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Allamuchy, NJ

West New York Man Fudged Accident Report To Collect Insurance: Prosecutor West New York Man Fudged Accident Report To Collect Insurance: Prosecutor
West New York Man Fudged Accident Report To Collect Insurance: Prosecutor A 31-year-old West New York man was charged with insurance fraud on Thursday, Aug. 8, after he altered an accident report in 2023 to make it look like he had insurance at the time of the crash, authorities said. Anthony Ayala purchased an insurance policy with Progressive Insurance on June 27, 2023 and then filed a claim alleging his Jeep Wrangler was involved in a single vehicle crash in Allamuchy, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Ayala submitted altered New Jersey State Police reports to support the claim, Suarez said. An investigation revealed the crash occurred on June …
Man Drove Drunk With Minor In Vehicle: Independence Twp PD Man Drove Drunk With Minor In Vehicle: Independence Twp PD
Man Drove Drunk With Minor In Vehicle: Independence Twp PD A 42-year-old Allamuchy man had a minor in his vehicle when he drove drunk in Independence Township on Tuesday, July 30, authorities said. Officers responded to County Road 517 for a two-car crash and after interviewing Gregory Mcgee, felt something was "off," Independence Township police said in a release. Field sobriety tests determined Mcgee was intoxicated and he was arrested and transported to police headquarters, officers said. Mcgee was charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and received a summons for driving while intoxicated with a minor in the vehicle, police sai…
30-Year-Old Man Followed Women At Route 46 Target 30-Year-Old Man Followed Women At Route 46 Target
30-Year-Old Man Followed Women At Route 46 Target A 30-year-old Allamuchy man was recently charged with trespassing after he returned to a Target on Route 46 after being ordered to leave, authorities said. The man, who was not identified by officers, had been following women around the Hackettstown Target and behaving in an inappropriate manner, Washington Township police said in a release. He was released pending a court appearance, police said.
Man Charged In Thanksgiving Eve Crash That Killed Hackettstown Mom Man Charged In Thanksgiving Eve Crash That Killed Hackettstown Mom
Man Charged In Thanksgiving Eve Crash That Killed Hackettstown Mom A 51-year-old Hackettstown man was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 4 and charged with vehicular manslaughter following a Thanksgiving Eve crash that killed a 33-year-old mother of two. Andrzej Szysko was heading east in a Jeep Wrangler that struck the passenger's side of a Ford pickup truck, heading south on Route 517 in Allamuchy around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, New Jersey State Police said. The impact sent the Ford into 33-year-old Lauren Gerhold's vehicle, heading north in a Jeep SUV, and she was pronounced dead, police said. Gerhold was survived by her husband, Casey…
Diesel Tank Dislodges, Hits Car In Messy Crash That Closed Route 80 For Hours: Police Diesel Tank Dislodges, Hits Car In Messy Crash That Closed Route 80 For Hours: Police
Diesel Tank Dislodges, Hits Car In Messy Crash That Closed Route 80 For Hours: Police A Freightliner driver was hospitalized after being rear-ended by an SUV in a crash that closed a portion of Route 80 closed for several hours on Tuesday morning, Dec. 26, state police said. The crash occurred on the westbound side near milepost 22.4 in Allamuchy just before 8 a.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Troy McNair told Daily Voice. A Chevy SUV lost control and rear-ended the tractor-trailer, causing its tank, which was carrying diesel fuel, to come loose and hit a Subaru passenger vehicle, McNair said. The Freightliner driver was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. T…
2 Hospitalized In Tractor-Trailer Crash That Closed Portion Of Rt. 80 For Hours: State Police 2 Hospitalized In Tractor-Trailer Crash That Closed Portion Of Rt. 80 For Hours: State Police
2 Hospitalized In Tractor-Trailer Crash That Closed Portion Of Rt. 80 For Hours: State Police Two people were taken to a nearby hospital after a tractor-trailer crashed into several trees along the median of Route 80, closing a portion of the highway for hours on Monday afternoon, Sept. 11, state police said. The tractor-trailer was heading westbound when it veered off the roadway and struck several trees along the median near milepost 21.2 in Allamuchy around 4:05 p.m., NJSP Det. Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. Both occupants were hospitalized for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Lebron added. The crash shut down a portion of Route 80 near the westbound near the rest …
ID Released For Morris County Motorcyclist Killed In Labor Day Crash ID Released For Morris County Motorcyclist Killed In Labor Day Crash
ID Released For Morris County Motorcyclist Killed In Labor Day Crash Authorities have released the identity of the 51-year-old motorcyclist killed in a Warren County crash on Labor Day. Ronald L. Smith, 51, of Randolph, was riding an Aprilia motorcycle near 53 Bald Eagle Rd. in Allamuchy when it veered off the right side of the road and overturned around 10:30 p.m., NJSP Det. Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. Smith was killed in the crash, which remains under investigation, Lebron said. 
