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Commander Quinn: Washington Hires Morris County Native As New Head Coach Commander Quinn: Washington Hires Morris County Native As New Head Coach
Commander Quinn: Washington Hires Morris County Native As New Head Coach The Quinn is in. Dan Quinn, who was raised in Morris Township and played high school football at Morristown High School, is the new coach of the Washington Commanders, according to multiple NFL insiders. Quinn will be the 31st coach in the team's history. Commanders set to hire Cowboys DC Dan Quinn as new head coach. (via @rapsheet, @tompelissero) pic.twitter.com/K8h179lsaa — NFL (@NFL) February 1, 2024 Quinn most recently served as defensive coordinator of the Dallas Cowboys for three seasons, winning, Assistant Coach of the Year in 2021. He was head coach of the Atlanta Falcons …

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Snarls Traffic On Route 287 In Morris County Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Snarls Traffic On Route 287 In Morris County
Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Snarls Traffic On Route 287 In Morris County A truck has jackknifed on Route 287 in Morris County on Tuesday, Jan. 16, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. The incident occurred north of Exit 34 in Morris Township, the DOT said. All lanes were closed as of 11 a.m., the DOT said. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
New Mean Girls Filmed At St. Elizabeth University In Florham Park New Mean Girls Filmed At St. Elizabeth University In Florham Park
New Mean Girls Filmed At St. Elizabeth University In Florham Park New Jersey is doing its part to make "fetch" happen once again. A new musical adaptation of "Mean Girls" is hitting theaters on Friday, Jan. 12, and many parts of the movie were shot in the Garden State. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) estimates the reboot of the high school comedy will generate about $36 million for the state. Avantika plays Karen Shetty; Renee Rapp plays Regina George; Bebe Wood plays Gretchen Wieners and Angourie Rice plays Cady Heron in Mean Girls from Paramount Pictures. Jojo Whilden/Paramount © 2023 Paramount Pictures Many scenes in the n…

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by Chris Spiker
Traffic
Crash Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Morris County Crash Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Morris County
Crash Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Morris County A crash closed a portion of Route 287 in Morris County shortly before rush hour on Friday, Oct. 27. The crash occurred on the northbound side north of exit 36 to CR 510/Morris Avenue in Morris Township around 3:25 p.m., according to 511NJ: Crash on I-287 northbound North of exit 36 - CR 510/Morris Ave (Morris Twp) 2 lanes of 5 lanes closed https://t.co/N8VrOXGNFC — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) October 27, 2023 Crash on I-287 northbound North of exit 36 - CR 510/Morris Ave (Morris Twp) 3 lanes of 5 lanes closed https://t.co/1NSEsJhnqd — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) October 27, 2023 Three of f…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Power Restored To Thousands In Morris County (UPDATE) Power Restored To Thousands In Morris County (UPDATE)
Power Restored To Thousands In Morris County (Update) Thousands of residents were without power Sunday, July 23 in Morris County. Update: Power had been restored as of 5:30 p.m. Original report: According to JCP&L, 3,262 Morris County residents were in the dark as of 11:45 a.m. The outage appears to be stemming from Schoolhouse Lane and Gaston Road, according to the JCP&L real-time map (see above). Morristown had 2,129 outages, and Morris Township had 1,130 outages, the map shows. Restoration time is approximately 2 p.m.

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
No Threat In Massive Search For Armed Suspect That Placed 2 NJ Universities On Lockdown No Threat In Massive Search For Armed Suspect That Placed 2 NJ Universities On Lockdown
No Threat In Massive Search For Armed Suspect That Placed 2 NJ Universities On Lockdown A massive search for an armed suspect that placed two New Jersey universities on lockdown and brought rail services to a halt was deemed unfounded on Tuesday, April 4, authorities in Morris County announced. The search began when a bystander walking at Saint Elizabeth University and near Convent Station encountered a man who had made a threat of violence and was potentially armed around 10:30 a.m., the prosecutor's office said in a release. The bystander reported the incident to the authorities. As a precaution, Saint Elizabeth University was placed into lockdown, as was Fairleigh Dickinson…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Driver Killed In Fiery Morris County Crash: Authorities Driver Killed In Fiery Morris County Crash: Authorities
Driver Killed In Fiery Morris County Crash: Authorities A driver was killed in a fiery crash in Morris County late on Wednesday, Feb. 1, authorities said. The crash occurred on Southgate Parkway near the intersection with South Street in Morris Township shortly before 11:20 p.m. Morris County Prosecutor’s Office PIO Meghan Knab told Daily Voice. A vehicle veered off the road and hit a tree before going up in flames, Officer Knab said. The unidentified driver was pronounced dead at the scene while firefighters responded to extinguish the blaze. The crash remained under investigation by the MCPO. No further details were released.

