Police & Fire
By MATT KADOSH
July 3, 2022
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Message to the public on fireworks: they’re best left to the professionals, but if you do use the novelty devices that are legal in New Jersey, do so with extreme caution.. What’s legal? State law permits ground-based sparklers, and novelty items, including smoke devices, ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - "According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more fires are reported on Independence Day than any other day of the year, with more than half of those fires caused by fireworks. Added to fires are injuries," said government officials in a message today. To ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police department congratulates Christine Brancato on her retirement from the Parsippany Police Department. Christine served as an administrative assistant for The Chief of Police, The Patrol Division and The Support Services Division. Everyone wishes Christine ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - On Thursday, June 23rd, members of the Mt. Tabor Volunteer Fire department conducted their weekly training - this time practicing their hose advancement skills. This drill refreshed different techniques to maneuver turns and long stretches and allowed pump operators to train on ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - There is an overturned dumpster truck on Rt. 46 in Parsippany. It is at the intersection of Rt. 46 and Parsippany Road. This according to breaking news alerts. Update: Rt. 46 was re-opened around 3pm on June 27th
PARSIPPANY, NJ - There is a car fire at the intersection of Rt. 46 and Edwards Road. The fire department is on the scene reporting a small fire under a vehicle. This according to breaking news alerts.
PARSIPPANY, NJ - A car hit the Barnes and Noble building in Parsippany on Thursday, June 23rd. The building is at 1940 Route 10 West. The fire department was on the scene. There was minor damage to the building. This according to breaking news alerts.
PARSIPPANY, NJ - A contractor on site at 600 Lanidex Plaza, struck a gas line. It is now an active leak with a heavy odor of gas in the area. The fire department is on the scene.
PARSIPPANY, NJ - There is a serious motor vehicle accident in Parsippany on Rt. 287 at mile marker 41. There are serious injuries reported by NJ State Police. They report two (2) adults and one (1) child with severe head injuries. The EMS is requesting a second ambulance to the ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police Department received a report of an armed person being outside the Northvail Elementary School. According to the Parsippany Police, an immediate and full scale response was initiated to the school based off of this information. It was quickly determined that ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - There is an overturned automobile on Rt. 80 Eastbound in Parsippany. The accident is at mile marker 42. Police are on the scene. No one is trapped inside. This according to breaking news alerts.
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police Department along with the Morris County Prosecutor's and Sheriff's departments are seeking help from the public in locating a 52 year old missing person from Parsippany. The man was last seen on Sunday afternoon and is considered a possible endangered person.
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police Department along with the Morris County Prosecutor's and Sheriff's departments are seeking help from the public in locating a 52 year old missing person from Parsippany. The man was last seen on Sunday afternoon and is considered a possible endangered ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Morris County Gun Buy Back Program has resulted in the surrender of 674 firearms, announced Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, Chief of Detectives Christoph K. Kimker, Mount Olive Police Chief Stephen Beecher, Parsippany-Troy ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police have announced a recent arrest of a resident, accused of stealing money from the Florham Park Little League while holding the role of Treasurer of the League. The incident was first brought to light during the winter of 2022. According to the police, ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The NJ State Police have released the name of the driver who died in a head-on crash Saturday morning in Parsippany. The collision took the life of Angelo F. Atienza, 29, of Lake Hiawatha. The fatal accident occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 14th on Rt. 80 ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - A fatal accident occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 14th on Rt. 80 eastbound in Parsippany. An overturned vehicle struck a tractor trailer head on. The accident occurred near mile marker 45.2. The NJ State Police on the scene requested crime scene and fatal ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morris County Prosecutor's office as announced the apprehension of suspects in the active sexual assault investigation regarding the incident that took place earlier this week. As a result of a coordinated effort between law enforcement agencies, the public, and the media, two ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police will be at the Morris Hills Shopping Center today from 10am-2pm taking back unwanted / unused prescription drug medication in a joint effort with the DEA National Drug Take Back program. No liquids (including intravenous solutions), syringes or other sharps ...
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced that the I-80 eastbound local ramp to I-280 eastbound will be closed tonight for milling in Parsippany-Troy Hills, Morris County. Beginning at 11 p.m. tonight, Friday, April 29, until 5 a.m. tomorrow, ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - There is a brush fire along Route 287 in Parsippany near Parsippany Road. The Fire Departments from Parsippany and Whippany are on the scene. The fire is along the side of the highway. This according to breaking news alerts.
PARSIPPANY, NJ - There is an overturned automobile on Rt. 287 Southbound at mile marker 40 in Parsippany. The NJ State Police are on the scene. The overturned auto is taking out both lanes. The Fire Department is also on the scene. This according to breaking news alerts.
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - A dead body has been reportedly been found in Jockey Hollow, according to Breaking News alerts. The Medical Examiner, Major Crimes Unit and CSI are responding to the scene. Authorities have stated the victim was a hiker and that the incident doesn't appear to be a ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - A minor collapse of a balcony at the Parsippany Travel Lodge located at 625 Rt. US-46 occurred this morning, Tuesday, April 19th. The Fire Department is on the scene. The collapse occurred to a first floor balcony. There are no reported injuries. This according to Breaking ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - There is a two car motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Parsippany Road and Halsey Road in Parsippany. The police department is on the scene. Travelers are encouraged to use an alternate route.
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Lake Parsippany Fire District 3 held its Installation Dinner of Officers on Saturday, April 9th at the Birchwood Manor. On hand to celebrate were Mayor Jamie Barberio, Councilmen Paul Carifi, Frank Neglia, Justin Musella and Mike dePierro along with Councilwoman Loretta ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - A Lake Hiawatha man has been arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material. The New Jersey State Police have arrested Nicholas Adair, 24, of Lake Hiawatha, N.J., for allegedly manufacturing and possessing child sexual abuse material. According to the authorities in a ...
MADISON, NJ - A Madison woman has been charged with Second Degree Death by Auto/Vehicular Homicide in the fatal crash that occurred early last week that resulted in the death of a 52 year old Chatham man who was the father of four children. She has been remanded to the Morris County Correctional ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Intervale Road in Parsippany is closed due to emergent water main repairs. , It will be closed in the area of Lakeview Avenue. Here is the Detour Directions: All of Lakeview Ave accessible from south side of zone (RT46). No outlet onto Intervale from northern most ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Enrollment for the 9th Annual Morris County Public Safety Youth Academy has opened, with limited space available for the intensive week-long course for young Morris County women and men, entering Grades 9-12. Apply now! The deadline to apply is April 18, 2022. The application ...