April 30th, 2025 9:34 pm
On 4/30/2025 at approximately 19:29 hours the Cranford Police and Fire Department’s responded to the Cranford Movie Theater located at 25 North Avenue West on the report of a ceiling collapse. Upon arrival first responders found an active ceili...
April 22nd, 2025 9:20 am
A Pennsylvania man was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm during a motor vehicle stop on Raritan Road at Commerce Drive on Friday, April 18th, 2025.
At approximately 10:33 PM, Officer Rameil King stopped a black 2001 Honda for...
April 22nd, 2025 8:47 am
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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April 9th, 2025 4:44 pm
The Township of Cranford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Cranford Police Department is seeking candidates for Communications Officer (Dispatcher). If you've ever considered a career in Public Safety, take advantage ...
March 21st, 2025 10:50 am
On March 13, 2025 the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police and the New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, by a unanimous vote granted the Cranford Police Department their official accreditation status. Executive Officers and...
March 20th, 2025 8:20 pm
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March 12th, 2025 3:56 pm
The Cranford Police Department would like to credit Cranford Police Detective Michael Dubitsky and the other members of the Cranford Investigative Division for their assistance in a Federal Investigation leading to thirteen arrests. Please see attach...
March 4th, 2025 4:04 pm
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February 24th, 2025 2:07 pm
A Union County woman and an Essex County woman were found to be in possession of a loaded firearm during a motor vehicle stop on North Avenue at the Garden State Parkway Interchange on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025.
At approximately 11:03 PM, Offi...
February 6th, 2025 3:55 pm
A Union County man was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and terroristic threats following an investigation into an incident that occurred at a Centennial Avenue business.
On Friday November 15th, 2024 at 21:42 hours, Cranf...
February 3rd, 2025 10:33 am
It has been 50 years since the death of the only Cranford Police Officer to lose his life in the line of duty. Patrolman Robert F. Hand sacrificed his life protecting and serving the citizens of Cranford on February 11, 1975 following a m...
January 29th, 2025 1:37 pm
An Essex County man was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm during a motor vehicle stop on Centennial Avenue on Tuesday, January 28th 2025.
At approximately 10:33 PM, Officer Rameil King stopped a red 2017 Hyundai for moving violations i...
January 22nd, 2025 7:22 am
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01/11/20...
December 30th, 2024 9:47 am
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Retired Chief of Police Harry Wilde, Cranford's 8th Chief of Police.
Chief Wilde was a transformational leader of our organization who served the residents of this community from 1963 until his re...
December 20th, 2024 9:36 am
A Middlesex County man was found to be in possession of a loaded, stolen firearm during a motor vehicle stop on Raritan Road on Friday, December 20th 2024.
At approximately 02:53 AM, Officer Liam Duffy stopped a gray 2023 Honda in the area of Rari...
December 17th, 2024 4:32 pm
AAA Northeast has awarded the Township of Cranford Police Department with a Silver Award, recognizing traffic safety efforts during 2023.
AAA Northeast has long recognized communities that make outstanding efforts to improve the safety...
December 12th, 2024 1:08 pm
Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
Township of Cranford, Union County, NJ: A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) on Friday January 10th, will examine all aspects of the Cran...
December 6th, 2024 3:43 pm
Please see the following press release provided by the Union County Prosecutor's Office
Law Enforcement Advises Public How to Report Drone Activity
Published on December 6, 2024
Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel, Union Coun...
December 3rd, 2024 12:04 pm
Two Elizabeth men were charged with theft after the Cranford Police Department investigated a report of packages being stolen from a residential front porch on Sunday, December 1st, 2024.
At approximately 18:00 hours, units were dispatched to the ...
November 15th, 2024 10:28 am
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October 28th, 2024 2:59 pm
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Cranford Police Department will conduct a driving while intoxicated (D.W.I.) checkpoint within the Township from 9 PM on Friday, November 8th until 3 AM on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The operation will serve as a specific ...
September 25th, 2024 2:11 pm
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08/31/20...
September 13th, 2024 10:32 am
The Cranford Prevention and Wellness Alliance (PAW) and the Cranford Police Department teamed up to organize a Naloxone or "Narcan" Training event on October 15th, 2024, to address the ongoing opioid crisis. This free event is possible than...
August 29th, 2024 3:51 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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August 8th, 2024 3:46 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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July 31st, 2024 1:29 pm
In an effort to promote the use of helmets and encourage safe behavior, the Cranford Police Department and Cranford Jaycees have collaborated with Big Apple Pizza and Vinny’s Pizza and Pasta to implement the Keep Calm and Helmet On Safety Rewar...
July 12th, 2024 3:43 pm
This summer on August 6th, 2024, Cranford Night Out will occur in Municipal Lot # 1 from 6PM until 9PM.
Cranford Night Out is an evening of family-friendly community-building between the Cranford Police Department and the residents of Cranfo...