Infant Seriously Hurt, 3 Young Children Injured As Driver Hits Tree Off Rt. 80 (UPDATE) Infant Seriously Hurt, 3 Young Children Injured As Driver Hits Tree Off Rt. 80 (UPDATE)
Infant Seriously Hurt, 3 Young Children Injured As Driver Hits Tree Off Rt. 80 (Update) Three young children were hurt and an infant suffered serious injuries as a driver veered off Route 80 and struck a tree on Wednesday, June 28, state police said. Adriana Padilla-Caban, 23, was behind the wheel of a Kia SUV when she veered to the left and hit a tree on the westbound side near milepost 19.2 in Allamuchy around 10:40 a.m., NJSP Trooper Charles Marchan told Daily Voice. Padilla-Caban, of Scranton, PA, as well as a 4-, 3-, and 1-year-old suffered “moderate” injuries, Marchan said. Meanwhile, a 3-month-old was seriously injured. Two of three left lanes were closed for several …
'Devastating' Warren County Fire Rips Through Home, Kills Pets, Leaving Family To Rebuild 'Devastating' Warren County Fire Rips Through Home, Kills Pets, Leaving Family To Rebuild
'Devastating' Warren County Fire Rips Through Home, Kills Pets, Leaving Family To Rebuild A Warren County home was destroyed in “just minutes” following a weekend blaze that claimed the lives of the family’s pets as well, loved ones and responders say. Several crews rushed to the scene of the two-alarm fire on Mt. Rascal Road in Independence Township around 1:15 p.m. Saturday, June 10, including departments in Hackettstown, Mansfield Township, Allamuchy, and Washington, and more, the township's first aid squad said. No injuries were reported, however, the family’s pets were killed, according to a GoFundMe launched by loved ones. “…the Delorenzos lost their home and al…
DUI Sussex County Man Charged In Wrong-Way Head-On Rt. 80 Crash: State Police DUI Sussex County Man Charged In Wrong-Way Head-On Rt. 80 Crash: State Police
DUI Sussex County Man Charged In Wrong-Way Head-On Rt. 80 Crash: State Police A DUI Sussex County man was charged in a head-on wrong-way crash on Route 80 that sent another driver to the hospital, state police said. Daniel Williams, 24 of Wantage, was heading eastbound when he struck another car head-on while driving the wrong way near milepost 16.6 in Allamuchy just after 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, NJSP Brandi Slota told DailyVoice.com. The victim, a 61-year-old man from Bushkill, New York, was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries, Slota said. Williams was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence, authorities said. The invest…
Warren County Man, 38, Nearly Hit Police Officer And Resisted Arrest: Prosecutor Warren County Man, 38, Nearly Hit Police Officer And Resisted Arrest: Prosecutor
Warren County Man, 38, Nearly Hit Police Officer And Resisted Arrest: Prosecutor A 38-year-old Warren County man was charged after he nearly crashed into a police officer, resisted arrest, and later turned himself in, authorities announced. Officers in Independence Township stopped a Toyota Tacoma driven by Clinton Ontweka, who ran a stop sign on Route 517 in Allamuchy and nearly hit a police officer on Monday, Aug. 8, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said in a release with local officials on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Officers determined via sobriety testing that Ontweka, of Hackettstown, was intoxicated, and decided to arrest him before he ran into a nearby cornfi…
Human Remains Found By NJDOT Worker Mowing Grass On Rt. 80, State Police Say (UPDATE) Human Remains Found By NJDOT Worker Mowing Grass On Rt. 80, State Police Say (UPDATE)
Human Remains Found By Njdot Worker Mowing Grass On Rt. 80, State Police Say (Update) Human remains were found by a transportation department worker on Route 80, state police confirmed. The NJDOT worker was mowing the grass when the remains were found near the eastbound lanes on the right shoulder in the grass at milepost 16.6 in Allamuchy shortly after 12:25 p.m. on Thursday, August 18, NJSP Trooper Charles Marchan told DailyVoice.com. The remains were identified as those of a Black male, Marchan said. The cause of death is unknown. The incident is under investigation. Additional details were not released.
