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Hunterdon County Man Busted With Crack Pipe In Traffic Stop: Fairfield PD Hunterdon County Man Busted With Crack Pipe In Traffic Stop: Fairfield PD
Hunterdon County Man Busted With Crack Pipe In Traffic Stop: Fairfield PD A 47-year-old Hunterdon County man was arrested and hit with multiple drug charges after he was found in possession of a crack pipe during a traffic stop on Fairfield on Wednesday, April 17, authorities said. At 12:47 p.m., police noticed a white Jeep Patriot making an illegal U-turn after exiting the highway in order to turn and head back toward Route 46, Fairfield police said in a release. Police conducted a traffic stop and the driver, Victor Romero would not obey with police's request to remain with the vehicle, officers said. Romero was found to be in possession of a crack pipe and con…
WINNERS! Powerball Tickets Sold In Hunterdon, Essex Counties Score $50K WINNERS! Powerball Tickets Sold In Hunterdon, Essex Counties Score $50K
Winners! Powerball Tickets Sold In Hunterdon, Essex Counties Score $50K Powerball players in Essex County and Hunterdon County had a winning Wednesday. Tickets sold in Newark and Clinton matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Wednesday, March 20, winning $50,000. The tickets were sold at Amazonia Multiservice in Newark and Krauszer Food Mart in Clinton. The winning numbers were 13, 22, 27, 54, 66 and the red Powerball was 9.
New Forecast Map: 4 Inches Of Snow Now Projected For Parts Of NJ, PA New Forecast Map: 4 Inches Of Snow Now Projected For Parts Of NJ, PA
New Forecast Map: 4 Inches Of Snow Now Projected For Parts Of NJ, PA In a newly-released forecast map, parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania are expected to get up to four inches of snow in this second winter storm of the week. The new map shows between 3 and 4 inches could fall along the Jersey Shore, in South Jersey, and in the Reading/Greater Philadelphia areas in the storm expected to begin late Friday, Feb. 16. UPDATE: 13 Inches Of Snow Fell In These NJ, PA Towns — See Who Got The Most Snow Central Jersey could see up to 3 inches while North Jersey and the Poconos will likely only see 1 or 2 inches, the NWS says. Snow will continue through Saturday, Fe…
Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Snarls Traffic On Route 78 Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Snarls Traffic On Route 78
Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Snarls Traffic On Route 78 Multiple lanes were closed following a fuel spill and a jackknifed tractor trailer on Route 78 in Hunterdon County Friday, Jan. 19. It happened in the eastbound lanes, east of Exit 12 in Union Township by Perryville Rd., the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. Two left lanes of three lanes are closed, NJ DOT said. This is a developing story, check back later for additional updates.
Snow Squalls Possible Sunday, Fierce Winds Knock Power To Hundreds Of NJ Residents Snow Squalls Possible Sunday, Fierce Winds Knock Power To Hundreds Of NJ Residents
Snow Squalls Possible Sunday, Fierce Winds Knock Power To Hundreds Of NJ Residents Quick and intense bursts of snow are possible on Sunday, Jan. 14 across New Jersey, not great news for hundreds of residents still in the dark or dealing with flooding from the latest storms. Parts of Morris and Hunterdon counties are at greatest risk of snow squalls on Sunday, the National Weather Service says. Wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph were possible. ⚠️❄️🌬️ There is potential for snow squalls from Sunday morning into the early afternoon. Remember, there is no safe... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Saturday, January 13, 2024 In Morris Coun…
How Accurate Were NWS' Snowfall Predictions In North Jersey? Let's Compare Maps How Accurate Were NWS' Snowfall Predictions In North Jersey? Let's Compare Maps
How Accurate Were NWS' Snowfall Predictions In North Jersey? Let's Compare Maps The National Weather Service has released an automated analysis of snowfall after the Saturday, Jan. 6 storm. Let's see how accurate the NWS' prediction models were compared to the model released after the storm. The weather service initially said nearly all of Sussex County and large portions of Morris and Warren counties would get a foot of snow.  Wanatage in Sussex County was expected to get the most snow. A foot of snow or more fell there, but the areas around it like Sussex, Hamburg and Branchburg, Blairstown and Hardwick saw something closer to 8 or 10 inches, the NWS analysis s…
Snow Showers Could Close Out 2023 In Some Parts Of NJ, Mostly Dry Elsewhere: NWS Snow Showers Could Close Out 2023 In Some Parts Of NJ, Mostly Dry Elsewhere: NWS
Snow Showers Could Close Out 2023 In Some Parts Of NJ, Mostly Dry Elsewhere: NWS It won't be white but there will be flurries. New Year's Eve could come with snow (just a dusting of it) in parts of New Jersey, the National Weather Service says. We're gonna actually see our local star for a fair amount of today, which is something we haven't seen much of for the... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Friday, December 29, 2023 The week will close out with sunny skies and temps near 50 on Friday, Dec. 29, according to the NWS. Temperatures will drop to around 45 on Saturday, Dec. 30, and slightly lower Sunday, Dec. 31. Sunday evening…