July 11th, 2024 4:35 pm
The Township of Cranford's Police Department is now seeking candidates for the civilian, traffic maintenance position of "POLICE DRIVER/LABORER".
The Township of Cranford is accepting applications for a full-time, civilian Police Dep...
July 3rd, 2024 8:43 am
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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June 19th, 2024 8:21 am
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
06/03/20...
May 28th, 2024 2:14 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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May 20th, 2024 8:13 am
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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May 15th, 2024 12:33 pm
A Union County man was found to be in possession of a loaded, stolen firearm during a motor vehicle stop on Raritan Road on Tuesday, May 14th 2024.
At approximately 7:35 PM, Officer Liam Duffy stopped a gray 2007 BMW for moving violations in the a...
May 14th, 2024 11:26 am
Did you know that 1 in 5 underserved households are not getting their kids involved in athletics because of the rising price of sporting equipment? Leveling the Playing Field is a nonprofit organization that collects and redistributes equipment to ...
May 2nd, 2024 10:01 am
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
04/13/2024 @ 03:...
April 9th, 2024 4:21 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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March 26th, 2024 3:32 pm
The Cranford Police Department invites Cranford families to join officers for a morning of fishing fun at the 2nd Annual Cops and Bobbers Fishing Derby. The event will take place on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 from 8:30am to 11:00am at Nomahegan Park....
March 25th, 2024 3:48 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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March 15th, 2024 8:12 am
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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February 29th, 2024 1:04 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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February 21st, 2024 10:52 am
The Cranford Police Department has charged a juvenile from Essex County with burglary, theft, and criminal mischief after a month-long investigation into a residential burglary that took place in January 2024.
On January 21st, 2024, at around 3:00 ...
February 21st, 2024 8:56 am
After a six-month investigation, the Cranford Police Department has charged a juvenile from Essex County with carjacking. The charge comes after the police investigated a case of motor vehicle theft that involved physical force in September 2023.
On...
February 14th, 2024 11:34 am
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
02/03/2024...
February 1st, 2024 12:57 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
01/18/2024...
January 15th, 2024 3:53 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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January 9th, 2024 2:09 pm
The following is an update from the Cranford Office of Emergency Management (OEM) as of 01/09/2024 @ 1:30 PM:
As a result of a coastal storm causing hazardous weather conditions including heavy rain, high winds and flash flooding, as of January 9th,...
January 2nd, 2024 10:29 am
A Union County man was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm during a motor vehicle stop on Walnut Avenue and Behnert Place Thursday, December 28th 2023.
At approximately 7:58 PM, Officer Travis Freeman stopped a black 2019 Toyota for an equ...
December 29th, 2023 12:29 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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December 28th, 2023 12:15 pm
An Essex County man was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm during a motor vehicle stop on North Avenue and the Garden State Parkway Interchange Wednesday, December 27th, 2023.
At approximately 11:34 PM, Officer Antonio Bellomo stopped a b...
December 26th, 2023 3:45 pm
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recently recognized the Cranford Police Department for achieving all requirements of the One Mind Campaign Pledge. This confirms the Cranford Police Department’s commitment to...
December 17th, 2023 12:57 pm
A Flood Watch is in effect until 5:00pm Tomorrow, December 18th. A Coastal Storm system will impact our area from later this afternoon into the day tomorrow. A widespread 2 to 4 inches of rain, along with gusty winds, particularly in the early mornin...
December 10th, 2023 2:44 pm
On December 10th 2023 at approximately 08:00AM, Patrol Units responded to a Brookide Place address on the report of an attempted residential burglary. The homeowner awoke and noticed that a back window was wide open. Upon closer...
December 8th, 2023 9:27 am
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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November 28th, 2023 1:25 pm
Automated License Plate Readers are being attributed to two recent incidents leading to arrests, and underscoring the efficiency of this cutting-edge technology in swiftly identifying and apprehending individuals engaged in criminal activity.
On Nov...
November 7th, 2023 11:49 am
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
10...
November 1st, 2023 9:08 am
Union County Officially Rolls Out the Blue Envelope Program across all 21 Municipalities
The Union County Board of County Commissioners are proud to announce the full rollout of the Blue Envelope Program, as part of Union County Commissioner Chair...
October 27th, 2023 4:15 pm
Cranford's Equity and Inclusivity Initiative is hosting a discussion about bias, featuring David D'Amico - President of the NJ State Bias Officers' Association - on November 28th, 2023 at 7PM in the Cranford Community Center.
Community ...
October 18th, 2023 3:27 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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October 13th, 2023 3:02 pm
The Cranford Police Department is pleased to announce that it is actively accepting applications for the position of Sworn Police Officer. The Cranford Police Department has two tracks for applicants: PTC-Certified and Non-PTC Certified Applicants.
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October 6th, 2023 12:03 pm
An Essex County man was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm during a motor vehicle stop on Centennial Avenue near Raritan Road Friday, September 29th, 2023.
At approximately 11:09 PM, Officer Christopher Gross stopped a white 2016 Toyota f...
