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Heroin Found On Unconscious Driver Found Slumped At Green Light In Florham Park: Police Heroin Found On Unconscious Driver Found Slumped At Green Light In Florham Park: Police
Heroin Found On Unconscious Driver Found Slumped At Green Light In Florham Park: Police A 41-year-old Morristown man was arrested Wednesday night, Nov. 20, after police in Florham Park found him unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle stopped at an intersection. Florham Park police responded to a 9-1-1 call just after 9:30 p.m., reporting a driver slumped over the steering wheel in a parked vehicle on the Park Ave Connector Road, authorities said. When Officer Kyle Kepler arrived, he found the truck parked across two lanes with the ignition still on. Passersby had also reported the concerning scene. Upon entering the vehicle, Kepler confirmed the driver was breathing and had…
Amazon Worker Burglarized North Jersey Home After Package Drop: Cops Amazon Worker Burglarized North Jersey Home After Package Drop: Cops
Amazon Worker Burglarized North Jersey Home After Package Drop: Cops Timing was everything for an Amazon worker caught burglarizing a North Jersey home this week, police said. Leebert Michel was working as an Amazon deliveryman when he broke into a home on Arden Road in Denville, on Monday, Oct. 30, local police said. The residents told police that home surveillance captured the Amazon deliveryman unlawfully going into their home after he dropped off their package, authorities said. Michel was identified as a suspect, and arrested and charged with burglary on Tuesday, Oct. 31. He released on his own recognizance pending a future court appearance in Mor…
Morris County Football Club Treasurer Embezzled $100K, Police Say Morris County Football Club Treasurer Embezzled $100K, Police Say
Morris County Football Club Treasurer Embezzled $100K, Police Say The treasurer of a Morris County football club has been charged with stealing more than $100,000, police said. The Denville Blue Angels' FC treasurer, Gerald Castellano, stole more than $100,000 over an extended time, Denville police said on Wednesday, Oct. 25. The investigation began on Aug. 21. Castellano was charged on Oct. 3, with theft by unlawful taking, and released on his own recognizance pending a future court appearance date at the Morris County Superior Court.
North Jersey Toddler Mauled By Pitbull At Town-Wide Garage Sale: Lawsuit North Jersey Toddler Mauled By Pitbull At Town-Wide Garage Sale: Lawsuit
North Jersey Toddler Mauled By Pitbull At Town-Wide Garage Sale: Lawsuit The family of an 18-month-old boy from North Jersey has filed a lawsuit saying he suffered serious injuries when he was mauled by a pitbull at a town-wide garage sale last year. Samuel Miller Sr. and Roxanne Miller say in court papers that they were at the annual Kinnelon garage sale on Sept. 24, 2022 when a pitbull named Leo violently attacked their son, who was secured in a stroller, according to papers filed in Morris County Superior Court (see lawsuit attached). Roxanne Miller, of Sparta physically fought with and restrained the dog in order to stop the attack, and became covered in her…
Shoplifting Suspect Nabbed, 2 Still At Large After High-Speed Chase In Morris County: Police Shoplifting Suspect Nabbed, 2 Still At Large After High-Speed Chase In Morris County: Police
Shoplifting Suspect Nabbed, 2 Still At Large After High-Speed Chase In Morris County: Police One shoplifting suspect was caught while two others remain at large following a high-speed chase in Morris County on Sunday, Sept. 17, authorities said. Aziz James, 24, of Jamaica, NY, was one of three suspects seen taking items from CVS Pharmacy in Denville around 7:50 p.m., local police said. The two other suspects fled in a Jeep Wrangler before officers arrived, leaving James in the parking lot, where he was found with about $280 in over-the-counter medicine and charged with shoplifting. Meanwhile, officers attempted to stop the Jeep but ended the chase for public safety concerns due to…
Another Dunkin' Donuts Customer Burned By Hot Coffee In NJ, Lawsuit Says Another Dunkin' Donuts Customer Burned By Hot Coffee In NJ, Lawsuit Says
Another Dunkin' Donuts Customer Burned By Hot Coffee In NJ, Lawsuit Says Another New Jersey Dunkin’ Donuts shop is being sued by a customer claiming to have suffered permanent injuries after being burned by a hot cup of coffee. William E. Williams, of Hanover Township, visited the Morris Plains location on Speedwell Avenue and was served in a “negligent and careless manner” on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, says the case, filed in Morris County Superior Court in December. “[The workers] failed to properly secure the lid of the coffee served” to Williams, the complaint says. They also “served coffee at a temperature that was excessively hot, failed to provide proper wa…
