Police & Fire
By TAPINTO MORRISTOWN STAFF
February 28, 2025
MORRISTOWN, NJ - It was reported that a narcotics operation took place in Morristown on Thursday afternoon. Officials were quick to announce that it was a drug operation and not an ICE operation. Details of Thursday's operation were released Friday afternoon. According to authorities, police ...
MADISON, NJ - Did you hear gun shots today in Madison? The Madison Police Department was at the Johns Avenue Firearms range today. They will be there tomorrow, February 25 and Thursday February 27 as well, confirmed officials The Firearms Qualifications is a requirement from the New Jersey Attorney ...
ROXBURY, NJ - An Irvington woman who was involved in a robbery and shooting at the Roxbury Motel in 2023 was sentenced today (Feb. 21) to 12 years in state prison, according to authorities.The woman, Auraceli Maldonado, 25, was sentenced by state Superior Court Judge Ralph Amirata. Maldonado ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Local drivers are being warned about a new text-message scam that falsely demands toll payments and threatens fines and license suspensions. The scam is targeting E-ZPass tolls, and FastTrak Lane Tolls.Motorists in the area and beyond have reported receiving texts that include ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - According to reports, ICE made an arrest outside a Morristown business on Monday night. Mayor Dougherty took to Facebook to stated that the “action was not communicated to our Morristown Police Department or to our local government.”According to Dougherty, town officials are still ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ- Morris Township Police have apprehended a man who was reported to have a firearm, according to the department. Officers responded to the area of Madison Avenue after it was reported there was a man with a firearm. No weapon was found, although the individual was arrested on ...
It doesn't matter who you are cheering for this Sunday, the winner are those who don't drive drunk. According to the United States Department of Transportation, there were 11,654 traffic deaths involved drunk driving in 2020.The NHTSA is asking fans to follow these game plans so we all win.Know the ...
MADISON, NJ - Overnight parking on all borough streets is suspended this evening, Wednesday, February 5, due to the anticipated inclement weather, announced the Madison Police Department. It's a violation to park a vehicle on a snow-covered roadway, regardless of whether or not a form for ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – A Morris Plains woman has been charged with orchestrating a complex scheme to embezzle more than $1 million from her former employer, according to an announcement made by Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel on Monday, December 23, 2024.Following a detailed investigation into ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Do you know this man? Police are asking for your help identifying him. According to reports, on November 2, 2024, at approximately 12:25 AM, an unidentified white male was observed on surveillance video removing a plastic A-Frame sign from a business located at 45 South Street, ...
MADISON, NJ - The 2024 Madison Police Officer of the Year Award has been awarded to Corporal DiRocco. The award was handed out after the annual Christmas Parade and the announcement commending Corporal DiRocco was made at the December Madison Council Meeting.“Corporal DiRocco is well deserving of ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Police here and across the state are starting a month-long crackdown on drunk driving, many of those efforts fueled by grants from the NJ Department of Highway Traffic Safety. The state’s 2024 “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign has divided $732,400 among 130 law ...
MADISON, 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.The Borough of Madison ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -- What’s more frustrating than getting a package stolen after it’s been delivered to your doorstep? While local residents do the best they can to support local businesses by “Shopping Local,” invariably more and more neighbors are ordering products online in the efficient world ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - There was a road rage shooting incident in Parsippany on Wednesday night, the day before Thanksgiving. The event occurred in the early morning of November 27th on Route 80. According to the New Jersey State Police who are seeking the public's assistance:"Based on a preliminary ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - An undercover investigation by the Morris Plains and Roxbury Police Department led to the arrest of three individuals on suspicion of shoplifting, announced Morris Plains Chief of Police Michael M. Koroski, Roxbury Township Chief of Police Dean Adone, and Morris County Sheriff ...
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 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Law enforcement officials admitted they don’t have a clue why at least five large drones were spotted in the skies above Morris County on the evening of Nov. 18 for more than two hours, according to a joint statement released by the county prosecutor’s office, Morris County Sheriff ...
MADISON, NJ - There was a traffic alert on Wednesday morning in the Morris Township area. Due to a motor vehicle accident, Woodland Road is closed in both directions between Loantaka Way and Kitchell Road in Morris Township.
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 ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Full-Time Police Officer. The application deadline for this position is Friday, November 15, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.Applicants shall meet the following qualifications:Applicants must meet the following ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – According to local authorities, three people have been arrested following a violent confrontation that erupted during an alleged drug deal at the Red Carpet/Scottish Inn in Hanover Township.The incident occurred on October 12th, when officers were dispatched to the motel in ...
MADISON, NJ - There is no need to worry if you hear gun shots in Madison on Wednesday November 7, said Madison officials. The Madison Police Department was at the John Avenue firearms range November 4, November 6 and Thursday November 7.Gun shots may be heard from 1pm - 7pm on Wednesday November ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Morris County Sheriff's CrimeStoppers is asking for the public's help with identifying these individuals. According to police, on September 28 between the hours of 12:55pm and 1:55pm these individuals were seen in the Craigmeur Recreation Complex in Rocaway Township.No ...
MADISON, NJ - There is no need to worry if you hear gun shots in Madison today, said Madison officials. The Madison Police Department was at the John Avenue firearms range November 4 for required training. There will be additional trailing on Wednesday November 6 and Thursday November 7.Gun shots ...
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 ...
MADISON, NJ - With Halloween coming on Thursday this week, the Madison Police Department will be out in force on Halloween Night to keep residents safe, stated council member Eric Range during Monday's council meeting. Residents who are participating in the annual trick or treating event will ...
MADISON, NJ - There is no need to worry if you hear gun shots in Madison today, said Madison officials. The Madison Police Department will be at the John Avenue firearms range October 29 for required training.Gun shots may be heard between 9am - 3pm.
Madison, NJ - On Sunday evening at approximately 11:45 p.m., multiple 9-1-1 calls reported a fire on the grounds of Drew University. The Madison Fire Department and EMS Division responded, arriving within minutes of the initial call and confirming an active fire at the tennis court structure, ...
EDITOR'S UPDATE: As of 11 p.m. Sunday, the fire was 90% contained and under control, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service (NJFFS), which is in unified command with the Livingston Fire Department regarding this incident. NJFFS staff will remain on scene and continue to monitor the ...