October 5th, 2023 3:48 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
09/03/2023 @ 0...
October 2nd, 2023 4:42 pm
The following is a release from FEMA and the FCC. For the entire release, click here: https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230803/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-2023
Test Messages Will be Sent to All...
September 29th, 2023 10:38 am
The following is an update from the Cranford Office of Emergency Management (OEM) as of 09/29/2023 @ 10:30 AM:
A Coastal Storm system continues to impact our area into the afternoon and evening hours tonight. This storm has the potential to cause si...
September 28th, 2023 7:23 pm
The following is an update from the Cranford Office of Emergency Management (OEM) as of 09/28/2023 @ 7:10 PM:
A Coastal Storm system will impact our area from early Friday morning into the overnight hours Friday night. This storm has the pote...
September 24th, 2023 8:48 am
The Cranford Police Department is actively investigating a carjacking that occurred last evening, September 23rd, 2023, at a business on North Avenue East in Cranford.
At approximately 9:44 PM, police units were dispatched to a business on the 300 b...
September 22nd, 2023 3:47 pm
The following is an update from the Cranford Office of Emergency Management (OEM) as of 09/22/2023 @ 3:30 PM:
A coastal storm that will impact our area this weekend was named a tropical storm today at 2:00 PM. The naming of this storm does not ...
August 29th, 2023 8:53 am
On August 29th 2023 at approximately 02:59AM, Patrol Units responded to a Herning Avenue address on the report of an attempted residential burglary. After hearing a suspicious noise toward the front of their home, the victim observed two black ...
August 25th, 2023 10:02 am
As a result of an overnight residential burglary and auto theft investigation by the Cranford Police Department, three Essex County men including one juvenile were charged with burglary and theft which occurred in the early morning hours of June 28, ...
August 10th, 2023 9:22 am
Subsequent to a motor vehicle stop, three Essex County men were taken into custody for weapons related offenses.
On August 9, 2023, at approximately 2217hrs., Officer Joshua Sousa conducted a motor vehicle stop of a silver Chrysler sedan in the area...
August 7th, 2023 9:12 am
A Middlesex County man and Union County man were found to be in possession of two (2) loaded firearms during a motor vehicle stop on Cayuga Road near Ramapo Road Saturday, August 5th, 2023.
At approximately 11:46 hours, Officer Ryan McSharry observe...
August 2nd, 2023 2:55 pm
In an effort to promote the use of helmets and encourage safe behavior, the Cranford Police Department and Cranford Jaycees have collaborated with Big Apple Pizza and Vinny’s Pizza and Pasta to implement the Keep Calm and Helmet On Safety Rewar...
August 1st, 2023 9:30 am
On August 1, 2023 at 6:09 am, Patrol Units responded to a Mohawk Drive residence on the report of a motor vehicle theft. Responding officers immediately determined that the suspects made entry into the victim's home through a rear kitchen w...
July 26th, 2023 3:35 pm
Next week, August 1st, 2023, Cranford Night Out will occur in Municipal Lot # 1 from 6PM until 9PM. In preparation for this event, the Township Committee has approved a Resolution to temporarily close Municipal Lot # 1 after 1:00PM for the Cranford P...
July 26th, 2023 10:15 am
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
07...
July 26th, 2023 9:08 am
It has been reported that Verizon devices, including cell phones, landlines, and internet services, are not working on the east coast.
For emergency calls with Verizon cell phones the Cranford Police Department asks callers to please send a Tex...
July 9th, 2023 9:24 am
From Cranford’s Office of Emergency Management, July 9th at 9AM:
RAIN AND POTENTIAL FLASH FLOODING
A slow-moving cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms later today, mainly from the afternoon through the overnight. The showers and thu...
July 2nd, 2023 8:22 am
This morning at approximately 5:06 AM, an off-duty Cranford Police Officer observed two males wearing masks and all black clothing running from Riverside Drive across North Union Avenue. As Cranford Police Officers responded to the area, the su...
June 28th, 2023 3:57 pm
Today on June 28th, 2023 at approximately 6:50 AM, Cranford Police responded to the 500 Block of Lexington Avenue on a report of a motor vehicle theft. It was determined that the victim's home was entered through a rear window and the suspe...
June 20th, 2023 12:46 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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June 13th, 2023 2:22 pm
As previously reported, this past weekend the Cranford Police Department responded to three separate incidents of attempted motor vehicle thefts. In two of the incidents, the vehicle associated with the suspects was a Kia Forte. In New Je...
June 12th, 2023 2:44 pm
The Cranford Police Department responded to three separate reports of attempted motor vehicle thefts occurring during the early morning hours this past weekend.
Police first responded to a Hillside Place residence on the report of a burglary ...
June 9th, 2023 3:15 pm
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. – Four Colombian nationals were charged today for their roles in a scheme to burglarize a home in New Jersey and transport the stolen goods to New York, U.S...
