Plainfield Man Charged for Assault

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…

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Flood Warning Issued for Northeast New Jersey and Southeast New York

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,…

Queen City Street Fair Returns to Plainfield for Second Year

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…

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

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…

Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure in Plainfield Township

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…

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

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…

North Jersey fugitive wanted for murder captured in Guatemala

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…

18 Year-Old Shot In Northeast Baltimore

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…

20-Year-Old Plainfield Man Shot After Leaving Party

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…

A Dozen North Jersey Bars Cited for Executive Order Violations

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…

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

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…

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New Jersey woman accused of firing gunshots during road rage dispute

**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…

Violent Somerset County crash sends two victims to trauma centers

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…

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

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…

Fugitive of the month wanted in NJ sex assault case

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…

Candy crook swipes $400 haul from New Jersey Wawa

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…

New Jersey traffic chaos as downed poles and heavy delays snarl Monday commute

Mahwah, NJ — A tangled Monday morning commute unfolded across New Jersey as downed utility poles, crashes, and routine congestion converged to paralyze major routes, leaving drivers gridlocked and late on one…

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Murphy Silent as Statewide Protests Target New Jersey and the Shore This Weekend

TRENTON, N.J. — A series of protests against President Trump are scheduled to take place across New Jersey this weekend, with demonstrations planned in dozens of towns and cities, including numerous locations…

Attorney General Blasts Trump Over National Guard Deployment as New Jersey Prepares for Massive Statewide Protests on Saturday

TRENTON — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued a sharp rebuke of the Trump administration on Wednesday, just days before dozens of anti-Trump protests are set to take place across…

Man arrested in connection to Somerset County burglary spree

SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A months-long investigation into a string of commercial burglaries in Somerset County has led to the arrest of 26-year-old Emmanuel Tolentino of Scotch Plains and charges against a 17-year-old…

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