Police & Fire

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morris County has developed a first-of-its-kind program to offer medical support and care for police dogs working with the county Sheriff’s Office in critical situations.    

The dogs will receive treatment from a specialized group of tactical medics who make up the Office of Emergency Management’s Special Operations Group.

“We have our ...

NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - A vehicle traveling on Union Avenue was struck by the NJ Transit Gladstone Line train at the intersection of Union and Rose avenues in New Providence on Thursday evening around 6 p.m. after leaving the Murray Hill Station.

The female driver was brought to Morristown Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced dead, according to reports by NJTPD.  The identity of ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ - The rapidly developing snowstorm has dumped upwards of an inch an hour to the area since 1:30 p.m on Thursday afternoon and has caused major traffic disruptions around Parsippany and the region as rush hour approached.

The Parsippany Police have reported upwards of 25 accidents on area roads.

Further to the north and east, state troopers have shut down the ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ - Crews are actively treating the roadways. The Parsippany Police ask you to refrain from driving unless absolutely necessary until the road conditions improve.

They have already responded to over 25 motor vehicle crashes or disabled motor vehicles due to the storm.

Authorities Announce Missing 15 Year Old Male from Mountain Lakes, New Jersey has been LOCATED

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of
Investigations Stephen F. Wilson Jr., and Mountain Lakes Police Chief Shawn Bennett announce
that Thomas Kolding, a 15 year old male from Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, who has been missing
since October 30, ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ - There is a two tractor trailer accident at Rt. 80 and Rt. 280.  The police are at the scene.  One of the trucks is leaking fuel.  Fire Department is called in. There are traffic delays.

PARSIPPANY, NJ - Patrol Officer G. Tosh responded to a residence on Winfield Drive for a reported stolen motor vehicle. Upon his arrival, he spoke to the victim who advised him that he parked his 2017 Jeep Cherokee in his driveway at approximately 10:15 PM on 11/7/18 and when he woke up on 11/8/18 at approximately 5:00 AM it was stolen. The victim further advised Officer Tosh that he left the ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ - There is a possible CO incident at 25 Crescent Drive.  Fire Department is on the scene. There is a CO Alarm at Parsippany Rescue and Recovery building with one patient complaining of feeling light headed.

Authorities Seeking Public Assistance in Locating Missing 15 Year Old Male from Mountain Lakes, New Jersey.

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of
Investigations Stephen F. Wilson Jr., and Mountain Lakes Police Chief Shawn Bennett are
seeking the public’s assistance in locating a 15 year old male from Mountain Lakes, New Jersey,
who ...

PARSIPPANY, NJ - Patrol Officers Taylor and Abrusci responded to the parking lot of Galleria 10 on a reported burglary to a motor vehicle. Upon their arrival, the victim advised them that the driver’s side rear window on their vehicle was shattered and approximately $1,500.00 worth personal items were stolen.

They then spoke to a second victim, who advised them that the ...