North Hunterdon, NJ
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Morris County Man, 58, Seriously Injured In Rt. 80 Crash With Tractor-Trailer [UPDATE] Morris County Man, 58, Seriously Injured In Rt. 80 Crash With Tractor-Trailer [UPDATE] Morris County Man, 58, Seriously Injured In Rt. 80 Crash With Tractor-Trailer [UPDATE]
Morris County Man, 58, Seriously Injured In Rt. 80 Crash With Tractor-Trailer [Update] A Morris County man was hospitalized with serious injuries after crashing into the back of a disabled tractor-trailer on Route 80, state police confirmed. Michael D. Todd, 58, was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet passenger car when he entered the right shoulder of Route 80 eastbound and struck the back of the disabled tractor-trailer near 13.8 in Frelinghuysen Township just before 5:30 a.m. Thursday, NJSP Sgt. Alejandro Goez told Daily Voice. Todd, of Budd Lake, was taken via ambulance to Morristown Hospital for treatment of serious injuries, Goez said. The crash remains under investig…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Arson Units Probe Morris County House Fire Arson Units Probe Morris County House Fire Arson Units Probe Morris County House Fire
Arson Units Probe Morris County House Fire Arson units are investigating a fire that ravaged a Morris County home late Tuesday night. The fire was spotted by a Chester Township patrol officer at 25 Lamerson Rd. in Chester Township just before 10:45 p.m., police said. The blaze was extinguished by the Chester Township Volunteer Fire Department with help from fire companies in Peapack-Gladstone, Far Hills, Bernardsville, Liberty Corner, Pottersville, New Vernon, Ralston, Mendham Borough, Brookside, Fairmount, Flanders, Budd Lake and Randolph, police said. The scene was cleared about four hours later, the Fairmount Fire Company said.…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Morris County Woman, 62, Accused Of Selling Drugs For Second Time, Police Say Morris County Woman, 62, Accused Of Selling Drugs For Second Time, Police Say Morris County Woman, 62, Accused Of Selling Drugs For Second Time, Police Say
Morris County Woman, 62, Accused Of Selling Drugs For Second Time, Police Say A 62-year-old Morris County woman has been accused of selling narcotics for the second time in just over a month, authorities said. Shelley R. Briggs was stopped in a 1998 Toyota Sienna after making an improper u-turn on Route 46 near Sand Shore Road just after 11:40 a.m. August 5, Mount Olive police said. During questioning, Briggs’ location was inconsistent with the statements she provide d to police, authorities said. Briggs consented to a search of her vehicle, which turned up a recent prescription for Xanax with 25 pills missing, police said. The police investigation showed that Brig…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Police: Morris County Man Who Left Scene Of Pickup Truck Crash Nabbed For Drug Use Hours Later Police: Morris County Man Who Left Scene Of Pickup Truck Crash Nabbed For Drug Use Hours Later Police: Morris County Man Who Left Scene Of Pickup Truck Crash Nabbed For Drug Use Hours Later
Police: Morris County Man Who Left Scene Of Pickup Truck Crash Nabbed For Drug Use Hours Later A Morris County man who left the scene after crashing his pickup truck into a stream in Hackettstown was arrested for suspected drug use just hours later, authorities said. Damian Plewa, 35, was seen acting lethargic and exhibiting signs of suspected drug use as officers responded to a suspicious person report near the entrance to Alumni Field (100 block of Willow Grove Street) in Hackettstown just before 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, police said. Plewa, of Budd Lake, was charged with being under the influence of CDS and released before being taken to Hackettstown Medical Center by the Mansfield To…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Morris County Woman, 62, Accused Of Selling Narcotics, Police Say Morris County Woman, 62, Accused Of Selling Narcotics, Police Say Morris County Woman, 62, Accused Of Selling Narcotics, Police Say
Morris County Woman, 62, Accused Of Selling Narcotics, Police Say A 62-year-old woman is facing drug possession and distribution charges for allegedly selling narcotics out of her Morris County home, authorities said. Shelley R. Briggs, of Budd Lake, was arrested June 29 after an investigation by Mount Olive Police determined that she had allegedly been distributing a controlled dangerous substance out of her home on 4th Street in Budd Lake. Briggs was charged with distribution of a Schedule IV narcotic drug and possession of drug paraphernalia, police said. She was released and is scheduled to appear in court.