Tractor-Trailer Overturns As Ruptured Fuel Tank Causes Massive Spill On Route 80 (PHOTOS) Tractor-Trailer Overturns As Ruptured Fuel Tank Causes Massive Spill On Route 80 (PHOTOS)
Tractor-Trailer Overturns As Ruptured Fuel Tank Causes Massive Spill On Route 80 (Photos) An overturned tractor-trailer caused a massive diesel spill on Route 80, authorities said. The Allamuchy Fire Dept. responded to the accident in the westbound lanes near milepost 19 in Allamuchy around 12 p.m. on Sunday, August 15, the squad said. Upon arrival, crews found the trailer on its side with a ruptured fuel tank leaking diesel fuel onto the highway. The HazMat team and Hope Fire Department was called to the scene due to the size of the spill, AFD said. Crews worked together to investigate the trailer’s contents to ensure there was no active fire. The remaining fuel was siphone…
Car Slams Into Dump Truck In Warren County: State Police Car Slams Into Dump Truck In Warren County: State Police
Car Slams Into Dump Truck In Warren County: State Police A car slammed into a dump truck in Warren County, state police said. A Nissan Rogue heading west on Bald Eagle Road in Allamuchy struck the parked dump truck around 5:20 p.m. on Monday, July 11, NJSP Trooper Charles Marchan told DailyVoice.com. No one was hurt in the crash, though initial reports stated that a medical helicopter was put on standby. The scene was cleared shortly after 6 p.m., Marchan said.
Dump Truck Rips Off Propane Valve, Causing Massive Leak, Evacuation In Sussex County (PHOTOS) Dump Truck Rips Off Propane Valve, Causing Massive Leak, Evacuation In Sussex County (PHOTOS)
Dump Truck Rips Off Propane Valve, Causing Massive Leak, Evacuation In Sussex County (Photos) A mason dump truck drove over a propane tank in Sussex County, causing a massive leak that took hours to repair and required an evacuation of the area, authorities said. Fire departments in Stillwater, Fredon, and Hampton responded to the Bear Brook community in Fredon alongside numerous local emergency crews around 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 29, authorities said. Upon arrival, the teams found that the mason dump had driven over an underground 1,500-gallon propane tank and ripped off the relief valve from the top. The truck was still on top of the tank as crews responded to the scene, the team…
Driver Hurt As Tractor-Trailer Carrying Auto Parts Overturns On Route 80: State Police Driver Hurt As Tractor-Trailer Carrying Auto Parts Overturns On Route 80: State Police
Driver Hurt As Tractor-Trailer Carrying Auto Parts Overturns On Route 80: State Police A tractor-trailer driver was hurt after the vehicle overturned and shut down Route 80 early on Friday, May 20, state police said. The trailer — which was carrying auto parts — was heading westbound in Allamuchy when it overturned near milepost 19.2 just before 4:40 a.m., NJSP Trooper Brandi Slota told DailyVoice.com. The driver suffered minor injuries in the crash, Slota said. All lanes were closed west of Exit 19 to Route 517 following the accident, causing a 10 to 15 minute delay, according to 511NJ. Overturned tractor trailer on I-80 westbound West of Exit 19 - CR 517 (Allamuchy Tw…
North Jersey Motorcyclist, 27, Killed In Route 80 Crash: State Police North Jersey Motorcyclist, 27, Killed In Route 80 Crash: State Police
North Jersey Motorcyclist, 27, Killed In Route 80 Crash: State Police A 27-year-old motorcyclist from North Jersey was ejected and killed in a Sunday afternoon crash on Route 80, state police confirmed. Jose Mora was heading westbound on a BMW motorcycle when he rear-ended a Volkswagen Jetta near milepost 22.2 in Allamuchy just before 1:35 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told DailyVoice.com. Mora, of Garfield, was thrown from the motorcycle and killed in the crash, Curry said. Two right lanes were temporarily closed for the investigation east of the Allamuchy rest area, according to 511NJ. Crash investigation on I-80 westbound East of Allamuchy Rest Area (…
Crews Douse Pair Of I-80 Vehicle Fires Back-To-Back Crews Douse Pair Of I-80 Vehicle Fires Back-To-Back
Crews Douse Pair Of I-80 Vehicle Fires Back-To-Back Fire crews were called to two vehicle fires along Interstate 80 back-to-back on Tuesday morning, fire officials say. Allamuchy fire station 91 was called to a report of a working fire on I-81 near mile marker 17 around 9:40 a.m. on Apr. 5, the department said in a release. Upon arrival, the chief discovered the fire was in the rear of a dump truck and an additional engine was called, as explained in the release. After the fire was extinguished and the scene was cleared, and Station 91 was leaving, it was dispatched back to I-80, this time for a vehicle fire in the eastbound lanes at mile m…