Suspect Nabbed In Morris County Dirt Bike Burglary Totaling More Than $15K Suspect Nabbed In Morris County Dirt Bike Burglary Totaling More Than $15K
Suspect Nabbed In Morris County Dirt Bike Burglary Totaling More Than $15K A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with an overnight dirt bike burglary in Morris County totaling more than $15,000, authorities said. Denzel Johnson, 28, was identified as the suspect in a burglary of a secured structure behind a Florham Park home that occurred during the overnight hours in late April, police said in a Facebook post. Several motorized dirt bikes totaling more than $15,000 were stolen during the burglary, according to police. Johnson was identified as the suspect with help from surveillance footage from surrounding homes and usage of Automated License P…
Morris County Man Broke Apart Illegal Assault Rifle, Stashed It With Family: Police Morris County Man Broke Apart Illegal Assault Rifle, Stashed It With Family: Police
Morris County Man Broke Apart Illegal Assault Rifle, Stashed It With Family: Police A Morris County man tried to hide an illegal assault rifle from police by breaking it down and giving different parts to each of his family members, authorities said. The Washington Township Police Department received reports that a Long Valley man illegally possessed an assault rifle on Thursday, Sept. 8, the department said in a release on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Officers completed a search warrant for the home where the rifle was believed to be and found that the weapon had been broken down and hidden in the home with different family members, the police department said. The man — whose iden…
Warren County Man Filed Bogus Report Claiming Bank Teller Stole Money, Police Say Warren County Man Filed Bogus Report Claiming Bank Teller Stole Money, Police Say
Warren County Man Filed Bogus Report Claiming Bank Teller Stole Money, Police Say A Warren County man was charged after filing a bogus police report claiming that a bank teller had stolen his deposit, authorities said. The Great Meadows man — whose name was not released — filed a police report claiming that a bank teller had stolen his money after making a deposit at a bank in Washington Township (Morris County) on Wednesday, July 27, police said in a release on Wednesday, August 3. A follow-up investigation found that the money was never deposited at the bank in question, and that the man had filed a false report. The man was charged with filing a false police report a…
Morris County Man Found Hiding In Garage Loft After Home Burglary: Police Morris County Man Found Hiding In Garage Loft After Home Burglary: Police
Morris County Man Found Hiding In Garage Loft After Home Burglary: Police A 39-year-old Morris County man was found hiding out in a garage loft after breaking into a local home, authorities said. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious male that entered a home on George Cobb Lane in Lincoln Park around 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, police said in a release on Monday, July 11. A follow-up investigation and search of the area led to the discovery of Bazyt M. Bergus Jr., who was found hiding in a garage loft with property that had been stolen from the home, police said. Bergus, of Lincoln Park, was arrested and charged with burglary, theft, and criminal tres…
STRIKE OUT: North Jersey Little League Treasurer Stole More Than $30K In Funding, Police Say STRIKE OUT: North Jersey Little League Treasurer Stole More Than $30K In Funding, Police Say
Strike OUT: North Jersey Little League Treasurer Stole More Than $30K In Funding, Police Say A North Jersey man has been accused of stealing more than $30,000 from a local little league over the course of several years while acting as its treasurer, authorities said. Daniel Raczynski, 40, was serving as the Florham Park Little League Treasurer when he stole the funds from its checking and savings accounts between October 2019 and January 2022, Florham Park Police Chief Joseph Orlando said in a release on Wednesday, May 18. An investigation was launched by Det. Frank Pietropinto after other board members noticed numerous suspicious transactions and “significant” missing funds during…
Pair Nabbed For Stealing Nearly $3K In Electronics From Morris County Target: Police Pair Nabbed For Stealing Nearly $3K In Electronics From Morris County Target: Police
Pair Nabbed For Stealing Nearly $3K In Electronics From Morris County Target: Police Two men from Brooklyn were charged after police say they worked together to steal nearly $3,000 worth of electronics from a Morris County Target store. The men — whose names were not released — stole various electronic items totaling $2,749 from the Route 46 store on Thursday, Jan. 6, Washington Township police said in a release on Thursday, April 21. The men were charged with shoplifting on Wednesday, April 20 and are scheduled to appear in Morris County Superior Court.
