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Police & Fire
New Details: Man Accused Of Killing NJ Woman Also Murdered Her New Puppy, Prosecutor Says
The man accused of murdering a 21-year-old Hackettstown woman is now facing additional charges for fatally shooting her dog, authorities said. Anthony Garvin, a 34-year-old Netcong resident was arrested and charged with killing Amanda Pulver at a home on Alphano Road in Independence Township on Thursday, June 27. Garvin was later apprehended in Berks County, PA. Amanda Pulver and Dunkin. GoFundMe On Wednesday, July 10, Garvin was charged with animal cruelty for shooting Dunkin, Pulver's 8-month old puppy, authorities said. He also faces new charges of aggravated assault for pointing…
Obituaries
NJ Murder Victim, 21, Killed As Puppy Tried Protecting Her, Campaign Says
The victim of a recent murder that rattled a small New Jersey town has been identified in various social media posts and by a campaign launched for her family as a 21-year-old animal lover. Amanda Pulver, of Hackettstown, was shot and killed on Thursday, June 27, the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said. Amanda's 8-month-old puppy, Dunkin, was also apparently killed. As reported by Daily Voice, the shooting happened that morning on Alphano Road in Independence Township. Later that day, Anthony Garvin, 34, of Netcong, was arrested in connection with the shooting in Berks County, …
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Mugshot Released Of Murder Suspect In Shooting That Rattled NJ Town
The mugshot of a 34-year-old murder suspect arrested in a New Jersey shooting that rattled a small town has been released. Anthony Garvin, of Netcong, was charged with murder and possession of a firearm and lodged in the Berks County Jail in Leesport, PA, a spokesperson for the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said following the Thursday, June 28 incident. Garvin is believed responsible for the shooting at an Alphano Road home around 9:40 a.m. in Independence Township, Acting Prosecutor Anthony Picione said. A shelter in place was ordered for the neighborhood amidst a manhunt for Ga…
Police & Fire
Resident, 64, Dies In House Fire Above Lake Hopatcong
A 64-year-old man died in an overnight fire in a home overlooking Lake Hopatcong, authorities said. Firefighters discovered the body of Robert Powers after a pair of borough police officers braved the flames at 303 Lakeside Avenue, which were engulfing the house when they arrived shortly before 12:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26, borough police said in a statement. Both officers had to be treated for smoke inhalation, police said. The fire apparently ignited in the rear of the more than100-year-old, two-story wood-frame house, responders said. Borough firefighters expressed their gratitude to the…
Police & Fire
NJ Man Ran Ghost Gun Ring Out Of His Basement: Prosecutor
A 33-year-old Morris County man was arrested and charged with manufacturing and selling ghost guns from his Warren County basement on Thursday, Feb. 8, authorities said. Joseph Palumbo Jr., a Columbia resident carried out the illegal manufacture and sale of ghost guns between December 2023 and February 2024, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll and Warren County Prosecutor James Pfeiffer said. Palumbo Jr. sold the guns, the majority of which were assault firearms, in Morris and Warren Counties, authorities said. The sales involved one homemade handgun without a serial numb…
Schools
These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Due To Snow Tuesday, Feb. 28
The first winter storm of the season is causing a change in plans for New Jersey schools on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Some districts have delayed openings while others are closed completely. Here's a list of which school are closed or delayed for Tuesday, Feb. 28. Check your school/district's website for details. Bedminster: 10: 50 a.m. start Bellville: Delayed Bergen County Tech: Closed Bergenfield: 2-hour delay Bernards: 2-hour delay Bloomfield: Delay Bloomingdale: Closed Bogota: Delayed Butler: Closed Cliffside Park: 10 a.m. start Clifton: Delayed Closter: Delayed Cresskill: Delayed Demarest: …
Police & Fire
Fire Captain Uploaded Child Porn At Morris County Fire Station: Prosecutor
A fire department captain in Netcong was arrested for distributing child pornography, authorities announced Tuesday, Jan 10. James T. Hess, 49, of Landing, was charged with second- and third-degree child endangerment for distribution and possession of child sexual abuse materials, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a joint release. Investigators — tipped off by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children — say Hess viewed and uploaded the videos on the Internet-based chat app Kik while at the Netcong Volunteer Fire Department, where he is a captain. He also w…
Obituaries
Morris County Dad Mike Kaschak Dies Suddenly, 30
