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Pedestrian Killed, Another Critical After Being Struck At Morris County Intersection: Cops
One of two pedestrians struck at an intersection in Morris County on Monday, July 1 has died, police said.The two pedestrians, a male and female who were not identified, were struck by a Ford F-250 at Ridgedale Avenue and Brooklake Road in Florham Park, local police and the county prosecutor's offi…
NJ man who kidnapped, raped ex-girlfriend gets 40 years
DOVER — A convicted rapist who trapped his ex-girlfriend will spend at least the next three decades in prison. Jesse Meneses, 38, of Dover was sentenced to 40 years in state prison on Friday, according to Morris County Acting Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood. He will not be eligible for parole until 2056 and must also register as a sex offender under Megan's Law.
Morris County man accused of killing ex-girlfriend told witness to call 911: affidavit
A Morris County man purportedly armed with a handgun snuck into a Warren County home while a family slept early Thursday morning and opened fire, killing his 21-year-old ex-girlfriend and her puppy, according to authorities and family members. Amanda Pulver died after she was allegedly shot in the leg by...
Man Passed Out Driving Stolen Vehicle In Morris County: Police
At 6 a.m., officers located a vehicle on Flocktown Road and found the man, who was not identified, passed out and operating a vehicle under the influence, Washington Township police said. The vehicle had been reported stolen earlier, officers said. The man was arrested and charged with DWI, possession of...
NJ Senate OKs bill to raise penalties for home burglaries, invasions. See the details
Responding to a surge in home burglaries in recent years, New Jersey's Senate has overwhelmingly passed a bill that would increase penalties for offenders caught breaking into residences. "Law enforcement personnel have expressed an urgent need to pass legislation to combat the troubling wave of residential home burglaries spreading across New Jersey,"...
Tractor-Trailer Fire in Fairfield Takes Several Hours to Douse
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- A tractor-trailer fire Tuesday morning on Stewart Place is under investigation. At 9:39 a.m., the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Stewart Place, and, upon arrival, the vehicle was already fully involved and had live wires and a transformer on top, causing additional hazards to the scene.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Engine 2 tied into a hydrant and began fire suppression with multiple hand lines in addition to utilizing the deck gun. However, suppression efforts were limited until PSE&G arrived and secured the power to the electrical equipment covering the tractor trailer. The Fairfield Fire Department was assisted by Pine Brook Volunteer Fire Department, providing relief approximately two hours into the incident. All units were cleared four hours after the initial response to the blaze. The cause of the fire is unknown. The Fairfield Fire Prevention Bureau is conducting the investigation. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New York Woman Charged with Stealing Food Delivery from Essex Fells Residence
ESSEX FELLS, NJ -- On June 27 at approximately 11:15 p.m. Sgt. Murphy and Officer Gonzalez of the Essex Fells Police Department responded to Bloomfield Avenue in Caldwell on a report of a theft that had occurred in Essex Fells. Upon arrival, Caldwell police advised that they had received a call from an Essex Fells resident stating that a female party had stolen his food delivery that was left on his front steps. The caller observed the theft on his home surveillance camera and alerted Caldwell police to the location of the suspect in their jurisdiction.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The female suspect, a 65-year-old from Brooklyn, N.Y., was placed under arrest and transported back to police headquarters. She was charged with theft of movable property and released pending a future court date. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
“National Night Out” Hosted by Boonton, Mountain Lakes, and Boonton Township Police Departments
MORRIS COUNTY — Boonton, Mountain Lakes, and Boonton Township will hold a “National Night Out” on Tuesday, August 6, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at RVA Fields, 353 Powerville Road, Boonton Township. Don’t miss National Night Out hosted by the Police Departments of Boonton, Mountain Lakes,...
Paterson Police Department Reports Significant Increase in Arrests Due to Enhanced Information Sharing
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Police Department (PPD) recorded 1,681 arrests during the first half of 2024, marking an increase from 1,321 in 2023 and 1,431 in 2022 during the same period, law enforc announced. The most substantial surge was observed in warrant arrests, showing a 415% increase from the previous year and a 1,330% increase compared to 2022. Arrests for second-degree distribution of heroin or cocaine rose by 136% from 2023 and 55% from 2022. Additionally, there was a 62% increase in simple assault arrests from 2023 and a 51% increase from 2022, while aggravated assault with...
Search Is On For Cruel Man Who Abandoned Neglected Pitbull On Maywood Street
Authorities in Maywood are seeking the identity of the man who was spotted by Good Samaritans abandoning a neglected dog with a large tumor on a local street.A pair of dog owners were out on walks when they noticed the man with his tan and white pittie at Golf Avenue and Stewart Street around 7 p.m…
West Orange Police Officer Creates Older Police Academy
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange’s first female Hispanic officer, Karen Roach Mango, grew up in West Orange after her family emigrated from Peru in 1990. She was a substitute teacher in Orange before joining the police department in 2004. Mango offered a learning series called the Older Police Academy through The West Orange Department of Senior Services during June. During the classes, Mango taught seniors about the Port Authority and the seniors enjoyed learning, lunching and laughing with her.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Mango shared, “The program explains the functions of the...
Mount Olive Township Police Department participating in ‘Move Over Law’ enforcement and awareness campaign
MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – Law enforcement officers from the Mount Olive Township Police Department will be participating in the ‘Move Over Law’ Enforcement Campaign sponsored by the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. Now through the end of September, this high visibility law...
Pine Brook Volunteer Fire Department Responds to Two Calls on July 2
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Pine Brook Volunteer Fire Department was kept busy on July 2 by two back-to-back calls in the region, one on Route 80 and one in Fairfield, they reported on Facebook. Just before 7 a.m., NJ State Police called the volunteers to Route 80 for a rollover and fuel leakage of a commercial vehicle. A dump truck had rolled over on 80 east at mile marker 49.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “The morning commute traffic made for a difficult response as it delayed us because of sheer volume,” the post...
Drag Book Story Hour Bomb Threat Evacuates Montclair Library
A library in Montclair had was evacuated late on Sunday, June 30 due to bomb threat targeting multiple locations, police say.At approximately 4 p.m. on June 30, the Montclair Police Department responded to a reported threat that was called in from the public library on 50 South Fullerton St. …
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