Student Solicited Peer For Oral Sex As NJ School Admins Failed To Act, Lawsuit Says Student Solicited Peer For Oral Sex As NJ School Admins Failed To Act, Lawsuit Says
Student Solicited Peer For Oral Sex As NJ School Admins Failed To Act, Lawsuit Says A former Morris County elementary school student’s parents have filed a lawsuit against the district with claims that administrators failed to follow anti-bullying policies while their son was severely harassed -- and even solicited for oral sex by another student, NJHerald reports. The former Sussex Avenue Elementary School student was bullied based on his perceived sexual orientation during the 2019-2020 academic year, according to the lawsuit filed last week in Morris County Superior Court.  The boy was using a urinal when he was approached by another student who propositi…
iPads Worth $2K Stolen From Morris County Target: Police iPads Worth $2K Stolen From Morris County Target: Police
iPads Worth $2K Stolen From Morris County Target: Police Two iPads worth nearly $2,000 were stolen off the counter of a Morris County Target store Wednesday, authorities said. A man from Orange was arrested after allegedly grabbing the iPads, running out the door and fleeing in a car that was waiting for him in the parking lot of the Target on Route 46 in Washington Township, local police said Friday. The iPads were valued at $1,949, police said. The suspect, whose name was not released, was charged with third-degree shoplifting and is scheduled to appear in Morris County Superior Court.
Morris County Accountant Defrauded Victim Out Of $3,100, Police Say Morris County Accountant Defrauded Victim Out Of $3,100, Police Say
Morris County Accountant Defrauded Victim Out Of $3,100, Police Say A Morris County accountant has been charged after police say he defrauded a victim out of $3,100. The victim told Washington Township Police that the accountant was hired to help the victim file a tax amendment in July 2021, authorities said. The victim gave the accountant the amendment fee of $3,100 but after following up learned that the accountant never filed the amendment and instead pocketed the money, police say. The accountant — a Long Valley man whose name was not released — was charged with theft by deception and is scheduled to appear in Morris County Superior Court.
PA Woman Stole Thousands From Morris County Group Home Residents Over 9 Months, Police Say PA Woman Stole Thousands From Morris County Group Home Residents Over 9 Months, Police Say
PA Woman Stole Thousands From Morris County Group Home Residents Over 9 Months, Police Say A Pennsylvania woman has been accused of stealing thousands from two residents of a Long Valley group home over the course of nine months, authorities said. The Mount Pocono woman — whose name was not released — wrote fraudulent receipts for items purchased for the victims and collect the money from their allotted funds between Jan. 16, 2020 and Oct. 16, 2020, Washington Township Police Chief Jeffrey Almer said. The total amount stolen was $2,386.53, Almer said. The woman was charged March 10 with third-degree theft and is scheduled for a virtual appearance in Morris County Superior Court.
BUSTED: Police Nab Pair In String Of Morris County Car Burglaries BUSTED: Police Nab Pair In String Of Morris County Car Burglaries
Busted: Police Nab Pair In String Of Morris County Car Burglaries Police in Morris County arrested a pair they say carried out a string of early-morning car burglaries. Thomas Berry, 31, and Samantha Delano, 26, are accused of breaking into cars on Shore Road in Lake Hopatcong and stealing various personal property on Feb. 16 around 6:10 a.m., Jefferson Township Police said. Berry, of Wharton, and Delano, of Stanhope, were identified by witnesses and taken into custody, where they were charged with burglary and theft, authorities said. Berry was taken to Morris County Correctional Facility while Delano was released on a summons. Both suspects are schedu…
Police: Man Opened Window With Pry Bar In Attempted Morris County Home Burglary Police: Man Opened Window With Pry Bar In Attempted Morris County Home Burglary
Police: Man Opened Window With Pry Bar In Attempted Morris County Home Burglary Police in Morris County arrested a man they say opened a window with a pry bar during an attempted home burglary. Todd Sierfield is accused of forcing open and damaging a back kitchen window while trying to break into a home at 268 Schooley’s Mountain Road in Washington around 6:30 p.m., township police said. Sierfield — whose shoes matched the footprints left while walking around the home — was seen emerging from behind a nearby snowbank as officers arrived, police said. A large pry bar was also found where Sierfield had been hiding, police said. Sierfield was arrested and charged with p…
PD: Morris County Man Hits Officer In Face, Attacks Family Member During Crash Investigation PD: Morris County Man Hits Officer In Face, Attacks Family Member During Crash Investigation
