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Police ID Bayonne Woman Struck, Killed On Route 46 In Parsippany Police ID Bayonne Woman Struck, Killed On Route 46 In Parsippany
Police ID Bayonne Woman Struck, Killed On Route 46 In Parsippany A 73-year-old Bayonne woman was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing Route 46 in Parsippany on Monday, April 8, authorities said. At 11 a.m., Sonia Diaz was crossing Route 46 West at North Beverwyck Road in Parsippany, when she was struck by a Jeep Grand Cherokee, which collided with a second vehicle, a Kia Forte, Megan Knab, a spokeswoman for the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said.  Diaz was pronounced dead at the scene, Knab said. Both drivers remained on scene, Knab said. The investigation is ongoing and there have been no summonses issued, Knab said.  The Parsi…

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by Sam Barron
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Vehicle Overturns In Parsippany: Mount Tabor FD Vehicle Overturns In Parsippany: Mount Tabor FD
Vehicle Overturns In Parsippany: Mount Tabor FD First responders tended to an overturned vehicle in Parsippany on the afternoon of Monday, April 8, authorities said. At 4:53 p.m., a driver was trapped in an overturned vehicle following a two-car crash at Brooklawn Drive and Glencove Road, the Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department said. Firefighters responded quickly to the scene to assist the Parsippany Police Department with freeing the trapped driver, fire officials said. The driver in the other vehicle was evaluated by EMS and transported to a nearby hospital, firefighters said. First responders cleared the scene in 40 minutes, firefi…

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by Sam Barron
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Yes, We Know There Was An Earthquake, Don't Call 9-1-1: Police Yes, We Know There Was An Earthquake, Don't Call 9-1-1: Police
Yes, We Know There Was An Earthquake, Don't Call 9-1-1: Police We all felt the 4.8 earthquake that shook up North Jersey on Friday, April 5. Police departments throughout the Garden State are asking people to not call 911 unless there is an emergency. UPDATE: Confirmed 4.8 Earthquake originating in Lebanon, NJ ... Posted by Parsippany Police Department on Friday, April 5, 2024 ParamusALERT: The USGS is reporting an earthquake in the area of northern NJ. Please only call 911 if you have a police, fire or medical emergency. Posted by Paramus Police Department on Friday, April 5, 2024 Posted by Bridgewater Police Department - NJ on&nb…

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by Sam Barron
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Scratch Off Tickets Taken In Three Parsippany Burglaries: PD Scratch Off Tickets Taken In Three Parsippany Burglaries: PD
Scratch Off Tickets Taken In Three Parsippany Burglaries: PD Well that's one way to try and get lucky. Three stores in Parsippany were burglarized recently with the thieves making off with scratch off lottery tickets, authorities said. On Friday, March 29 at 1:16 a.m., officers responded to Gene's Deli at 87 N. Beverwyck Rd and discovered four men smashed in the front glass door and stole scratch-off tickets, vape products and $200 in cash, Parsippany Police said.  On Monday, April 1, at 12:45 a.m., police responded to Village Convenience Store at 109 Route 46 East  and found four men entered the store by smashing the front glass door with…

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by Sam Barron
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3-Foot Jewelry Chest Snatched From Parsippany Home: Police 3-Foot Jewelry Chest Snatched From Parsippany Home: Police
3-Foot Jewelry Chest Snatched From Parsippany Home: Police A three-foot jewelry chest containing a large amount of jewelry was taken from a home in Parsippany on the evening of Wednesday, March 27, authorities said. That night, homeowners reported while they were out between 7:30 p.m. and 10:25 p.m., an unknown burglar or burglars broke into their home on Hennion Drive through a first floor patio door and stole a 3-foot Oakwood jewelry chest containing a large amount of large amount of jewelry, Parsippany police said in a release.   An unknown vehicle was observed driving up Hennion Drive and parking on DeHart Street at 7:45 p.m., police …

