Morris County News

FLORHAM PARK, N.J.- As winter approaches, and the chance of encountering deer on the roadways increases, so do the odds of collision, particularly in New Jersey.

State Farm® released the results of its 16th annual deer-vehicle collisions study on October 1, 2018.  The deer claim study ranks states by the likelihood a driver has of hitting a large animal, including deer, ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – Many dogs who are surrendered to the animal shelter not once, but twice, don’t get another chance, but Boomer not only got a second chance – he is helping Morris County residents in an important way.

After 14 weeks of training, Boomer is now a certified Morris County Sheriff’s Office bomb sniffing dog.  His handler, Detective Michael Carbone, put ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – Many dogs who are surrendered to the animal shelter not once, but twice, don’t get another chance, but Boomer not only got a second chance – he is helping Morris County residents in an important way.

After 14 weeks of training, Boomer is now a certified Morris County Sheriff’s Office bomb sniffing dog.  His handler, Detective Michael Carbone, put ...

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J.- Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Chief ofInvestigations Stephen F. Wilson Jr., Morris Township Chief of Police Mark DiCarlo, Randolph Township Chief of Police David Stokoe, Morris Plains Borough Chief of Police Jason A. Kohn, and Hanover Township Chief of Police Mark D. Roddy announce that on Saturday, October 27, ...

EAST HANOVER, N.J- The sun peeked out of the cloudy sky Sunday afternoon, giving way to a full blaze of sun, just as the Morris County Columbus Day Parade toured down Ridgedale avenue.

East Hanover Police Captain Jack Ambrose and his wife Jodi led the way of the motorcade of honorees, including Grand Marshall Mayor Joseph Pannullo, Sergeant Franco and ...

LONG VALLEY, NJ – Those interested in checking out Meadowbrook Country Day Camp for next summer are invited to attend “Meadowfest,” a fun-filled day of fall events for prospective campers including hayrides, pumpkin picking, crafts, scavenger hunts, rides, games and prizes, face painting, apple cider, food and more. The event is being held on Oct. 14, from 11 ...

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp and Chief of Investigations Stephen F. Wilson, Jr., are pleased to congratulate Assistant Prosecutor Robert Preziosi on his recent promotion to the rank of Major in the United States Army Reserve. The promotion ceremony was held on September 7, 2018 at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.

While working as an Assistant ...

Late in August, a meeting was requested  by Thomas Ace Gallagher, to gather law enforcement, community leaders, educators, and public officials, to discuss content for the soon to be launched Morris Area Coalition For Education And Positive Choices on-line home. Gallagher did not expect what happened behind the closed doors of the East Hanover Emergency Operations Center.

The room ...

RANDOLPH, NJ – While full-term classes have begun at County College of Morris (CCM), there is still time to enroll in the college’s two mid-fall sessions.

The 13 Week mid-fall session runs from September 20 - December 20. The last day to apply for 13 Week classes is Thursday, September 13. The last day to register in person for 13 Week session is Wednesday, September 19, at the ...

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J.- Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces that Kevin O. Ruiz, aka “Star,” agetwenty-five (25), of Paterson, New Jersey, has been sentenced to New Jersey State Prison. Ruiz was previously convicted for his role in a profitable drug distribution operation in which he personally delivered heroin and crack-cocaine to his drug customers daily ...