Michael Anthony Kaschak, a beloved Netcong husband and father of two, died suddenly on Monday, Dec. 5, according to his obituary. He was 30. Loved ones said Mike worked as a heavy machinery operator, and cherished his time in the outdoors, especially riding quadrunners and camping with his family. Mike leaves behind a wife, Mary, sons Marco and Michael, parents John and Anita, and many siblings, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends, his obit says. The family intends to set up a non-profit foundation in Mike's honor, "Kickin' It With Kaschak," which they say wi…
Police & Fire
Several Pets Killed As 2-Alarm Blaze Rips Through Morris County Home (
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Several pets were killed in a two-alarm fire that ripped through a Morris County home, authorities said. The Long Valley Fire Company responded to the blaze at 148 Stephensburg Rd. in Washington Township just before 12:55 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, the squad said. Upon arrival, the company confirmed heavy flames coming from the basement of the two-story stone-framed home, prompting a second alarm. The blaze was extinguished with help from numerous fire companies, including Washington Township, Schooley’s Mountain, Fairmount, Netcong, and Budd Lake, as well as the Tri-County Volunteer Fire …
Obituaries
Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Devoted Hopatcong Mom, 47
Support is skyrocketing for a heartbroken family after the sudden death of a beloved Hopatcong mother. April Marie Nall-Johnson died on Friday, June 3 at the age of 47, her obituary says. She attended Hopatcong High School and worked at Rent-A-Wreck, her social media page says. The beloved mother, wife, daughter, and sister was remembered as a “friend to many,” according to a GoFundMe launched to help cover her funeral expenses. April was known for her bubbly personality and embraced her role as a devoted mother to her two daughters, ages 10 and 13, the fundraiser says. More than $8,100 …
Business
Car Slams Into Morris County Restaurant (
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A popular Morris County restaurant had to close early Monday afternoon after a car slammed into the building, authorities said. The Netcong Fire Department responded to Sabor Latino Guatemala restaurant at 136 Main St. in Netcong around 4:25 p.m., the department said. Photos from the scene show the sedan with heavy front-end damage after slamming into the building off of the side lot. The restaurant was closed for the rest of the day, and it was not immediately clear when it would reopen or if anyone was injured. Scroll down to view additional photos from the crash scene. At approx…
Obituaries
North Jersey Legal Assistant Killed In Route 46 Crash Had Touching Final Message
A 25-year-old Morris County legal assistant killed in a tractor-trailer crash this week had a touching final message. “Farther along we’ll know all about it , farther along we’ll understand why. Cheer up my brother, live in the sunshine , we’ll understand it all by and by." Jen Gorgas sweetly sings "Farther Along" in her final TikTok video, posted two days before she died. @jenlgorgas7 ♬ original sound - Jen G The Netcong resident was pronounced dead after colliding with the tractor-trailer as it was exiting the Citgo gas station on Route 46 near Phillips Way in Roxbury around…
Police & Fire
Morris County Woman, 25, Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash, Prosecutor Says
A 25-year-old Morris County woman was killed following a Tuesday morning tractor-trailer crash on Route 46, authorities confirmed. Jen Gorgas, of Netcong, collided with the tractor-trailer as it was exiting the Citgo gas station near Phillips Way in Roxbury around 8:30 a.m., Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a release alongside Chief of Detectives Christoph K. Kimker and Roxbury Police Chief Dean Adone. The tractor portion of the truck was “completely in the roadway” at the time of the crash, the release said. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and no othe…
Police & Fire
Deadly Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Route 46
UPDATE: The victim was identified as Jen Gorgas, 25, of Netcong, DailyVoice.com reported. --------------------------------- A deadly tractor-trailer crash shut down Route 46 in Morris County early Tuesday, March 15, developing reports say. A car collided with the trailer and became trapped under it near 1470 Route 46 in Roxbury Township around 8:40 a.m., according to initial reports. A medical helicopter was requested and later canceled as emergency crews pronounced the victim dead at the scene, the initial report said. All lanes were closed in both directions East of Rt. 183/Netcong C…
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Hurt, Stranded Swan Rescued From Lake Musconetcong Dam (
