Two found shot near bullet-riddled car in Plainfield, prosecutorTwo found shot near bullet-riddled car in Plainfield, prosecutorPolice found the pair with gunshot wounds after the ShotSpotter system detected shots being fired.Dan AlexanderDan Alexander
NJ pre-K administrator threatened 4-year-olds with knife, cops sayPolice say two children were brought to her office for misbehaving and she threatened them with a knife if the behavior continued.Adam HochronAdam Hochron
NJ cop who ‘frequently’ had sex on duty can’t get job backNJ cop who ‘frequently’ had sex on duty can’t get job backA Plainfield police officer fired for having sex in his police car while on duty has lost a years-long battle to get back his job.Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
2 days after DWI crash, Plainfield councilman approves his own pay raise2 days after DWI crash, Plainfield councilman approves his own pay raiseCouncil Vice President Barry Goode was arrested and charged in a drunk driving accident outside his home just before midnight on Dec. 9.Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
NJ mom’s frantic search: Recovering addict was ‘doing very well’ before vanishingNJ mom’s frantic search: Recovering addict was ‘doing very well’ before vanishing27-year-old Billy Hannam had been sober for more than a month before leaving a note that he had relapsed and gone to find help. He has not been heard from since Friday.Adam HochronAdam Hochron
After re-election, NJ mayor asks for 115% salary raiseAfter re-election, NJ mayor asks for 115% salary raiseOn Tuesday, Mayor Adrian Mapp won re-election. On Wednesday, he asked for a raise.Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
NJ gang with ties to El Salvador called ‘clear and present danger’ to cops, communityNJ gang with ties to El Salvador called ‘clear and present danger’ to cops, communityTry to stay out of their way. The notorious MS-13 gang won't hesitate to threaten, maim or kill you at the drop of a hat.David MatthauDavid Matthau
Even this NJ city’s high school football is political — and racial — lawsuit saysEven this NJ city’s high school football is political — and racial — lawsuit saysIt’s the latest accusation of political impropriety against a school board in a city known for its rough-and-tumble school politics. Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
FBI adds Plainfield murder suspect to most wanted listFBI adds Plainfield murder suspect to most wanted listWalter Yovany Gomez is wanted in connection with the 2011 murder of Julio Matute. Adam HochronAdam Hochron
Plainfield dad admits beating 4-month-old son to deathPlainfield dad admits beating 4-month-old son to deathMichael Bell hit his son in the head multiple times before he died from his injuries.Adam HochronAdam Hochron