June 6th, 2023 4:17 pm
Following a brief investigation, Cranford Police Detectives charged a 65-year-old Cranford woman with several offenses relating to the assault of a person with a developmental disability in May 2023.
Police were dispatched to a Cranford behavioral ...
June 5th, 2023 11:27 am
After a nearly three month-long investigation, a 28-year-old Cranford man was charged with several offenses related to placing a deceased cat in a resident’s mailbox in March of 2023.
Cranford Police Detectives identified Steven Elias, 28, of...
May 30th, 2023 12:08 pm
CRANFORD POLICE JOIN THE PREVENTION AND WELLNESS ALLIANCE AND
CRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL IN HOSTING “JESSE’S JOURNEY” AT CRANFORD HS
On May 25th, 2023, the Cranford Police Department Juvenile Bureau partnered with Cranford Hig...
May 22nd, 2023 11:56 am
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
05...
May 19th, 2023 9:57 am
On Thursday, May 18th 2023 during Police Week, Chief Ryan Greco hosted the 2023 Cranford Police Department Awards Ceremony to recognize the officers' actions that went above and beyond the call of duty. In attendance for the ceremony was May...
May 16th, 2023 11:03 am
On Friday, May 12th 2023, the New Jersey Office of Attorney General presented Officer Michael Gamba of the Cranford Police Department the Detective Joseph Seals Valor Award at an Excellence in Policing Awards ceremony hosted in Trenton, New J...
May 10th, 2023 10:23 am
Members of the Cranford Police Department swapped places with Cranford High School Students during the annual Police and Teens Together (PATT) programming offered to Criminal Justice students at CHS. Detective Matthew Siessel, a train...
May 3rd, 2023 4:03 pm
PSE&G urges customers to think twice if someone threatens to immediately shut off their power
(NEWARK, N.J. – May 3, 2023) PSE&G urges customers to be alert to utility scams – particularly scams demanding immediate bill p...
May 3rd, 2023 4:00 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
04...
May 1st, 2023 9:51 am
The following release is republished from a story originally published April 6th, 2023 by WABC-TV and the Union County Prosecutor's Office:
UNION COUNTY, New Jersey (WABC) — Police in one New Jersey county are hoping to better aid peo...
April 30th, 2023 8:35 am
FROM CRANFORD'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: WEATHER UPDATE, APRIL 30TH, 2023.
· NWS has issued a flood watch for New Jersey from Noon until this evening, primarily due to the threat of Flash Flooding.
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April 24th, 2023 11:01 am
During the morning of April 22nd, 2023, the Cranford Police Department responded to three separate reports of residential burglary incidents which occurred during the overnight hours.
Police first responded to the 200 Block of Cranfor...
April 24th, 2023 9:27 am
An Essex County man was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm during a motor vehicle investigation on High Street near Elm Street in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 22nd, 2023.
At approximately 0338 hours, units were canvassing th...
April 21st, 2023 10:46 am
The Cranford Police Department is excited to announce they will host their Annual Cranford Police Youth Academy Class in the Summer of 2023. The Academy will begin Monday, July 10th and conclude Friday, July 14th.
Classes run daily from 8:00 a.m. to...
April 4th, 2023 9:38 am
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March 24th, 2023 9:50 am
Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 7:30-12 Noon
Nomahegan Park
1030 Springfield Ave, Cranford NJ 07016
Children aged 5-13 are invited to enjoy a FREE morning of fishing alongside members of the Cranford Police Department on Saturday, April 22nd, 2...
March 15th, 2023 9:00 am
The Cranford Police Department is actively recruiting qualified individuals for the position of School Crossing Guard. This position offers a competitive pay rate. The police department supplies training and uniforms.
Questions regarding this oppor...
March 7th, 2023 1:52 pm
The Cranford Police Department's partnership with the NJMVC continues in 2023 on April 20th. A limited number of Real ID reservations are open, but other MVC business can be conducted that date. To reserve your place, residents are asked to downl...
February 21st, 2023 1:54 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
02/15/2023...
February 7th, 2023 4:00 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
01/19/2023...
February 6th, 2023 11:51 am
The Cranford Police Department has partnered with the United States Secret Service for a special presentation entitled “Protect and Prevent from Identity Theft” Monday, February 27th 6:00pm at the Cranford Community Center. The keynote pr...
January 28th, 2023 9:02 pm
An open letter from Chief Ryan J. Greco regarding the recent arrests of Memphis Police Officers:
"As you may have already witnessed, the events that have unfolded at the hands of law enforcement in Memphis are appalling, disgusting, and quite f...
January 16th, 2023 12:16 pm
A Linden juvenile was apprehended after taking a running vehicle from a South Avenue business parking lot Friday evening.
On January 13th, 2023 at approximately 1954 hours, Officer Rameil King was dispatched to a South Avenue convenience store on th...
January 11th, 2023 9:07 am
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
12/22/20...
December 22nd, 2022 12:14 pm
An Elizabeth man was taken into custody following an early morning crash involving a stolen motor vehicle.
