Linden cops stop a crime in progress, get injured in the processLinden cops stop a crime in progress, get injured in the processThe incident began with a 23-year-old man lighting a mattress on fire presumably to burn down his house.Bill SpadeaBill Spadea
NJ judge releases accused child rapist, lets him go on vacationNJ judge releases accused child rapist, lets him go on vacationSupporters of New Jersey's bail reform law say the system isn't perfect, but it's a dramatic improvement over the old cash bail system. David MatthauDavid MatthauSergio BichaoSergio Bichao
Charges: Man lit mattress on fire, attacked police officersCharges: Man lit mattress on fire, attacked police officersA 23-year-old Union County man lit a mattress on fire, then hurt a cop responding to the scene Sunday, police said. Erin VogtErin Vogt
NJ man lit fire & seriously hurt police officer, cops say NJ man lit fire & seriously hurt police officer, cops say A 23-year-old Union County man lit a mattress on fire, then hurt a cop responding to the scene Sunday, police said. Erin VogtErin Vogt
Linden cop and other driver hurt after police SUV hits carLinden cop and other driver hurt after police SUV hits carThe police SUV was responding to a call when it crashed into a Toyota Camry Saturday night, police said.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Linden firefighter has to be pulled from wreck after truck crashLinden firefighter has to be pulled from wreck after truck crashThe firefighters were taken to a local hospital after the Tuesday crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, police said.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Linden cops look for attempted murder suspect after home shootingLinden cops look for attempted murder suspect after home shootingThe Friday night shooting left one man hurt. Police are asking for help finding the accused gunman.Erin VogtErin Vogt
Guilty again: Jury convicts terrorist in Linden police shootoutGuilty again: Jury convicts terrorist in Linden police shootoutA New Jersey man already serving a life term for planting bombs in New York City has been convicted of attempted murder and assault.Associated PressAssociated Press
Man threatened to jump off Linden City Hall (Updated)Man threatened to jump off Linden City Hall (Updated)The man climbed to the top of the two story building around 1:45 p.m.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
Man set fire to NJ homes, school, dumpster in 1 night, cops sayMan set fire to NJ homes, school, dumpster in 1 night, cops sayMarcus D. Wise, 30, of Roselle was taken into custody the morning of the fires and found with a lighter, a piece of cardboard, and a can of WD-40.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander