Police and Fire

Maplewood Leaders Indicate Support for Joint Meeting/Civil Service Fire Dept. With South Orange

The five members of Maplewood’s governing body indicated on July 16 that there was majority support for a joint meeting structure with civil service to…

A Few Spots Left for South Orange Junior Police Academy — Register Now

The South Orange Police Department Youth Aid Division is once again offering its Junior Police Academy summer program — and there are still a…

Home Video Camera Footage Aids Police in Arresting 3 in South Orange Package Thefts

South Orange Police arrested three people and charged them with a string of package thefts that took place earlier this month. Several residents reported that…

A Maplewood Family Displaced by Fire Needs Housing & Help

Neighbors are stepping up to help a Maplewood family displaced by fire, but more aid is needed. The family of six was displaced from their…

Maplewood Police Arrest 2 on Prostitution-Related Charges at Millburn Ave ‘Health Club’

The Maplewood Police arrested two people on prostitution-related charges during an undercover investigation at TWC Health Club at 2168 Millburn Avenue on July 10. Acting…

Beloved South Orange Activist Cecilia Cranko Killed in Overnight Fire

Authorities have confirmed that South Orange architect and activist Cecilia Cranko is the victim of the overnight fire on Ward Place. Cranko, 48, was discovered…

One Victim Perishes in Overnight Fire in South Orange

A fire that erupted in a home on Ward Place in South Orange has left one person dead. South Orange Fire Chief Daniel Sullivan reported…

Firefighters Extinguish Electrical Fire at Arizona Iced Tea Building in Maplewood

With help from neighboring units — and a fan boat from Bergen County — Maplewood firefighters put out a blaze at a beverage packing facility…

South Orange Police Arrest 2 in Strong-Arm Robbery on Irvington Avenue

South Orange Police arrested two Newark residents on the morning of June 25 and charged them with allegedly committing a strong-arm robbery on Irvington Avenue.…

Firefighter Injured, 9 Residents Displaced in 2-Alarm Blaze in Maplewood

Nine residents were displaced from their homes and one firefighter was treated and released for a burn to the back of his neck due to…