These NJ Towns Got The Most Rain In This Week's Storm: NWS These NJ Towns Got The Most Rain In This Week's Storm: NWS
These NJ Towns Got The Most Rain In This Week's Storm: NWS Yet another December rain storm has come and gone, leaving many New Jersey towns under water. According to the National Weather Service's Philadelphia/Mount Holly office, between one and three inches of rain fell across the area, ending early Thursday, Dec. 28. The town that got the most amount of rain is Washington Township (Warren County), with 3.38 inches, the weather service said. Bernards Township in Somerset County saw 3.24 inches and Randolph in Morris County saw 3.03 inches. Click here to see totals as of 11:50 a.m. Sussex County got between  2.05 and 2.53 inches; Somers…
ROAD RAGE: NY Driver Charged In Shooting On Route 78, Prosecutor Says ROAD RAGE: NY Driver Charged In Shooting On Route 78, Prosecutor Says
Road Rage: NY Driver Charged In Shooting On Route 78, Prosecutor Says A pickup truck driver from New York has been charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses following a road-rage shooting on Route 78 in Hunterdon County earlier this month, authorities said. Collen M. Brown, 25, of Jamaica, NY, was driving a pickup truck eastbound alongside a tractor-trailer when he fired a 9 mm handgun at its engine compartment around 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson said. The tractor-trailer became disabled, pulled over, and the driver contacted police as Brown continued eastbound, the prosecutor said. He was identi…
Justin Sassaman Of Alexandria Dies, 2 Months Justin Sassaman Of Alexandria Dies, 2 Months
Justin Sassaman Of Alexandria Dies, 2 Months Hunterdon County is in mourning for Justin Howard Sassaman, a 2-month-old boy who died at home in Alexandria Township on Saturday, Nov. 18. Born in Raritan Township, Justin leaves behind his loving parents, Jenny Rae Sassaman and Tyler J. Gatlin, his obituary says.  He is also survived by his cherished siblings, Logan Sassaman, Joseph Papa, Leon Gatlin, and Tyler Gatlin, Jr.; his Maternal grandparents, Ray A. and Kat J. Sassaman; uncle, Jason H. Sassaman, and cousin Ty Ellis. A celebration of Justin’s life will be planned for a later date. Donations were being made in Justin’s lo…
‘This Is Our Legacy:’ 1,150-Acre Nature Preserve Debuts In New Jersey ‘This Is Our Legacy:’ 1,150-Acre Nature Preserve Debuts In New Jersey
‘This Is Our Legacy:’ 1,150-Acre Nature Preserve Debuts In New Jersey Rainbow Hill, a pristine nature preserve featuring an 8-acre lake, hiking trails, and farm fields nestled between Hunterdon and Somerset County, is officially open to the public. The New Jersey Conservation Foundation (NJ Conservation) held the grand opening for Rainbow Hill at Sourland Mountain Preserve — located just 30 miles east of Bucks County, PA — on Friday, Nov. 3. The site spans 1,150 acres and includes woodlands, fields, and several freshwater tributaries of the Neshanic River. Meanwhile, there are plenty of opportunities for passive recreational activities like hiking, horseback…
Tractor Trailer Slams Four NJSP Troop Cars On Route 78 (UPDATE) Tractor Trailer Slams Four NJSP Troop Cars On Route 78 (UPDATE)
Tractor Trailer Slams Four Njsp Troop Cars On Route 78 (Update) A New Jersey State Police trooper suffered a minor injury when a tractor trailer rammed four troop cars along Route 78 Wednesday, Oct. 11, authorities said. The Volvo tractor-trailer was heading east when it collided with an Isuzu box truck around 1:50 p.m. near milepost 15.4 in Union Township (Hunterdon County), NJSP Detective I Jeffrey Lebron said. The Volvo tractor-trailer continued forward and subsequently struck one troop car, which caused a chain reaction with the three other vehicles. As a result of the crash, one trooper sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby…
Crash Investigation Completely Shuts Route 78 For Miles (DEVELOPING) Crash Investigation Completely Shuts Route 78 For Miles (DEVELOPING)
Crash Investigation Completely Shuts Route 78 For Miles (Developing) A crash investigation has closed several miles of Route 78 in Hunterdon County on Wednesday, Oct. 11. UPDATE: Tractor Trailer Slams Four NJSP Troop Cars On Route 78 Motorists reported seeing multiple New Jersey State Police vehicles on the roadside in Union Township with a person in handcuffs minutes before the accident. The state's DOT website said only that the eastbound lanes were closed between exits 11 and 13, as of 3:45 p.m. State police did not immediately return Daily Voice's request for comment. Delays on I-78 eastbound East of Exit 11 - CR 614/Pattenburg Rd (Union Twp) to E…
Former Hunterdon County Undersheriff Dies Weeks After Being Struck By Pickup Truck Former Hunterdon County Undersheriff Dies Weeks After Being Struck By Pickup Truck