PD: Morris County Man Hits Officer In Face, Attacks Family Member During Crash Investigation A Morris County man assaulted both a family member and a police officer during a crash investigation last month, authorities said. The unnamed Randolph man confronted officers responding to a crash on Main Street in Chester before assaulting a woman in his family on Dec. 6, authorities said. An officer jumped in to stop the assault but was struck in the face by the man, who then continued to resist arrest, Chester Police said. The man was eventually restrained and taken into custody. He was charged with aggravated assault against a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, domestic violen…
Morris Plains Officer Who Stole Thousands From PBA Gets 5 Years Probation Morris Plains Officer Who Stole Thousands From PBA Gets 5 Years Probation
Morris Plains Officer Who Stole Thousands From PBA Gets 5 Years Probation A Morris Plains police officer charged with stealing more than $86,000 from his department's PBA while serving as its treasurer was sentenced to five years probation and monthly restitution payments, authorities said Friday. Adam Klymko, 31, pleaded guilty to one count of theft by unlawful taking on Sept. 15, 2020, Morris County Acting Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph K. Kimker, and Morris Plains Police Chief Michael M. Koroski announced. Klymko was serving as the treasurer of the Morris Plains PBA Local 254 -- the department's operating and f…
Out Of State Couple Busted With Handgun, Hollow-Point Bullets In Routine Morris County Stop Out Of State Couple Busted With Handgun, Hollow-Point Bullets In Routine Morris County Stop
Out Of State Couple Busted With Handgun, Hollow-Point Bullets In Routine Morris County Stop A couple from West Virginia had a handgun with a high-capacity magazine and hollow-point bullets when they were stopped in Morris County, authorities said. Brian Moats, 29, and Alexis King, 38 — both of Morgantown, West Virginia — were stopped on West Mill Road in Washington Township around 1 a.m. on Sept. 30, Lt. Mark Niemynski said. Moats, the passenger, initially gave police a fake name during questioning, prompting a search of the vehicle, which turned up a handgun with a high-capacity magazine, hollow-point bullets, a THC cartridge and drug paraphernalia, authorities said. Both were f…
Police: Morristown Woman Swipes $3.5K In Valuables From Florham Park Home Police: Morristown Woman Swipes $3.5K In Valuables From Florham Park Home
Police: Morristown Woman Swipes $3.5K In Valuables From Florham Park Home Tips from neighbors and other witness’ descriptions helped to track down and identify the 44-year-old Morristown woman who broke into a Florham Park home and stole approximately $3,500 worth of valuables last Friday, authorities said. Deana Moscatello broke into the home during the overnight hours of Sept. 11 and was later described to police by several neighbors who saw her vehicle near the residence, Florham Park Police said. A follow-up investigation identified Moscatello as the suspect, and after several failed attempts at getting her to cooperate, officers carried out a search warrant …
LAWSUIT: Morris County Violinist Lost Job Over 'Racist' Chinese Comment, Sues Montclair State LAWSUIT: Morris County Violinist Lost Job Over 'Racist' Chinese Comment, Sues Montclair State
Lawsuit: Morris County Violinist Lost Job Over 'Racist' Chinese Comment, Sues Montclair State A violin player in a world-renowned string quartet has filed a lawsuit against Montclair State University and his three partners claiming he was kicked out of the university's ensemble because of a social media comment deemed racist toward China -- despite allegedly resigning from the ensemble himself, according to a recent news report. Chinese government officials reportedly organized a social media campaign against Yi-Wen Jiang, a Morristown resident and member of Montclair State's ensemble-in-residence "Shanghai Quartet," because of his alleged comments, NorthJersey.com reports. Jiang, w…
Authorities: Newark Man Stole Packages From Madison Porches Authorities: Newark Man Stole Packages From Madison Porches
Authorities: Newark Man Stole Packages From Madison Porches A Newark man has been charged with theft after police say he stole numerous Amazon packages from the front of homes in Madison. Several residents in Madison reported having packages stolen from the front of their homes throughout May 2020, authorities said in a release. Further investigation led to the identification of Terry Taylor, 64, of Newark as the suspect, authorities said. Investigators located several items linking Taylor to the thefts, which police say he committed with his 2008 Mazda. Taylor was arrested shortly after 8:30 p.m. Sunday. He was charged with fourth-degree theft an…
Morris Plains Officer Who Stole Thousands From PBA Gets 5 Years Probation Morris Plains Officer Who Stole Thousands From PBA Gets 5 Years Probation
