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Man Brings Gun Into Morris County Administration Building, Authorities Say Man Brings Gun Into Morris County Administration Building, Authorities Say
Man Brings Gun Into Morris County Administration Building, Authorities Say A man was arrested Monday, March 21 after bringing a gun into a Morris County administration building, authorities said. William Cole, 53, walked through the security checkpoint at the entrance to the Morris County Administration and Records Building located on Court Street in Morristown for an appointment with his probation officer, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office said. Morris County Sheriff's Officer Frank Pirog discovered a "modified pistol" in Cole's backpack after he placed his personal belongings in the designated container to be X-rayed, police said. Police later confirmed i…

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by Nicole Acosta
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Nine Inmates, 20 Morris County Jail Workers Test Positive For Coronavirus Nine Inmates, 20 Morris County Jail Workers Test Positive For Coronavirus
Nine Inmates, 20 Morris County Jail Workers Test Positive For Coronavirus Nine inmates and 20 staff members have tested positive for coronavirus at the Morris County Jail, including one corrections officer who returned to work Monday, officials said. Several other of the 141 inmates are awaiting test results, and other employees are expected to return to work this week, Sheriff James M. Gannon said. The first inmate-related case of coronavirus was confirmed March 24, Gannon said.  All inmates affected by the virus were in stable condition and being cared for in two housing units  -- one for men, the other women -- designated for medical isolation, he s…

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by Cecilia Levine