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by Sam Barron
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Business Robbed At Gunpoint, Suspect At Large: Parsippany Police Business Robbed At Gunpoint, Suspect At Large: Parsippany Police
Business Robbed At Gunpoint, Suspect At Large: Parsippany Police A gunman who robbed a business in Parsippany on Friday, March 1 is being sought by police. Officers responded to a business at 1280 Route 46 for the robbery, Parsippany police said on Facebook.  The suspect, armed with a handgun, was described as a tall, slender man with wearing all black clothing, a white trucker-style hat and white sneakers, police said. Police evacuated people from the building as they conducted a search for the suspect, but were unable to locate him, officers said. The Morris County Sheriff's Office was also involved with the search, police said.  Anyone wit…

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by Sam Barron
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Missing 29-Year-Old Parsippany Man Last Seen At Marriott Hotel: Police Missing 29-Year-Old Parsippany Man Last Seen At Marriott Hotel: Police
Missing Man Found Safe A 29-year-old Parsippany man who went missing last week has been safely located, police said.

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by Sam Barron
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Morris County Blaze Sends 2 Burn Victims To Hospital, One In Medical Helicopter: Authorities Morris County Blaze Sends 2 Burn Victims To Hospital, One In Medical Helicopter: Authorities
Morris County Blaze Sends 2 Burn Victims To Hospital, One In Medical Helicopter: Authorities A Morris County fire that was doused before emergency crews arrived left two victims with serious burns, requiring both of them to be rushed to the hospital — one of them via medical helicopter, authorities said. The Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department responded with several local crews to 52 Averill Drive in Morris Plains just after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday for a reported kitchen fire. While no flames were visible, crews found two victims, the first with “extensive burns,” the department said. The first victim was flown to RWJBarnabas Health for treatment with a landing zone set up at Morris…

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by Valerie Musson
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Serious Pedestrian Crash Changes Traffic Patterns In Parsippany: Police Serious Pedestrian Crash Changes Traffic Patterns In Parsippany: Police
Serious Pedestrian Crash Changes Traffic Patterns In Parsippany: Police A serious crash involving a pedestrian created several traffic changes in Parsippany during the investigation that followed on Sunday, Oct. 9, authorities said. The crash caused a Rt. 10 West closure at Rt. 202/Littleton Rd., cutting off northbound traffic to the intersection from Morris Plains near the Stop and Shop area, Parsippany Police said in a 9:20 a.m. update. Traffic was detoured for several hours onto Rt. 10 east, while Rt. 202/Littleton Rd. South was closed at Gatehall Drive for the investigation until shortly before 1 p.m., police said. UPDATE: All roads reopened. ***ROA…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Route 46 Crash Causes Delays, Detours In Morris County Route 46 Crash Causes Delays, Detours In Morris County
Route 46 Crash Causes Delays, Detours In Morris County A crash on Route 46 was causing serious delays and detours in Morris County, authorities said. The crash occurred in the eastbound lanes in Parsippany shortly before 10:50 a.m. on Tuesday, August 16, police said. The far right lane of Route 46 east at New Road was closed and all northbound traffic from Route 280 detoured onto Route 46 east, police said. ***CLOSURE AND DETOUR*** The far right lane of Route 46 East at New Road is closed. All northbound traffic on New Road... Posted by Parsippany Police Department on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 Delays were expected in the area as crews con…

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by Valerie Musson
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3 Teens Get Into Fiery Crash In Stolen Mercedes After High-Speed Chase In Morris County: Police 3 Teens Get Into Fiery Crash In Stolen Mercedes After High-Speed Chase In Morris County: Police
3 Teens Get Into Fiery Crash In Stolen Mercedes After High-Speed Chase In Morris County: Police Three teens were nabbed after fleeing from police during a high-speed chase and crashing a stolen Mercedes — and two suspects remain at large, authorities said. Denville Police saw a black Mercedes Benz heading east on Route 46 matching the description of one that had been stolen out of Parsippany earlier in the evening just before 4 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, a press release said. As officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver sped off onto Route 53 south and continued to ignore their lights and sirens. The Mercedes driver then veered off the road while trying to navigate a turn n…

