Springfield Police Department

Springfield Police Department This is the official page for the Springfield Police Department, serving Springfield (Union County), NJ. This page is not monitored 24/7.
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Springfield Police Department BlotterMay 16 – 31, 2026May 19 – A 21-year-old Brooklyn, NY man was charged with theft by ...
06/01/2026

Springfield Police Department Blotter
May 16 – 31, 2026

May 19 – A 21-year-old Brooklyn, NY man was charged with theft by deception as a result of a Detective Bureau investigation of fraud reported at a Route 22 auto dealership.

May 22 – Officers were detailed to a Morris Avenue pharmacy on a report of shoplifting. Upon arrival, the suspect was located in the parking lot by responding officers. The suspect, a 40-year-old East Orange woman, was arrested and charged with theft, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, and an outstanding warrant out of South Orange. Merchandise totaling $11.99 was recovered and returned to the pharmacy.

May 26 – A 45-year-old Springfield man was charged with theft by deception as a result of a Detective Bureau investigation of fraud reported by a Springfield resident.

May 29 – On May 16, Officers responded to a Route 22 hotel on a report of a male harassing an employee. As a result of a follow-up investigation by Detective Bureau personnel, a 30-year-old Neptune man was charged with lewdness.

Additional reported crimes and police responses to calls for service:

Alarm Activations – 53
Animal Complaints – 14
Assaults – 3
Fraud – 7
Motor Vehicle Accidents – 50
Theft - 5

The above information is an overview and does not represent the total number of investigations and police responses to calls for service.

06/01/2026

This afternoon, the Union Police Department was pursuing a stolen vehicle when, in an attempt to flee officers, the vehicle crashed near the intersection of Morris Avenue and Meisel Avenue.

Two occupants fled the scene on foot but were quickly apprehended through the coordinated efforts of the Springfield, Millburn, and Union Police Departments.

Fortunately, neither the occupants nor any members of the public were injured during the incident. The investigation remains ongoing.

It is with deep sorrow that the Springfield Police Department announces the passing of our retired friend and colleague,...
05/26/2026

It is with deep sorrow that the Springfield Police Department announces the passing of our retired friend and colleague, Sergeant Angelo Bonavitacola.

This Memorial Day, the Springfield Police Department honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives i...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Springfield Police Department honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice is the foundation of the freedoms we protect every day. We stand in gratitude for their courage, their commitment, and the families who carry their legacy forward.

As we gather with loved ones today, we pause to reflect on the true meaning of this day.

Springfield Police Department BlotterMay 1 – 15, 2026May 3 – Patrol officers were dispatched to Route 22 on a report of ...
05/19/2026

Springfield Police Department Blotter
May 1 – 15, 2026

May 3 – Patrol officers were dispatched to Route 22 on a report of an erratic driver. The vehicle was located idling on the shoulder of the highway, with the driver asleep at the wheel. The driver, a 39-year-old Linden man, was arrested and charged with driving while under the influence and refusal to submit to a breath test.

May 6 – A 45-year-old unhoused man was charged with burglary and criminal trespass. The charges were the culmination of a Detective Bureau investigation of a burglary to a Mountain Avenue residence reported on April 16, 2026.

May 6 – On March 30, patrol officers responded to a Route 22 business on a report of a male exposing himself. As a result of a follow-up investigation by Detective Bureau personnel, a 38-year-old Shreveport, Louisiana man was charged with lewdness.

May 6 – Officers responded to Briant Park Drive on a report of a motor vehicle accident. Summit Police officers also at the scene advised the driver of the vehicle was observed asleep behind the wheel. The driver, a 37-year-old Irvington man, was arrested and charged with driving while under the influence.

May 7 – A 28-year-old Detroit, MI man was charged with theft by deception, possession of counterfeit government identification, and forgery as a result of a Detective Bureau investigation of fraud reported at a South Springfield Avenue service station.

May 7 – An officer on routine patrol observed a vehicle with front end damage traveling the wrong way on Maple Avenue and conducted a motor vehicle stop. The vehicle was confirmed to have fled the scene of an accident in Millburn. The driver, a 37-year-old Springfield man, was arrested and charged with driving while under the influence.

May 7 – A 26-year-old Vauxhall man and a 32-year-old Union man were charged with theft of movable property as a result of a Detective Bureau investigation of theft reported at a Morris Turnpike grocery store.

May 10 – A 29-year-old Jersey City man was arrested on an outstanding warrant out of Palisades as a result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 22.

May 11 – An officer on routine patrol conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle being operated with its headlights off, and failing to maintain its lane on Morris Avenue. The driver, a 42-year-old Summit man, was arrested and charged with driving while under the influence and refusal to submit breath samples.

May 11 – A 68-year-old Kenilworth man was charged with theft of movable property as a result of a Detective Bureau investigation of shoplifting reported at a Route 22 business.

Additional reported crimes and police responses to calls for service:

Alarm Activations – 44
Animal Complaints – 5
Criminal Mischief – 4
Fraud/Identity Theft - 5
Motor Vehicle Accidents – 43
Theft – 4

The above information is an overview and does not represent the total number of investigations and police responses to calls for service.

Tomorrow! 🚲 E-Bike T...
05/19/2026

Tomorrow!

🚲 E-Bike Town Hall – Springfield Police Department

Join us for an important community discussion on New Jersey E-Bike laws and roadway safety.

📅 Wednesday, May 20th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Chisholm Community Center
100 South Springfield Avenue
Senior Citizen Meeting Room

Learn about:
✔️ NJ E-Bike laws
✔️ Roadway safety & rider responsibilities

All residents are encouraged to attend and stay informed.

📞 973-912-2249
📧 [email protected]

*UPDATE: REUNITED WITH OWNER, THANK YOU!*This sweet guy was found on South Springfield Avenue. No microchip detected. P...
05/15/2026

*UPDATE: REUNITED WITH OWNER, THANK YOU!*
This sweet guy was found on South Springfield Avenue. No microchip detected. Please call 973-376-0400 if you can help reunite him with his family!

Another Pizza with the Police event in the books! Thank you, as always, to TD Pizza for hosting such a great event! And ...
05/15/2026

Another Pizza with the Police event in the books! Thank you, as always, to TD Pizza for hosting such a great event! And thank you to everyone who came out to hang out and enjoy a slice of pizza. Hope to see you all next time!

See you tonight!
05/13/2026

See you tonight!

This week, in honor of National Police Week, members of the Springfield Police Department were joined by hundreds of off...
05/12/2026

This week, in honor of National Police Week, members of the Springfield Police Department were joined by hundreds of officers throughout the state in embarking on the Police Unity Tour. Their motto: “We Ride For Those Who Died” reflects the never-ending mission of honoring Officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. This year, they ride in honor of two of our own, Patrolman Joseph Roessner (End of Watch: March 13, 1962) and Detective John Patrick (End of Watch: October 21, 2024).

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100 Mountain Avenue
Springfield, NJ
07081

Telephone

(973) 376-0400

Website

https://springfieldpd.enforsys.com/overnightparking

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