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Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

Early Dismissals For These Morris County Schools Ahead Of Snow Storm Early Dismissals For These Morris County Schools Ahead Of Snow Storm
Early Dismissals For These Morris County Schools Ahead Of Snow Storm School districts across New Jersey have begun announcing schedule changes for Friday, Jan. 19, ahead of the second snow storm of the week. Parts of the state could see up to six inches of snow, expected to begin falling between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. Friday, the National Weather Service said. The following districts have early dismissals: Cranford Dumont Franklin Lakes Hackensack Hanover Park Regional HS Lyndhurst Marlboro Maywood Millburn Mountainside North Arlington Oradell Parsippany-Troy Hills Pompton Lakes Rockaway Roselle Park Scotch Plains-Fanwood Totowa Warren Watchung/Watchung Hills R…
Dump Truck Overturns On Route 287 In Parsippany Dump Truck Overturns On Route 287 In Parsippany
I-287 Dump Truck Crash An overturned dump truck shut a portion of Route 287 in Morris County Thursday, Jan. 4, the state's DOT site shows. The Peterbilt dump truck was heading north when the driver lost control, ran off the roadway to the right, reentered the lane of travel and then overturned around 10:45 a.m. near milepost 40.8 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey State Police Trooper Troy McNair said. No injuries were reported. Two of the five lanes were closed as of 11 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Diamond District Operators From NJ, Long Island Busted In $673M Money Laundering Scheme: Feds Diamond District Operators From NJ, Long Island Busted In $673M Money Laundering Scheme: Feds
Diamond District Operators From NJ, Long Island Busted In $673M Money Laundering Scheme: Feds Four businessmen from New Jersey and one from Long Island laundered millions of dollars a day in cash through fronts they set up in New York City’s Diamond District, federal authorities charged. Federal agents tied the quintet to $673 million in dirty money laundered through the illicit operations over the past four years, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said. In exchange, Raj Vaidya, 26; Rakesh Vaidya, 51; Shrey Vaidya, 23; and Neel Patel, 26, all of Edison; and Youssef Janfar, aka “Joe Rodeo,” 57, of Great Neck, NY collected sizable fees, he said. The three Vaidyas and P…
Vehicle Fire Closes Portion Of Rt. 80 In Parsippany (DEVELOPING) Vehicle Fire Closes Portion Of Rt. 80 In Parsippany (DEVELOPING)
Vehicle Fire Closes Portion Of Rt. 80 In Parsippany (Developing) A vehicle caught fire and closed a portion of Route 80 in Parsippany, snarling traffic during the late morning on Tuesday, July 25, developing reports say. The blaze broke out on the eastbound side east of exit 43 to Rt. 287 in Parsippany-Troy Hills around 11:15 a.m., according to 511NJ: Vehicle fire on I-80 Express Lanes eastbound East of Exit 43 - I-287 (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed https://t.co/OxCDPJohIh — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) July 25, 2023 Two of four left lanes were closed as of 11:25 a.m.: Vehicle fire on I-80 Express Lanes eastbound East of Exit…
Sewer Main Break Shuts Down Route 280 In Morris County: DEVELOPING Sewer Main Break Shuts Down Route 280 In Morris County: DEVELOPING
Sewer Main Break Shuts Down Route 280 In Morris County: Developing A sewer main break shut down an exit ramp on Route 280 and started to cause major delays for Morris County commuters on Tuesday, May 9, developing reports say. The sewer main break was reported on the Route 280 westbound ramp to the westbound east of Route 80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills around 2:10 p.m., according to 511NJ: Sewer main break on I-280 westbound ramp to westbound East of I-80 (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) All lanes closed https://t.co/CuW6m3f3xr — 511NJ I280 (@511nji280) May 9, 2023 The incident was starting to back up traffic on the Route 280 westbound ramp to westbound east…
Overturned Truck Spills Debris, Slows Traffic On Rt. 80 In Parsippany Overturned Truck Spills Debris, Slows Traffic On Rt. 80 In Parsippany
Overturned Truck Spills Debris, Slows Traffic On Rt. 80 In Parsippany An overturned truck spilled debris on Route 80 in Parsippany, causing traffic delays on Thursday, April 27. The accident occurred in the eastbound lanes west of exit 42 to Rt. 202/Littleton Rd. in Parsippany-Troy Hills around 12:40 p.m., according to 511NJ: Crash and Debris on I-80 eastbound West of Exit 42 - US 202/Littleton Rd (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) 1 Left lane and shoulder of 4 lanes closed https://t.co/hQamuCK2lQ — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) April 27, 2023 The crash had shut down one of four left lanes and the shoulder. Overturned Truck on I-80 eastbound West of Exit 42 - US 20…
These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Tuesday, March 14 These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Tuesday, March 14