Morris Plains Officer Who Stole Thousands From PBA Gets 5 Years Probation A Morris Plains police officer charged with stealing more than $86,000 from his department's PBA while serving as its treasurer was sentenced to five years probation and monthly restitution payments, authorities said Friday. Adam Klymko, 31, pleaded guilty to one count of theft by unlawful taking on Sept. 15, 2020, Morris County Acting Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph K. Kimker, and Morris Plains Police Chief Michael M. Koroski announced. Klymko was serving as the treasurer of the Morris Plains PBA Local 254 -- the department's operating and f…
Madison PD: Suspected Car Burglar Found With $1K In Cash After Leading Officers On Foot Pursuit Madison PD: Suspected Car Burglar Found With $1K In Cash After Leading Officers On Foot Pursuit
Madison PD: Suspected Car Burglar Found With $1K In Cash After Leading Officers On Foot Pursuit A Newark man accused of burglarizing vehicles in Madison was found with several personal items and a bag with $1,000 in cash after he fled from police on foot, authorities said. Officers responded to Seaman Street after a resident observed their car being burglarized by a man in dark clothing around 11:50 p.m. Thursday, Madison Police said in a release. Police located a man -- later identified as Marvin J. Mixson, 37 -- who had been looking into the windows of nearby vehicles and matched the caller's description, authorities said. Mixson fled east on Kings Road after noticing officers and …
LAWSUIT: Morris County Parks Detective Sues Department Over Age Discrimination LAWSUIT: Morris County Parks Detective Sues Department Over Age Discrimination
Lawsuit: Morris County Parks Detective Sues Department Over Age Discrimination A 35-year-old Morris County Park Police detective has filed a lawsuit accusing the department's chief of age discrimination, reports say. John Eckert, a 12-year veteran of the force, is accusing Chief Gabriele DiPietro of assigning duties based on age and family status and withholding proper consideration for promotions, Daily Record reports. The department that's part of the part of the Morris County Park Commission reportedly declined comment on the suit to the Daily Record. The complaint, filed in Morris County Superior Court on Tuesday, describes a dual-leveled structure in the departm…
Police: Driver Who Plowed Car Into Morris County Supermarket Was DWI, Had Heroin Police: Driver Who Plowed Car Into Morris County Supermarket Was DWI, Had Heroin
Police: Driver Who Plowed Car Into Morris County Supermarket Was DWI, Had Heroin A 37-year-old man being held in the Morris County Jail had been drinking and using drugs when he plowed his car into a a local supermarket Friday, said authorities who charged him. John Cilurso, of Mount Arlington, was behind the wheel of a vehicle that had hopped the curb and struck a brick wall containing shopping carts at Acme Supermarket on Man Street around 5:15 p.m., Denville police said. An investigation turned up heroin and related paraphernalia in Cilurso's vehicle, police said. He was arrested on drug and alcohol charges and served summonses for careless driving, driving without …
Newark Lawyer Made Famous In 'American Gangster' Admits Stealing $20K Newark Lawyer Made Famous In 'American Gangster' Admits Stealing $20K
Newark Lawyer Made Famous In 'American Gangster' Admits Stealing $20K A lawyer from Bloomfield who once ran a Newark law firm admitted he stole $20,000 from clients, the state Attorney General's office said.  Richard Roberts, 81, pleaded guilty to perjury and failure to make required disposition of property during a trial this week in Morris County Superior Court. His former partner Gerald Saluti was testifying Tuesday when Roberts entered his plea.  Roberts admitted taking the money from the firm's trust account in order to make alimony payments. He now faces up to 364 days in jail and must surrender his law license when he's sentenced in August.&n…
Rockaway Man Snuck Photos Of Woman Under Bathroom Stall At Giralda Farms, Police Say Rockaway Man Snuck Photos Of Woman Under Bathroom Stall At Giralda Farms, Police Say
Rockaway Man Snuck Photos Of Woman Under Bathroom Stall At Giralda Farms, Police Say A 24-year-old Rockaway man was arrested for taking photos of a woman under a bathroom stall at Giralda Farms, authorities said. Joan S. Acosta Gacha snuck the photos while the woman was using the restroom at Giralda Farms, the estate of Geraldine Rockefeller Dodge, Madison Police Chief Darren P. Dachisen said. Police did not specify where on the property the incident occurred.  Acosta-Gacha was charged with invasion of privacy and released pending an appearance in Morris County Superior Court. He was also served a trespass warning barring him from Giralda Farms.
Madison PD Nab Teen Accused Of Covering Town In Graffiti Madison PD Nab Teen Accused Of Covering Town In Graffiti
Madison PD Nab Teen Accused Of Covering Town In Graffiti A 19-year-old man from Madison has been arrested in connection with graffiti found more than 25 since March painted around town, said authorities who charged him. An investigation found that Jeremy C. Gardner painted the words "JAEBANS" and "GEK" more than two dozen times on structures in public parks, apartment buildings and commercial businesses, Lt. John R. Miscia said. Gardner was charged with criminal mischief and released pending a first appearance in Morris County Superior Court.