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Man Arrested In Denville With Active Court Warrant
DENVILLE, NJ - The Denville Police Department says they arrested a man with an active court warrant out of Paterson, New Jersey. On July 14, Denville Police stopped a vehicle after noticing the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. 63-year-old Anthony Ward of Paterson was found to have a suspended driver’s license and active court warrant. Ward was arrested and brought to Denville Police Headquarters for processing. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He was released with a new court date and issued a summons for driving while suspended. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Things to Do in and Around Morristown This Weekend; July 19 - July 21
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The weekend is filled with food, music and fun. Here's what's on TAP for this weekend. Have a great weekend everyone! Friday July 19CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Adult Summer Reading Bingo; Morris County Library; 9am - 9pm Teen Summer Reading Bingo; Morris County Library; 9am - 9pm Movie Afternoons at the Morris County Library; call the library for film title; 2pm Annual Rummage Sale; The Woman's Club of Morristown 4pm - 7pm (free admission)DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY...
Essex County Correctional Officer Took Bribes To Smuggle Contraband To Inmates: Feds
In January 2023, Efrin Wade, who worked at the jail for three years, began communicating with an individual whom he believed was seeking to smuggle in contraband to sell to other inmates, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said. The individual was actually an undercover FBI agent, Sellinger said. Wade agreed to...
Common Calendar, Packet Papers, July 19
Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties. As July continues, so does the critical need for blood and platelet donors. Right now, the American Red Cross asks donors to make and keep appointments this month to support lifesaving transfusion needs all summer long. The Red Cross has teamed up with Universal...
Veteran assistant named head coach of N.J. girls basketball powerhouse
The message from Rahim Huland El has been simple: Keep the train moving. For the last six years, Huland El has been an assistant coach for the Morris Catholic girls basketball program. He’s helped the Crusaders become one of the top girls basketball teams in the state and in the country in his role as an assistant.
Woodbridge unveils redevelopment plan for shuttered Catholic school
WOODBRIDGE – A organization based in Union County that offers day programs for adults with disabilities may be the new tenant of a former religious school now owned by the township. Recently the Township Council introduced an ordinance authorizing a lease of township-owned property at 267 E. Smith St.,...
Costco member claims ‘it’s not worth’ continuing after 20 years & slams store for cutting services and ‘price gouging’
A DISSATISFIED Costco customer of over 20 years has decided to discontinue her membership over a slew of issues. She cited problems such as price gouging and the removal of key services as reasons for her decision. Long-time Costco shopper Nancy from Randolph, New Jersey - around 30 miles from...
FedEx Driver Was 1.5X Legal Limit In Drunken Crash That Knocked Power In Warren County: Cops
A FedEx driver was drunk when he crashed into a utility pole in Hackettstown on Tuesday, July 16, authorities said.At 2:59 p.m., officers were at 100 Main St. when they saw a FedEx delivery truck crashed into a utility pole, Hackettstown police said. The driver, David Fiallos, a 46-year-old Long Va…
Welfare check leads to DWI arrest in Warren County
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) – A New York man is facing several charges following a welfare check Tuesday afternoon in Hackettstown. On July 16, at around 5:36 p.m., police received a 9-1-1 call to do a welfare check on a male who was possibly intoxicated after he was allegedly seen stumble into his silver Tesla, and was observed drinking shooters inside his vehicle outside the QuickChek on Main Street, police said.
Union County’s ‘ASK’ Services Kiosk Is Coming To Roselle
ROSELLE, NJ - The Union County Board of Commissioners is bringing their ‘ASK’ kiosks to Roselle on August 7. The event will be at the Roselle Library located at 129 Chestnut Street. The services provide an opportunity for attendees to meet with experienced professionals who can offer expert guidance on senior programs and resources and help with form completion. Bilingual staff will be available. No appointment or pre-registration is necessary.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “At our ‘ASK’ kiosks, our friendly and professional staff is dedicated to providing the latest information to our senior...
NJ man suffers severe burns while making fireworks at home
HILLSBOROUGH — A Somerset County man suffered second-degree burns when chemicals he was mixing for a homemade firework exploded early Saturday morning. Hillsborough police and first responders from several neighboring towns responded to a residence on Three Bridges Road at approximately 4 a.m. They said the man, who has...
Somerset County Wins National Award for “Farm to Frame” Agriculture & Arts Program
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County’s innovative “Farm to Frame” program combining agriculture and art won a National Association of Counties (NACo) 2024 Achievement Award at its national conference this week. More than thirty artists from throughout the Garden State created works of art based on local farms, highlighting the beauty and importance of Somerset County’s preserved farmland and agricultural industry. “Our farmers are integral to Somerset County’s healthy environment and economic vitality, and the artists who participated in the Farm to Frame program captured them perfectly,” said Director Shanel Y. Robinson who accepted the award at the conference....
Eyeing Sampson’s seat, Jersey City BOE president considers run for state assembly
Jersey City school board President DeJon Morris, whose short tenure has been filled with controversy, is considering a run for a 31st District state assembly, saying current Assemblyman Will Sampson IV has failed Jersey City. Morris, leader of the school board since a disputed takeover in February, said he has...
SCLSNJ’s Peapack and Gladstone Branch to Temporarily Close for Renovations
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Peapack and Gladstone branch will be temporarily closing for renovation beginning 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Updates about the renovation will be shared as the project progresses. "While we'll miss connecting with our community in the short term, we are eagerly awaiting the moment we can welcome everyone back to a beautifully refreshed space in just a few months,” said Nicole C. Pascoe, branch manager. “In the meantime, we are actively working to schedule programs in various other community spaces starting this September. We are...
Federal agent admits selling ‘family member’ cards for thousands of dollars
A U.S. Air Marshal admitted selling cards claiming to be held by members of the agent’s family and embossed with the Department of Homeland Security insignia, for thousands of dollars, U.S. District Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Thursday. Jonathan J. Ledesma, 38, a resident of Middlesex County, pleaded guilty...
2 women admit working with N.J. doctor to wrongly prescribe thousands of oxycodone pills
Two Paterson women admitted this week they worked with a Bergen County-based doctor to prescribe thousands of opioids without a legitimate medical reason, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey announced Thursday. Jasmine McGregor, 32, and 35-year-old Jhenelle Lewis pleaded guilty to one count of knowingly and intentionally...
Essex County Man Faces Serious Charges for Narcotics and Firearms Offenses
NEWARK, NJ – Kyrell Domnie, a 39-year-old man from Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey, is facing multiple charges related to narcotics distribution and firearms offenses, as announced by U.S. Attorney…
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