On December 21, 2022 at approximately 0730 hours, an alert Blake Avenue resident contacted the Cranford Police Department after observing...
December 16th, 2022 4:07 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
11/29/20...
December 1st, 2022 7:26 pm
Starting on Friday, Dec. 2 and continuing through Sunday, Jan. 1, police from Cranford and other towns across New Jersey will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints, looking for motorists who are driving while intoxicated as part of the ...
December 1st, 2022 2:58 pm
A New York man and woman were arrested after attempting to defraud an alert Cranford resident during an attempted grandparent scam on November 29, 2022.
At approximately 0900 hours, police received a call from a Cranford resident reporting that an i...
November 29th, 2022 4:41 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
11/04/20...
November 7th, 2022 4:41 pm
Cranford Police and Fire Departments have joined forces with the Cranford Public Schools in connecting first responders and school administrators to FirstNet – a communications platform just for public safety. With this tech advancement, first ...
November 1st, 2022 4:45 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
10/06/20...
October 27th, 2022 12:07 pm
After a 2-week investigation by the Cranford Police Traffic Bureau, a Cranford man was charged in connection with a pedestrian crash that occurred in Cranford on October 14th, 2022.
At approximately 0630 hours on October 14th, 2022, police units re...
October 18th, 2022 3:34 pm
Cranford Police Chief Responds to Cranford Patch Article
To The Editor:
In today’s era of timely media, 24-hour new cycles, and online news media sources, our ability to immediately retrieve information from media has never be...
October 10th, 2022 5:18 pm
NOTICE OF OVERNIGHT ROAD CONSTRUCTION BEGINNING OCTOBER 13TH, 2022
From the County of Union:
Please be advised that South Ave from the Rte 28 circle to Centennial Ave in Westfield/Garwood/Cranford will be under construction on or about Thursday, Oc...
October 10th, 2022 11:50 am
An Essex County man was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm during a motor vehicle stop on Centennial Avenue near Hayes Street Sunday, October 9th, 2022.
At approximately 1933 hours, Officer Christopher Gross observed a White 2016 BMW with...
October 4th, 2022 2:33 pm
Chief Ryan Greco has announced the Grand Marshall of the 125th Anniversary Parade as retired Chief of Police Harry Wilde, a transformational leader of our organization who served the residents of Cranford from 1963 until his retirement in 2003. The 1...
October 3rd, 2022 9:07 am
The Cranford Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the position of a full-time Police Officer. Applicants must possess a New Jersey PTC Basic Course for Police Officer Certification or must currently be enrolled in an Alternate Route ...
September 28th, 2022 9:36 am
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
08/10/2...
September 23rd, 2022 4:15 pm
One month from today, the Cranford Police Department will celebrate 125 years of service with an Anniversary Parade scheduled for Sunday, October 23rd 2022 at 12:30PM.
This "driving parade" will consist of emergency vehicles and specialize...
September 22nd, 2022 10:42 am
3 Arrested on Firearms Charges Subsequent to DWI Investigation
Three individuals from Essex and Union County were taken into custody for multiple weapons offenses during the course of a motor vehicle stop on North Avenue at the Garden State Parkway ...
September 14th, 2022 3:36 pm
The Township of Cranford has been advised that road infrastructure projects will begin tomorrow, Thursday, September 15th, 2022.
Affected roadways include THOMAS STREET (between South and Lincoln); LINCOLN AVENUE EAST (from Severin to Centennial) a...
September 13th, 2022 11:08 am
An Essex County man and woman were taken into custody for multiple weapons and narcotic-related offenses during the course of a motor vehicle stop on Eastman Street Monday, September 12th, 2022.
At approximately 2044 hours, Officer Ryan Drew observe...
September 1st, 2022 3:11 pm
Following a brief foot pursuit during the overnight hours, three Middlesex County men were charged with burglarizing a commercial business in Cranford.
On September 1st, 2022 at approximately 0216 hours, Officers Robert Chamra and James T. Wilson I...
August 31st, 2022 8:35 am
Did you know that 1 in 5 underserved households are not getting their kids involved in athletics because of the rising price of sporting equipment? Leveling the Playing Field is nonprofit that collects and redistributes equipment to expand access and...
August 25th, 2022 10:20 am
Following a motor vehicle stop, two Middlesex County men were charged with weapon related offense, after Officers located a loaded .22 Caliber revolver inside a vehicle.
On August 24, 2022, at approximately 0328hrs., Officer Robert Chamra and Office...
August 10th, 2022 1:25 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
07/19/2022 @ 1740 ho...
August 8th, 2022 9:22 am
MOBILE MVC RESERVATIONS OPEN NOW FOR SEPTEMBER 13TH! Register by CLICKING HERE!
The Community Outreach Unit is bringing the Motor Vehicle Commission to Cranford in 2022! Our goal is to bring this mobile unit to Cranford to help those with ...
