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Criminals Saw Through Sheet Rock Wall to Steal Merchandise from London Jewelers in Mall at Short Hills
SHORT HILLS, NJ – The Millburn Police Department reported that they responded to an activated burglary alarm at London Jewelers at the Short Hills Mall during the late night hours of October 5, 2024. According to Captain Mark Azzopardi, “The investigation revealed that unknown actors forced entry into the store through a service entrance utility room. The actors cut a hole through the sheet rock wall and gained access to the store. They stole an undetermined amount of jewelry. The actors fled in awaiting vehicles. This incident remains under investigation by the Millburn Police Detective Bureau.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERTAPinto will share more information as it becomes available. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Plato's Closet Owner Sentenced for Privacy Invasion and Child Pornography
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Investigations Robert McNally, and Roxbury Township Police Chief Dean Adone announced the sentencing of Nicholas Zirpoli, 36, of Lincoln Park, New Jersey, the owner and operator of Plato’s Closet in Roxbury Township.
Girls volleyball: Daily stat leaders for Oct. 8
NOTE: Stat totals reflect what coaches and school officials have entered as of 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Any stats added after this list was published will not appear. Some teams play more than one match in a day, and some others play in a best-of-5 format. All accumulative stats from that day will count for each player.
27-Month Sentence for Cocaine and Fentanyl Possession
A New York resident receives a 27-month prison sentence for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances, following a federal investigation. NEW JERSEY - Isidro Fernandez, 36, of New York, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for the illegal possession of cocaine and fentanyl intended for distribution, as announced today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Fernandez previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Katharine S. Hayden to one count of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. The sentence was handed down by Judge Hayden on October 2, 2024, in Newark federal court.
Paterson Gunman Charged In Deadly Shootout Held Pending Trial: Prosecutors
Uvaldo Mora, 28, is accused of exchanging gunfire with the 33-year-old man at Straight Street and Park Avenue around 11:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said. The 33-year-old man was struck in the head and throughout his torso, and died at the hospital. Meanwhile, Mora...
Montville Introduces $400 Per Tree Removal Ordinance, Steals Residents’ Lawn Signs
MONTVILLE, NJ – If residents want to remove a tree, they would have to pony up $400 under an ordinance introduced by the Montville Township Committee. The tree fee is one of a handful of property-related topics taken up by the committee at its Sept. 24 meeting.The tree contribution fee in this ordinance is $160 more than in the ordinance they introduced at the July meeting.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe proposed ordinance, which states that such laws are required by the state, allows for the removal of three trees per year...
Clifton School Principal Dies: Remembering Jennifer Lucas
Jennifer Lucas, the principal of a Clifton elementary school, died on Monday, Oct. 7, school officials said.Acting Superintendent Mark Gengaro announced Lucas' death in a letter to families.Lucas, who helmed School Two, began working in the district as a music teacher at School 12 in 1995, where sh…
Don't Miss These 15 Morristown Events this Week!
From kids' nights at the firehouse to festive fall train rides, this week offers something fun for everyone. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - This week is packed with exciting events for all ages in Morristown and surrounding areas. Families can kick off the week with Kids Night at the Firehouse on Tuesday, October 8th, where children can explore fire trucks and meet local firefighters. For those in the mood for some seasonal fun, the Pumpkin Patch & Halloween Train ride at the Whippany Railway Museum on Sunday, October 13th promises a festive fall experience, complete with pumpkin picking and decorating. Health-conscious residents can take advantage of free screenings at the Skin Cancer Screening event on Wednesday, October 9th, or stop by the flu clinics and wellness fairs taking place throughout the week.
Montville High School Sports Roundup for Week of Sept. 30
MONTVILLE, NJ - Here is a look at how all Montville Township High School sports teams fared over the past week, starting on Monday, Sept. 30.FOOTBALLCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe football team was off this past week, following a 45-0 win over Parsippany Hills on Sept. 27. It will gear up for a big Homecoming game on Thursday, when it hosts perennial power West Morris at 6:30 p.m. BOYS SOCCERMontville, which now has a 6-3-2 record, played in only one match this week, which was a 3-1 loss to Sparta on Tuesday....
Juvenile arrested after Amazon driver carjacked while making deliveries in Irvington, New Jersey
An Amazon driver is recovering after she was carjacked at knifepoint in Irvington, New Jersey while making a delivery.The carjacking happened just before 5 a.m. on Tuesday, and it was all caught by a doorbell camera.In the video, the Amazon driver can be seen at her car pulled over on Oak Avenue with her hazard lights on. She's getting packages out to deliver when the carjacker's SUV reverses back down the street.One of the thieves gets into her car. The victim sees this and walks back to the driver's side of her car.The victim asks the suspect why they want...
Resident Startled by Masked Teen Intruder, Montclair Police Say
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Morris Knolls defeats Pope John in OT - Field hockey recap
Shivani Bapatla and Daniella McNally scored for Morris Knolls in its 2-1 overtime win against Pope John in Rockaway. Gianna Bisbing gave Pope John (4-7) a 1-0 lead in the third quarter before Morris Knolls (9-2-1) tied things up in the fourth. If you purchase a product or register for...
Yellow ribbon for Hamas hostages sparks outrage at NJ school
FAIR LAWN — School officials ordered a Jewish student club to remove a yellow ribbon in support of hostages taken by Hamas and an Israeli flag while a Muslim club was allowed to display a symbol supporting Palestine, according to the mother of a Jewish club member. Adi Vaxman,...
Road Closures & Construction Updates in Morris County - Traffic Alert!
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - As of 10:39 a.m., a vehicle is reported off the roadway on I-80 westbound just east of Exit 47A (I-280) in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township. The incident has resulted in the closure of the right lane, which may cause some delays in the area. Motorists are advised to use caution and consider alternate routes if possible.
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