PA Driver Arrested After Crash, Pursuit On I-80 PA Driver Arrested After Crash, Pursuit On I-80
PA Driver Arrested After Crash, Pursuit On I-80 A Pennsylvania driver fled the scene of a single-car crash along I-80 in New Jersey and led police on a chase, authorities said. Matthew Farrance, 32, fled after crashing in the westbound lanes at milepost 22.6 in Allamuchy (Warren County), NJ State Police said. Troopers caught up with the driver near Johnsonburg Road, where they spotted him running, they said. Farrance, of East Stroudsburg, was arrested and charged with fugitive of justice, possession of CDS, tampering with evidence, resisting arrest by flight, hindering, and obstruction.  He was being held in the cou…
Trapped Victim Flown To Hospital Following Route 80 Crash Trapped Victim Flown To Hospital Following Route 80 Crash
Trapped Victim Flown To Hospital Following Route 80 Crash One person was airlifted to a nearby hospital after becoming trapped inside their vehicle in a crash on Route 80, authorities said. The crash occurred in the westbound lanes near milepost 16.6 in Allamuchy on the afternoon of Monday, March 28, the local fire department confirmed on social media. The patient was “hastily” extricated from the vehicle by emergency crews who were at the scene within minutes, the department said. Atlantic Air 1 medical helicopter landed at the crash scene to take the patient to a nearby hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries. Meanwhile, the westbound …
Weapons Arsenal Sends NJ White Supremacist To Federal Prison For 62 Months Weapons Arsenal Sends NJ White Supremacist To Federal Prison For 62 Months
Weapons Arsenal Sends NJ White Supremacist To Federal Prison For 62 Months A Sussex County man who was once stabbed in a biker bar brawl was sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for an assortment of illegal weapons and ammo found by authorities after he crashed his van. Joseph Rubino, 59, of Lafayette Township, will have to serve just about all of the 62-month sentence because there's no parole in the federal prison system. He remained temporarily held at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia on New Year's Eve pending assignment to a long-term facility. NJ State Police said they spotted some of the arsenal in a white Chevy Express van dr…
NJ Driver Caught With 14 Guns, Ammo, White Supremacist Materials After Crash Takes Plea Deal NJ Driver Caught With 14 Guns, Ammo, White Supremacist Materials After Crash Takes Plea Deal
NJ Driver Caught With 14 Guns, Ammo, White Supremacist Materials After Crash Takes Plea Deal A Sussex County man admitted in federal court that he had an arsenal of guns and ammo, some of which was in his van when it crashed into a tree off Route 80. Authorities who searched the vehicle and Lafayette Township home of Joseph Rubino, 59, after the July 2019 crash in Allamuchy said they also found white supremacist and racially-charged propaganda, along with illegal drugs. A medical chopper took Rubino and his 55-year-old passenger to Morristown Medical Center, New Jersey State Police said at the time. Both were seriously injured, they said. Search warrants were obtained after troope…
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Warren County Most Popular Brunch Spots In Warren County
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Warren County Mother's Day is coming up — have you booked brunch yet? Whether it's a Bloody Mary, a sizzling side of bacon or a tall stack of pancakes you're after, there are plenty of breakfast and brunch spots in Warren County to choose from. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites and featured in local publications. Belvidere Diner, 475 Rt. 46, Belvidere Thisilldous Eatery, 320 Front St., Belvidere Wake up, get out of bed, drag a comb across your head. Find your way to Thisilldous this weekend. Potato Pancakes are in... Posted by Thisilldous Eatery o…
Authorities: Ring Got 30,000 Painkiller Pills With Prescription Blanks Swiped From NJ Hospitals Authorities: Ring Got 30,000 Painkiller Pills With Prescription Blanks Swiped From NJ Hospitals
Authorities: Ring Got 30,000 Painkiller Pills With Prescription Blanks Swiped From NJ Hospitals Using prescription blanks stolen from hospitals in Bergen and Passaic counties, a crew used a single pharmacy to get its hands on 30,000 high-dose oxycodone pills, including a year’s worth of painkillers prescribed to a dead man, authorities charged. The volume eventually gave them away, state and federal law enforcement officials said. Milagros Santiago, 43, of Haledon, was working as a pharmacy technician at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson when she swiped prescription blanks, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. The forged blanks were then filled at Panther Vall…