August 3rd, 2022 9:16 am
CRANFORD POLICE ARREST EWING MAN FOR HOME BURGLARY
A one-month long investigation led to the arrest of a Mercer County man in connection with a July residential burglary occurring within the Township.
On July 9th, 2022, police were dispatch...
August 2nd, 2022 2:18 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
07/16/20...
July 24th, 2022 4:06 pm
It has been brought to the attention of the Cranford Police Department and Township of Cranford that there are 2 major projects occurring in Cranford during the week of July 25th, 2022.
Penn Bower will be starting a project on behalf of Elizabethtow...
July 15th, 2022 2:08 pm
Cranford Night Out is August 2nd, 2022 from 6PM to 9PM in Municipal Lot # 1. DJ, Face painters, Italian Ices, Static Displays of Emergency Vehicles, Activities For Kids - all free of charge to our residents! Join the members of the CPD for an evening...
July 12th, 2022 4:04 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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June 24th, 2022 12:01 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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June 3rd, 2022 3:12 pm
Over the past week, members of the Cranford Police Department were involved in two separate incidents in which illegal “Ghost Guns” were recovered.
On May 28, 2022 at approximately 7:00pm Patrol Units responded to a disturbance call in t...
June 1st, 2022 8:50 pm
Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel, Union County Sheriff Peter Corvelli, Union County Police Chiefs Association President/Cranford Township Police Chief Ryan J. Greco and Interim Executive County Superintendent Daryl Palmieri issue this joint ...
June 1st, 2022 12:18 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 1, 2022
Point of Contact: Lt. Matthew Lubin, Fire Official
m-lubin@cranfordnj.org
CRANFORD FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS RESPOND TO A RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE ON GALLOWS HILL RD
CRANFORD – ...
May 20th, 2022 9:33 am
On Thursday, May 19th 2022 in the midst of Police Week, the Cranford Police Department held an awards ceremony to recognize officers who went above and beyond the normal call of duty. In addition to the men and women of the Cranford Police Department...
May 17th, 2022 11:47 am
The Cranford Police Department Juvenile Bureau once again partnered with Cranford High School to present the Driving Under the Influence Safety Simulator for high school juniors and seniors on May 17th, 2022. This initiative is sponsored by the...
May 17th, 2022 10:20 am
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
05/06/20...
May 13th, 2022 8:17 am
Subsequent to an investigation initiated by Detective Sergeant Spencer Durkin and Detective Jason D'Agostino of the Cranford Police Department Investigative Division, the United States Department of Justice announced that four men were arrested f...
May 9th, 2022 10:24 am
Following a 24-hour investigation, an Elizabeth man was taken into custody on May 5th 2022 after the Cranford Police Department investigated three separate business burglaries occurring within the Township of Cranford.
On May 4th, 2022 at ap...
May 4th, 2022 12:45 pm
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May 3rd, 2022 3:40 pm
The Cranford Police Department is excited to announce they will be hosting their Annual Cranford Police Youth Academy Class in the Summer of 2022. The Academy will begin Monday, July 11th and conclude Friday, July 15th.
Classes run daily from 8:00 a...
April 19th, 2022 10:19 am
CRANFORD,NJ - The Cranford Police Department will be hosting a local medication collection site as part of the National Take Back Initiative medicine disposal day. The event will take place at the Cranford Police Department, 8 Springfield Avenue...
April 14th, 2022 8:43 am
The Cranford Police Department and Cranford Policemen’s Benevolent Association have mobilized a collection of supplies to ship to United States Soldiers recently deployed to support NATO Allies during the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
United Sta...
April 12th, 2022 2:44 pm
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April 12th, 2022 9:26 am
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 12, 2022
Point of Contact: Lt. Matthew Lubin, Fire Official
m-lubin@cranfordnj.org
CRANFORD – The Cranford Fire/EMS and Police Departments and the Cranford First Aid Squad responded to a residential struc...
April 5th, 2022 4:21 pm
(CRANFORD) - The Cranford Police Department announced today that there is an immediate need for school guards in Cranford. For more information, contact Detective Brian Wagner of the CPD Traffic Bureau at 908-709-7344 or b-wagner@cranfordnj.org...
April 4th, 2022 4:21 pm
A medical call turned into a successful CPR life save after Cranford Police, Fire and Fire EMS responded to an Orchard Street home this past Friday.
At approximately 0847 hours on April 1st, 2022, Officers Daniel Donnerstag and Joshua Sousa ...
April 4th, 2022 3:51 pm
(CRANFORD) -- Police officers from the Cranford Police Department will be cracking down on distracted drivers during April as part of New Jersey’s UDrive. UText. UPay. enforcement campaign.
Beginning April 1 and running through the end of the ...
April 1st, 2022 2:14 pm
After a month-long investigation, a 17-year-old Cranford Juvenile was charged for making a social media threat involving Cranford High School.
On February 8th, 2022 at approximately 1740 hours, Principal Mark Cantagallo of Cranford High School...
March 30th, 2022 8:50 am
The Cranford Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the position of a full-time Police Officer. Applicants must possess a New Jersey PTC Basic Course for Police Officer Certification or must currently be enrolled in an Alternate Route ...
March 28th, 2022 2:24 pm
CELEBRATING AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH WITH A SENSORY-FRIENDLY MOVIE NIGHT
April marks World Autism Month and to celebrate autism acceptance in our community, the Cranford Police Department and Cranford Fire Department teamed up to host an afternoon ...
March 24th, 2022 2:13 pm
UPDATE: Please see the following announcement from the Office of the Superintendent of Cranford Public Schools - 03/24/22 @ 2:38PM:
"All is well at CHS, but we would like to provide you with an update on the incident that was communicated...
March 23rd, 2022 12:47 pm
The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) Law Enforcement Accreditation Program awarded the Cranford Police Department Re-Accreditation this month, Chief Ryan Greco of the Cranford Police Department announced today. The Cra...
March 22nd, 2022 9:39 am
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
...
March 21st, 2022 11:19 am
An Essex County juvenile was taken into custody after fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle burglary and attempted motor vehicle theft.
On March 18th, 2022 at approximately 15:36 hours, a resident reported that a suspect attempted to steal their veh...
March 17th, 2022 9:27 am
An Essex County man was arrested in Rahway after fleeing from an early morning Cranford Police motor vehicle stop.
On March 17th, 2022 at approximately 0109 hours, Officer Christopher Gross stopped a 2004 Ford Explorer in the area of Centennial Ave...
March 16th, 2022 1:02 pm
The following was written by Chief Ryan J. Greco of the Cranford Police Department in response to an uptick of motor vehicle thefts over the course of the past year.
During last week’s New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police meeting,...
March 11th, 2022 11:09 am
125th Anniversary Commemorative Brick Sale
As the Cranford Police Department continues to celebrate its 125th Anniversary this year – and specifically this month on March 27th, 1897 – the department is announcing the launch of its 125th ...
March 10th, 2022 10:42 am
The Cranford Police Department Community Outreach Unit is announcing its newest initiative called "Meet The Department" with its first session being held on March 31st, 2022.
Much like Coffee with a Cop, the purpose of "Meet The Depar...
February 25th, 2022 5:28 pm
The Elizabethtown Gas Company has advised the Township of Cranford that their SOUTH AVENUE Infrastructure Project will begin this Monday, February 28th, 2022 during the overnight hours throughout multiple towns, including Cranford. They have provided...
February 23rd, 2022 4:02 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
02/08/20...
February 21st, 2022 10:00 am
On Sunday, February 20th, 2022 the Cranford Police Department arrested an Essex County man and a Union County woman for narcotics and multiple weapon-related offenses during the course of a motor vehicle stop on Raritan Road.
At approximately 1953 ...
February 16th, 2022 11:31 am
On Wednesday, February 16, 2022 the Cranford Police Department arrested a Middlesex County man for narcotics and weapon-related offenses during the course of a motor vehicle stop on Centennial Avenue.
At approximately 0114 hours, Officers Ryan McSha...
February 8th, 2022 9:08 am
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
01/28/20...
February 7th, 2022 9:51 am
On 02/06/2022 at approximately 1250 hours, the Cranford Police Department responded to an attempted motor vehicle theft in a residential neighborhood in which a violent encounter occurred between the suspected car thieves and the victim. According to...
February 3rd, 2022 1:23 pm
After a one-month long investigation, today the Cranford Police Department announced the arrest of an individual responsible for a Christmas Eve 2021 robbery occurring in a residential area. Jerry Robinson, 44 of Jersey City, was arrested and c...
January 31st, 2022 8:00 am
The Township was notified that Elizabethtown Gas will be doing extensive work in Cranford, Garwood and Westfield. In Cranford, the streets affected are sections of North and South Avenue starting as early as February 8th. Work will be done in the eve...
January 25th, 2022 3:40 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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January 21st, 2022 3:03 pm
CRANFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 2022
Point of Contact: Lt. Matthew Lubin, Fire Official
m-lubin@cranfordnj.org
CRANFORD FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS RESPOND TO A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE ON ...
January 20th, 2022 8:00 am
Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment
(Cranford, NJ) A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) on Monday, January, 24, 2022, will examine all aspects of the Cranford Police Departmen...
January 19th, 2022 8:00 am
As the Cranford Community reflects on last year’s commemoration of the Township’s 150th Anniversary, the Cranford Police Department will celebrate its 125th Anniversary in 2022, Chief Ryan J. Greco announced today. As part of the an...
January 13th, 2022 8:00 am
Cranford Auxiliary Police Department Seeks Recruits
for March 2022 Training Class
2022 Union County Auxiliary Police Academy (Class 25)
Saturday, March 12, 2022 through Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Union County Fire/EMS Training Academy, 1075 Edward St...
January 12th, 2022 8:53 am
Cranford Police Establish an Internet Safe Exchange Location
Online platforms such as Offer Up, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace have provided a means for individuals to buy, sell new and used items with ease, but where should Cranford resident...