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Newark Ex-Con Busted Again For Morris Pursuit In Stolen Mercedes — This Time Ramming Cop Car Newark Ex-Con Busted Again For Morris Pursuit In Stolen Mercedes — This Time Ramming Cop Car
Newark Ex-Con Busted Again For Morris Pursuit In Stolen Mercedes — This Time Ramming Cop Car A Newark man with a laundry list of prior charges involving eluding and burglary yet again tried — and failed — to get away from police after breaking into a home twice, stealing a Mercedes, and ramming a police cruiser, authorities said on Friday, Jan. 13. Tysean Ware, 20, was charged theft, burglary, conspiracy to commit theft and burglary, eluding, and other offenses, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll announced. Ware was allegedly seen on video surveillance breaking into a Morris Township home where a child was present and stealing a 2021 Mercedes SL500 Maybach around 3 p.…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
KNOW THEM? Suspicious Vehicle Damages Property, Speeds Away In Morris County Accident KNOW THEM? Suspicious Vehicle Damages Property, Speeds Away In Morris County Accident
Know Them? Suspicious Vehicle Damages Property, Speeds Away In Morris County Accident Know anything? Authorities are seeking clues after a suspicious vehicle with three occupants damaged property and sped away during an accident in Morris County. The suspect vehicle — a silver/gray Volvo — made a left turn on Harwich Road from Fieldstone Drive in Morris Township just after 5:35 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, police said. The car swerved and damaged property while turning as a result of the wet road, according to police. Three occupants then exited the vehicle and checked it for damage before re-entering and driving away, continuing down Harwich Road. A black BMW in the area ma…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Missing Morris County Nursing Home Patient Found Missing Morris County Nursing Home Patient Found
Missing Morris County Nursing Home Patient Found UPDATE: The missing person has been located. Police have launched a search for a 74-year-old man who went missing from a Morris County nursing home Saturday, Sept. 2, they said. James Grant went missing from Morris View Health Care on West Hanover Avenue in Morris Township around 10:30 a.m., local police said. He suffers from some medical conditions and, if located, he may appear disoriented, police said. He is 5 feet 7 inches and 174 pounds with a grey beard/mustache. He was wearing a brown t-shirt and grey sweatpants. Anyone who sees Grant or has information about him is urged to conta…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
11-Year-Old Among Hundreds Of Nationwide Sexploitation Victims Rescued By FBI, Local Agencies 11-Year-Old Among Hundreds Of Nationwide Sexploitation Victims Rescued By FBI, Local Agencies
11-Year-Old Among Hundreds Of Nationwide Sexploitation Victims Rescued By FBI, Local Agencies FBI agents based in New Jersey teamed up with local, county and state authorities to rescue five sexually exploited teenagers who were among hundreds of victims located or identified during a two-week nationwide blitz. The New Jersey joint FBI operation with State Police, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office and police from Newark, Jersey City and Morris Township was part of a nationwide enforcement campaign dubbed “Operation Cross Country.” Across the United States, similar operations the first two weeks in August identified and located a total of 84 minor victims of child sex traffickin…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Suspected Human Remains Recovered At Site Of Morris County House Fire Suspected Human Remains Recovered At Site Of Morris County House Fire
Suspected Human Remains Recovered At Site Of Morris County House Fire Suspected human remains were recovered at the site of a Morris Township house fire that broke out early Friday, Aug. 5, authorities said. Bodies believed to be those of Robert Ricciardi, 87, and Gemma Ricciardi, 85, were found Saturday afternoon at their Normandy Heights Road home, local police said. The Morris Township Fire Department battled the blaze for several hours before it was fully extinguished. Repeated efforts by emergency crews to locate the Ricciardis had been unsuccessful due to the extent of the damages, Carroll said. Additional details were not released.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Elderly Couple Potentially Dead As Massive Fire Destroys Morris County Home, Prosecutor Says Elderly Couple Potentially Dead As Massive Fire Destroys Morris County Home, Prosecutor Says
Elderly Couple Potentially Dead As Massive Fire Destroys Morris County Home, Prosecutor Says An elderly couple may have lost their lives as a massive fire destroyed their Morris County home, authorities said. Robert Ricciardi, 87, and Gemma Ricciardi, 85, are still unaccounted for following the blaze that broke out at their home on Normandy Heights Road in Morris Township around 2:50 a.m. on Friday, August 5, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said alongside local officials. The Morris Township Fire Department battled the blaze for several hours before it was fully extinguished. Repeated efforts by emergency crews to locate the Ricciardis were unsuccessful due to the exten…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Bus Crash Shuts Down Route 287 In Morris County: UPDATE Bus Crash Shuts Down Route 287 In Morris County: UPDATE