Slaughterhouse Goat That Roamed Route 80 For Months Miraculously Saved By Rescuers (VIDEO) Slaughterhouse Goat That Roamed Route 80 For Months Miraculously Saved By Rescuers (VIDEO)
Slaughterhouse Goat That Roamed Route 80 For Months Miraculously Saved By Rescuers (Video) This animal rescue story could be the GOAT -- greatest of all time. A goat that escaped a slaughterhouse and spent the following months roaming the cliffs above Route 80 in Allamuchy was brought to safety by a local animal rescue organization (scroll down for video). The animal had become accustomed to the rocky cliffs above the highway, grazing along the guardrail and the 18-wheelers that whizzed past her.  People, however, frightened her. Rescuers from Buddha Dog Rescue and Recovery (BDRR) tried for weeks to help her. She bolted as soon as anyone would approach, the rescue said. "Severa…
Jackknifed Trailer Spills Fuel Across Route 80 In Allamuchy Jackknifed Trailer Spills Fuel Across Route 80 In Allamuchy
Jackknifed Trailer Spills Fuel Across Route 80 In Allamuchy Delays were reported Wednesday night due to a jackknifed trailer on the eastbound side of Route 80 in Allamuchy. Fuel spilled across the highway in the 7:55 p.m. crash, near Exit 19. Delays of 10 minutes were being reported, with traffic getting by in the right lane only.
Death Of Local Dad Brian Hickey Breaks Hearts In Warren County Death Of Local Dad Brian Hickey Breaks Hearts In Warren County
Death Of Local Dad Brian Hickey Breaks Hearts In Warren County Devoted dad. Caring friend. All-around genuine guy. This is how Brian Hickey of the Panther Valley section of Allamuchy is being remembered. Hickey, a Hopatcong native, died on Nov. 3 at St. Clare's Hospital in Dover. He was 47 years old. More than $16,600 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Hickey's three children, Mariana, Brian and Emily, as of Thursday afternoon. His social media page was filled with condolences from grieving friends, remembering him for his heartfelt advice and authenticity. "Brian and I worked on the same sales engineering team at Verizon," Bob Munch said. …
Fire Damages Warren County Businesses Fire Damages Warren County Businesses
Fire Damages Warren County Businesses A Warren County laundry center and paint store were damaged in a second-alarm fire. Heavy smoke billowed out the back of TNT Laundry Center and Sherwin-Williams paint store on Washington Avenue in Washington Borough when firefighters arrived just after 11:45 p.m. Monday evening, firefighters said. The first-alarm fire increased to a second-alarm in less than 10 minutes after firefighters arrived. They remained on scene until 3:15 a.m., the Tri-County Volunteer Fire Company said. The flammable paint did not catch fire and the laundry center seemed to have suffered even more damage. Th…
RANKINGS: Best Brunch In Warren & Hunterdon County According To Yelp RANKINGS: Best Brunch In Warren & Hunterdon County According To Yelp
Rankings: Best Brunch In Warren & Hunterdon County According To Yelp Eggs Benedict with a Bloody Mary or heaping stacks of pancakes. No matter what you prefer, there is a breakfast or brunch spot for you in Warren and Hunterdon counties. Of the dozens to choose from, below are the highest-rated breakfast and brunch spots in the area, according to Yelp. James on Main, Hackettstown: With a wood-fired grill and locally-sourced food, how could you go wrong? Chef Bill Van Pelt has 20 years of experience under his belt and has garnered both local and national awards.  "It is the mission of James on Main to become woven into the fabric of this classic downtown a…
Feds: Weapons Arsenal, White Supremacist Material Seized From Sussex County Man In Van Crash Feds: Weapons Arsenal, White Supremacist Material Seized From Sussex County Man In Van Crash
Feds: Weapons Arsenal, White Supremacist Material Seized From Sussex County Man In Van Crash A Sussex County man who was once stabbed in a biker bar brawl was found with an assortment of illegal weapons and ammo, along with white supremacist and racially-charged propaganda, after he crashed his van, federal authorities said. NJ State Police said they spotted some of the arsenal in a white Chevy Express van driven by Joseph Rubino, 57, of Lafayette Township, after it crashed into a tree off Route 80 in Allamuchy on July 24. A medical chopper took Rubino and his passenger, 55-year-old Kenneth Coe of Bayonne, to Morristown Medical Center, the NJSP said at the time. The federal Bureau…