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Loaded Gun Found In Stolen Mercedes After Pursuit-Crash, Perp Search In North Jersey: Cops Loaded Gun Found In Stolen Mercedes After Pursuit-Crash, Perp Search In North Jersey: Cops
Loaded Gun Found In Stolen Mercedes After Pursuit-Crash, Perp Search In North Jersey: Cops A loaded gun was recovered from a stolen Mercedes Benz following a high-speed pursuit and subsequent crash in which a 19-year-old man and four juveniles were charged, police in Morris County said. Hanover police officer Brian Morrisroe was on patrol when he saw a Mercedes with heavy window tints and an expired inspection sticker speeding on Wednesday, June 19, Hanover Police Chief Mike Loock said. Morrisroe checked the license plate of the vehicle and was found it had been reported stolen out of Pennsylvania. When Morrisroe began to close the gap with the Mercedes Benz, the driver sped…
Rutgers Student, Edison Resident Noah Koenig Dies, 20 Rutgers Student, Edison Resident Noah Koenig Dies, 20
Rutgers Student, Edison Resident Noah Koenig Dies, 20 Noah Benjamin Koenig, of Edison, died suddenly on Friday, June 7, according to an obituary published by Dangler Funeral Home. He was 20 years old. Noah graduated from John P. Stevens High School in Edison in 2022, and joined the Cub Scouts in the first grade, his obituary said. He continued his journey with Boy Scouts where he earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout.  As a sophomore at Rutgers University, Noah majored in criminal justice so he could follow in the footsteps of his uncle, Robert Laureano, his obituary said. He was a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at Rutgers. …
Why Miss Teen USA, North Jersey 17-Year-Old Is Giving Up Her Crown Why Miss Teen USA, North Jersey 17-Year-Old Is Giving Up Her Crown
Why Miss Teen USA, North Jersey 17-Year-Old Is Giving Up Her Crown Miss Teen USA, a Morris Plains native, is giving up her crown. UmaSofia Srivastava, 17, made the announcement on Instagram on Wednesday, May 8, saying her personal values no longer fully align with the "direction of the organization." "I am grateful for all the support from my family, my state directors, my sister queens, and the fans who have cheered me on since I won my state title," said Srivastava, who was crowned last September in Reno, NV.  "I will always look back on my time as Miss NJ Teen USA fondly, and the experience of representing my state as a first generation, Mexican-I…
22-Year-Old Driver Killed In I-295 Crash 22-Year-Old Driver Killed In I-295 Crash
22-Year-Old Driver Killed In I-295 Crash A 22-year-old driver was killed in a crash on I-295 early Sunday, Oct. 8, police said. Cameron Boyle, of Morris Plains, was heading north in a Honda when he lost directional control and ran off the roadway to the right, hitting a tree and concrete bridge support, New Jersey State Police Detective I Jeffrey Lebron said. It happened at 3:44 a.m. on the northbound side, at milepost 63 in Hamilton Township, police said. Boyle died in the accident, which remains under investigation.
‘I Kept Pushing Myself:’ NJ Skier Paralyzed In Accident Describes First Walk With Exoskeleton ‘I Kept Pushing Myself:’ NJ Skier Paralyzed In Accident Describes First Walk With Exoskeleton
‘I Kept Pushing Myself:’ NJ Skier Paralyzed In Accident Describes First Walk With Exoskeleton A 24-year-old New Jersey skier paralyzed in a tragic accident nearly two and a half years ago has taken his first steps since with the use of an emerging exoskeleton technology. Anthony Mouravski's life was changed forever when he fell and fractured his spine while skiing in March 2021, causing him to become paralyzed from the neck down. Mouravski was recently given a free trial of Wandercraft's Atalante X, an exoskeleton technology at NJIT that gave him the opportunity to walk for the first time since the accident. A video clip can be seen on a GoFundMe launched in hopes of funding fu…
Drowning Boy, 9, Resuscitated After He's Pulled From Pool At Boys & Girls Club Drowning Boy, 9, Resuscitated After He's Pulled From Pool At Boys & Girls Club
Drowning Boy, 9, Resuscitated After He's Pulled From Pool At Boys & Girls Club A drowning 9-year-old boy was resuscitated by staff members after being pulled from the pool at the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton on Thursday, responders said. The Morris Plains youngster may have had a medical emergency shortly after 2:30 p.m. July 6, they said. "Staff noticed immediately, pulled the child from the pool and conducted CPR," Clifton Police Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said. The child then began breathing again, the lieutenant said. He was conscious and alert after being taken to St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Bracken said.