Bus Crash Shuts Down Route 287 In Morris County: Update A bus crash shut down Route 287 in Morris County, state police said. The bus collided with another vehicle in the southbound lanes near milepost 34.8 in Morris Township just before 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6, NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told DailyVoice.com. The area near Exit 34 to Route 663 in Morris Township shortly before 10:40 a.m., according to 511NJ. Crash on I-287 southbound Exit 34 - CR 663 (Morris Twp) All lanes and both shoulders closed https://t.co/Qh9KQhm9kv — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) July 6, 2022 Several ambulances and emergency crews also responded to the crash scene, acc…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
NJ Lawyer Recorded Himself Sexually Exploiting 14-Year-Old Victims On Chat Website: Prosecutor NJ Lawyer Recorded Himself Sexually Exploiting 14-Year-Old Victims On Chat Website: Prosecutor
NJ Lawyer Recorded Himself Sexually Exploiting 14-Year-Old Victims On Chat Website: Prosecutor A New Jersey lawyer was charged with child endangerment and several other offenses after recording himself sexually exploiting several 14-year-old victims using an online chat site, authorities said. Michael Rave, 53, was charged with child endangerment for possession of child sexual abuse materials, as well as four counts each of promoting obscene material and criminal sexual contact, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a joint release alongside local officials. Rave, of Morris Township, was found with several videos that showed him exposing himself to 14-year-old victims us…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Grand Jury: Morris Police Sergeant Justified Shooting Man Pointing Airsoft Gun Grand Jury: Morris Police Sergeant Justified Shooting Man Pointing Airsoft Gun
Grand Jury: Morris Police Sergeant Justified Shooting Man Pointing Airsoft Gun UPDATE: A police sergeant was justified in shooting a Morris Township man who pointed an airsoft gun at him during a domestic disturbance call, a state grand jury has ruled. Timothy O’Shea, 24, was bleeding from the neck and wrists when officers responding to a 911 call found him in the driveway of his Fairchild Avenue home on July 14, 2020, Acting New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said Tuesday, April 12. Several responding officers -- from the township, Morris Plains and Morristown – had gotten the older female caller to safety when they encountered O’Shea, the attorney genera…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
NJ Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting 4 Teen Victims, Prosecutor Says NJ Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting 4 Teen Victims, Prosecutor Says
NJ Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting 4 Teen Victims, Prosecutor Says A New Jersey man was charged Thursday in connection with the sexual abuse of four different teen victims, authorities said. Ruben Gonzalez, 19, of Morristown, is accused of sexually assaulting four victims between ages 14 and 18 from December 2020 and November 2021, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a joint release. The assaults occurred in Morris Township and Morristown, Carroll said. A search of Gonzales’ phone turned up several videos depicting the sexual exploitation of children, authorities said. Gonzales was charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault on a p…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
New BYOB Restaurant In Morris County Offers ‘Mixed Bag Of Asian Specialties’ [Look Inside] New BYOB Restaurant In Morris County Offers ‘Mixed Bag Of Asian Specialties’ [Look Inside]
New BYOB Restaurant In Morris County Offers ‘Mixed Bag Of Asian Specialties’ [Look Inside] Hungry for some authentic Asian cuisine? You’ll find just that — and much more — at Morris County's new BYOB Asian restaurant, AiSakae. Opened by Morristown residents Ken and Cindy Chen, AiSakae is located in the Tabor Plaza on Route 53 in Morris Plains and held its grand opening Nov. 29. NEWS BULLETIN: It has been confirmed GARY IS BACK IN TOWN READY TO SERVE YOU. Formally from Mintea… The Proud Owners... Posted by AiSakae Asian Cuisine on Monday, November 29, 2021 The eatery’s massive menu features all types of Asian cuisine, from Chinese and Japanese to Thai and of course, sushi.…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Gunman Nabbed In I-287 Road Rage Incident, Police Pursuit: NJSP Gunman Nabbed In I-287 Road Rage Incident, Police Pursuit: NJSP
Gunman Nabbed In I-287 Road Rage Incident, Police Pursuit: Njsp A driver wielded a handgun during a road rage incident before initiating a police chase and intentionally crashing into a troop car on Route 287, state police said. Russell T. Brown, 62, exited the white Chrysler Town and Country he was driving and pointed a handgun at another driver on Route 287 southbound at milepost 35 in Morris Township just before 4:20 p.m. Friday, state police said. Troopers responding to the road rage report followed Brown, of Shallotte, NC, onto Route 78 eastbound, where they attempted to conduct a high-risk traffic stop near milepost 32.2 in Bridgewater Township. …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Morris County Apartment Fire Under Investigation Morris County Apartment Fire Under Investigation
Morris County Apartment Fire Under Investigation A fire that ripped through an apartment building in Morris County before dawn Friday remained under investigation, authorities said. Crews responding to the reported third-alarm commercial fire at the Powder Mill Heights complex on Gates Court in Parsippany were met with smoky conditions in the lobby and flames in a lower level duplex unit shortly before 1 a.m., the Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department confirmed. After upgrading to a working structure fire, department members made an “aggressive attack” and contained the flames with tools and water cans, authorities said. Fire and emerge…