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by Valerie Musson
Schools
Off-Duty Officer Accidentally Flashing Gun Brings 'Full Scale' Police Response To NJ School Off-Duty Officer Accidentally Flashing Gun Brings 'Full Scale' Police Response To NJ School
Off-Duty Officer Accidentally Flashing Gun Brings 'Full Scale' Police Response To NJ School An armed individual that prompted the lockdown of a school in Morris County turned out to be an off-duty officer who accidentally exposed her weapon, authorities said. An alert parent contacted officers after seeing the armed civilian outside Northvail Elementary School on Wednesday, June 1, Parsippany Police said. The call prompted an immediate and “full-scale” police response from the department, authorities said. The investigation found that the person was an off-duty officer from another jurisdiction who had accidentally exposed her concealed handgun as she was getting out of her vehic…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Trapped Victim Extricated Following 2-Car Crash At Parsippany Intersection Trapped Victim Extricated Following 2-Car Crash At Parsippany Intersection
Trapped Victim Extricated Following 2-Car Crash At Parsippany Intersection A trapped victim had to be extricated by emergency crews following a two-car crash at an intersection in Parsippany, authorities said. The Parsippany District 5 Fire Department responded to the crash at Vail Road and North Beverwyck Road just before 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13. Crews worked to deploy a precautionary line as they prepared to extricate one victim from the driver’s side of one of the vehicles, the department said. Both the front and rear driver side doors were removed before the patient was safely extricated and treated by EMS crews, the department said. Assisting agenc…

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by Valerie Musson
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Police Seek Clues After Man In Minivan Offers Ride To Young Girl At Parsippany Bus Stop Police Seek Clues After Man In Minivan Offers Ride To Young Girl At Parsippany Bus Stop
Police Seek Clues After Man In Minivan Offers Ride To Young Girl At Parsippany Bus Stop Police are seeking clues after an unidentified man driving a minivan offered a ride to a young girl waiting at a Parsippany bus stop Wednesday morning. The man drove a newer-model minivan to a bus stop near Tabor Road and asked a girl waiting for her bus if she needed a ride around 7 a.m., Parsippany Police said in a Thursday morning release. The man drove away after the girl boarded the bus. The suspect is described as having a tan complexion, possibly in his twenties, and was wearing a black baseball cap and face mask with stars printed on it, police said. “Keeping our children safe i…

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by Valerie Musson
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Morris County Crash Damages 8 Telephone Poles, Causes Widespread Power Outage (PHOTOS) Morris County Crash Damages 8 Telephone Poles, Causes Widespread Power Outage (PHOTOS)
Morris County Crash Damages 8 Telephone Poles, Causes Widespread Power Outage (Photos) A Monday night crash in Morris County damaged eight telephone poles and caused widespread power outages, authorities said. The Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department responded to the crash report on Route 10 near Pelican Ski Shops in Denville just after 8:20 p.m. The crash brought down power lines and transformers, causing several to catch fire, the department said. Route 10 was closed in both directions for the investigation and repairs, which took several hours. Posted by Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 Assisting agencies included the Parsippany Po…