Former Hunterdon County Undersheriff Dies Weeks After Being Struck By Pickup Truck A former Hunterdon County undersheriff has died weeks after he was struck by a pickup truck. Michael J. Russo, 67, a current resident of Wildwood, FL, died on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Morristown Medical Center, according to Hackettstown police. Russo served as undersheriff in Hunterdon County from 1990-94 for Sheriff James Marino and 2008-10 for Sheriff Deborah Trout. The crash happened at 4:47 p.m. on the access road near Wendy’s at 219 Mountain Ave, police said. A police investigation found that a Chevy pickup, operated by a 59-year-old man from Oxford Township, was making a left turn onto t…
Jackpot! Passaic County Lotto Players Win Big Jackpot! Passaic County Lotto Players Win Big
Jackpot! Passaic County Lotto Players Win Big It was a lucky Monday for two lottery players in Passaic County and a lottery player in Hunterdon County. Three lucky tickets matched all five numbers drawn splitting the $533,055 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot drawn on Monday, Oct. 2. Each ticket is worth $177,685. The tickets were sold at Jackpocket in Hewitt and Krauszer Food Store in Clinton. The winning numbers were: 01, 04, 07, 11 and 27 and the XTRA number was: 03.
Attempted Murder For Arsonist Who Had Victims Yelling For Help On Roof Of NJ Home: Prosecutor Attempted Murder For Arsonist Who Had Victims Yelling For Help On Roof Of NJ Home: Prosecutor
Attempted Murder For Arsonist Who Had Victims Yelling For Help On Roof Of NJ Home: Prosecutor A 47-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with starting the fire that left four people on the roof yelling for help this week in Hunterdon County, authorities said. Laura Duran, of Raritan Township, was charged with attempted murder, aggravated arson, arson, and criminal mischief in the Wednesday, Sept. 27 blaze at 127 River Road, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson and Raritan Township Police Chief Alfred Payne said. Arriving officers found two people yelling on the roof of a two-family home just before 10:45 p.m., police said in a news release. "Utilizing their patr…
Small Central Jersey Town Among '50 Most Charming Small Towns In America': HGTV Small Central Jersey Town Among '50 Most Charming Small Towns In America': HGTV
Small Central Jersey Town Among '50 Most Charming Small Towns In America': HGTV A small city in Hunterdon County, recently was named one of America's 50 most charming towns by HGTV. Founded in 1705, Lambertville is known for its picturesque views of the Delaware River, antiques and art galleries. The television network released a slideshow with the ranking, describing the city of 4,100 residents as “The Antiques Capital of New Jersey.” Lambertville also made HGTV's list of most charming towns last year. Its top attractions, according to Tripadvisor, include:  The People's Store Antiques and Design Center with more than 40 dealers, Music Mountain Theater,…
Thousand Of NJ Residents Without Power Hours After Storm Thousand Of NJ Residents Without Power Hours After Storm
Thousand Of NJ Residents Without Power Hours After Storm A storm that swept through much of the region left thousands without power Sunday, Aug. 13. Winds left a path of destruction from Berks County, PA, northeastward into parts of northern New Jersey Saturday, Aug. 12, the National Weather Service said. A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect Saturday until around midnight. The Summit Fire Department said it received more than 40 calls as of 8 a.m. Sunday, in sharing a photo of an uprooted and fallen tree (above). 🚧 There are power lines on the ground on Spring Ridge Dr, between Oak Ridge Rd and Runnymeade Rd. Please avoid this... Post…
Hunterdon County Restaurant Sold To Newark Owner After 6 Years Hunterdon County Restaurant Sold To Newark Owner After 6 Years
Hunterdon County Restaurant Sold To Newark Owner After 6 Years A renowned Hunterdon County chef has sold his restaurant to the owner of two Newark eateries after six years. Chef Josh DeChellis’ Juniper Hill Restaurant & Bar on Beaver Avenue in Annandale has been sold to Tony Martinez, according to a Thursday, May 25 post on the eatery’s social media pages. Martinez is the owner of Mompou Tapas Bar & Lounge and Spanish Tavern, both in Newark. The announcement was given with gratitude and “very mixed emotions” following DeChellis’ successful six-year ownership. “We are feeling all the emotions, but are very much looking forward to seeing what’…
Former NJ Woman Accused In DWI Crash That Killed Bride On Wedding Night Former NJ Woman Accused In DWI Crash That Killed Bride On Wedding Night
Former NJ Woman Accused In DWI Crash That Killed Bride On Wedding Night A former New Jersey resident is facing charges in a golf cart crash that killed a bride and injured her groom on their wedding night. Jamie Lee Komoroski, 25, a Hunterdon County native, is being held in a South Carolina jail nearly two weeks after she drunkenly rear-ended the golf cart that 34-year-old Samantha Miller and her husband, Aric Hutchinson, were riding in, in Folly Beach, SC. Police have said Komoroski was in a rental car going 65 mph in a 25 mph zone when she rear-ended the golf cart carrying Miller and Hutchinson, who were being escorted from their wedding party. While still i…
NJ City's Tax Assessor Busted With Child Porn: Prosecutor NJ City's Tax Assessor Busted With Child Porn: Prosecutor