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by Valerie Musson
Sports
NY Red Bulls Building Brand New Training Complex In Morris County NY Red Bulls Building Brand New Training Complex In Morris County
NY Red Bulls Building Brand New Training Complex In Morris County The New York Red Bulls are taking their training to the next level with the construction of a new facility in Morris County. The privately funded 80-acre Training Complex will be located at the former Honeywell site off of Columbia Road in Morris Township. The facility — which will also be home to the New York Red Bulls Academy and Youth Training programs — includes eight full-size soccer pitches as well as space for the team’s front office staff, officials said. "We are fortunate to have the support and commitment from Red Bull to help realize our vision of developing a world-class Traini…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Police Probe Morris County Home Burglary Police Probe Morris County Home Burglary
Police Probe Morris County Home Burglary Police are seeking clues after a Morris County home was burglarized over the weekend, authorities said. A home on Boxwood Drive in Morris Township was broken into sometime between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m. Saturday, according to the Morristown Department of Public Safety. The burglar made off with jewelry, police said. Meanwhile, police offer several tips to prevent home burglaries: On Saturday, 9/11/2021, between the hours of 3 pm and 11 pm, a residence in Morris Township on Boxwood Drive (off... Posted by Morristown Department of Public Safety on Sunday, September 12, 2021 Anyone with inf…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
SEEN HIM? Autistic Morris County Man, 23, Reported Missing SEEN HIM? Autistic Morris County Man, 23, Reported Missing
Seen HIM? Autistic Morris County Man, 23, Reported Missing UPDATE: The man has been located and is safe, police said. --------------------------------------- Police are seeking the public’s help locating a missing 23-year-old autistic man from Morris County. The man — whose name was not released — was last seen near Mendham Road in Morris Township, local police said. The man is around 6 feet 4 inches tall with a light complexion and red hair, police said. He was last seen wearing Crocs and blue and white pajama shorts, police said. Anyone with information about the man’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately.

