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Hopatcong, NJ

Judge Keeps South Hackensack Ex-Con Jailed Following Threats Judge Keeps South Hackensack Ex-Con Jailed Following Threats
Judge Keeps South Hackensack Ex-Con Jailed Following Threats A judge ordered that an ex-con from South Hackensack who was seized in a SWAT team raid remain in custody after he told a police officer that he "should've killed y'all mother f*ckers as soon as you came in the door." Township police got a tip that Robert Jackson had a handgun in his home even though a drug conviction from nearly a decade ago prevents him from legally possessing one, Detective Sgt. James Donatello said. Jackson had spent nearly seven years in state prison in two separate stretches since 2012. He was on parole for a previous conviction when he sold $10,000 worth of heroi…
Sussex County Shoplifter Tried Stealing 20 Cases Of Red Bull From Target: Police Sussex County Shoplifter Tried Stealing 20 Cases Of Red Bull From Target: Police
Sussex County Shoplifter Tried Stealing 20 Cases Of Red Bull From Target: Police Three Target shoplifters were arrested in two different incidents by Fairfield police last weekend, taking more than $1,000 in merchandise and 20 cases of Red Bull, authorities said. On Saturday, March 2, police arrived at Target on Route 46 East for a shoplifter in custody and found Iesha McKenzie, a 22-year-old Wayne resident detained by security, Fairfield police said. McKenzie was observed on security video placing multiple items into a shopping cart and walking past all points of sale toward the exit where she was stopped, police said.. McKenzie shoplifting $576.21 in merchandise, poli…
Best Of Both Worlds: Polish-Jamaican Restaurant Opens In Hopatcong Best Of Both Worlds: Polish-Jamaican Restaurant Opens In Hopatcong
Best Of Both Worlds: Polish-Jamaican Restaurant Opens In Hopatcong A new bistro in Sussex County is combining two of the best culinary worlds. Byram Bay Bistro, which combines Polish and Jamaican cuisine is celebrating its grand opening in Hopatcong on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 393 Maxim Dr. The restaurant is run by husband and wife duo, Dominic Garbacz, who is Polish, and Marrie-Rose Garbacz, who is Jamaican.  "Our journey began with a shared love for tantalizing flavors and the joy of bringing people together through food," Marrie-Rose said. "As avid cooks, the idea of opening our own restaurant always simmered in our hearts." Garbacz said she drove by the a…
Hopatcong Driver, 70, Fatally Hits Newark Woman: Cops Hopatcong Driver, 70, Fatally Hits Newark Woman: Cops
Hopatcong Driver, 70, Fatally Hits Newark Woman: Cops A 66-year-old Newark woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in Summit on the morning of Wednesday, Dec. 20, police said. At 6:51 a.m. police responded to River Road, between Morris Avenue and Plain Street, and found the woman struck by a 2018 Toyota Tundra, driven by a 70-year-old Hopatcong man.  The woman was pronounced dead after being transferred to Overlook Medical Center.  The incident is under investigation by the Summit Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau. Anyone with information is asked to contact  Summit Police Department at 908-273-0051.
Woman Killed, Man Severely Hurt As Fire Collapses Morris County Home: Prosecutor Woman Killed, Man Severely Hurt As Fire Collapses Morris County Home: Prosecutor
Woman Killed, Man Severely Hurt As Fire Collapses Morris County Home: Prosecutor A 98-year-old woman was killed and a 71-year-old man hospitalized with serious injuries as a fire raced through and collapsed a Morris County home on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 19. The Roxbury Police and Fire Departments responded to the blaze at a home on Mooney Road in Ledgewood around 1 p.m. and found the man had escaped with severe injuries. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The woman was found dead inside the home following “extensive fire suppression efforts,” Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said. The area was closed to traffic late into the evening as crews d…
These NJ Towns Got The Most Rain, Snow In Weekend Storm These NJ Towns Got The Most Rain, Snow In Weekend Storm
These NJ Towns Got The Most Rain, Snow In Weekend Storm The National Weather Service has released rainfall totals from the weekend storm. Between Sunday morning, Dec. 10 and Monday morning, Dec. 11, the area that got the most amount of rain was Deerfield with 4.45 inches, then Flemington/Hopewell, with 4.29 inches. Franklin Lakes saw 4.09 inches, the NWS says. Flanders only got .13 inches, and Florham Park only had .38 inches of rain. High Point got 5.1 inches of snow, according to the NWS, the most across the state, while Wantage saw 5 inches and Hardyston saw .4 inches. Here are the average inches of rain that feel from across the s…
Motorcyclist, 36, Seriously Injured In Route 80 Crash Motorcyclist, 36, Seriously Injured In Route 80 Crash
Motorcyclist, 36, Seriously Injured In Route 80 Crash A 36-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash on Route 80. The Hopatcong man was heading west when he struck the back of a Honda SUV on his Harley Davidson near milepost 50.2 in Fairfield, around 9:55 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, New Jersey State Police Detective I Jeffrey Lebron said. The motorcycle overturned, throwing the driver from the bike. He was taken to an area hospital.  No other injuries were reported. The crash remains under investigation and there is no additional information available.  