NJ City's Tax Assessor Busted With Child Porn: Prosecutor The 70-year-old tax assessor of a New Jersey city has been arrested on child porn charges, authorities said. Richard Carmosino, of Lambertville City, was lodged in the Warren County Jail after being found with child porn, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson said. Following a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (MCMEC), Carmonsino was arrested on Thursday, April 6, and charged with third-degree possession of child pornography. "The incident was not connected to Mr. Carmosino’s employment," the prosecutor said.
NJ Coach, Teacher Sentenced For Sexual Assault Of Student NJ Coach, Teacher Sentenced For Sexual Assault Of Student
NJ Coach, Teacher Sentenced For Sexual Assault Of Student A former teacher and coach has been sentenced to four years in New Jersey State Prison for sexually assaulting a student, authorities said. Matthew Rennie, 29, of Ringoes, in Hunterdon County, was sentenced on Friday, March 17, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald. Rennie was arrested on Oct. 6, 2021, after a 17-year-old girl reported to Franklin Township Police that she was sexually assaulted by Rennie, who is employed at a private educational institution in Somerset County, McDonald said. McDonald did not name the institution in Franklin Township. The victim dis…
Mastermind Of 84 Brazen Burglaries In Nine NJ Counties, Rockland Gets Plea-Bargained 14 Years Mastermind Of 84 Brazen Burglaries In Nine NJ Counties, Rockland Gets Plea-Bargained 14 Years
Mastermind Of 84 Brazen Burglaries In Nine NJ Counties, Rockland Gets Plea-Bargained 14 Years UPDATE: A Teaneck ex-con was sentenced to 14 years in state prison for leading a band of brazen burglars who authorities said committed no fewer than 84 broad-daylight home break-ins throughout New Jersey and Rockland County. Keith Perry, 39, took a deal from prosecutors rather than risk the consequences of a trial, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said on Tuesday, March 14. Perry was among several people arrested in April 2021 for dozens of burglaries committed over the previous six months in nine New Jersey counties — Morris, Bergen, Essex, Somerset, Hunterdon, Union, Passai…
UPDATE: Pair Busted In State Police Takedown Tied To Bergen Gunpoint Home Invasion UPDATE: Pair Busted In State Police Takedown Tied To Bergen Gunpoint Home Invasion
Update: Pair Busted In State Police Takedown Tied To Bergen Gunpoint Home Invasion A gunpoint home invasion robbery in Cresskill nearly six months ago was committed by two accused members of a massive auto theft ring smashed by New Jersey State Police, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Monday in announcing charges against them. James Lanier and Carlos Sanchez of Newark are both 24 and have been running together for some time now, records show. Both were among several defendants arrested during a November 2022 State Police takedown of a ring led by Sanchez that authorities said stole more than 30 high-end vehicles – including BMWs and Land Rovers – that were wort…
Two Storms Bringing Snow, Rain To New Jersey Two Storms Bringing Snow, Rain To New Jersey
Two Storms Bringing Snow, Rain To New Jersey A pair of storms heading to New Jersey will bring mostly rain and some snow this weekend and early next week, forecasters say. Parts of Morris and Sussex County could see up to six inches of snow that will begin to fall overnight Friday, March 10 into Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service.  Between one and three inches of snow was expected across parts of Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Warren and Hunterdon counties. Skies will clear up Saturday after 10 a.m., with a high around 45. Central Jersey will get a wintry mix while South Jersey will just see rain, the NWS says. …
Snow Totals Increase In Latest Winter Storm Predictions Snow Totals Increase In Latest Winter Storm Predictions
Snow Totals Increase In Latest Winter Storm Predictions The latest forecast has increased the amount of snow in what's expected to be the first winter storm headed to the region Monday, Feb. 27. Up to eight inches was being predicted as of Monday morning by the National Weather Service, for the areas north of Route 80 in North Jersey and the Poconos.  Parts of Bergen, Passaic, Warren, and Essex counties could see between three and seven inches, while the Route 78 corridor will likely be getting a wintry mix. Hudson and Hunterdon counties are expected to get up to four inches of snow. The Lehigh Valley could still see up to four inches of a…
Pair Flown In Hunterdon County ATV Crash Pair Flown In Hunterdon County ATV Crash
Pair Flown In Hunterdon County ATV Crash Two people were airlifted to the hospital in an ATV crash Friday, Feb. 24 in Hunterdon County. The Quakertown Fire Company, EMS and HMC paramedics responded to the crash off Everittstown Road in Alexandria around 5:40 p.m., firefighters said. There, they found two people with multiple injuries. The victims were taken in an off-road transport vehicle to a landing zone at Sky Manor Airport, where medical chopper awaited. Both victims were flown to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick.
