Union County Prosecutor's Office

06/01/2026

PRESS RELEASE: Elizabeth Homicide Under Investigation

Click to read more: https://ucpo.org/news/article/2957

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

Last week, Union County ARRIVE Together hosted its Bi-Annual In-person Debrief at the North Avenue Academic Building of Kean University. The meeting focused on recent responses, policies and protocols and plans for the future of the program. The team meets monthly via Zoom and twice a year in person.

Union County ARRIVE Together pairs law enforcement officers with certified mental health screeners for crisis response. Officers from any one of the partnered agencies respond to cross-jurisdictional calls for mental health incidents with a Trinitas mental health screener. When not responding to reactive calls, the ARRIVE team performs follow-up management and proactively visits individuals in the community who would benefit from an outreach program.

05/22/2026

PRESS RELEASE: Plainfield man arrested in connection with Plainfield homicide

Click to continue reading: https://ucpo.org/news/article/2943

05/19/2026

PRESS RELEASE: Irvington Man Charged for Weapons Offenses

Click to read more: https://ucpo.org/news/article/2931

05/19/2026

PRESS RELEASE: Community Members Invited to Join World Cup ACT Day of Action at Kean University

Click to read more: https://ucpo.org/news/article/2930

05/18/2026

We had a wonderful time connecting with the community this past Saturday, May 16th, at Plainfield’s Autism Acceptance and Emergency Preparedness Resource Fair! 🧩🛡️

Sgt Annie Coll and Detective Nora Foster of the Union County Prosecutor’s Office were honored to participate, sharing vital safety resources and building meaningful relationships with residents and families. Events like this are crucial for fostering inclusivity, ensuring emergency preparedness for all, and strengthening the bond between law enforcement and the diverse communities we serve.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to chat, ask questions, and grab some information—together, we are building a safer, more supportive Union County!

05/15/2026

As we close out National Police Week, the Union County Prosecutor’s Office extends our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who serve and protect our communities every day.

We are proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our 21 municipal departments and our county and educational partners:

Berkeley Heights • Clark • Cranford • Elizabeth • Fanwood • Garwood • Hillside • Kean University • Kenilworth • Linden • Mountainside • New Providence • Plainfield • Rahway • Roselle • Roselle Park • Scotch Plains • Springfield • Summit • Union Township • Union County Police • Union County Sheriff's Office • Westfield • Winfield

Together, we remain committed to justice, integrity, and the safety of every Union County resident. 💙🚔

05/14/2026

Today, the Union County Prosecutor’s Office is proud to wear green to show our support for Mental Health Awareness Month and break the stigma surrounding mental wellness. We stand with our community in prioritizing mental health and advocating for the resources and compassion everyone deserves.

05/14/2026

After a distinguished and multifaceted career spanning over a decade of dedicated service, Detective Dariusz Tokarz has retired from the Union County Prosecutor’s Office. Since joining the office in 2015, Detective Tokarz has been a cornerstone of both investigative excellence and technological innovation. His UCPO career took him from the Criminal Case Control Unit to the high-stakes world of the Guns, Gangs, Drugs & Violent Crimes Task Force, and eventually into the Cyber Crime Task Force. A true pioneer in digital forensics and electronic surveillance, Dariusz was instrumental in modernizing Union County’s law enforcement capabilities. He personally managed the Evidence.com platform, developed and oversaw the Body Worn Camera (BWC) program, and designed state-of-the-art AXON recording systems that transformed how evidence is captured and managed across the county. His technical expertise was matched only by his investigative resolve, having worked on over four thousand cases in the Domestic Violence Unit.

Beyond his technical and investigative expertise, Detective Tokarz’s legacy is defined by his profound humanity and commitment to the diverse community he served. Leveraging his fluency in Polish and his ability to communicate in several other Slavic languages, he served as a vital bridge for the migrant community and a key asset in complex translations for Homicide and Special Prosecutions. His compassion famously extended beyond the borders of New Jersey; in 2022, he coordinated a massive humanitarian effort that delivered 120,000 lbs. of aid to Ukrainian refugees, earning him the UCPO Recognition Award and the 2023 Unity Award for Special Achievement.

Whether he was instructing at the John H. Stamler Police Academy, assisting those struggling with dependency through the East Coast chapter of AA, or remaining on-call 24/7 to support his fellow officers, Dariusz embodied the very best of public service. As he hangs up his badge, we celebrate a career marked by cutting-edge progress, thousands of lives touched, and a relentless dedication to the safety and dignity of Union County.

Happy retirement, Detective Tokarz!