Springfield Police Department

Male dog found on Meckes St this afternoon. No collar for identification. If you know the owner, have them contact the police department.

🚔 LAST CALL! 🚔

The Springfield Police Department is accepting applications for our Junior Police Academy!

This exciting program gives young residents the opportunity to learn about law enforcement, teamwork, leadership, and community service while interacting with Springfield Police Officers.

📍 Applications are available at Springfield Police Department Headquarters.

❓ Questions? Contact Officer Frank Cunha at:
📧 [email protected]

Don’t miss out on this great summer opportunity—submit your application before it’s too late!

*UPDATE: REUNITED WITH OWNER*
Male dog found on North Derby. Please call 973-376-0400 if you can help us reunite him with his owners.

🚓Child Safety Seat Inspection Event

The Springfield Police Department invites parents and caregivers to a FREE Child Safety Seat Inspection Event to help ensure your child’s car seat is installed correctly and safely.

📅 Date: Saturday, June 27
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Chisholm Community Center
100 South Springfield Avenue
Springfield, NJ

Certified technicians will be available to inspect child safety seats, answer questions, and provide guidance on proper installation and usage.

No appointment necessary. Stop by and help keep your most precious passengers safe!

Today marked the conclusion of our yearly Bike Rodeo at our elementary schools! Students had an opportunity to learn about bicycle safety from Officer Cunha and participate in a challenging obstacle course. We look forward to the event every year!

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.

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, Sergeant Angelo Bonavitacola.

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 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.