Police and Fire

The letter, falsely claiming to be from the rescue squad, stated that the squad would begin charging for services. The SORS Board strongly disavows and refutes the letter.

As Maplewood-South Orange returns to school on Tuesday, Sept. 3, here are some important reminders from the Maplewood Police Department

Police say that after ransacking the residence the suspects allegedly stole a key fob and fled in the homeowner’s BMW. Detectives and state police located the car on the NJ Turnpike caught the three, who tried to flee across the highway.

From Maplewood Police, August 22, 2024: Press Release August 15th – August 21st August…

Maplewood Police arrested a 34-year-old Maplewood man in response to a report of an…

Nonetheless, residents should report bear sightings to local police — particularly if the bear is aggressive.

From the Maplewood Police Department: On Sunday July 28, 2024 at approximately 6:00 PM,…

An Oakland Rd. resident whose home was broken into and her car stolen in the early morning told the TC, “I’ve lived in crime ridden areas before, but I didn’t realize that I’m now also living in a crime ridden area and it’s freaking me out.”

Noting concerns about crime stemming from the 24-hour Wawa, late-night noise, an increase in unhoused people and a recent shooting, one resident said that Maplewood has “…become lackadaisical where safety is concerned, but I live on the border and it bothers me greatly. I pay a lot of taxes. And I like to be safe.”

From Maplewood Police Dept.: Today at approximately 10:21 AM, Maplewood Police Officers observed a…