These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Tuesday, March 14 Parts of New Jersey could get slammed with up to 18 inches of snow in the first Nor'easter of the season, making for messy commutes, the National Weather Service said. The rest of the state will see only a few inches of snow, rain or a wintry mix, according to the NWS. Here are the schools that have announced closures or delays for Tuesday, March 13 (be sure to check your school's website for specifics): Delayed: Bloomingdale Chester Dover Jefferson Township Kinnelon Lenape Valley Regional High School Manchester Regional Mendham Mount Arlington Mount Olive Morris Hills Morris Knolls Morr…
Corvette Driver Killed In Route 80 Crash Was Dedicated Roofer, Obit Says Corvette Driver Killed In Route 80 Crash Was Dedicated Roofer, Obit Says
Corvette Driver Killed In Route 80 Crash Was Dedicated Roofer, Obit Says The 29-year-old Bergen County Corvette driver killed over the weekend in a crash on Route 80 was being remembered as a devoted husband, son and business owner. Luis Ramirez-Cano, of Bogota, died when his vehicle was struck by a Lexus RX3 around 2:40 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. Ramirez-Cano, formerly of Lodi, was pronounced dead at the scene. According to his obituary and various social media posts, Ramirez-Cano owned Luxury Roofing LLC. His Instagram is filled with inspirational quotes and his white Corvette. …
Corvette Driver, 29, Dies In Route 80 Parsippany Crash: Police Corvette Driver, 29, Dies In Route 80 Parsippany Crash: Police
Corvette Driver, 29, Dies In Route 80 Parsippany Crash: Police A 29-year-old Corvette driver from Bergen County died in a crash on Route 80 overnight, authorities said. Luis Ramirez-Cano, of Bogota, was heading north on Route 287 when he got on Route 80 west via a ramp and, near milepost 43.8, was struck by a Lexus RX3 around 2:40 a.m. in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. Ramirez-Cano was ejected and died, while his passenger was rushed to Morristown Medical Center with unknown injuries.  The driver of the Lexus sustained minor injuries but refused medical attention. The passenger of the Lexus sustained m…
Trio Nabbed In Parsippany Burglary Trio Nabbed In Parsippany Burglary
Trio Nabbed In Parsippany Burglary Three men in medical masks were caught breaking into a home in Parsippany early on Tuesday, authorities have announced.  Parsippany-Troy Hills police were called to a home on Beechwood Avenue in Lake Hiawatha around 10 a.m. on Dec. 20 by a man who reported seeing burglars enter his neighbor's house, the department said in a release.  On arrival, officers found and detained a man standing watch near a car at the intersection with Lake Shore Drive. Two others were found inside the home with stolen property in their possession, police claimed All three — 26-year-old John Gonzal…
2 Men Restrained Female Workers With Zipties To Rob $578K From NJ Check Cashers At Gunpoint: DA 2 Men Restrained Female Workers With Zipties To Rob $578K From NJ Check Cashers At Gunpoint: DA
2 Men Restrained Female Workers With Zipties To Rob $578K From NJ Check Cashers At Gunpoint: DA Two men from New York City were arrested and jailed after they were apparently connected to a series of gunpoint robberies at check cashing services throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania that involved female workers being restrained with zipties, authorities announced. Ramel Harris, 40, and Neville Brown, 38, both of Brooklyn, were charged by complaint with one count of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, three counts of Hobbs Act robbery, and one count of using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announce…
Accountant From Morris Charged With Sexually Abusing Bergen Pre-Teen Accountant From Morris Charged With Sexually Abusing Bergen Pre-Teen
Accountant From Morris Charged With Sexually Abusing Bergen Pre-Teen A Lyndhurst preteen was sexually abused by an accountant from Morris County, authorities said. Amit Bhatt, 42, of Denville was charged with sexual assault by contact and child endangerment, records show. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said a joint investigation by members of his Special Victims Unit and Lyndhurst police “revealed that (he) sexually assaulted the victim." Bhatt is accused of masturbating in front of the child, court records show. Bhatt, who has a practice in West Caldwell, was graduated from Rutgers University and received a Master of Business degree in account…
‘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…
Morris Prosecutor: 17 Years Behind Bars For Drunk Driver In Triple Fatal Wrong-Way Rt. 80 Crash Morris Prosecutor: 17 Years Behind Bars For Drunk Driver In Triple Fatal Wrong-Way Rt. 80 Crash
Morris Prosecutor: 17 Years Behind Bars For Drunk Driver In Triple Fatal Wrong-Way Rt. 80 Crash The Dumont car salesman who caused three deaths during a wrong-way DWI crash on Route 80 was sentenced Thursday to 17 years in state prison, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office said. Miguel Botero, 30, plead guilty in November to two counts of second-degree vehicular  homicide, one count of third-degree strict liability vehicular homicide and DWI, Acting Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. Botero, who had a BAC of .20, was headed west on the eastbound side of the highway in Parsippany-Troy Hills when his Jeep Grand Cherokee slammed into a Toyota Corolla on Oct. 18, 2019, killing Ronal…
