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Chatham Township, NJ

July 4th Stabbing Leaves Man Critical In Quiet Morris County Town: Police July 4th Stabbing Leaves Man Critical In Quiet Morris County Town: Police
July 4th Stabbing Leaves Man Critical In Quiet Morris County Town: Police A 51-year-old man was hospitalized with critical injuries while another was arrested in a Fourth of July stabbing, authorities said. Brian Kozub, 39, of Chatham Township, was charged with second-degree aggravated assault and various weapons offenses after stabbing the man in the neck with a pocket knife at a residence on Buxton Road around 10:50 p.m. while celebrating July 4th, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. The man was taken to Morristown Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition. Kozub was being held at the Morris County Correctional Facility pending a de…
Thieves Enter Morris County Home, Find Keys And Nab Hyundai In Brazen Car Burglary: Police Thieves Enter Morris County Home, Find Keys And Nab Hyundai In Brazen Car Burglary: Police
Thieves Enter Morris County Home, Find Keys And Nab Hyundai In Brazen Car Burglary: Police Two thieves entered a Morris County home to find a set of keys and brazenly steal a car that was sitting in the driveway, authorities said. The suspects entered an unlocked 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe parked in a driveway at a home on Sandy Hill Road in Chatham Township around 6:15 a.m. on Sunday, August 14, local police said. The suspects then entered the home through the garage door that had been left open and found the keys to the Santa Fe, police said. The suspects fled in the stolen car and a Black Infinity QX6. At approximately 6:15 a.m. two suspects entered an unlocked vehicle parke…
Pedestrian Struck By Car In Morris County: DEVELOPING Pedestrian Struck By Car In Morris County: DEVELOPING
Pedestrian Struck By Car In Morris County: Developing A pedestrian was struck by a car in Morris County, developing reports say. The accident occurred near River Road and Southern Boulevard in Chatham Township around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 28, according to initial and unconfirmed reports. The victim suffered serious injuries, the initial report says. Authorities did not immediately return DailyVoice.com’s request for additional details. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Woman Charged With Vehicular Homicide In 3-Car Crash That Killed Beloved Morris County Dad Woman Charged With Vehicular Homicide In 3-Car Crash That Killed Beloved Morris County Dad
Woman Charged With Vehicular Homicide In 3-Car Crash That Killed Beloved Morris County Dad A 45-year-old woman has been charged in connection with a three-car crash that killed a beloved Morris County father of four. Yulia Raynova, of Madison, was charged with second-degree vehicular homicide and several motor vehicle offenses, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a Thursday, April 7 release. The crash occurred on Shunpike Road at the intersection of Lafayette Avenue in Chatham Township around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 28, DailyVoice.com reported. Raynova was heading west on the roadway into the intersection in a Nissan Rogue when she struck a southbound Jeep Wra…
UPDATE: 52-Year-Old Man Killed In 3-Vehicle Morris County Crash UPDATE: 52-Year-Old Man Killed In 3-Vehicle Morris County Crash
Update: 52-Year-Old Man Killed In 3-Vehicle Morris County Crash A 52-year-old man was killed in a triple-car crash involving a box truck in Morris County early Monday, authorities confirmed. The man was behind the wheel of a Jeep Wrangler heading south on Shunpike Road in Chatham Township when he was struck by a Nissan Rouge heading west near the intersection of Lafayette Avenue around 11:30 a.m., Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. The Wrangler then hit a box truck that was parked on the opposite side of the intersection, Carroll said. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name was being withheld pending family notification, auth…
Car Nearly Stolen From Morris County Driveway Before Suspect Flees In Audi, Police Say Car Nearly Stolen From Morris County Driveway Before Suspect Flees In Audi, Police Say
Car Nearly Stolen From Morris County Driveway Before Suspect Flees In Audi, Police Say A suspect fled in an Audi after trying and failing to steal a car from a driveway in Morris County Wednesday evening, authorities said. The suspect attempted to steal the vehicle from a driveway on Robert Drive in Chatham Township around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, local police said. The attempt was unsuccessful, and the suspect fled in a white Audi, authorities said. “Please remember to always lock your vehicle and remove all valuables and Key FOBS,” said Chatham Township police. Suspicious activity should be reported to CTPD at 973-377-0100.