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by Valerie Musson
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NJ Motel Sex Assault Robber In Custody: Prosecutor NJ Motel Sex Assault Robber In Custody: Prosecutor
NJ Motel Sex Assault Robber In Custody: Prosecutor A 36-year-old man who sexually assaulted and robbed a victim at gunpoint last month has been arrested, authorities in Morris County said. Earl L. Kelly, of Hamilton, sexually assaulted and robbed the 19-year-old victim while armed with a handgun at the Holiday Inn in Parsippany, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. Kelly was arrested by law enforcement officers in Edison on Jan. 7 on the following charges: Four counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2a(3) and N.J.S.A. 2C:14-2a(4), crimes of the First Degree;  Two counts of Sexual Assault,…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Black Ice Causes Massive String Of Crashes, Delays On Route 80 [PHOTOS] Black Ice Causes Massive String Of Crashes, Delays On Route 80 [PHOTOS]
Black Ice Causes Massive String Of Crashes, Delays On Route 80 [Photos] Black ice and other hazardous road conditions caused a massive string of crashes and delays on Route 80 Wednesday morning. At least one vehicle crashed in the eastbound lanes West of Exit 45 - Route 637/Beverwyck Road in Parsippany, shutting down one of two right lanes around 7 a.m., according to 511NJ. Crash on I-80 eastbound West of Exit 45 - CR 637/Beverwyck Rd (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) 1 Right lane of 2 lanes closed — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) January 5, 2022 Black ice and other hazardous road conditions caused a massive string of crashes and delays on Route 80 Tuesday morning.Spe…

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by Valerie Musson
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Firefighter Hurt Battling Massive Strip Mall Blaze In Parsippany: Developing Firefighter Hurt Battling Massive Strip Mall Blaze In Parsippany: Developing
Firefighter Hurt Battling Massive Strip Mall Blaze In Parsippany: Developing A firefighter was hurt while battling a third-alarm strip mall blaze in Parsippany overnight Tuesday. The fire broke out at Green Hill Plaza on Parsippany Road around 12:45 a.m., according to the Parsippany Police Department. An advanced life support ambulance was called to the scene after part of the building collapsed and a firefighter was injured, initial and unconfirmed reports said. The firefighter was later reported to be in stable condition, county officials told NJ Advance Media. Footage from the scene shows smoke billowing out of the mall. Meanwhile, Parsippany Road was closed b…

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by Valerie Musson
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Parsippany HS Lockdown Lifted, Weapon ‘Miscommunication’ Cited Parsippany HS Lockdown Lifted, Weapon ‘Miscommunication’ Cited
Parsippany HS Lockdown Lifted, Weapon ‘Miscommunication’ Cited Parsippany Hills High School entered a brief lockdown Wednesday morning following a “miscommunication” regarding a weapon, police said. The school was placed on lockdown with entrance and exit roads blocked, Parsippany police said around 10:45 a.m. Officers asked parents to avoid picking up their children but confirmed that all students were safe. A 12 p.m. update from the department stated that the lockdown had been lifted and no weapon had been found. “During the course of the investigation at PHHS by our School Resource Officers, it was determined that there was no weapon, specifically…

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by Valerie Musson
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‘Inexcusable:’ Town Of Parsippany Drops Contracted Towing Company Following Racist Incident ‘Inexcusable:’ Town Of Parsippany Drops Contracted Towing Company Following Racist Incident
‘Inexcusable:’ Town Of Parsippany Drops Contracted Towing Company Following Racist Incident The town of Parsippany-Troy Hills has dropped one of its contracted towing companies after a worker used racial slurs against a customer Wednesday morning. An employee at Ajaco Towing Recovery, a business contracted with the Parsippany Police Department, was caught on tape addressing a customer using “racial epithets and hostile language,” according to a post on the town’s official Facebook page. “After reviewing the video, the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and the Parsippany Police Department has decided to no longer use Ajaco Towing effective immediately,” reads the post. The compan…

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by Valerie Musson
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Live Power Line Shuts Down Main Road In Parsippany TRAFFIC ALERT: Live Power Line Shuts Down Main Road In Parsippany
Traffic ALERT: Live Power Line Shuts Down Main Road In Parsippany A main road in Parsippany was shut down as crews repair a live power line that fell into the roadway Friday morning. The intersection of Route 53 and Park Road was closed during the early morning hours and reopened by 9:35 a.m., Parsippany Police said. While Route 53 has been reopened in both directions, the portion of Park Road remained closed between Route 53 and James Street, police said. UPDATE 9:35 AM: Route 53 has been reopened in both directions. Park Road remains closed between Route 53 and James... Posted by Parsippany Police Department on Friday, July 30, 2021

