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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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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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...
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 ...
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 – ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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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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...
(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...
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 ...
(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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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,...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
-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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...