Nearly 100 Fentanyl-Laced Pills, Cocaine, Handgun Seized In Morris County Bust, Prosecutor Says Nearly 100 Fentanyl-Laced Pills, Cocaine, Handgun Seized In Morris County Bust, Prosecutor Says
Nearly 100 Fentanyl-Laced Pills, Cocaine, Handgun Seized In Morris County Bust, Prosecutor Says Nearly 100 fake pills laced with Fentanyl, a half ounce of cocaine, .32 caliber handgun and thousands in cash were seized during a drug bust in Morris County earlier this week, resulting in a laundry list of charges for a Victory Gardens couple, authorities said. Timothy Lyons-Garcia, 24, is facing nearly two-dozen second-, third- and fourth-degree drug possession and distribution charges as well as illegal weapons offenses and money laundering after a May 11 investigation turned up the following, according to Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll: Almost 100 fictitious pills l…
Prosecutor: Man Struck, Killed On Route 46 In Morris County Prosecutor: Man Struck, Killed On Route 46 In Morris County
Prosecutor: Man Struck, Killed On Route 46 In Morris County A man was struck and killed on Route 46 in Morris County Wednesday night, authorities said. The man was hit while attempting to cross the road near 690 Rt. 46 westbound in Parsippany-Troy Hills around 7:35 p.m., Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. He sustained severe head trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene, Carroll said. The man was not in a designated crosswalk when he was hit, Carroll said. His name has not been released. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 973-…
State Police: Girl, 15, Struck And Killed By Car On Route 80 State Police: Girl, 15, Struck And Killed By Car On Route 80
State Police: Girl, 15, Struck And Killed By Car On Route 80 A 15-year-old girl was struck and killed by a car on Route 80 early Tuesday morning, state police said.  The girl ran into the road and was hit by an unknown vehicle eastbound near milepost 45.3 in Parsippany-Troy Hills just before 3:30 a.m., NJSP Trooper Alejandro Goez told Daily Voice. The girl was pronounced dead at the scene, Goez said. Her name was not released. The center and right lanes were closed for about three hours during the crash investigation.
'I Had No Choice': Parsippany Mayor Explains 39 Percent Hike In Water Sewer Fees 'I Had No Choice': Parsippany Mayor Explains 39 Percent Hike In Water Sewer Fees
'I Had No Choice': Parsippany Mayor Explains 39 Percent Hike In Water Sewer Fees The mayor of one Morris County town said he was left with no choice but to increase the tax rate on water sewer fees. Come the next quarterly billing cycle, Parsippany-Troy Hills' new 39 percent will show up on the bill. That means residents will be paying approximately $150 a month in the fees. "If I had a choice, there would’ve been no rate increase this year," Mayor Michael Soriano said in a Facebook announcement. "But I did not have a choice. The Council did not have a choice. And if you were in my shoes, you would not have had a choice, either." The Township had been inching closer an…
Parsippany Troy-Hills Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies Parsippany Troy-Hills Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies
Parsippany Troy-Hills Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies A skunk in Parsippany Troy-Hills has tested positive for rabies virus, local health officials said Thursday. The skunk was found on South Roosevelt Avenue, officials said. Raccoons, skunks, foxes, woodchucks and stray cats are among the most common carriers of the virus, health officials said. Local residents are warned to stay away from stray animals and keep household pets updated on all licenses and vaccines. Health officials also remind residents to keep garbage in a container with a tight lid to avoid attracting animals. “If you know of any stray cats, or dogs or any other animal in…
Sussex County Driver, 26, Killed In Route 80 Parsippany-Troy Hills Construction Truck Accident Sussex County Driver, 26, Killed In Route 80 Parsippany-Troy Hills Construction Truck Accident
Sussex County Driver, 26, Killed In Route 80 Parsippany-Troy Hills Construction Truck Accident A 26-year-old Wantage man was killed after he struck the back of a parked construction vehicle on Route 80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills Monday night, state police said. Frank Orlando Jr., 26, of Wantage was driving a Chevy pickup truck when he struck the back of an international construction truck driven by Salvatore Fucci, 57, of Manchester on Route 80 near mile marker 46.3 just after 8:30 p.m., Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice. Fucci -- whose truck had been stopped for a mobile construction detail -- sustained minor injuries. Orlando's passenger, a 31-year-old Newton woman, suffered moderat…
Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Backs Up Route 287 In Parsippany Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Backs Up Route 287 In Parsippany
Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Backs Up Route 287 In Parsippany Traffic backed up along the northbound side of  Route 287 in Parsippany-Troy Hills due to a jackknifed tractor trailer Tuesday morning. The truck was blocking the highway just north of Exit 40, according to 511nj.org. Three left lanes were currently closed, causing a five to 10 minute delay, . This is a developing story. Check back for more details.
