes $400 haul from New Jersey Wawa

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Candy crook swipes nearly $400 in sweets from Wawa in broad daylight North Plainfield, NJ — A bold midday shoplifter walked into a Wawa on September 20 and walked out with nearly…

September 22, 2025

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