Police & Fire
By TAPINTO STAFF
December 7, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported kitchen fire on Midwood Drive Monday, November 24th, swiftly bringing the incident under control thanks to coordinated efforts by multiple first responders.According to officials, Chief 30 was first on the scene ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Police Department has officially welcomed three new members to its ranks, marking an exciting moment of growth and community service for the township.The department announced the addition of Police Officer Donald Dattolo and Probationary Police Officers Annalisa ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - According to town officials, there will be paving on Thursday, December 4th on Summit Road. There will also remain a road closure from Borough Hall in front of the building by the DPW to the Emmett Fields. Travelers should plan accordingly and expect delays.
WHIPPANY, NJ - Despite cold temperatures and a mix of rain and snow, firefighters from across the local area gathered together in a powerful show of solidarity to welcome home Firefighter Jim Danus, who continues his recovery after experiencing a critical injury in a training drill last Spring.Jim ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ -The holiday season is officially underway, and with it comes one of East Hanover’s most beloved community traditions: the East Hanover PBA Local 227’s Annual Toy Drive. Now in its sixth year, the drive has grown into one of the largest toy collections accepted by Goryeb Children’s ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park is celebrating one of its own as Patrolman Daniel Jimenez graduated today from the 105th Class of the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy. The ceremony once again filled the room with proud families, law enforcement leaders, and recruits eager to begin their ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Part-Time Crossing Guard at the rate of $57 per day on days when school is in session (approximately 180 days per year). Hours are 8:00am to 8:40am for the morning post and 2:30pm to 3:30pm ...
MADISON, NJ - A truck-trailer fire briefly disrupted traffic on Route 24 westbound Friday afternoon after flames erupted from an empty car-carrier trailer near the Lorraine Street overpass.The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 PM at mile marker 4.2 westbound, on the border of Madison and ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - A house fire on Preston Avenue was swiftly brought under control earlier today, thanks to the quick response and coordinated efforts of East Hanover’s emergency personnel.According to East Hanover Police and Fire Department officials, firefighters were dispatched to 1 Preston ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ — A routine patrol turned into a major multi-agency operation late Sunday night when a Florham Park police sergeant interrupted an active burglary in progress at a commercial property on Hanover Road, leading to the arrest of one suspect and the recovery of stolen materials.Earlier ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police Department is recruiting for the position of SLEO Class III. They are currently taking applications and encourage those interested to apply through November 15, 2025.Details of the job description and minimum qualifications, including hours and pay, can ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park officials have announced that the borough will hold its annual Project Safe Night Out on Thursday, October 30th.The popular community event, organized for local families, provides a safe and festive environment for children and parents to enjoy Halloween activities ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ – The East Hanover Police Department is joining the global effort to raise awareness during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by proudly wearing pink-inspired badges throughout October.The pink ribbon has long served as the international symbol of breast cancer awareness, ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Morris County Library will be hosting an informative Lunch & Learn program about fire safety in the home on Friday, October 3, 2025. Presented by John A. Zaragoza, Morris County Assistant Fire Marshal, and Chief Jon Connor McGuinness of the Cedar Knolls Fire Department, this ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - There is a traffic alert for Florham Park on Monday afternoon. Traffic signals are out on Park Avenue at Florham Road / The Park Avenue connector (Archer, BASF, Summit Medical, FDU). This is due to a blown transformer. JCP&L is at the scene. Expect heavy delays until ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Jaycess are hosting a Car and Bike Show on Sunday, September 28th. The event will be located at the Borough of Florham Park, Municipal Pool Lot (beyond the library). To register a car or bike, email Nick@soccerguy1@me.com. Please include your name and vehicle ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover's Chief of Police, Christopher Cannizzo has issued the following safety announcement in regard to local schools opening for the new year. See the message from Chief Cannizzo below:School Opening & Security Updates As we prepare to welcome our students back to ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ — At this week’s Borough Council Meeting, Daniel Jimenez was officially sworn into the Florham Park Police Department.Jimenez joins the department as an alternate route recruit and is currently undergoing training at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy. He is expected ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police have issued an update on the Columbia Turnpike road closure as of 9:30 p.m. on Monday, August 11th.A significant road closure is in effect on Columbia Turnpike between Hanover Road and Ridgedale Avenue due to an accident earlier in the day. A truck struck ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park's National Night Out is Tuesday, August 5th at 6pm at Volunteers Memorial Park. See information below.
EAST HANOVER, N.J. — On Tuesday morning, the East Hanover police received a report of a suspicious garbage bag left in a trash can at The Finish Line Car Wash, located at 84 Route 10 in East Hanover. Rumors swirled among the community that the bag contained human remains, including an anonomyous ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ – The Florham Park Police Department is actively investigating a residential burglary that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 26, in the neighborhood near Woodbine Road and Puddingstone Way.According to police, the incident took place at approximately 4:53 a.m.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - This year's National Night Out is now scheduled for August 5th, 2025. Florham Park will be hosting their event at Volunteers Memorial Park located at 37 Elm Street between 6pm and 9pm.See details below:
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police are hosting another Women's Self-Defense Program and registration is now open.The sign-up for the next session of the Women's Self-Defense program can be accessed by the link below.Should the class fill up and you wish to be placed on a waiting list, email ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover's Chief of Police Cannizzo has issued a traffic alert to residents and local travelers. Route 10 West is closed at the Costco jug handle due to a gas leak at another business west of the location.
TRENTON, NJ — In New Jersey, the Attorney General’s new 2024 report says that 644 major discipline actions were taken against 543 officers in 172 police agencies. Discipline included suspensions, demotions, and terminations. In the most serious cases,103 officers were terminated last year, up from ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police have issued a traffic alert for Wednesday, July 2nd.The right lane of Columbia Turnpike westbound is closed between James Street and Park Street for utility pole work. Expect delays until approximately 4:30pm.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police have issued an update regarding traffic signal reprogramming going on in town. See below: Residents,I wanted to update all of you on the progress of our traffic signal reprogramming. The work has been completed at the following intersections;• Columbia ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police have informed residents of traffic restrictions in advance of the 4th of July parade.See their message below:Please be advised in the interest of safety and security, the entire parade route will be CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC beginning at 8:30am on July 4, ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Police have issued a road closure announcement for Saturday, June 28th. River Road will be closed to all northbound traffic between Route 10 and Deforest Avenue from 6:30 am to approximately 5:00 pm for paving. Southbound River Road will be reduced to single-lane ...