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
PHOTOS: Morris County Fire Crews Douse Route 10 Car Blaze PHOTOS: Morris County Fire Crews Douse Route 10 Car Blaze
Photos: Morris County Fire Crews Douse Route 10 Car Blaze A sedan went up in flames on Route 10 in Morris County Sunday night, authorities said. The sedan caught fire on Route 10 in Parsippany around 9:40 p.m., according to the Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department, which assisted with overhaul. Call #136 5/30/21 21:41 - The MTVFD and Par Troy EMS were requested by the Parsippany Police Department for a reported... Posted by Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 The fully involved fire was doused with additional help from Engine 12, Rescue 14 and Utility 16, the department said. No injuries were reported.

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by Valerie Musson
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LAWSUIT: Parsippany Police Covered Up Violations, Enforced Illegal Ticket Quotas, Sergeant Says LAWSUIT: Parsippany Police Covered Up Violations, Enforced Illegal Ticket Quotas, Sergeant Says
Lawsuit: Parsippany Police Covered Up Violations, Enforced Illegal Ticket Quotas, Sergeant Says A Parsippany Police Sergeant has filed a lawsuit against the department alleging the enforcement of unfair ticket quotas, violation cover-ups and other abuses, a new report says. Sgt. Matthew LaManna, who has spent 14 years with the Parsippany Police Department, says he first became wary of violations among fellow officers after hearing talks of a cover-up in regards to the cause of a car crash in 2014. In order to avoid insurance hikes, officers were told not to disclose the fact that the crash — which involved another Sergeant’s teenage daughter -- was caused by phone-related distracted d…

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by Valerie Musson
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Guns Along The Passaic: Tipster Leads Fair Lawn Police To Box Of Weapons Guns Along The Passaic: Tipster Leads Fair Lawn Police To Box Of Weapons
Guns Along The Passaic: Tipster Leads Fair Lawn Police To Box Of Weapons Fair Lawn police acting on a tip found a trio of handguns behind a local restaurant. Checking out the tip from a retired Parsippany police officer of weapons dumped into the Passaic River, officers found the guns Wednesday night in a box on the riverbank behind Lucky Steak Plate on Maple Avenue off River Road. Members of the Fair Lawn Rescue Squad and Fire Co. 1 put boats in the river, Sgt. Brian Metzler said, but didn't find any additional firearms. The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office was notified. Makes and models were temporarily withheld while an investigation into the source of the…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Firearm Recovered, 3 In Custody Following Morris County Police Pursuit Through Backyards Firearm Recovered, 3 In Custody Following Morris County Police Pursuit Through Backyards
Firearm Recovered, 3 In Custody Following Morris County Police Pursuit Through Backyards A firearm was recovered and three suspects were in custody after leading police on a wild chase through Morris County yards overnight, authorities said. It began around 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, when Parsippany officers responded to an attempted vehicle break-in on Prospect Road, Parsippany Police Sgt. Brian Conover said. While there, the Parsippany Police Department's Communication Center was notified of a crash near Marmora and Frontage roads. That's when multiple people got out of the car and took off running through residential yards, Conover said.  New Jersey State …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Parsippany PD: Juvenile Robbed By Armed Men In Buffalo Wild Wings Parking Lot Parsippany PD: Juvenile Robbed By Armed Men In Buffalo Wild Wings Parking Lot
Parsippany PD: Juvenile Robbed By Armed Men In Buffalo Wild Wings Parking Lot Men armed with a knife and a firearm remain at large after robbing a juvenile in the Buffalo Wild Wings parking lot, authorities in Parsippany said. A group of five juveniles leaving the Route 46 restaurant met a group of five men in the parking lot when one of the juveniles was robbed of cash and "other items" around 9 p.m. Thursday, Parsippany police said. The juvenile told police that one of the men -- who fled immediately in a vehicle -- had a knife and another had a firearm, according to police. The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the …

