Police & Fire
By TAPINTO STAFF
January 8, 2025
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police are advising residents and travelers that for the rest of this week up until January 10th, previous road closures will continue all day from approximately 8am - 4pm in the area of Hanover Road North.Hanover Road North will be closed, weather ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - A significant Florham Park police presence was observed in town on the afternoon of January 3rd, following reports of a potential active threat to a commercial building. The incident began with a report of a man allegedly discharging a weapon in a parking lot before retrieving ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police are advising residents of steel plates that are protecting the road on Columbia Turnpike. They are assuring the public that there is no danger in driving over them.See their statement below:“Residents and commuters. Due to ongoing gas main repairs, the ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - A traffic accident involving a motor vehicle crashing into a telephone pole has resulted in a partial road closure in East Hanover on Friday morning. River Road between Eagle Rock Avenue and Overlook Avenue will be closed until the accident is cleared. Travelers are encouraged ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police are advising residents that Columbia Turnpike is down to one lane in each direction, on Friday, between Hanover Road and Felch Road. This is due to a gas leak emergency repair situation.All westbound traffic is being diverted onto the left eastbound lane.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police Department has added an additional date for their popular Women's Self-Defense Seminar.The additional date will be Tuesday, January 7th from 6pm - 8:30pm. It will take place at the Briarwood School Gymnasium at 151 Briarwood Road.Anyone who lives or works ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - For the past few weeks, drones have been spotted flying over Morris County during nighttime hours, sparking growing concern and unease among residents. As of now, no information has been released about who is operating the drones or what their purpose might be.Florham Park's ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - An alarming incident that occurred on Wednesday evening on the campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University in Florham Park invoked a response from Forham Park and neighboring police departments. According to the police, just after 10:00 pm, Officers of the Florham Park Police ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Police Department is advising residents that the entrance / exit to Castle Ridge Plaza off of River Road in East Hanover is temporarily closed on Saturday morning due to construction.Travelers are advised to use Route 10 for access. Use Rte 10 for access.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Morris County residents are reporting that they are smelling smoke today. The Borough of Madison has issued a notice that due to the ongoing 3,000+ acre wildfire in West Milford, residents may experience smoke, haze, and the odor of smoke in the air. There is no immediate cause ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park PBA is hosting its second annual Officer Thomas Belscher Toy Drive.There is a collection box available at the Florham Park Police Headquarters, just outside the Police Lobby.New, unwrapped toys and gift cards will be accepted until December 19th.
EAST HANOVER, NJ - There is an overturned automobile on Route 10 in East Hanover on Wednesday evening, causing traffic delays.The accident is near 368 NJ-10 westbound. Police, Fire and EMS are at the scene of the motor vehicle accident.This is according to breaking news alerts.
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - A horrific automobile crash on Route 24 on Sunday, reported by TAPinto East Hanover/Florham Park, had heartbreaking consequences for the community of Whippany Park High School.Six Whippany Park students were victims in the crash. One of them is in serious condition and is ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - An East Hanover Police Sergeant is facing DUI and Vehicular homicide charges after an accident he was involved in resulted in the death of another vehicle's passenger.This week, Keith Gunther an East Hanover Police Sergeant, was charged with second-degree vehicular homicide and ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - There was a serious traffic accident on Route 24 West near mile marker 3 in Florham Park. The police are on the scene. One of the automobiles is overturned. A victim has been ejected from one of the cars. The accident is on both sides of highway and traffic is at a ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ - The New Jersey Forest Fire Service have issued an update on Saturday's brush fire off of Route 10 that affected residents in East Hanover and Hanover Township. The Wildfire Update is as follows: It was an Industrial Wildfire starting in Livingston Township. New Jersey Forest Fire ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Residents can drop off expired or unwanted prescription medications on Saturday, October 26th in the lobby of the East Hanover Police Department from 10am-2pm. Injectables, syringes, and illicit drugs cannot be accepted.
EAST HANOVER AND FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Two motor vehicle accidents caused traffic problems on Tuesday afternoon.One in East Hanover happened at 63 Mt Pleasant Avenue. There are reported injuries and police are at the scene.In Florham Park there was a scene at Crescent Road and Columbia Turnpike.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police Department is hosting a third session Women's Self-Defense Seminar on Tuesday, October 29th from 6pm - 8:15pm. It will take place at the Briarwood School gymnasium located at 151 Briarwood Road. Anyone who lives or works in Florham Park is eligible to ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Milling and paving will continue in Florham Park on Tuesday, October 8th, causing road closures and detours.The intersection of Ridgedale Avenue and Greenwood Avenue will be closed for the second day of milling and paving. Travelers should follow detours in place.
FLORHAM PARK NJ - It has been a week full of criminal incidents in Florham Park. Most recently, suspects were pulled over in a suspicious vehicle and found to be dressed in black with ski masks. In their possession were twenty-five personal checks stolen from area residents using a device that ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police are advising residents and commuters of road closures in town for early next week. The intersection of Greenwood Avenue and Ridgedale Avenue will be closed for milling and paving on Monday and Tuesday, Oct 7-8th, from approximately 7 am to 4 pm. Detours ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park Chief of Police, Joseph Orlando, has issued the following public service announcement to residents regarding break-ins, attempted burglaries and pedestrian safety. You can read the announcement below:Residents,Please read this post in its entirety. I realize we ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - In the early hours of Tuesday, October 1st, there were break-in incidents in Florham Park involving attempts at entering a home and a car, that was running and occupied. There were multiple suspects involved, and a high speed car chase ensued from Columbia Turnpike to Routes 24 ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - There was police activity in Florham Park at the Walgreens on Columbia Turnpike on Monday afternoon.There is a black female on the run wanted for shop lifting of baby formula, according to breaking news alerts. She is driving a tinted out black sedan.
EAST HANOVER, NJ - There is a utility pole on fire in East Hanover at 84 Eagle Rock Avenue on Wednesday evening.The fire department is on the scene. They requested JCP&L to expedite getting to the location.This is according to breaking news alerts.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Brooklake Road will be closed on Sunday between Milton Avenue and Beechwood Road due a utility pole down caused by a motor vehicle crash.The Florham Park Police are advising residents to please avoid the area and plan an alternate route. There is no estimated time of repair from ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Police Department will be conducting a Pedestrian Safety campaign throughout the first week of school. The campaign will kick off Thursday night at St. Rose of Lima Church for the "Cones with Cops" event where anyone who attends will get FREE ice cream from ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - There is a car fire on Route 280 Westbound in East Hanover on Tuesday afternoon that is causing traffic delays, according to Breaking News alerts.It is a fully involved vehicle in the left median.The incident is near mile marker 26.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police are informing residents that JCP&L has identified the issue that is causing partial power outages in neighborhoods surrounding Ridgedale Avenue on Friday morning. One of several lines snapped causing the partial outage. Repairs are underway and ...