Union City

Union City wins summary judgment in cop’s workplace harassment lawsuit

Newark, NJ – A federal judge handed Union City and a police lieutenant a legal victory this week, granting their motions for summary judgment and dismissing Officer Samantha Martinez’s wide-ranging harassment claims.…

September 26, 2025

Two men charged in Union City murder in November killing

UNION CITY, N.J. – Two men have been charged in connection with the death of a 56-year-old man who was found unresponsive behind a building in Union City last November, authorities said.…

March 10, 2025

Toms River North captures third straight state title with decisive victory over Union City

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Toms River High School North secured its third consecutive state championship on Saturday, defeating Union City 41-14 in a dominant performance at SHI Stadium. Quarterback TJ Valerio and wide…

November 29, 2024

Union City man’s death ruled homicide, police investigate blunt force injuries

UNION CITY, N.J. — The death of a 56-year-old man found unresponsive behind a building on 23rd Street earlier this month has been ruled a homicide, the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office announced…

November 28, 2024

Missing Teen Alert: Union City police seek help locating missing 14-year-old girl

UNION CITY, N.J. — The Union City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Jarinett Mota, who has been missing since October 30, 2024. Jarinett was last seen leaving…

November 22, 2024

Union City Man Arrested for Possession of Child Abuse Material

Union City Man Arrested for Possession of Child Abuse Material **Union City, NJ** - A Union City man, Carlos Manzini, 76, has been arrested by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office following an…

November 20, 2024

Bars from a prison jail cast a shadow on the floro.

Union City Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of a Minor

Union City Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of a Minor **Union City, NJ** - Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced the arrest of Edgar Fernando-Gomez in relation to an investigation of…

November 8, 2024

Water Main Break Disrupts Service in Union City

UNION CITY, NJ—A significant water main break has impacted several streets in Union City, prompting local authorities to issue a service disruption alert. The break occurred tonight, affecting areas from 25th Street…

August 3, 2024

Union City Homeowners Association President Charged with Theft

UNION CITY, NJ — The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has announced the arrest of Eric Li, a 39-year-old resident of Jersey City, on charges of theft from a Union City homeowners association.…

June 18, 2024

Secaucus Police Arrest Union City Man on Stolen Moped

Secaucus, NJ – Secaucus Police arrested a Union City man on Friday morning after he was spotted riding a stolen moped without a helmet. Officer Robert Schaffer observed Andy Perez speeding and…

April 29, 2024

Earthquake Alert: Union City Advises Caution and Preparedness

UNION CITY, NJ – Following a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that struck New Jersey earlier today, the Union City Police Department has issued a public safety alert to residents, emphasizing the importance of…

April 5, 2024

Union City Man Murdered, Suspect Arrested

Paterson, NJ – A Union City man was fatally shot in the back late Friday night, leading to a swift arrest by local authorities. Logan Gonzalez, 33, was discovered with a gunshot…

February 19, 2024

Suspect Charged for Murder in Union City Robbery

UNION CITY, NJ – The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has charged Isaiah Grey, 23, with murder following the death of Jorge Moctezuma Espinoza, 79, due to injuries sustained during a robbery. The…

November 28, 2023

Court Enforces Cleanup of Decades-Old Gasoline Spill at Union City Service Center

UNION CITY, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are taking legal action to enforce two previous DEP orders for the cleanup of a 1990…

September 28, 2023

Juvenile and Mother Charged in Fatal Union City Collision

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ – Two individuals have been arrested and charged in relation to a deadly collision that happened in Union City on Monday, June 5. A 16-year-old male, driving without a…

June 28, 2023

16-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed While Struck in Union City Collision

UNION CITY, NJ – An accident occurred on Monday, when Fortunato Rojas-Solis, a 73-year-old Union City resident, was fatally struck by a Dodge Durango. The incident occurred around 7:36 am at the…

June 7, 2023

Bergen County Prosecutors Arrest Union City Man for Drug Offenses

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – Mervin J. Menier, a 30-year-old Union City resident, was arrested on charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine on Friday, by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotic…

May 16, 2023

Two Charged with Theft of Over $300,000 from Union City Business

UNION CITY, NJ – Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced on Wednesday, that two individuals were arrested by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Investigations Unit following an investigation into the theft…

April 29, 2023

Winning Powerball ticket sold in Union City

UNION CITY, NJ – A second-tier-prize winning lottery ticket was sold in the March 27 Powerball drawing in Union City, New Jersey. The $50,000 winning ticket was sold at Palmgrove Food Plaza…

March 30, 2023

15-year-old reported missing in Union City

UNION CITY, NJ – A 15-year-old girl has been reported missing in Union City. 15 year old Aleysha Khargie has been missing from the area of 40th Street. Aleysha was last seen…

January 6, 2023

Two arrested in fatal stabbing of Union City 15-year-old

UNION CITY, NJ – A fight between multiple juveniles ended with one dead and another in critical condition at the hospital. Today, the Union City Police Department announced two juveniles had been…

December 23, 2022

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Union City Police Department are investigating the stabbing death of a 15-year-old juvenile on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Two teens stabbed, one killed in Union City

UNION CITY, NJ – Police are investigating a double stabbing incident that left one teenager dead in Union City on Tuesday. A 15-year-old juvenile was stabbed to death on Tuesday. An investigation…

December 22, 2022

Union City Man Sentenced To 4 Years In Federal Prison For Small Business Robberies

OAKLAND – Nelson Enrike Ramirez was sentenced today to 48 months in federal prison for multiple robberies of small stores and gas stations in East Bay and South Bay communities that affected…

September 1, 2022

Union City Peeping Tom Arrested After Recording Woman Inside Her Home

UNION CITY, NJ – A man who is a convicted child sex offender has been charged with invasion of privacy after he was caught illegally recording a woman inside her Union City…

May 26, 2022

Union City Man Pleads Guilty To Series Of Small Business Robberies

OAKLAND – Nelson Enrike Ramirez pleaded guilty today in federal court to two counts of robbery affecting interstate commerce, announced United States Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds and Federal Bureau of Investigation Acting…

April 22, 2022