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
KNOW THEM? Police Seek ID For Morris County Vehicle Theft Suspect KNOW THEM? Police Seek ID For Morris County Vehicle Theft Suspect
Know Them? Police Seek ID For Morris County Vehicle Theft Suspect Police in Morris County are seeking the public’s help identifying the suspect in a recent motor vehicle theft. The suspect — pictured above — is wanted for questioning in connection to the theft, which occurred near Lake and Ketch Roads in Morris Township on Wednesday, according to the Morristown Department of Public Safety. Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is asked to contact MTPD Detective Dombrowski at 973-326-7486.

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Prosecutor: Morris County Man, 21, Threatened Victims With Handgun Twice Prosecutor: Morris County Man, 21, Threatened Victims With Handgun Twice
Prosecutor: Morris County Man, 21, Threatened Victims With Handgun Twice A 21-year-old Wharton man was arrested for threatening multiple people with a handgun across Morris County, authorities announced Sunday. Steven Retana was arrested in Morris Township Saturday and charged with terroristic threats and weapon-related offenses stemming from incidents on May 10 and 21, Acting Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. The initial investigation started following a tip that Retana threatened and pointed a handgun at someone in Dover on or around May 10, the prosecutor said alongside other county and local officials. Then, authorities launched a separate investigati…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
State Police: Woman, 26, Hospitalized After Truck Debris Shatters Windshield On Route 287 State Police: Woman, 26, Hospitalized After Truck Debris Shatters Windshield On Route 287
State Police: Woman, 26, Hospitalized After Truck Debris Shatters Windshield On Route 287 A 26-year-old woman was hospitalized Monday morning after the windshield of her SUV was shattered by truck debris on Route 287, state police said. Debris from a truck shattered the windshield of the the Honda Passport in the left southbound lane near exit 36 in Morris Township shortly before 8:20 a.m., NJSP Trooper Alejandro Goez told Daily Voice. The woman was taken to Morristown Medical Center for treatment of a hand injury, Goez said. The scene was clear by 9 a.m., police said.

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Police: Morris County Woman, 33, Struck By Falling Tree Police: Morris County Woman, 33, Struck By Falling Tree
Police: Morris County Woman, 33, Struck By Falling Tree A Morris County woman was struck by a falling tree while walking her dog in Morris County Monday morning, authorities said. The 33-year-old Morris Township woman was struck by the falling tree near Fairmount Avenue and West Lake Boulevard around 9:30 a.m., township Police Captain Robert Shearer said. The woman was hospitalized with unspecified injuries, authorities said. The tree is believed to have fallen due to high winds, Shearer said. Residents in the area may experience electrical outages from fallen power lines, authorities said. The woman’s identity has not been released.

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Meet Animals Of Historic Morris County Farm With Drive-Thru Visits Meet Animals Of Historic Morris County Farm With Drive-Thru Visits
Meet Animals Of Historic Morris County Farm With Drive-Thru Visits Fosterfields Living Farms in Morris Township is adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic with an unconventional yet creative option for local tourists: a drive-thru farm. Unlike a typical drive-thru, no burgers or fries are involved — instead, drive-thru farm guests can visit the 213-acre property and see some of its most popular attractions like retired Belgian draft horse Hobbes, Carl the ox and Jersey cows, Daily Record reports. Regularly scheduled attractions and activities remain closed, but guests can marvel at the 18th-century farm’s natural demonstrations, which include milking cows, churn…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
UPDATE: Tree Worker Fatally Struck By Branch In Morris Township UPDATE: Tree Worker Fatally Struck By Branch In Morris Township
Update: Tree Worker Fatally Struck By Branch In Morris Township A man working on Isaias storm cleanup in Morris Township was struck and killed by a branch that fell in a wooded area, authorities said. Jody Terwilliger, 58, of Shohola, Pennsylvania was struck by the branch near Craig Road and Sussex Avenue around 9:10 a.m. Thursday, NorthJersey.com reports. EMS crews performed CPR on Terwilliger before transporting him to Morristown Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead, authorities said in the report. Terwilliger was an employee at Nelson Tree Service, the report said. His death was determined to be accidental.

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Driver, 72, Killed In Morris Township Crash Remembered For Kindness By Neighbors Driver, 72, Killed In Morris Township Crash Remembered For Kindness By Neighbors
Driver, 72, Killed In Morris Township Crash Remembered For Kindness By Neighbors A 72-year-old driver was killed in a single-car crash in Morris Township, authorities said. Donn Russell was driving on Park Avenue near Powder Horn Drive when his car veered off the road and crashed in a wooded area around 6:45 p.m. Saturday, local police said Sunday. Russel of Madison was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Morris Township Police Capt. Robert Shearer. Russell's neighbor Matthew Luque remembered him as "a very kind man." There were no other passengers or cars involved in the crash, which remains under investigation, police said.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Morris Township Man Killed By Police Held Genuine-Looking Airsoft Pistol, Attorney General Says Morris Township Man Killed By Police Held Genuine-Looking Airsoft Pistol, Attorney General Says
Morris Township Man Killed By Police Held Genuine-Looking Airsoft Pistol, Attorney General Says A 24-year-old Morris County man who was shot and killed by police Tuesday was holding an airsoft gun that looks like a real firearm, authorities said Wednesday. Police got a 911 domestic call from an older woman at a Morris Township home who said Timothy O’Shea, 24, had a gun and had cut himself shortly after 4 p.m, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. They got the caller, whom responders said is O’Shea’s mother, to safety before encountering him in the driveway of the Fairchild Avenue home, responders said. He was “holding a pistol and bleeding,” Grewal said. Officers from three…

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by Jerry DeMarco