News for Plainfield, NJ. The city of Plainfield is the 2nd most populous municipality in Union County and the 35th most populous in New Jersey with more than 49,800 resident. The mayor in 2011 is Adrian Mapp.
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Newark man accused of Plainfield armed rape, family's kidnapping
Three men were involved in a home invasion, knifepoint rape and kidnapping of a woman and her children last month, prosecutors said. So far, they've arrested one suspect.
Teen hits Plainfield, NJ utility pole, speed a factor, cops say
The identity of the driver or the cause of the crash was not disclosed pending an investigation.
Hispanic males targeted in Plainfield robberies, authorities say
The suspects are believed to be between two and four males, using several different vehicles which authorities said were stolen.
Police forces in NJ get $12M federal funds to hire more officers
New Brunswick, Plainfield, Camden County, Paterson, Bayonne and Prospect Park police departments were awarded millions through the COPS Hiring Program.
Arrest made in rape during Westfield, NJ home invasion
Union County Prosecutor William Daniel credited several police agencies for helping find the Plainfield arrested in the case.
NJ animal shelter devastated by Ida needs help
Ida hit the Plainfield Area Humane Society with a ferocity that flooded the entire facility.
Arrest made in fatal Plainfield shooting of delivery driver
Quahif Lane, 26, of Plainfield was taken into custody without incident Thursday and now faces first-degree homicide and second-degree weapons charges.
Delivery driver shot dead in Plainfield, prosecutors say
Jamar S. Harris, 36, of Newark was found dead on the 200 block of Garfield Avenue shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Plainfield, NJ man accused of shooting, killing Edison woman
Shakir Tyler is charged with murder, following the shooting death of Tayeesha Webb on Saturday, according to prosecutors.
Two NJ licensed professionals disciplined over alleged sex crimes
A nurse from Plainfield and a massage therapist from Paterson have been reprimanded.