Two vehicles stolen after thieves enter home to take keys in Westfield

WESTFIELD, NJ – Police in Westfield are investigating a brazen home invasion and robbery where thieves entered a home to take keys in order to steal the victim’s two vehicles. “A residence…

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Westfield art teacher arrested on drug charges after being revived with Narcan

WESTFIELD, NJ – A Westfield school teacher overdosed on drugs while at school at Roosevelt Intermediate School, police reported. Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro reported that a 57-year-old teacher at Roosevelt Intermediate…

Westfield Woman Charged with Hoax Bomb Threat Against Boston Children’s Hospital

BOSTON – A Westfield woman was arrested and charged today in connection with a hoax bomb threat made against Boston Children’s Hospital. Catherine Leavy, 37, was charged with one count of explosive…

Westfield Police Blotter: Here’s What Happened

A resident reports that their catalytic converter was stolen from their vehicle. The victim vehicle was parked in the driveway of the residence at the time of the incident. The victim provided…

Westfield Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

WESTFIELD, NJ – The Westfield Police Department has issued the following police blotter reports for events that took place over the past few days. The information provided does not represent the total…

Westfield Police Blotter: Here’s what’s happening

WESTFIELD, NJ – Police in Westfield have released their weekly police blotter reports detailing incidents that required police response in the past few days. The information provided does not represent the total…

Westfield Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

WESTFIELD, NJ – The Westfield Police Department has issued the following reports regarding police activity in the community between July 24 to July 30, 2022. The information provided does not represent the…

Westfield Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

WESTFIELD, NJ – The following incidents took place in Westfield between July 17th and July 23rd, 2022. The incident represent just a small portion of police calls during that period. A resident…

Westfield Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening Around Town

WESTFIELD, NJ – The Westfield Police Department has released information about the following incidents recently that involved police response. These calls for service do not represent all calls responded to by the…

Westfield Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

WESTFIELD, NJ – Police in Westfield have reported the following incidents that occurred recently in the community that required police response. A female resident responded to WPD Headquarters to report a suspicious…

Police Investigating Suspicious Speeding Scooter Rider

WESTFIELD, NJ – A resident in Westfield reported to police that she believes a suspicious scooter rider in her neighborhood might have been responsible for an alleged break-in recently. Police aren’t so…

Newark Teen Arrested in Stolen Car in Westfield

WESTFIELD, NJ – Newark teens are continuing to target suburban neighborhoods across the state to steal vehicles. The latest report comes from Westfield, where a 17-year-old Newark resident was charged for burglary…

Additional Charges Filed Against Westfield Man Facing DWI Charge

WESTFIELD, NJ – A Westfield man who flipped his car into a house while drinking and driving is facing more charges today. Westfield Police Chief Christopher Battiloro has announced that the 22-year…

Westfield Police Blotter, Here’s What’s Happening

WESTFIELD, NJ – The Westfield Police Department has issued the following details regarding criminal activity in the community over the past week. The information provided does not represent the total scope of…

Previously Convicted Felon Who Led Police on High-Speed Chase Sentenced to Nearly 5 Years in Federal Prison for Unlawful Possession of a Firearm

INDIANAPOLIS – Brenton Preston, 25, was sentenced late yesterday to 57 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. According to court documents, on May…