Franklin Lakes Detectives Tie Break-Ins To Statewide Theft Ring Franklin Lakes Detectives Tie Break-Ins To Statewide Theft Ring
Franklin Lakes Detectives Tie Break-Ins To Statewide Theft Ring A team of persistent Franklin Lakes police detectives tied two members of a major statewide auto theft ring to nearly a dozen vehicle and residential burglaries in town, authorities announced Friday. “Patient and painstaking work” by Detectives Jon Rynander and Frank O’Brien, assisted by Detective David Blum, led to charges against Carlos J. Sanchez and James A. Lanier, both 23 of Newark, Capt. Mark McCombs said on Jan. 6. Sanchez and Lanier were originally arrested during a November takedown by New Jersey State Police of a ring that stole more than 30 vehicles – including BMWs and Land Rov…
Internet Sleuths Help Passing Driver Track Down Couple Captured In NJ Bridge Proposal Internet Sleuths Help Passing Driver Track Down Couple Captured In NJ Bridge Proposal
Internet Sleuths Help Passing Driver Track Down Couple Captured In NJ Bridge Proposal A passing driver who captured a sweet proposal on a bridge in Hunterdon County had help identifying the lovebirds from internet sleuths. Jack Noto of Branchburg got down on one knee to pop the question to Shannon Frascella on the Clinton Bridge near the Red Mill while walking back to their car after a hearty lunch at the Clinton House on Monday, Dec. 26. That's when a car pulled up, and its driver began snapping photos.  "I was of course very caught up in the moment and not sure how to react,” Noto, 22, said. “I kinda just waved as [the driver] said that she had taken pictures of us.” Af…
5 Nabbed In Brutal Hunterdon County Motorcycle Gang Attack And Robbery, More Still On Loose: PD 5 Nabbed In Brutal Hunterdon County Motorcycle Gang Attack And Robbery, More Still On Loose: PD
5 Nabbed In Brutal Hunterdon County Motorcycle Gang Attack And Robbery, More Still On Loose: PD Police have identified and arrested five of more than a dozen motorcyclists whom they say brutally yanked a man out of his vehicle, attacked him, robbed him, and sped off after a September crash in Hunterdon County. The initial crash occurred in Clinton Township just after 10:10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, DailyVoice.com reported. Officers responding to an assault on Cokesbury Road in Clinton Township found that a group of about 13 motorcyclists had dragged a 62-year-old man from his vehicle, assaulted him, and stolen his cellphone after the crash, Chief Thomas A. DeRosa said in a release a…
Pair Taken To Trauma Center After Car Plunges Into Hunterdon County Pond (PHOTOS) Pair Taken To Trauma Center After Car Plunges Into Hunterdon County Pond (PHOTOS)
Pair Taken To Trauma Center After Car Plunges Into Hunterdon County Pond (Photos) Two people were rescued and taken to a trauma center with serious injuries after their car veered off a Hunterdon County roadway and plunged into a pond early Monday morning, authorities said. The Whitehouse Rescue Squad responded with local police to the crash off Higginsville Road in Readington and found the trapped victims around 7:30 a.m., the squad said. The crash occurred near the intersection with Niki's Way, initial reports said. WRS used water rescue techniques to safely extricate the pair before transporting them to a local trauma center for treatment of serious injuries. The T…