Police & Fire
By TAPINTO STAFF
June 2, 2026
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Police Department is reminding residents that milling and paving work will begin tomorrow - June 3rd on portions of River Road.Work is estimated to start at 7:30am and will continue into the evening commute. Travelers are asked to plan an alternate route. The ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Police Department is advising residents and motorists to prepare for traffic delays beginning June 3rd as a milling and paving project gets underway on a portion of River Road.According to township officials, road work will take place along River Road between ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police Department officially welcomed its newest patrol officer Thursday night at the Council meeting, as Chief Joseph Svenningsen swore in Patrol Officer Jason Conley during a ceremony attended by fellow officers, family members and members of the ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison firefighters contained a basement fire at a Kings Road home this past week, preventing the flames from spreading to neighboring houses or causing major damage, officials said.At approximately 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening, the Morris County Communications Center received a 911 ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police Department has completed another successful Police Unity Tour ride, joining fellow law enforcement officers from across the country in honoring fallen officers during the annual memorial event.Riding with Police Unity Tour Chapter 1, the Florham Park team ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police Department has once again taken part in the annual Police Unity Tour, a four-day, 300-mile ride honoring fallen law enforcement officers from across the nation.This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Police Unity Tour, which was founded in Florham Park ...
FLORHAM PARK, NN - The Florham Park Police Department is encouraging residents to stay informed about evolving state laws surrounding e-bikes, highlighting a new resource from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission designed to help riders and families remain compliant.According to police, the ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Motorists should expect overnight lane closures and a traffic shift on I-280 eastbound between East Hanover and Roseland beginning Friday, May 1st.A single lane on I-280 eastbound before the bridge over the Passaic River will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday until 6 a.m. Saturday, ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park's Chief of Police has issued a public safety message to the residents. See his message below. Residents,It has definitely been a long and difficult winter, but as Spring is rapidly approaching, I wanted to take a moment and reinforce some safety concerns.With the ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Police Department has issued a traffic alert for Eagle Rock Avenue East on Thursday afternoon.A motor vehicle crash has caused an extended closure through the rush hour. The accident is at Eagle Rock Avenue East at River Road.Travelers are advised to use an ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - On Wednesday, March 18th between the hours of 7:30am and 3:30pm, there will be roadwork at cross works at numerous locations throughout Florham Park. Workers will be working on the crosswalk stripings.The Florham Park Police are advising drivers to use caution.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Registration is now open for the Florham Park Junior Police Academy. This program is for Florham Park residents who will enter 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in September of 2026. Visit the below link for the application instructions and the application document. Completed applications ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Members of the East Hanover Police Department joined fellow officers from across Morris County on Friday, March 6th, for Morris County Law Enforcement Night at Mennen Sports Arena.East Hanover Police Sgt. Matthew Cerrato, Ptl. Michael Genovese, and Ptl. Annalisa Cerese ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Members of the Florham Park Police Department joined fellow officers and community members this week at Law Enforcement Night at Mennen Sports Arena, an event designed to strengthen relationships between local law enforcement and the communities they serve.Sergeant Langereis and ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Borough of Florham Park is currently accepting applications for the entry level position of Police Officer.Applications will be accepted until March 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM (Eastern). For more information on the application process as well as the application, click the ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a t-shirt and sweatshirt fundraiser to show support for the one and only Cory -James Rivera and raise money for Ariana’s Angels.T-shirts are being sold for $25 while sweatshirts are being sold for $40. See details below:
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — As snow tapers off, local fire officials are urging residents to take a simple but critical safety step: clear snow and ice from fire hydrants near their homes.Fire hydrants must remain fully accessible during winter storms, when fire and medical emergencies can still occur ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - A report of a hit-and-run with a suspect fleeing on foot briefly prompted a multi-agency search Thursday afternoon near the Route 24 West off-ramp to Columbia Turnpike East before police determined the report was false, authorities said.The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - Multiple fire departments responded early Sunday morning to a reported structure fire along Route 10 in Whippany after residents called 911 reporting fire coming from the attic area.Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed an active fire involving the attic space. Both residents were ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police have communicated an important message to residents in advance of Sunday's snow storm. See below: Do not park in the street when roads are snow covered to allow plows to quickly and safely remove snow. Remove objects from roadway such as basketball hoops ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park officially welcomed its next Police Chief on Thursday evening as Karl Svenningsen was sworn in during a ceremony at Borough Hall.Svenningsen will assume command of the Florham Park Police Department effective February 1st, following the retirement of longtime Chief ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park's Chief of Police Joseph Orlando has issued his final message to the residents and families throughout town.See his message below:Residents,I am writing this post, in what will be my final message as your Chief of Police. After 28 years of service to the residents ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The East Hanover Police assisted in a vehicle chase along Route 10 that ended with three suspects being arrested.The three men were arrested late Sunday night following a commercial burglary and vehicle pursuit that began along Route 10 East in the Whippany section of Hanover ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover's Chief of Police Christopher F. Cannizzo has issued a public safety warning to residents regarding attempted car burglaries and illegal entries to residences. See the warning below:There was an attempted vehicle theft at an occupied residence on Wndsor Way early ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The December 18th Borough Council meeting marked a proud and memorable evening for the Florham Park Police Department, as six promotions and one permanent appointment were formally recognized in front of family members, colleagues, and borough officials.Effective January 1st, ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park Police Department played a supporting role in a sweeping federal law enforcement operation that resulted in charges against 26 individuals tied to a large-scale drug trafficking organization operating primarily in Newark, according to federal authorities.The charges ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Despite the first snowfall of the year, the East Hanover Police Department successfully held its 7th annual Shop With a Cop event, bringing smiles to local families and children this past weekend. The annual holiday tradition pairs police officers with children for a special ...
EAST HANOVER, N.J. - Five suspects were taken into custody early morning after East Hanover Police officers located and pursued a stolen vehicle through multiple municipalities, Chief of Police Christopher F. Cannizzo announced.Just after 1 a.m., Officer Annalisa Cerese and her training officer, ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Volunteer Fire Department will be escorting Santa around town on Saturday, December 20th. This exciting annual tradition is sure to delight kids and families from all neighborhoods.Santa has developed a tracking system so that eager Santa fans can not only keep ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Authorities in Florham Park have advised residents that paving will continue again on Wednesday, December 10th at Borough Hall.The paving will take place in the parking lot. The access road will be blocked at times and visitors will need to park in the pool lot for Borough Hall ...