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Newark Man Gave Drugs To Teenagers In Exchange For Sex: Authorities Newark Man Gave Drugs To Teenagers In Exchange For Sex: Authorities
Newark Man Gave Drugs To Teenagers In Exchange For Sex: Authorities A 25-year-old Newark man was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 19  and charged with providing drugs to minors in exchange for sex, Morris County authorities said. Between Aug. 1 and Sept. 28 of last year, Nafis Wiggins, gave two victims, 14 and 15, narcotics in exchange for sexual favors, recruiting and luring them via text messages, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Chief Thomas Miller of the Chatham Township Police Department said. Wiggins met the victims throughout Chatham Township and Chatham Borough, transporting them to secluded…

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by Sam Barron
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Masked Men At Large After Botching Morris County Break-In Attempt, Abandoning Stolen SUV: PD Masked Men At Large After Botching Morris County Break-In Attempt, Abandoning Stolen SUV: PD
Masked Men At Large After Botching Morris County Break-In Attempt, Abandoning Stolen SUV: PD Two masked men are at large after botching a Morris County break-in attempt and fleeing in a stolen SUV that was later found abandoned, authorities said. The men tried to break into a home on Westminster Road in Chatham Township through a rear window around 2:35 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 — but were thwarted by the home’s burglar alarm, local police said. The men then drove off in a small black SUV toward Fairmount Avenue. The vehicle was later found in a nearby town and determined to be stolen, police added. Both men were wearing hoodies and gloves in addition to their masks, and one was w…

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by Valerie Musson
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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…

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by Valerie Musson
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‘Peeping’ Goat Caught, Moved To Farm After ‘Weeks’ Of Roaming In Morris County ‘Peeping’ Goat Caught, Moved To Farm After ‘Weeks’ Of Roaming In Morris County
‘Peeping’ Goat Caught, Moved To Farm After ‘Weeks’ Of Roaming In Morris County A “peeping goat” who had been roaming throughout Morris County for weeks and popping up on surveillance cameras was finally caught at a local construction site and safely relocated, police and news reports say. Chatham Township alerted residents to the “peeping goat” on Thursday, May 11, adding that he had “been seen throughout the township.” The Chatham Township Police are actively searching for the peeping goat that has been seen throughout the Township. We... Posted by Chatham Township Police Department on Thursday, May 11, 2023 According to New Jersey 12, the animal had escaped fro…

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by Valerie Musson
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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…

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by Valerie Musson
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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.

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by Valerie Musson
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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…

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by Valerie Musson
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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…

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by Valerie Musson
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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.

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by Valerie Musson
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Police: Cyclist Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In Morris County Police: Cyclist Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In Morris County
Police: Cyclist Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In Morris County A cyclist was struck by a driver that fled the scene in Morris County Friday morning, police said. The cyclist was hit by a black Ford F150 that left the scene near Southern Blvd. and Lafayette Avenue in Chatham Township around 11:25 a.m., initial reports said. The victim was treated for minor injuries by the Chatham Emergency Squad and refused further medical attention, Police Chief Thomas Miller told Daily Voice. The vehicle, which reportedly had a broken right passenger mirror and an unknown license plate, is still being sought by police, Miller said. Anyone with information is a…

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by Valerie Musson
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Police: Man, 19, Crashes Stolen Audi, Runs Away After High-Speed Morris County Chase Police: Man, 19, Crashes Stolen Audi, Runs Away After High-Speed Morris County Chase
Police: Man, 19, Crashes Stolen Audi, Runs Away After High-Speed Morris County Chase A 19-year-old man was driving a stolen Audi SUV when he initiated a police pursuit in Morris County and crashed a short time later, authorities said. A man identified as T. Jones stole the vehicle from a driveway on Buxton Road in Chatham Township Tuesday, Patch reports citing Police Chief Thomas Miller. The stolen Audi was seen traveling toward Fairmount Avenue in front of another suspicious vehicle just before 4:30 a.m., Miller said. Jones sped off as officers tried to pull the vehicle over on River Road, initiating a chase that ended with a crash in New Providence, authorities said. Jo…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Hunterdon Central High School Junior, Varsity Lacrosse Goalie Alexea Karpinski Dies, 17 Hunterdon Central High School Junior, Varsity Lacrosse Goalie Alexea Karpinski Dies, 17
Hunterdon Central 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…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
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…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Union County Man Nabbed In Rash Of Morris County Home Burglaries, Car Thefts Union County Man Nabbed In Rash Of Morris County Home Burglaries, Car Thefts
Union County Man Nabbed In Rash Of Morris County Home Burglaries, Car Thefts A 22-year-old man who police say burglarized numerous homes and vehicles in Morris County last month has been charged. Elijah Lott, of Scotch Plains, is accused of breaking into at least three Chatham Township homes and stealing valuables in September, Morris County Acting Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a release Friday. Some of the homes Lott targeted were occupied during the break-ins, Carroll said. Meanwhile, Lott stole two vehicles and burglarized several others, authorities said. Lott faces various charges for burglary, theft and conspiracy and is being held at Bergen County Ja…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Chatham HS Goes Remote After Student Who Went To Party Tests COVID-19 Positive Chatham HS Goes Remote After Student Who Went To Party Tests COVID-19 Positive
Chatham HS Goes Remote After Student Who Went To Party Tests Covid-19 Positive Just two days into the academic year, students at Chatham High School have been rolled back to remote-only classes after a student who attended a weekend gathering tested positive for COVID-19. Chatham Superintendent Dr. Michael LaSusa sent an email to parents Wednesday night stating that the high school’s students will begin fully remote classes as of Thursday, NJ.com reports. “This case may be linked to a non-school event that took place over the holiday weekend and about which we communicated with our local public health officials yesterday and earlier today,” said LaSusa. The Chatham S…

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by Valerie Musson
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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…

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by Cecilia Levine
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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…

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by Cecilia Levine