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Troopers Stop SUV Driven By Man Having Medical Problem On Parkway In E. Orange
A 68-year-old man was hospitalized Thursday after his SUV was safely brought to a stop by New Jersey State Police on the Garden State Parkway near the border of Union and Essex counties. The incident began when police responded to a report of an erratic driver on the northbound Parkway in Cranford around 10:40 a.m., said Trooper Alejandro Goez. The driver did not respond when troopers in marked cars activated their lights and sirens, Goez said. Troopers managed to use their vehicles to bring the driver to a halt in East Orange. Goez did not know precisely how the troopers manage…
Elizabeth, NJ
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At Least 9K Without Power In Union County
Thousands of people living along and near the North Avenue-South Avenue corridor running through suburban Union County lost power Monday afternoon, according to PSEG. A spokeswoman for the utility said the outages were first reported around 11:38 a.m. Crews were still trying to determine a cause as of early Monday afternoon. At least 9,000 customers in Roselle Park, Clark, Westfield, Cranford and other communities were affected, the spokeswoman also said. She did not have an estimate for when power would be restored.
Elizabeth, NJ
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Police Identify Woman Found In Fatal Cranford Fire
A woman whose body was recovered from a Cranford home during a fire Thursday has been identified, police said. Deborah Meehan, 65, was found on the first floor of the Brookdale Place home, where a fire had broken out around 3 p.m. The home was heavily damaged in the fire, which appears to have started on the first floor. The fire also appeared to be accidental, police said. The Union County Fire Investigation Task Force is continuing its investigation, Cranford police also said Friday.
Elizabeth, NJ
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One Dead In Cranford House Fire Thursday
A fire at a home in Cranford claimed one person Thursday afternoon, police said. The fire broke out at a Brookdale Place home around 3 p.m. Firefighters from Cranford and several neighboring towns responded to the scene, police said. The victim was found inside the home and pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the fire was still under investigation Thursday.
Elizabeth, NJ
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5 Best Bars In Union County, According To Yelp
Is it the wings? The atmosphere? The super cheap drinks? Everyone's got a favorite bar for every occasion. Yelpers have rated the five below best in Union County. 5. Riverside Inn Bar, Cranford: Can't beat the .75 cent tacos on Mondays, or the .50 cent wings during football games. It's small and tends to get packed on weekends -- but that's the fun of it. Photo by Andrew A., Yelp. Riverside Inn BarYELP Andrew A. 4. Ye Old Rathskeller, Cranford: This neighborhood bar is a longtime favorite among locals. Come for the drinks and stay for the company. Ye Old RathskellerYe Old Rathskell…
Elizabeth, NJ
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Police Departments Across Union Recognizing Autism Awareness Month
Drivers may have noticed something a little different about the police cars in Cranford recently. The usual black, white and gold color scheme has been enlivened with a vibrantly multicolored decal in a puzzle design. The logo has been popularized by Autism Speaks, an advocacy group, and is now associated with the condition in much the same way as a pink ribbon has come to symbolize breast cancer awareness. Cranford is displaying the logo in honor of Autism Awareness Month, which began April 1, but the department is hardly alone. A number of police forces have also promot…
Elizabeth, NJ
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Cranford PD Using Tech To Return Lost Pets Faster
The Cranford Police Department joins a growing number of law-enforcement agencies that have obtained a pet chip scanner, enabling them to reunite missing pets with their owners even faster than before. "We are happy to announce that we have purchased an Omni Max Pet Chip Reader. The microchip reader will allow us to more quickly determine if a found animal has a microchip and, if so, obtain the owner's information so we can get the pet home. In the past we have utilized the services of local veterinarians, but feel this will be more efficient," the department said in a state…
Elizabeth, NJ
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Hawk Ends Up In Jacuzzi Of Cranford Home
As break-ins go, this one was a doozy. Police in Cranford were called when a hawk crashed through an upper-floor bathroom window of a home March 20. When police arrived, they found the feathered intruder sitting in the jacuzzi. Cranford police did not immediately release the address of the incident. A responding officer did manage to persuade the small bird to exit the home peacefully. The hawk was last seen perched safely in a nearby tree
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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Mahwah PD: NY Cigarette Smuggler Caught Hauling 50 Cartons From VA, With $11,324 In Profits
An accused cigarette smuggler from Orange County was carrying nearly 500 packs without New Jersey revenue stamps and $11,324 in suspected proceeds when Mahwah police stopped him on Route 17, authorities said. Detective Eric Larsen and Officer Martin Kilroy stopped 32-year-old David Silverman of Monroe for moving and equipment violations near Mountainside Avenue Monday afternoon, Police Chief James N. Batelli said. They quickly discovered that had three outstanding warrants from the Palisades Interstate Parkway police, Cranford and in the township, the chief said. Silverman consented to a s…