NJ High School Junior, Varsity Lacrosse Goalie Alexea Karpinski Dies, 17 NJ High School Junior, Varsity Lacrosse Goalie Alexea Karpinski Dies, 17
NJ High School Junior, Varsity Lacrosse Goalie Alexea Karpinski Dies, 17 Hunterdon Central High School junior and varsity lacrosse goalie Alexea Karpinski died Nov. 21. She was 17. Born and raised in Raritan Township, Karpinski was known for her love of sports, particularly lacrosse. She played as goalie for the Hunterdon Central Red Devils as well as for the Triple Threat Elite Club Team, her obituary says. Karpinski had a goal of playing D1 lacrosse while pursuing an exercise science degree. She wanted to become a professional athletic trainer, her memorial says. Karpinski also played varsity field hockey while maintaining a 3.96 GPA and juggling many other e…
NEW RANKINGS: These New Jersey Towns Named Among Safest In State NEW RANKINGS: These New Jersey Towns Named Among Safest In State
NEW Rankings: These New Jersey Towns Named Among Safest In State A new report from AdvisorSmith ranked the crime rates of hundreds of municipalities across New Jersey to determine the safest small, midsize and large cities. The study — which analyzed a total of 37 large cities, 200 midsize cities and 247 small cities — used data from the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Dataset to calculate and compare crime levels, putting more weight on serious and violent crimes like murder, rape and assault. The analysis found the safest small, midsize and large cities to be Matawan, Warren Township and Middletown, respectively. The average crime score for the large ci…
3 In Custody After Vehicle In Morris County Police Pursuit Crashes On Route 80 In Bergen 3 In Custody After Vehicle In Morris County Police Pursuit Crashes On Route 80 In Bergen
3 In Custody After Vehicle In Morris County Police Pursuit Crashes On Route 80 In Bergen A Bronx man was among three people taken into custody after leading police on a pursuit through Morris County and then crashing in Bergen Monday afternoon, authorities said. Winston G. Lyons, 20  -- the driver of the black Infiniti wanted in connection with an undisclosed investigation out of Chatham Township -- was being held in the Morris County Jail on charges of eluding and several motor vehicle offenses, Chatham Township Police Chief Thomas Miller said. New Jersey State Police spotted the Infiniti headed westbound on Route 24 just after 3:10 p.m., Trooper Charles Marchan said…
Union County Acupuncturist Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Patient Union County Acupuncturist Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Patient
Union County Acupuncturist Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Patient A former acupuncturist who had a Union County practice was convicted of sexually assaulting a patient in 2017, authorities said. Edward Raskin, 57 of Chatham Township, was found guilty of sexual assault and sexual contact by Union County Superior Court Judge Lara DiFabrizio following a two-week bench trial that concluded earlier this week, Acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Springfield Police Chief John Cook said in a joint statement.  The investigation revealed that Raskin sexually assaulted an adult victim during a scheduled appointment at Spirit Acupuncture o…
Here's The Exact Path The Tornado Took In Morris County Here's The Exact Path The Tornado Took In Morris County
Here's The Exact Path The Tornado Took In Morris County More than 1,000 people were without power after a tornado wreaked havoc in Morris County, the National Weather Service confirmed. Whirling at a top speed of 100 miles per hour, the Enhanced Fujita 1 tornado uprooted trees and snapped wires across several towns between 12:23 and 12:28 a.m. Friday, Nov. 1, the NWS said. Scroll down to follow its path. The tornado touched down on Pleasantville Road in Harding Township before crossing Village Road and Dickens Mill Road. It continued toward Douglas Road and Spences Place, where several trees were snapped and uprooted, the NWS said. It the…
Police Chase: Agencies Unite To Nab Six Suspected Morris County Car Thieves Police Chase: Agencies Unite To Nab Six Suspected Morris County Car Thieves
Police Chase: Agencies Unite To Nab Six Suspected Morris County Car Thieves Five juveniles and a man who tried stealing several cars out of Long Hill were arrested after leading nearly a dozen law enforcement agencies on a chase through local neighborhoods before dawn Thursday, authorities said. Police responding to an attempted break-in on Birchwood Drive found a stolen vehicle out of Jersey City around 4 a.m., Long Hill Police Lt. James Marczewski said. Meanwhile, another resident called police reporting five people running through her yard, the lieutenant said. Police nabbed two of the five in the woods along Midvale Avenue, then found the other three nearby. …
Toddler Run Over By Dad In Chatham Driveway In Serious Condition, Police Say Toddler Run Over By Dad In Chatham Driveway In Serious Condition, Police Say
Toddler Run Over By Dad In Chatham Driveway In Serious Condition, Police Say An 18-month-old girl was rushed to the hospital in serious condition after being accidentally struck by her father in her Chatham Township driveway Monday, authorities said. The toddler's father told police that he was warming up his car and moving it to the side of their Southern Boulevard driveway around 7 a.m. when he realized he struck his daughter, Chief Thomas Miller said. Chatham EMS and police administered first aid to the girl, Miller said. She was taken to Morristown Medical Center, where Lt. Chris Slayton said she was listed in serious condition. The incident is being …