Kilo of Cocaine Seized by Union County Prosecutor’s Office
October 28, 2014
A joint law enforcement task force took down six individuals who were apparently involved in a major cocaine distribution organization like something out of the movie "Scarface" with Al Pacino. The task force, made up of FBI and detectives from the Union County Prosecutor's Office and Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office, found a kilo of coke from the bust - which works out to be over 2 pounds. In total, the drugs were spread throughout 3 vehicles in Linden and a stash house in Perth ... Read More»
Man Charged in 50 Burglaries Across 2 NJ Counties
October 28, 2014
A serial cat burglar was finally caught after burglarizing approximately 50 residences, according to police. This could arguably make him the most prolific burglar in recent history in Union and Middlesex Counties. The defendant, a Bronx man, allegedly stole $60,000 worth of merchandise from homes throughout both counties in a burglary spree that spanned eight months, according to police.
The burglaries plagued residents for approximately eight months while police remained baffled by the ... Read More»
Theft by Deception Charges in Linden NJ
October 16, 2014
Linden police are investigating a series of scams targeting senior citizens in the area after the latest incident involving a 89-year-old woman who was nearly scammed for $7,900. The suspect has supposedly been targeting senior citizens in grocery store parking lots as they try to get into their car. According to police, he tells them something is wrong with their car and that he could fix it no problem; but here is the catch - he charges an exorbitant amount of money to perform the ... Read More»
Streets of Elizabeth Turn Deadly
October 16, 2014
The streets of Elizabeth turned deadly this week when two men were found dead from fatal shooting within just 30 minutes of each other. It is unclear at this time if the shootings are related. At least one of the men appears to have been shot at close range with a handgun which is indicative of a premeditated "hit".
Both shootings are under investigation by the Union County Homicide Task Force and the Elizabeth Police Department according to a joint statement by acting Union County ... Read More»