North Plainfield police seek public’s help in vehicle burglary investigation
The North Plainfield Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle burglary that occurred in the early hours of May 1 on the 200 block of Belmont Avenue, officials announced Monday. According to…
North Plainfield police seek information in Chatham Street yard theft
NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. — The North Plainfield Police Department is investigating a theft that occurred in the early hours of November 3, in which an unidentified individual reportedly took an item from…
Plainfield Man Convicted of Assaulting Officer During Illegal Dirt Bike Incident
Ocean City, MD – The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) has provided an update on the workplace misconduct investigation involving five of its officers. The investigation, which stemmed from a citizen’s complaint…
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…
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…
North Plainfield Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Theft Suspect
North Plainfield, NJ – The North Plainfield Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying an individual suspected of stealing a wallet on June 22, 2024. The suspect is believed to…
Man Arrested for Sexual Assault of Two Minors in North Plainfield
North Plainfield, NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and North Plainfield Chief of Police William Parenti announced the arrest of 68-year-old Pierre Joseph…
Suspect Arrested for North Plainfield Armed Robbery
North Plainfield, NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and North Plainfield Chief of Police William Parenti announced the arrest…
North Plainfield Police Seek Help Identifying Assault Suspects
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The North Plainfield Police Department is calling for public assistance in identifying suspects involved in an assault that occurred on June 2, 2024, at around 11:50 PM. The…
Plainfield Man Receives Five-Year Sentence for DUI Crash in Bridgewater
SOMERVILLE, NJ — Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald announced the sentencing of 24-year-old Jose C. Villanueva-Izaguirre of Plainfield, NJ. On May 10, 2024, Superior Court Judge Angela F. Borkowski handed down…
$61K Winning Fast Play Ticket Sold in Plainfield
TRENTON, NJ – A Fast Play Progressive ticket has awarded one fortunate player $61,321, which is 50% of the progressive jackpot. The ticket was purchased on Thursday, April 18, from Leland Liquors…
North Plainfield Police Seek to Identify Credit Card Fraud Suspect
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ—The North Plainfield Police Department requests public assistance in identifying an individual involved in credit card fraud following a motor vehicle burglary in Plainfield. In the early hours of April…
North Plainfield Police Seeking Suspects in Violent Road Rage Attack
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The North Plainfield Police Department is currently investigating an assault stemming from a road rage confrontation. The incident occurred on March 3, at around 4:25 PM, at the…
Plainfield Man Sentenced for Eluding Police in Somerset County
SOMERVILLE, N.J. – In a recent court proceeding, Edwin O. Dimas-Guerrero, 22, of Plainfield, N.J., was sentenced for his involvement in a high-speed police chase that occurred on October 24, 2022. Somerset…
North Plainfield Fire Department Mourns Loss of Firefighter Marques Hudson
North Plainfield, NJ – The North Plainfield community is in mourning following the tragic loss of Firefighter Marques Hudson. The Plainfield Fire Department announced that during a recent incident, a Mayday call…
Two Plainfield Men Sentenced to 78 Years for 2021 Shooting
PLAINFIELD – Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Plainfield Police Director James Abney announced the sentencing of two Plainfield men for a 2021 shooting that resulted in one death and left…
North Plainfield Police Department Reminds of Fireworks Ban During New Year’s Celebration
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The North Plainfield Police Department (NPPD) issued a reminder to residents ahead of the upcoming holiday, emphasizing that the sale, possession, or use of fireworks is illegal under…
South Plainfield Man Arrested After He Killed Three Family Members
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – A triple homicide in South Plainfield, New Jersey, led to the arrest of 23-year-old Om Brahmbhatt. Officers responded to reports of gunfire on Coppola Drive around 9 a.m.…
Family Brutally Murdered In South Plainfield, Grandson Arrested
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — In a tragic incident, 23-year-old Om Brahmbhatt was charged on Monday with the murders of his grandparents and uncle in their shared South Plainfield condominium. The incident occurred…
Dirt Bike and ATV Seizures Prompt Safety Warning in North Plainfield
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Local police have recently seized two dirt bikes being illegally operated on public roads, prompting a warning regarding the perils of such activities. New legislation imposes enhanced penalties…
Automated Parking Enforcement via Safety Sticks Introduced in North Plainfield
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The North Plainfield Borough has implemented Safety Sticks along “no parking” zones on Somerset Street. These solar-powered camera devices will support automated parking enforcement by capturing time-stamped images…
North Plainfield Police to Crack Down on Loud Mufflers After Spike in Complaints
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The North Plainfield Police Department has announced increased enforcement against loud mufflers in response to a surge of complaints from the community. Officers will be focusing on vehicles…
Retired Plainfield Fire Chief Sentenced in CASM Case
PLAINFIELD, PA – Frank Svitak, a retired fire chief from the Goshen Fire Department in New Jersey, was sentenced to 2-4 years in a state correctional institution on Monday, by Judge Jessica…
Police Investigating Apple Store Burglary in North Plainfield
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The North Plainfield Police Department is investigating a commercial burglary that took place on September 1, at around 5:30 a.m. The incident occurred at the Best Wireless store…
North Plainfield Police Seek Suspect in Series of Window Smashings
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The North Plainfield Police Department is actively investigating a string of window smashings that have targeted vehicles and buildings around town. Surveillance footage captured an individual throwing rocks…
North Plainfield Police Investigate String of Residential Burglaries
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The North Plainfield Police Department has been actively investigating a recent series of residential burglaries. These incidents have reportedly been taking place during the early morning hours, between…
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