Police & Fire
By TAPINTO MORRISTOWN STAFF
June 4, 2026
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — Motorists are being advised to avoid a section of Littleton Road after a utility pole came down Wednesday, prompting an extended road closure.According to the Morris Plains Police Department, Littleton Road (Route 202) is closed between Malapardis Road and Tabor Road due to a ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - A Newark man has been arrested and charged in connection with an attempted home invasion that occurred in Morris Plains earlier this year, according to the Morris Plains Police Department.Police announced that Jahad S. Clark, 19, of Newark, was taken into custody on May 26 ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - Morris Plains officials are reminding residents that parking restrictions and road closures will be in place Saturday, May 23, for the borough’s annual Memorial Day Parade.To help ensure a safe and smooth parade route, no parking will be permitted beginning at 6 a.m. on several ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — East Hanover Avenue eastbound is currently closed between Speedwell Avenue and American Road following a serious motor vehicle accident, according to an advisory issued to residents.Officials are asking motorists to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while emergency ...
MADISON, NJ - Fire departments from Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains were among the mutual aid agencies that assisted Madison firefighters during a basement fire on Kings Road Tuesday evening.At approximately 7 p.m., the Morris County Communications Center received a 911 call reporting ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - The Morris Plains Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across New Jersey for the annual Click It or Ticket campaign, a statewide effort aimed at increasing seat belt use and reducing preventable deaths and injuries on the roads.The campaign runs from May 18 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morristown Police Department is hiring school crossing guards to help students travel safely to and from school.The seasonal positions pay $51 per post and require guards to work one hour before and one hour after school.Applicants must have a clean background. The position ...
HARDING TOWNSHIP, NJ - A 54-year-old Pierre Innocent has been charged in connection with a fatal motor vehicle crash that killed a tow truck operator on Route 287 South in Harding Township, authorities announced.Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally and ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Morris Township Police Department responded to 4,777 calls for service during March 2026, according to the department’s monthly activity sheet.The department reported 19 arrests, 94 alarms, 32 motor vehicle crashes and five DWI arrests during the month.Police also ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ – Morris Township is seeking applicants for a full-time Firefighter/EMT position, with officials calling on qualified volunteer firefighters within the township to apply.According to the announcement, the Morris Township Fire Department is looking for “motivated, dedicated, and ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown is among the agencies participating in a broader countywide emergency preparedness effort focused on specialized rescue operations.According to officials, Madison Fire Chief Richard Wickman and Lt. Tom Boylan recently attended a Morris County Specialized Rescue Work ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — The Morris Plains Police Department is asking residents to help shape the department’s mission statement and core values through a new community survey.According to the announcement, the department is in the process of updating its mission statement and guiding principles and is ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Drivers across Morris County can expect increased police patrols and enforcement this month as part of New Jersey’s annual “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign targeting distracted driving.The statewide initiative, announced by New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety and ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Morris Township Police Department is accepting resumes from candidates interested in joining the department as a police officer.According to the hiring announcement, applicants must, at the time of appointment, hold a valid New Jersey driver’s license and meet the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Authorities are investigating after an unresponsive individual was found along Patriots Path in Morristown on Wednesday afternoon.According to officials, Morristown Police and emergency medical services responded at approximately 3 p.m. on April 1 to an area of Patriots Path across ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Morris Township Police Department responded to 4,668 calls for service in February 2026, according to the department’s monthly activity report.Police reported 11 arrests during the month, along with 3 DWI arrests.Officers also handled a variety of incidents across the ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — Morris Plains police issued 15 summonses in just one hour during a targeted traffic enforcement operation at a busy intersection following complaints about dangerous driving behavior.The high-visibility enforcement detail took place at the intersection of Speedwell Avenue and ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison police are warning residents and local business owners about a fundraising scam in which individuals are allegedly impersonating local sports teams and booster clubs to solicit donations.According to an alert issued by the Madison Police Department, scammers may be posing as ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a Morristown man charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred early Friday morning.Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Morristown Police ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Saturday 5K turned into a medical emergency when a runner suffered a medical emergency and collapsed about halfway through the Morris Township's St. Paddy's Day 5K race, prompting a swift response from first responders that organizers say saved the runner’s life.Members of ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown officials are recognizing Officer Eric Steele as DWI Officer of the Year after he made 89 drunk-driving arrests during the 2025 calendar year, according to an announcement from town public safety leadership.Public Safety Director Michael Corcoran and Police Chief Darnell ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Morris Township Police Department handled more than 5,000 calls for service in January 2026, according to the department’s monthly activity report.Police responded to 5,083 calls for service during the month, reflecting the wide range of incidents officers manage daily ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — The Morristown Bureau of Police is accepting applications for Class II Special Police Officers, a part-time position aimed at enhancing safety, visibility, and community engagement in Morristown’s downtown and surrounding areas.According to the department, the officers will ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — With a powerful blizzard expected to impact the region from Sunday into Monday, local fire officials are urging residents to take a simple but critical safety step: clear snow and ice from fire hydrants near their homes.Fire hydrants must remain fully accessible during winter ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Following a day filled with scrambling for facts by Roxbury officials, reporters and concerned people, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Wednesday evening said it has not struck a deal with the owners of a Roxbury warehouse. It said an article that claimed it had ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - A report of a hit-and-run with a suspect fleeing on foot briefly prompted a multi-agency search Thursday afternoon near the Route 24 West off-ramp to Columbia Turnpike East before police determined the report was false, authorities said.The incident occurred around 4 p.m. on ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has confirmed two arrests following a pre-dawn law enforcement operation Sunday morning in Morristown that drew multiple agencies to the Manahan Village area off Flagler Street.In an email response to an inquiry routed through DEA ...
CHATHAM BOROUGH, NJ — A 29-year-old Chatham Township man has been charged with second-degree reckless vehicular homicide in connection with a pedestrian fatality stemming from a motor vehicle crash on Fairmount Avenue earlier this year, authorities announced.Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The BIG GAME this Sunday can be one of the most dangerous nights on the road, with watch parties, bar crowds and late-night travel often colliding with alcohol consumption. Safety advocates are urging residents to make a plan before kickoff so nobody ends up behind the wheel ...
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — The Morris County Public Safety Youth Academy will not be held in 2026, citing staffing and operational demands tied to preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, announced Morris County officialsOfficials said their public safety team is now in “full preparation mode” for the ...