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Police & Fire

June 26, 2025

FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The following news release was communicated to residents from the Florham Park Police on June 26, 2025:In the past three weeks, in addition to regular calls for service, our agency made 3 DWI arrests, 1 drug arrest, 1 burglary arrest, and 2 NCIC “Wanted Person” warrant arrests we ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ — The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with the Florham Park Police Department, will conduct a DWI checkpoint in Florham Park the weekend of June 27 through June 29, 2025, officials announced Monday.The checkpoint will be dedicated to the memory of Tim and Bridget ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police are advising residents of a traffic alert for Friday afternoon.Between 1pm and 2pm on Friday, June 20th, both westbound lanes of Columbia Turnpike will be pushed into the turn lane at Hanover Road.  There will be no left turns allowed during that time.   

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park's Chief of Police Joseph Orlando has issued a statement to residents regarding bike and pedestrian safety.You can read the full statement below:Good Evening Residents,Please read this post in its entirety as it contains information related to the safety of our ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover's Chief of Police, Christopher Cannizzo has issued a report to residents that at 2:55pm, three individuals shoplifted at the CVS on Ridgedale Avenue location. They fled the scene on foot but were apprehended.  No weapons were used in the incident. More information ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police have issued an alert to residents regarding night lane closures. Important update: This alert has now been postponed until next week: The alert issued is as follows: Monday night through Friday night, 6/9 – 6/13, from approximately 8pm to 6am (weather ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park's Chief of Police Joseph Orlando has issued the following update to residents regarding some traffic and pedestrian initiatives the department has undertaken this year.See below: Residents,I am writing this post tonight to bring our community up to speed on several ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police have issued a traffic advisory from June 3rd through June 6th, between the hours of 8am and 4pm.There will be major utility infrastructure upgrades at the intersection of Columbia Turnpike and Hanover Road.  Both lanes of Columbia Turnpike westbound will ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Police Department has officially welcomed its newest member.Congratulations goes out to East Hanover's newest officer, Donald Dattolo. Donald just graduated from the Morris County Police Academy class of 104.

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There was a popular scam that circulated around to Morris County residents via text message on Friday.  East Hanover Police have issued a warning to residents regarding the scam.  In addition the Florham Park Police have issued a warning about the scam:Community members (re: NJ ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ — East Hanover Police Officers joined fellow law enforcement professionals from across the country in the 2025 Police Unity Tour, which passed through town on Friday, May 9.Participating officers from the East Hanover Police Department included Patrolmen Robert Jordan, Michael ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police have issued a traffic alert for Thursday morning. Brooklake Road between East Madison and Loveys on Thursday morning.  Travelers are advised to please follow the detour.  

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - There is a traffic alert in Florham Park for Monday, according to the Florham Park Police. Road construction is being conducted on Columbia Turnpike at Hanover Road.   Travelers should expect delays and plan an alternative route.   

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Community Emergency Response Team’s (CERT) Beefsteak Fundraiser is May 8, 2025. The beefsteak in their major fundraiser and the proceeds to directly to purchase much-needed equipment for the volunteer members.

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PROSPECT PARK, NJ - More information is coming out about Anand Shah, the councilman who was arrested for racketeering on April 9. According to the Attorney General, Shah “was identified as allegedly managing illegal poker games and an online sportsbook in association with the Lucchese Crime ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police have issued a roadwork alert for the week of April 7th through April 11th. There will be construction in the area of 136 Columbia Turnpike affecting traffic between approximately 8:30am and 4:30pm.  The current plan is that both left lanes are closed in ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Roxbury Police Department has communicated the following timeline for Route 80's planned reopening.  See below:Projected Route 80 Project TimelineOpen 2 Lanes Westbound on or before 5/4/2025Open 2 Lanes Eastbound on or before 5/18/2025All Lanes Open on or before 6/25/2025

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - On the evening of April 1, a structure fire at a large apartment complex on the 1700 block of Sun Valley Way prompted a swift response from the Florham Park Volunteer Fire Department.Deputy Chief 31 was the first to arrive on scene and reported smoke visible from the third floor ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police are advising residents that the water department will begin flushing fire hydrants on March 31, 2025 between 9am and 3pm.  This effort is expected to last through the month of April.  At times, residents can expect brown water.For more information, visit ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - According to the Florham Park Police, Briarwood Road will remain closed between Harvale Drive and Spring Valley Drive on Monday morning, March 17th.The closure is due to a tree that fell on power lines on Sunday evening. Travelers that need access to Washington Street should use ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police have released the following statement in regard to the motor vehicle chase that occurred on March 14th at the intersection of Vreeland and Hanover Roads. See below: According to the preliminary investigation, on March 14, 2025, the Morris County ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - Save the date for East Hanover Action Association's Annual Beefsteam Fundraiser for the Community Emergency Response Team.The event will take place on May 8th at the East Hanover Fire Headquarters.  See below for Details. 

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Friday's annual Law Enforcement Night was a huge success. The NJ Coalition for Education and Positive Choices, in conjunction with the Morris County Sheriff's Office, hosted the event at Mennen arena.Many families, kids, students and community members came to meet and mingle ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover's Chief of Police, Christopher Cannizzo has communicated to the public that there were commercial burglaries at the East Hanover Dunkin Donuts as well as surrounding neighboring Dunkin Donuts in mid January. According to the Chief of Police, "In the early morning ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Water Utility is repairing a water main break on Edgewood Drive which will cause a water shut off for about four (4) hours. In order to make the necessary repairs, water service will be shut off to homes on Edgewood Drive between Woodcrest Rad  and Briarwood Road ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police have issued an urgent traffic alert for the intersection of Columbia Turnpike and Ridgedale Avenue. The traffic signal is not working.  Drivers are urged to avoid the area.   

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Water Utility is addressing a water main break that occurred around 7:30pm on Friday, February 14th. Residents may experience brown water and are advised to run the cold water for 15-20 minutes to clear, according to the Florham Park Police.

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The NJ Coalition for Education and Positive Choices is set to host its highly anticipated Annual Law Enforcement Night on March 7, 2025, at 7 PM at Mennen Sports Arena, located at 161 E. Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ. Doors will open at 6:30 PM for an evening of community ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover's Police Officer Ronald Farrington retired this week after 25 years of loyal service. The East Hanover Police Department honored Officer Farrington this week.  We wish Officer Farrington the best of luck and congratulations on his retirement.

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police have reminded residents not to park their vehicles on the street during the snow storm.According to ordinance 208-42,  no vehicles are to be parked on Borough roads when there is enough snow for plows to be used. That time is now, so drivers are to please ...

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