Morris County Mechanic, Dad Of 2 Kristopher Leek Dies In Crash At 38: ‘Always There To Help’ Morris County Mechanic, Dad Of 2 Kristopher Leek Dies In Crash At 38: ‘Always There To Help’
Morris County Mechanic, Dad Of 2 Kristopher Leek Dies In Crash At 38: ‘Always There To Help’ Morris County is mourning the loss of a longtime mechanic and dedicated father of two. Kristopher J. Leek died in a crash on Friday, Oct. 27, his obituary says. He was 38. Born in Morristown, Kristopher grew up in Netcong and lived in Byram Township. He also spent time in Hackettstown, Hopatcong, and most recently, Lake Hopatcong. Kristopher had been working as a Master Diesel Mechanic Manager at Nationwide Truck Repair of Mine Hill since 2009. He was enthusiastic about RC cars, roller skating, and picking up mechanic and woodworking projects. He had also recently joined a bowling league…
Rush-Hour Crash Causes Delays, Detours In Hopatcong (DEVELOPING) Rush-Hour Crash Causes Delays, Detours In Hopatcong (DEVELOPING)
Rush-Hour Crash Causes Delays, Detours In Hopatcong (Developing) A crash during rush hour shut down a portion of Sparta Road in Hopatcong on Monday, Oct. 30. The crash occurred shortly before 4:40 p.m., Hopatcong Police said. The portion of Sparta Road from Amity Road to Maxim Drive at the blinking light was shut down as emergency crews responded. *****Road Closure***** Be advised, Sparta Road is currently closed from Amity Road to Maxim Drive at the blinking light due to a motor vehicle crash. Expect delays in the area. Posted by Hopatcong Police on Monday, October 30, 2023 Drivers were asked to take alternate routes and expect delays. This is …
Support Surges For Hopatcong Teen Suffering Seizures, Paralysis After Receiving HPV Vaccine Support Surges For Hopatcong Teen Suffering Seizures, Paralysis After Receiving HPV Vaccine
Support Surges For Hopatcong Teen Suffering Seizures, Paralysis After Receiving HPV Vaccine Support is on the rise for a Hopatcong teen whose loved ones say is suffering from serious health effects, including up to 20 daily seizures, after receiving a vaccine for HPV. Kaylee, 14, has been suffering a myriad of health issues since receiving an HPV vaccine in March 2023, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family's expenses. “From passing out to not being able to regulate body temp, temporally blindness to going mute and being paralyzed, up to 20 seizures per day,” reads the campaign. “The vaccine has triggered autoimmune encephalitis, POTS, small fiber neuropathy.” Kaylee, a…
$1M Mega Millions Ticket Winner Sold In Sussex County $1M Mega Millions Ticket Winner Sold In Sussex County
$1M Mega Millions Ticket Winner Sold In Sussex County A Mega Millions lottery ticket worth a whopping $1 million was sold in Sussex County. A ticket matching all five white balls for the Tuesday, August 16 drawing was sold at 3 in 1 Deli, 50 Hopatchung Road in Hopatcong, New Jersey Lottery officials said. The winning numbers were: 18, 39, 42, 57, and 63. The Gold Mega Ball was 07, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03. The lucky ticket holder is eligible for the $1 million second-tier prize. The Mega Millions jackpot now totals $20 mil…
Donations Pour In After Sudden Death Of Hopatcong Dad, 'Exceptional' Soccer Coach, 39 Donations Pour In After Sudden Death Of Hopatcong Dad, 'Exceptional' Soccer Coach, 39
Donations Pour In After Sudden Death Of Hopatcong Dad, 'Exceptional' Soccer Coach, 39 Donations are pouring in for the family of dedicated Hopatcong father, soccer coach, and board member Andrew Parenti, who died unexpectedly on Friday, June 16 aged 39. Born in Bridgewater, Andrew worked as a Commercial Senior Specialist for TruGreen in Randolph, his obituary says. He was also an incredibly passionate coach and board member for the Hopatcong Hawks Soccer Club.  Andrew was a big fan of the New York Yankees and the Miami Dolphins — but above all, he loved spending time with his family and embraced his role as a supportive father. Andrew’s surviving family members include his…
More Than 250 Sussex County Residents Without Power More Than 250 Sussex County Residents Without Power
More Than 250 Sussex County Residents Without Power Gusty winds knocked power to more than 250 Sussex County residents on Wednesday, March 15. The majority of the outages (235) were being reported out of Hopatcong, according to the JCP&L outage map. A restoration time of 2:30 p.m. was provided.
