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11-07-2025
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North Plainfield woman rescued from roof of burning home
NORTH PLAINFIELD – Borough first responders rescued a 27-year-old woman from a fire at her Richard Way home early July 11. Police responded around 1:25 a.m. where they reported the residence engulfed in flames with several residents on the front lawn and were told that one female resident was still inside, on the roof, authorities said. Officers tried to rescue the last resident, Yaritza Perez, from the roof, but firefighters were able to extend a large ladder to the roof and then rescue her, authorities said. All residents, including the family dog, "Mina," made it safely out of the fire, authorities said. Firefighters from the North Plainfield, Plainfield, and Watchung helped put out the blaze, which took hours, police said. The home was destroyed by the fire, authorities said. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, but authorities believe it may have started in the basement. Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Plainfield Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division at 908-769-2922. Email: alewis@ Alexander Lewis is an award-winning reporter and photojournalist whose work spans many topics. This article originally appeared on North Plainfield NJ woman rescued from roof of burning home
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Yahoo
Watchung business hit by gunfire, police investigating
WATCHUNG – Police are investigating following reports of shots fired Monday night. Watchung police responded around 9:39 p.m. Monday to a business on westbound Route 22 where officers found evidence of gunshot damage to the building of the business, said Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald. No injuries were reported, the prosecutor said, and the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Unit at 908-231-7100 or the Watchung Borough Police Department at 908-756-3663 or via the STOPit app. Email: alewis@ Alexander Lewis is an award-winning reporter and photojournalist whose work spans many topics. This article originally appeared on Watchung NJ business hit by gunfire, police investigating