Authorities: Morris County Suspect Captured After Fatally Stabbing Man While Children Were Home Authorities: Morris County Suspect Captured After Fatally Stabbing Man While Children Were Home
Authorities: Morris County Suspect Captured After Fatally Stabbing Man While Children Were Home A Morris County man was arrested after stabbing 35-year-old man to death during an argument while two children were home, said authorities who charged him.  Edilson D. Trejo, 21 -- who lives at the Parsippany Road apartment where the incident occurred -- took a shower, changed his clothes then fled the Parsippany Road apartment, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp said in a release with local police. The victim's body was found at the apartment with multiple stab wounds in his neck and torso after the incident was reported around 5:50 Saturday morning, Knapp said. …
Newark Man Identified As Third Victim Of Wrong-Way Route 80 Crash Newark Man Identified As Third Victim Of Wrong-Way Route 80 Crash
Newark Man Identified As Third Victim Of Wrong-Way Route 80 Crash Authorities have identified the three victims of last October's Route 80 crash that killed three people. Ronald Francois, 28, of Newark, Jalen Davis, 20, of Stanhope, and Julia Wells, 20, of Mine Hill, were killed after being struck by Miguel Botero of Dumont on Oct. 18, 2019 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, the Daily Record reports. Online campaigns had been created after the crash for Wells and Davis, but this is the first time in the nearly three months since the accident that the third victim was identified. Botero, a 28-year-old car salesman, was headed west on the eastbound side of the high…
Family Of Female Passenger Killed By Wrong-Way DWI Route 80 Driver Demands Justice Family Of Female Passenger Killed By Wrong-Way DWI Route 80 Driver Demands Justice
Family Of Female Passenger Killed By Wrong-Way DWI Route 80 Driver Demands Justice The family of one of three people killed in a wrong-way drunk-driving crash on Route 80 last October is demanding justice. Miguel Botero of Dumont was charged Jan. 10 with three counts of reckless vehicular homicide in connection with the Oct. 18, 2019 deaths of passengers Jalen Davis and Julia Wells, 20, as well as another driver whom authorities haven't yet identified. Botero recorded a .20 blood-alcohol content -- 2½ times the legal limit -- following the crash in Parsippany-Troy Hills, said Morristown attorney Scott Leonard, who is representing Davis's mother. "Prosecutors must pursue…
Prosecutor: Wrong-Way DWI Dumont Driver, 28, Charged In Route 80 Triple Fatal Crash Prosecutor: Wrong-Way DWI Dumont Driver, 28, Charged In Route 80 Triple Fatal Crash
Prosecutor: Wrong-Way DWI Dumont Driver, 28, Charged In Route 80 Triple Fatal Crash A car salesman from Dumont was charged in a wrong-way Route 80 crash in Parsippany-Troy Hills that killed three people last October, authorities announced Friday. Miguel Botero, 28, had been drinking and was headed westbound on the eastbound side of the highway on Oct. 18, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. Botero's car struck another vehicle around 1:45 a.m. near mile post 45.2, killing the driver and two passengers documents say. The passengers were identified as Julia Wells and Jalen Davis, a pair of friends pursuing careers in cosmetology and music, respectively. Another als…
NJSP: Route 80 Passenger Tries Swallowing Heroin As Wanted Driver Is Placed Under Arrest NJSP: Route 80 Passenger Tries Swallowing Heroin As Wanted Driver Is Placed Under Arrest
Njsp: Route 80 Passenger Tries Swallowing Heroin As Wanted Driver Is Placed Under Arrest A female passenger tried swallowing heroin while the male driver wanted by the National Crime Information Center was placed under arrest in a Route 80 motor vehicle stop Wednesday in Parsippany-Troy Hills, authorities said. Police stopped a car on the westbound side of the highway at mile marker 45.6 around 8:15 p.m., when they learned the driver -- Javier Torres, 36 of Dover -- was wanted by the NCIC, New Jersey State Police Lt. Theodore Schafer said. At some point during Torres' arrest process, his passenger -- Michelle Krautheim, 35, of Wharton -- began trying to ingest the heroin, …