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…
These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Due To Snow Tuesday, Feb. 28 These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Due To Snow Tuesday, Feb. 28
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: …
ID Sought For Mercedes In Child Luring Investigation: Hopatcong Police ID Sought For Mercedes In Child Luring Investigation: Hopatcong Police
ID Sought For Mercedes In Child Luring Investigation: Hopatcong Police UPDATE: The suspect vehicle and driver have been identified, police have confirmed. -------------------------- Recognize this Mercedes? Police in Hopatcong say it may have been involved in a child luring incident on the morning of Friday, Jan. 27. The driver pulled over on Broadway, opened the door, and told the child to get in around 8 a.m., police said in a release. The driver is believed to be a clean-shaven white man between 30 and 40 years old wearing a black jacket. The child backed up and a witness yelled at the driver, who police say fled the area in an unknown direction. The v…
NJ Army Vet Who Supported Syrian Terrorist Lover Gets 3 Plea-Bargained Years In Federal Prison NJ Army Vet Who Supported Syrian Terrorist Lover Gets 3 Plea-Bargained Years In Federal Prison
NJ Army Vet Who Supported Syrian Terrorist Lover Gets 3 Plea-Bargained Years In Federal Prison A U.S. Army veteran from Sussex County must spend more than three years in federal prison for deliberately concealing money and guidance she gave to a Syrian terrorist she'd fallen in love with. Because there's no parole in the federal prison system, Maria Bell, 55, must serve out just about all of the plea-bargained 36-month sentence approved by a federal judge in Newark on Tuesday, Jan. 24, Bell, of Hopatcong, offered not only money and military intelligence but the benefit of her experience in specialized weapons training to Syria-based factions fighting the Assad regime, a complaint on…
‘True Living Angel:’ Sara Quinn Of North Jersey Dies, 39 ‘True Living Angel:’ Sara Quinn Of North Jersey Dies, 39
‘True Living Angel:’ Sara Quinn Of North Jersey Dies, 39 Passionate and emotional tributes are pouring in for Sara “Gene” Quinn of North Jersey, who died on Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the age of 39. Sara attended Montclair High School and previously lived in Hopatcong, according to her social media page. Remembered for her “profound sense of community service and spirit,” Sara had an enthusiastic love for volunteering, her obituary says. She also had a passion for animals and crafts. Sara is survived by her loving husband, James Quinn and their cat Cinders; her grandmother, Genevieve Bunk; her mother, Toni Lyn and her father, Brian; her brother, Brya…
Sussex County HS Teacher Took Hundreds Of ‘Upskirt’ Photos, Videos Of Students, Prosecutor Says Sussex County HS Teacher Took Hundreds Of ‘Upskirt’ Photos, Videos Of Students, Prosecutor Says
Sussex County HS Teacher Took Hundreds Of ‘Upskirt’ Photos, Videos Of Students, Prosecutor Says A Sussex County high school science teacher was arrested and charged with child endangerment and possession of child of sexual abuse material after he was found with hundreds of photos and videos upskirting students, authorities announced. Michael F. Wagner, 39, of Hopatcong, was charged with second-degree child endangerment, possession of child sexual abuse material, and invasion of privacy, Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Annmarie Taggart said in a joint release. The investigation began on Wednesday, Oct. 12, when a teacher at Pope John High School in Sparta overheard several eighth-grade…
Florida Man Wanted Out Of Hopatcong Busted With Sword In Traffic Stop: Police Florida Man Wanted Out Of Hopatcong Busted With Sword In Traffic Stop: Police
Florida Man Wanted Out Of Hopatcong Busted With Sword In Traffic Stop: Police A Florida man wanted on two warrants was busted with a sword during a traffic stop in Hudson County, authorities said. Alain Diaz, 48, was stopped by Secaucus Police just before 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. Diaz, of Hialeah, Florida, was found to have an outstanding NCIC warrant issued out of Hopatcong with no bail and an outstanding warrant out of Jersey City totaling $50, police said.  Diaz was also charged with a weapons offense for being in possession of a sword, as well as three motor vehicle summonses, Miller said. Diaz was being held i…