January 11th, 2022 10:35 am
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
12/28/20...
January 6th, 2022 3:19 pm
January 6th, 2022 03:19 pm
Cranford OEM: Winter Weather Advisory 01/06/22 - 01/07/22
WEATHER ADVISORY 01/06/2022 - 01/07/2022
Information Cutoff: 1500hrs 6 January 2021
NWS Alert Level: Winter Weather Advisory: Midnight to Noon Friday
OEM Alert ...
January 2nd, 2022 7:18 pm
A low pressure system will be passing south and east of our area overnight, which will result in a "close call" for some winter weather. The current forecast guidance suggests light snowfall resulting in a isolated coating, largely on grass...
December 23rd, 2021 8:00 am
AAA Northeast announced that the Cranford Police Department won a GOLD Award in the 2021 AAA Community Traffic Safety Awards Program for its efforts in creating safer traffic environments for all roadway users in its jurisdiction. Due to C...
December 21st, 2021 3:35 pm
After a three-month long investigation by Detective Jason D’Agostino and the Cranford Police Department Investigative Division, a Cranford Man was arrested in connection with illegal drug activity taking place on New Street in Cranford. D...
December 16th, 2021 3:50 pm
PLEASE SEE THE BELOW MESSAGE FROM THE CRANFORD SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS, DR. SCOTT RUBIN:
"Dear Cranford School Community,
There is currently a video on TikTok warning of nationwide school shootings on December 17th along with hashtags #decem...
December 16th, 2021 7:55 am
-2022 PARKING PERMIT REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
The Cranford Police Department announced today that 2022 parking registrations for 9-hour parking, 12-hour parking, and overnight parking is NOW OPEN through the Cranford Police App. Applicants ...
December 15th, 2021 4:22 pm
CRANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT HOSTS PROMOTION AND APPOINTMENT CEREMONY
At a ceremony held in Municipal Chambers on December 15th, 2021, the Cranford Police Department promoted Detective Shayne Temple to Sergeant and appointed Gianna Ricerca, Anthony Gi...
December 9th, 2021 9:23 am
Cranford Police Department App-Downloads Continue To Increase
In October of 2021, the Department announced the launch of its new free mobile app. The first of its kind in this region, this new app aims to increase resident-police communications thro...
December 2nd, 2021 12:54 pm
PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING RELEASE ISSUED BY THE OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT, DR. SCOTT RUBIN, 12/2/2021 @ 12:52PM
"Good afternoon,
We would like to provide you with an upate on the incident that was communicated earlier. We originally r...
November 30th, 2021 12:33 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
...
November 24th, 2021 2:01 pm
CRANFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT HOSTS PROMOTION AND APPOINTMENT CEREMONY
At a ceremony held in Municipal Chambers on November 24th, 2021, the Cranford Police Department promoted Detective Christopher DiFabio to Sergeant and appointed Antonio Bellomo to t...
November 23rd, 2021 4:20 pm
CRANFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 23, 2021
Point of Contact:
Lt. Matthew Lubin, Fire Official
m-lubin@cranfordnj.org
CRANFORD FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS RESPOND TO FATAL FIRE ON BEECH STREET
CRANFORD &ndas...
November 22nd, 2021 11:57 am
Cranford Police Department Places QR Codes on Radio Cars
In an effort to streamline citizens’ access to crash reports, police points of contact, and to report traffic safety or crime tips immediately, the Cranford Police Department recently ad...
November 16th, 2021 1:12 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
November 11th, 2021 1:42 pm
UPDATE: IDENTIFIED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE.
The Cranford Police Department is attempting to identify this individual. If you have any information, please submit a tip (even anonymously).
Detective Robert Jordan of our Detec...
November 10th, 2021 1:36 pm
On Wednesday November 10th, 2021 at a ceremony in the Cranford Police Department, the Italian American Police Society of New Jersey awarded Lt. Chris Polito, Ptl. Corey LoForte and Construction Official Frank Genova lifesaving awards for their effort...
November 3rd, 2021 1:58 pm
On November 1, 2021, at 1514hrs. a 71 year old Township resident was conducting personal business in the Municipal Building. At some point the resident collapsed in the Administrative Wing and became unresponsive due to a cardiac episode. As municipa...
October 29th, 2021 4:15 pm
Strong wind gusts and rain are expected late today into tonight as a low pressure system approaches from the west. A secondary low develops over the area on Saturday and brings a second round of rain, especially for eastern sections (LI/CT) late...
October 26th, 2021 2:20 pm
The information provided does not represent the total scope of police activity. Individuals charged as a result of police investigations are merely an accusation. All defendants should be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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October 4th, 2021 7:52 am
Consolidated Rail Corporation, or Conrail, announced a bridge replacement project with major traffic disruption implications for Centennial Avenue beginning on Monday October 11th, 2021. The bridge replacement project, located on Centennial Avenue be...