Beloved Parsippany Library Employee Amy Baker Dies, 46 Beloved Parsippany Library Employee Amy Baker Dies, 46
Beloved Parsippany Library Employee Amy Baker Dies, 46 Fair Lawn native Amy Baker died on Sept. 17 after a long and courageous cancer battle. She was 46 years old. Baker had been living in Rockaway Borough with her beloved husband, Harry III, and children, Melissa and Harry IV. "Her courage and strength were admired by all who knew her," Baker's obituary says. "She always put others first, even while battling her own illness." Baker worked as a human resources manager for the Parsippany-Troy Hills library until 2011. Previously, she worked with the Garfield and Saddle Brook Ambulance Corps. Interment was held at Beth-El Cemetery.
NEW RANKINGS: These Morris, Sussex County School Districts Are Among Best In State NEW RANKINGS: These Morris, Sussex County School Districts Are Among Best In State
NEW Rankings: These Morris, Sussex County School Districts Are Among Best In State Did your district make the grade? Niche has released its 2020 list of "best school" rankings in America. The results are "based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education." Click here for more on methodology. Princeton, Millburn and Livingston hold the top three spots for best districts in the state. Here's how Niche ranked Morris and Sussex County schools on the list of the best district in New Jersey. No. 50: Madison No. 47: Montville No. 45: Mount Olive No. 44: Sparta No. 37: Morr…
Convicted Hackensack Drug Dealer Gets 12 Years In Morris County Jail Convicted Hackensack Drug Dealer Gets 12 Years In Morris County Jail
Convicted Hackensack Drug Dealer Gets 12 Years In Morris County Jail A Hackensack man with a history of narcotics trafficking was sentenced Tuesday to 12 years in prison, authorities said. Michael T. Swanson, 42, dealt cocaine in Morris and surrounding counties before he was caught. He pleaded guilty to distribution of cocaine and conspiracy to distribute controlled dangerous substances, according to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. Swanson, in 2011, had been convicted of similar offenses in Passaic County. He must serve at least 53 months before earning parole eligibility. Swanson, who was dealing drugs out of Morris County between January 2017 and …
Pair Nabbed In Burglary Of Morris County Concession Stands Pair Nabbed In Burglary Of Morris County Concession Stands
Pair Nabbed In Burglary Of Morris County Concession Stands Two people were arrested in a string of more than 40 Little League concession stand burglaries occurring across North Jersey since April, authorities said. Michael J. Kalouis, 31 of Stanhope, and Angela M. Lopez, 34 of Middlesex, broke into dozens of concession stands at pools and recreations centers overnight to take cash, food, drinks, stand appliances and tools, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced Tuesday. The two were arrested in Wayne and charged with 11 counts of burglary each, Musella said.  The largest theft during a break-in netted $700 in cash, the Morris County Sher…
Parsippany-Troy Hills Is No 'Sanctuary City', Town Council Says Parsippany-Troy Hills Is No 'Sanctuary City', Town Council Says
Parsippany-Troy Hills Is No 'Sanctuary City', Town Council Says Parsippany-Troy Hills is among a handful of communities in the state to formally register opposition to state rules limiting cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration agents looking for undocumented immigrants, 101.5 radio reported.  The council approved a resolution April 16 expressing opposition to New Jersey's status as a "sanctuary city" where police will not inquire about citizenship status in the course of criminal investigations, per rules enacted by the state Attorney General's office earlier this year. The rules are designed in part to ensure that undocu…