HBO Drag Queen Series To Film Across North Jersey HBO Drag Queen Series To Film Across North Jersey
HBO Drag Queen Series To Film Across North Jersey An HBO series featuring a trio of the country’s most up-and-coming drag queens is set to film across North Jersey, NJ.com reports. ‘We’re Here,’ an hourlong series that debuted in 2020, is filming its third season’s final episode in Warren and Sussex Counties — specifically, in Washington, Hopatcong, Sussex, and Vernon, the outlet says. Created by Johnnie Ingram and Steve Warren, the two-time Emmy winning show depicts Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O'Hara, and Shangela Laquifa Wadley as they “inspire and teach their own ‘drag daughters’ to step outside their comfort zone for a night of no-hold…
Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Devoted Hopatcong Mom, 47 Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Devoted Hopatcong Mom, 47
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 …
Support Surges For Family Of Beloved Hopatcong Mom, 28, Fatally Struck By Car In Bridgewater Support Surges For Family Of Beloved Hopatcong Mom, 28, Fatally Struck By Car In Bridgewater
Support Surges For Family Of Beloved Hopatcong Mom, 28, Fatally Struck By Car In Bridgewater Support is on the rise for the heartbroken family of a beloved Hopatcong mom who was struck and killed by a car in Bridgewater. Kelsey Benson was walking on State Highway 28 when she was struck by a Lexus driven by a 59-year-old Bridgewater man around 12:45 a.m. Sunday, June 5, DailyVoice.com reported. She succumbed to her injuries at the scene. More than $2,200 had been raised on GoFundMe in less than 24 hours for Benson’s family, including her husband, Joe, and their 18-month-old daughter, Amelia. “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Kelsey, my nephew Joe’s wife, tragica…
GUILTY: Sussex County Man Kicked, Headlocked Cop, Tried To Steal Gun During Theft Arrest GUILTY: Sussex County Man Kicked, Headlocked Cop, Tried To Steal Gun During Theft Arrest
Guilty: Sussex County Man Kicked, Headlocked Cop, Tried To Steal Gun During Theft Arrest A Sussex County man admitted in court to kicking, headlocking, and attempting to bite and disarm police who were arresting him for driving a stolen car, authorities announced. Michael A. Liska, 29, pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property, resisting arrest, obstruction, attempt to disarm a police officer, and DWI, Sussex County Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said in a release on Thursday, June 2. Liska, of Hopatcong, admitted to driving a 2008 White Jeep Liberty that had been stolen from a victim in New York on Wednesday, Jan. 26, Koch said. Liska then resisted arrest by kicking, headlockin…
GUILTY: Sussex County Man, 43, Admits Uploading Child Porn To Google Drive GUILTY: Sussex County Man, 43, Admits Uploading Child Porn To Google Drive
Guilty: Sussex County Man, 43, Admits Uploading Child Porn To Google Drive A Sussex County man admitted in court to uploading child pornography to his Google Drive account, authorities said. Chad J. Lloyd, 43, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography at the Sussex County Virtual Courtroom in Newton on Friday, May 13, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said in a release on Tuesday, May 17. LLoyd, of Hopatcong, admitted to possessing child pornography and uploading the material to his Google Drive account, Koch said. Lloyd is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday, August 5. Lloyd was represented by Daniel Agatino, Esq., while the state was represented by Assistant…
Players Mourn Sudden Loss Of Beloved NJ Football Coach Brian Meeney, 46 Players Mourn Sudden Loss Of Beloved NJ Football Coach Brian Meeney, 46
Players Mourn Sudden Loss Of Beloved NJ Football Coach Brian Meeney, 46 Take a quick look at the posts from some of Brian Meeney's current and former players and students, and the impact he made becomes obvious. "I can never repay you for everything you taught me," one wrote. "Kept me out of trouble and made sure I stayed on the path of success, I wouldn’t be where I am today if you didn’t push me the way that you did." "You believed in me," said another, "and most importantly you never gave up on me. Coach Meeney I’ll always love you you were that second father-like figure in my life." The Maywood dad suffered a massive heart attack while on his way to work o…
Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $1M Sold On Jersey Shore Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $1M Sold On Jersey Shore
Winning Powerball Ticket Worth $1M Sold On Jersey Shore There was a million-dollar Powerball winner in New Jersey on Wednesday, state Lottery officials said. One California and One Wisconsin player split the $632.6 Million Powerball jackpot which was the seventh-largest in the history of the game.  One New Jersey Lottery ticket matched all five of the five white balls to win a $1 million second-tier prize.  That winning ticket was sold at Robin’s Convenience Store Deli & Grill, 1200 River Ave., Lakewood in Ocean County. Moreover, four New Jersey Lottery tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn winning …
Hopatcong Car Blaze Spreads To Woods, Melts Siding Of Nearby Building Hopatcong Car Blaze Spreads To Woods, Melts Siding Of Nearby Building
Hopatcong Car Blaze Spreads To Woods, Melts Siding Of Nearby Building A Hopatcong car fire spread to a nearby patch of woods and melted the siding of a building before crews doused the blaze Wednesday night, authorities said. The fully involved fire was reported on Brooklyn Mountain Road around 4 p.m., according to the Hopatcong Fire Department, which responded within minutes. Upon arrival, crews found that the fire had spread to a wooded area nearby and melted the siding of an adjacent structure, the department said. The members split up to extinguish both parts of the blaze and ensure that no one was injured. This evening, around 4pm your local volun…
NJ Founder Of Tri-State Nature Tour Company Takes Guilty Plea In Child Porn Case NJ Founder Of Tri-State Nature Tour Company Takes Guilty Plea In Child Porn Case
NJ Founder Of Tri-State Nature Tour Company Takes Guilty Plea In Child Porn Case The North Jersey founder of a tri-state nature tour company admitted Wednesday that he collected hundreds of child porn images, federal authorities said. Vaughn Tiedeman, 48, of Living Adventure Tours in Sussex County, was arrested by federal Homeland Security agents on child porn trafficking charges in early 2019. Between July 2018 and January 2019, the West Milford resident “downloaded and possessed more than 600 images of child sexual abuse, including images of young children and depictions of violence,” Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Rachael Honig said. Rather than risk conviction…
Pair Killed In NJ Plane Crash Mourned As 'Brilliant' Aviation Visionaries Pair Killed In NJ Plane Crash Mourned As 'Brilliant' Aviation Visionaries
Pair Killed In NJ Plane Crash Mourned As 'Brilliant' Aviation Visionaries One went to space with William Shatner and the other taught locals how to fly. Both Glen de Vries and Thomas Fischer were killed in a small plane crash earlier this week in New Jersey. And both will be remembered for their impact on aviation communities far and wide. "Tom Was an amazing pilot and he demanded the very best from his students," wrote Carl Mcbratney Jr., who was trained to fly by Fischer, 54, of Hopatcong. "But most of all he was a husband a father and a friend." I'm saddened by the death of my friend and flying mentor Tom Fischer . I first met Tom in Feb 2011 when I dec…
Major NY Tech Company Founder Who Flew Flight With Shatner One Of Two Killed In NJ Plane Crash Major NY Tech Company Founder Who Flew Flight With Shatner One Of Two Killed In NJ Plane Crash
Major NY Tech Company Founder Who Flew Flight With Shatner One Of Two Killed In NJ Plane Crash A pilot who recently accompanied William Shatner on a trip to space was aboard a plane that crashed and killed him and another man in New Jersey, one of his company's employees confirmed. Glen M. Devries, 49, of New York, NY, and Thomas P. Fisher, 54, of Hopatcong, NJ, were both aboard the single-engine Cessna 172 that crashed in a wooded area of a state park near Lake Kemah around 4 p.m., according to New Jersey State Police spokeswoman Brandi Slota and the FAA. De Vries accompanied Shatner on the highly-publicized Oct. 13 mission with Jeff Bezos' company, Blue Origin, online records show…