Overview

• A 17-year-old male, identified in court records and reporting as Vincent Battiloro, has been charged in juvenile court with two counts of first-degree murder in the Sept. 29 Cranford crash.
• Court records indicate the Jeep Compass was traveling at least 70 mph in a 25 mph zone, and multiple tickets were issued, including for leaving the scene and driving without a license.
• The Union County Prosecutor’s Office says the suspect was detained and questioned Monday, released, and then arrested Wednesday.
• Families of victims Maria Niotis and Isabella Salas allege months of stalking and say a restraining order was filed, though authorities have not announced a motive.
• Wakes and a funeral drew large crowds as a GoFundMe for the families topped $150,000, and authorities asked residents to share home or dashcam footage.