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by Cecilia Levine
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MOVE OVER! Parsippany PD Reminds Motorists To Obey Law After Officer Injured MOVE OVER! Parsippany PD Reminds Motorists To Obey Law After Officer Injured
Move Over! Parsippany PD Reminds Motorists To Obey Law After Officer Injured Parsippany police are reminding drivers to move one lane over after one motorist failed to do that and injured an officer. The officer was pulled over on Route 10 Wednesday to help a disabled Wegmans tractor-trailer when he was slammed from behind by a Nissan Altima just west of Tabor Road on the westbound side of the highway around 6:20 p.m., Parsippany Police Sgt. Brian Conover said. The patrol vehicle, which the officer was inside of at the time of the crash, was pushed forward into the rear or the disabled trailer. The Nissan subsequently became lodged under the side of the tractor tr…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Man, 64, Dies In Parsippany Garden Apartment Fire Man, 64, Dies In Parsippany Garden Apartment Fire
Man, 64, Dies In Parsippany Garden Apartment Fire A 64-year-old resident was killed in a fire in a Parsippany garden apartment Sunday afternoon, responders said.  His name was being withheld pending notification of next of kin. A firefighter refused medical attention for a cut sustained battling the first-floor Rutgers Lane blaze, which broke out in the Rutgers Village Apartment Complex just after 12:30 p.m. and severely damaged two units, they said. The main body of the fire was knocked down by Parsippany and Lake Hiawatha firefighters within a half-hour, after which they summoned investigators. The Morris County Prosecutor’s Offic…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Teen, Sibling Escape Parsippany House Fire Teen, Sibling Escape Parsippany House Fire
Teen, Sibling Escape Parsippany House Fire A teenager and a a younger sibling called 911 after a fire broke out at their Parsippany home, ultimately displacing the family, authorities said. The two were on the second floor of the Allentown Road home when they smelled smoke just before fire alarms went off around 5:40 p.m. Thursday, Parsippany police said. The pair was able to get out uninjured as heavy smoke billowed from the kitchen window, authorities said. The children told officers their cat may still be inside. Two officers tried to go back in for the cat but could not do so safely due to fire and heavy smoke, authorities said…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Parsippany ShopRite Thief Flees In 2 Stolen Vehicles, Crashes Both, Police Say Parsippany ShopRite Thief Flees In 2 Stolen Vehicles, Crashes Both, Police Say
Parsippany ShopRite Thief Flees In 2 Stolen Vehicles, Crashes Both, Police Say Good Samaritans risked their own safety to help police stop a Kearny man who swiped three beef tenderloins from a Parsippany ShopRite before fleeing in a stolen minivan that he later crashed, authorities said. ShopRite workers spotted Alcides Moreira, 50, walk out of the store with $162 in steaks around 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 12 before taking off in a Chrysler Pacifica, reported as stolen out of Belleville earlier that day, Parsippany police said. Moreira left the parking lot and headed westbound on Route 46, when he hit a 2008 Hyundai Sonata, police said. While Parsippany officers responded t…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Officer Suffering Reaction To Cleaning Products Brings HazMat Response To Parsippany Home Officer Suffering Reaction To Cleaning Products Brings HazMat Response To Parsippany Home
Officer Suffering Reaction To Cleaning Products Brings HazMat Response To Parsippany Home The Morris County Hazardous Materials unit was called to a Parsippany home after an officer responding to a call had a physical reaction to cleaning products, authorities said. An officer noticed a strong smell of ammonia while responding to the Upper Rainbow Trail home on a report of possible criminal mischief around 5:30 p.m., Monday, Parsippany Police Sgt. Brian Conover said.  The officer's throat began burning and his eyes were watering as the homeowner explained he cleans up after his two dogs with bleach, police said. Fire and emergency service officials were called to the scene…

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by Cecilia Levine