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Emergency crews spent hours braving treacherous conditions to rescue a stranded swan that was found hurt and unable to fly on Lake Musconetcong Thursday, authorities said. The bird was found stranded at a dam along the lake "at least 15 or 20 feet out of reach," according to the Netcong Police Department and St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison. Animal control officers worked for several hours to rescue the swan, which was "in a very difficult location under a bridge on the dam," St. Hubert's said. "The rushing water and slippery surface made the rescue all the more challenging.…
Police & Fire
3 People Including Motorcyclist Rescued From North Jersey Lake (
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Three people including a motorcyclist were rescued after falling through a Morris County lake Sunday. Police were called to Lake Musconetcong just before 5 p.m., where James Best had fallen through the ice. After several failed attempts at pulling him out, an officer got a rope from a Stanhope officer to retrieve him, Netcong firefighters said in a release. Posted by Morris County Fire Wire on Monday, January 17, 2022 A few seconds later, a female identified as Emma Ike fell through the ice. An officer threw a rescue rope for Ike to hold onto and, a few moments later, Netcong firefighte…
News
Three New Officers Sworn In River Vale, Veteran Promoted To Sergeant
A robust recruiting process by a dedicated police lieutenant produced the hiring of three new highly qualified officers in River Vale. Lt. Josh Wisse spent six months finding a large number of highly qualified applicants, Police Chief Sean Schiedle said. Following what the chief called an “exhaustive” interview and selection process, the department hired three probationary police officers – all of whom have names who were sworn in by Municipal Judge Michael Garrett: Born and raised in Ramsey, Officer Kyle Fanning played football and baseball at Ramsey High School before going on to play f…
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Paterson PD: West Milford Driver Who Picked Up Drug Dealer Had 11-Month-Old Child With Her
A suburban driver had her 11-month old infant with her when she picked up a Paterson dealer who was being followed by detectives, authorities said. Investigators who stopped the car driven by Jamie Mahon, 27, of West Milford found a crack vial near the baby, Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale said. The passenger, Glenn Urena, 38, of Paterson was carrying 50 heroin folds and 10 vials of crack, he said. Detectives raided the Urena’s Washington Street apartment -- just around the corner from City Hall -- where Speziale said they seized 970 more heroin folds, 87 crack vials and drug paraphe…
Police & Fire
Wayne Police Bust Trio Following Alleged Knifepoint Robbery At Route 23 Motel
Wayne police arrested three transients following an alleged knifepoint robbery at a local motel. Officer Joseph Cobianchi was on patrol when he saw a woman and two men who “appeared to be shouting” and were “visibly upset” in the parking lot of the Days Inn on Route 23, Detective Capt. Dan Daly said. As Cobianchi approached, one of the men quickly ducked into the motel, the captain said. The woman “was crying and had dried blood on her lip,” Daly said. She told the officer that she was in a room with another woman who “robbed her at knifepoint and struck her in the face with a glass bottl…
Business
Netcong's Bistro 46 Replacing Fiore's In Morristown
Bistro 46 in Netcong will be opening a second location in Morristown. The restaurant will be replacing Fiore's formerly located at 12 Elm St., Morristown Rising reports. Bistro 46 hopes on opening in the next three months, assuming the permit comes on time, MR reports. The menu boasts mostly comfort food with plenty of healthy options. Updates will be posted to the Bistro 46 Facebook page.
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Storm Wreaks Havoc On North Jersey: HS Closed, Thousands Without Power
Lenape Valley High School in Stanhope will be closed Wednesday due to damage possibly sustained in a tornado Tuesday. Officials did not confirm that a tornado had touched down but the announcement that the school would be closed came shortly after a tornado warning was issued for the region. There were also reports of downed trees and wires in Roxbury and Stanhope. The system, which was packing powerful winds and heavy rains, swept westward through an area stretching from Sussex and Warren counties to Hudson, Union and Essex counties. The National Weather Service eventually issued a to…
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Multi-Million Lottery Ticket Winner Sold In Morris County
A winning New Jersey Lottery ticket from Monday's Pick-6 drawing was sold in Netcong. The cash value of the ticket is more than $2.892 million. The winning ticket was sold at Netcong Valero, 10 Route 46 East. The winning numbers were: 10, 18, 23, 24, 32 and 40. The XTRA Multiplier was: 04. The jackpot for the Pick-6 game has reset to $2 million. The next drawing will be held Thursday, May 2.
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