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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New Sunoco Gas Station, Convenience Store Opens In Morris County New Sunoco Gas Station, Convenience Store Opens In Morris County New Sunoco Gas Station, Convenience Store Opens In Morris County
New Sunoco Gas Station, Convenience Store Opens In Morris County A new Sunoco gas station and convenience store is now open in Morris County. The grand opening was held Tuesday for the new location at 15 Route 46 in Budd Lake, according to a Facebook post from Mount Olive Mayor Rob Greenbaum, who attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The gas station and convenience store chain joins nearby Morris County locations in Morristown (E Hanover Avenue), Parsippany (Route 46 West), Denville (Route 10 East), Pompton Plains (Route 23 and Newark Pompton Turnpike) and Long Valley (E Mill Road). The new Sunoco is open Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. an…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Morris County Man, 29, Caused Fire At Vacant Historic Shop On Route 206, Prosecutor Says Morris County Man, 29, Caused Fire At Vacant Historic Shop On Route 206, Prosecutor Says Morris County Man, 29, Caused Fire At Vacant Historic Shop On Route 206, Prosecutor Says
Morris County Man, 29, Caused Fire At Vacant Historic Shop On Route 206, Prosecutor Says A Morris County man accused of causing a fire at a historic shop early Sunday morning has been charged, authorities said. Anthony Rondan, 29, tossed a lit cigarette while inside Ye Olde Mill Shoppe on Route 206 in Flanders, causing the blaze shortly before 4:45 a.m., Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a joint release Tuesday with Chief of Detectives Chris Kimker and Mount Olive Police Department Chief Stephen Beecher. Just before 5am members were alerted to the building on the corner of Flanders Netcong and Route 206 for the smoke... Posted by Flanders Fire Co. #…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Police: Erratic Morris County Driver With Meth Tosses Brass Knuckles Onto Route 46 Police: Erratic Morris County Driver With Meth Tosses Brass Knuckles Onto Route 46 Police: Erratic Morris County Driver With Meth Tosses Brass Knuckles Onto Route 46
Police: Erratic Morris County Driver With Meth Tosses Brass Knuckles Onto Route 46 May 10, 2021 UPDATE: Subsequent to the original posted article, the Morris County Prosecutor dismissed one of the five charges against Rondan and reduced the other four to disorderly persons offenses. At the time of this update, no court hearing on the downgraded charges has been held. ----------------------------------------------------------- A Morris County driver made several erratic maneuvers on Route 46 before he ditched a pair of brass knuckles and was later found with methamphetamine, police said. Anthony E. Rondan, 29, made an erratic lane change on the highway before pulling over…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Woman, Teen Charged With Criminal Mischief; Cops Investigating Morris County Apartment Burglary Woman, Teen Charged With Criminal Mischief; Cops Investigating Morris County Apartment Burglary Woman, Teen Charged With Criminal Mischief; Cops Investigating Morris County Apartment Burglary
Woman, Teen Charged With Criminal Mischief; Cops Investigating Morris County Apartment Burglary Police are investigating a Thursday morning burglary at a Morris County apartment complex in connection with a criminal mischief incident that led to charges for an adult and teen. A unit at Village Green Apartments in Budd Lake was broken into and items stolen shortly before 9:30 a.m., Mount Olive police said. The victim’s motorcycle was also knocked over and spray-painted during the incident, police said. Two suspects — Ashley Camacho, 19, of Newton, and a 17-year-old boy from Budd Lake whose name was not released — were arrested and charged with criminal mischief in connection with the …

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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‘Absolutely Speechless:’ Popular Morris County Deli Suddenly Shuts Doors ‘Absolutely Speechless:’ Popular Morris County Deli Suddenly Shuts Doors ‘Absolutely Speechless:’ Popular Morris County Deli Suddenly Shuts Doors
‘Absolutely Speechless:’ Popular Morris County Deli Suddenly Shuts Doors A beloved Morris County deli suddenly shut its doors citing business and economic concerns. Ginette’s Deli on Old Wolfe Road in Budd Lake is closed until further notice, according to a Monday night post on its Facebook page. However, the long-standing staple is still filling catering and event needs through its on-call catering and picnic depot divisions, the post says. “Ginette and the deli staff wish to thank our loyal customers and look forward to serving you again soon!” the post says. Several longtime Ginette’s fans commented on the post to share their condolences: “I am absolutely …

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Man Peered Into Morris County Apartment Window While Woman Was Changing Toddler, Police Say Man Peered Into Morris County Apartment Window While Woman Was Changing Toddler, Police Say Man Peered Into Morris County Apartment Window While Woman Was Changing Toddler, Police Say
Man Peered Into Morris County Apartment Window While Woman Was Changing Toddler, Police Say A NY man was arrested after police say he peered through the window of Morris County apartment while a woman was changing a toddler’s clothes. Elmer Alarcon-Guerra, 30, was seen looking into a window at Eagle Rock Apartments in Budd Lake while a woman was changing the toddler’s clothing on March 3 around 8:30 p.m., Mount Olive police said. Alarcon-Guerra, of Endicott, NY, then tried to move up against the wall to avoid being seen, police said. The woman contacted police and the man, who fled in a silver SUV, was tracked down a short time later and placed under arrest, authorities said. Al…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Firefighter Falls Through Floor While Dousing Morris County Residential Blaze Firefighter Falls Through Floor While Dousing Morris County Residential Blaze Firefighter Falls Through Floor While Dousing Morris County Residential Blaze
Firefighter Falls Through Floor While Dousing Morris County Residential Blaze A firefighter fell through the floor while dousing a stubborn house fire in Morris County Monday evening, authorities said. The blaze broke out just after 6 p.m. at a home on Sandshore Road in Budd Lake, the Hackettstown Fire Department said. Several surrounding fire companies responded to a mayday transmitted for a fireman who fell through the floor and into the basement, authorities said. The mayday was later canceled after an attic ladder was passed down to the firefighter to help him escape safely, the department said. No injuries were reported in the fire, authorities said. The Scho…

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