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Police & Fire

August 29, 2024

FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Chief of Police Joseph Orlando has issued an update regarding the current water ban in place for Florham Park.  Effective immediately, the police will take over enforcing the ban.  See his message below: Residents, I am writing to you this evening due to several complaints ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - August 19th was a busy day in Florham Park for the local police.  There were two morning incidents reported by the police and they are listed below: On 8/19/24 at 7:50 a.m., Officer Nick Cotterell conducted a motor vehicle stop on Columbia Tpk at James St for various motor ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park's National Night Out has a new date.  It previously had to get rescheduled from August 6th due to bad weather. The new date is now Tuesday, September 3rd.  All the other logistics and details remain the same!   

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - An ambulance appeared to have driven over a median at the intersection of Columbia Turnpike and Park Avenue on Sunday afternoon. The area was shut down.  Traffic Delays were in effect.    

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - There was a fire in a two-story home on Eberhardt Road in East Hanover in the early hours of Wednesday morning, August 7th. The fire department was on the scene of the two-story wood framed structure.  The fire appeared to have started in the basement.  Mutual aid was also ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park's Chief of Police Joseph Orlando has issued a safety warning to residents in light of the fatal pedestrian accident that happened in town in early July.  See below: ------- Residents, In light of the fatal pedestrian accident in early July, our department ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - National Night Out is coming to Florham Park on Tuesday, August 6th. This event is sponsored by the Florham Park Police Department. This year's new location will be at the Volunteers Memorial Park (37 Elm Street). 

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  EAST HANOVER, NJ - Authorities have announced an investigation into a deceased infant found in a car in an East Hanover parking lot. A six-month old female infant was thought to have been left unattended in a vehicle prior to death.  A final determination as to the cause and manner of the ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police are honoring two members lost in the line of duty 49 years ago, on July 17, 1975. Detective Francis A. Dailey was 27 years old and Patrolman Robert F. Hauptman was 29 years old.  Both were tragically killed in a small plane crash. The Florham Park ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - A 79-year-old man from East Hanover has been sentenced to 15 years in New Jersey State Prison for the 2020 murder of his wife, announced Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Chief  Christopher Cannizzo of the East Hanover Police ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - There is a motor vehicle crash on Columbia Turnpike westbound that has the two left lanes closed at Airport Road. Travelers should expect heavy delays until the scene is cleared. This alert was issued by the Florham Park Police.

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - There is a new location this year for theFlorham Park Police Department's National Night Out. This year's National Night Out will be held on August 6th and will be located at Volunteers Memorial Park, located at 37 Elm Street. The event will start at 6pm. 

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - A motor vehicle crash that involved a car hitting two pedestrians at the intersection of Ridgedale Avenue and Brooklake Road has resulted in one fatality.  The incident occurred shortly after 11am and involved a vehicle turning south onto Ridgedale from Brooklake.  Two ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - There is a serious car vs pedestrian crash on Ridgedale Avenue near Brooklake Road.  Ridgedale Avenue is now closed between Brooklake Road and Keyes Street for an ongoing investigation. Travelers should not drive around cones or barricades.  

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover's Chief of Police, Christopher Cannizzo has advised residents that South Ridgedale Avenue is closed due to a power line fire and outage from Route 10 Eastbound to James Street in Florham Park. Any local traffic for East Hanover residences has to go through Florham ...

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NEW JERSEY -- With the 2024 Hurricane Season officially started, the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) is urging individuals with disabilities to sign up for the NJ Register Ready- Special Needs Registry.  NJ Register Ready helps people with disabilities in times of emergency such as hurricanes.

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - There was a multi-car motor vehicle crash on Columbia Turnpike on Friday afternoon in Florham Park. The accident was near 306 Columbia Turnpike. Police and EMS were on the scene requesting two basic life support units. This is according to breaking news alerts.

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Due to strong wind conditions, there are several trees and some power lines down that are causing multiple road closures throughout Florham Park on Wednesday evening. Residents are asked to please utilize 911 only for emergencies.

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Police Department is hiring.  Currently they are accepting applications for the position of Dispatchers. Applications can be completed online at www.easthanovertownship.com/notices/ by clicking on Police Dispatcher. Applications should be emailed to ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Summer has officially started leading to many fresh out of school kids taking to the streets riding their bikes.  The good news for them is that if they are seen wearing a bike helmet, they may be rewarded with a free ice-cream. The Florham Park Police Department is continuing ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - There was a motor vehicle accident on Friday afternoon at Melanie Lane and Ridgedale Avenue, causing traffic delays. EMS was requested to the scene, according to breaking news alerts.  

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ -Monday's attempted burglary on Lincoln Avenue in Florham Park could have been part of a "South American Theft Group", according to Chief of Police Joseph Orlando. According to the Chief, these criminals are of South American descent, typically travel in groups of three, park ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - There was an update to the attempted burglary story on Monday evening.  The Florham Park Police have issued the following update: Around 11:38 this morning, we received a 9-1-1 call reporting an unknown need for police to respond to a home on Lincoln Ave. When the first ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - On Friday, June 7th, the Florham Park PBA Local 78 carried the torch for the Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit the New Jersey Special Olympics. Officers from Livingston Police Department and East Hanover Police Department passed the torch to Florham Park Police and N.J.

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - On Friday, June 7th, the Florham Park PBA Local 78 will carry the torch for the Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit the New Jersey Special Olympics. It will occur around 10am causing minor traffic delays on Columbia Turnpike east of the center. Officers from Livingston ...

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