Most Popular Pizzerias In North Jersey Most Popular Pizzerias In North Jersey
Most Popular Pizzerias In North Jersey Some North Jersey pizzerias have been around for decades. Others are brand new. Some have a thin and crispy crust. Others are fluffy and plump. Whatever your pizza preference may be, one thing's for sure: There are plenty of places to choose from in North Jersey. Daily Voice polled our Instagram followers on their favorite pizzerias, and (in no particular order) here were the most common answers: Ralph's, Nutley Danny's, Bloomingdale Grant Street Cafe, Dumont Tenth Street Pasta & Pizza, Hoboken Nellie's, Waldwick Park Tavern, East Rutherford Mario's, Saddle Brook Star Tavern, Ora…
Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace Opens Jersey Shore Location Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace Opens Jersey Shore Location
Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace Opens Jersey Shore Location Uncle Giuseppe's has landed at the Jersey Shore. The popular Italian marketplace is open in the renovated 56,000-square-foot space on Shrewsbury Avenue in Tinton Falls, formerly home to the ACME supermarket that closed in 2019. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace (@unclegiuseppesmarketplace) This is uncle G's third New Jersey location, with two others in Ramsey and Morris Plains.  Along with its staple deli, bakery departments, gourmet cheese, meat, seafood and produce departments, this new Uncle G's is…
These NJ Communities Violated LGBTQ+ Marriage License Rules: AG These NJ Communities Violated LGBTQ+ Marriage License Rules: AG
These NJ Communities Violated LGBTQ+ Marriage License Rules: AG Twenty-eight municipalities statewide have been cited by New Jersey officials for excluding the LGBTQIA+ community in their online marriage license applications. The municipalities face fines of up to $10,000 if they don't fix the problem, the state said. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights said DCR has issued Notices of Violation to the municipalities for allegedly violating the Law Against Discrimination by publishing marriage license application forms on their websites that exclude certain LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking to obtain marriage licenses. Th…
Another Dunkin' Donuts Customer Burned By Hot Coffee In NJ, Lawsuit Says Another Dunkin' Donuts Customer Burned By Hot Coffee In NJ, Lawsuit Says
Another Dunkin' Donuts Customer Burned By Hot Coffee In NJ, Lawsuit Says Another New Jersey Dunkin’ Donuts shop is being sued by a customer claiming to have suffered permanent injuries after being burned by a hot cup of coffee. William E. Williams, of Hanover Township, visited the Morris Plains location on Speedwell Avenue and was served in a “negligent and careless manner” on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, says the case, filed in Morris County Superior Court in December. “[The workers] failed to properly secure the lid of the coffee served” to Williams, the complaint says. They also “served coffee at a temperature that was excessively hot, failed to provide proper wa…
Accused Child Sex Abuser From Morris Charged With Collecting Kid Porn On His Phone Accused Child Sex Abuser From Morris Charged With Collecting Kid Porn On His Phone
Accused Child Sex Abuser From Morris Charged With Collecting Kid Porn On His Phone A Morris County accountant who was busted last year for allegedly masturbating in front of a Lyndhurst pre-teen was charged this week with possession of child pornography. Amit Bhatt, 43, was served with a criminal complaint on Thursday, Jan. 5, at the Morris County Jail, where he was being held on an unspecified charge, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Friday, Jan. 6. The married Bhatt, of Morris Plains, had been arrested on sex assault and child endangerment charges just about a year ago following a joint investigation into claims that he’d masturbated in front of a kid. A judg…
WINNERS: Pair Of $50K Lottery Tickets Sold In Morris County WINNERS: Pair Of $50K Lottery Tickets Sold In Morris County
Winners: Pair Of $50K Lottery Tickets Sold In Morris County Winners — two lucky New Jersey lottery players in Morris County will take home $50,000 for Wednesday’s drawing! The first ticket matching four of the five white balls and the Powerball was sold at Stop & Shop on Littleton Road in Morris Plains, lottery officials said. The winning numbers were: 28, 34, 51, 53, and 56. The Red Power Ball number was 11. The Power Play was 2X. The second winning ticket matching four of the five white balls and the Double Play drawing was sold at Quick Chek on Route 206 and Mountain Avenue in Flanders. The winning nu…
Suspect Nabbed In Morris County Dirt Bike Burglary Totaling More Than $15K Suspect Nabbed In Morris County Dirt Bike Burglary Totaling More Than $15K
Suspect Nabbed In Morris County Dirt Bike Burglary Totaling More Than $15K A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with an overnight dirt bike burglary in Morris County totaling more than $15,000, authorities said. Denzel Johnson, 28, was identified as the suspect in a burglary of a secured structure behind a Florham Park home that occurred during the overnight hours in late April, police said in a Facebook post. Several motorized dirt bikes totaling more than $15,000 were stolen during the burglary, according to police. Johnson was identified as the suspect with help from surveillance footage from surrounding homes and usage of Automated License P…
Serious Pedestrian Crash Changes Traffic Patterns In Parsippany: Police Serious Pedestrian Crash Changes Traffic Patterns In Parsippany: Police
Serious Pedestrian Crash Changes Traffic Patterns In Parsippany: Police A serious crash involving a pedestrian created several traffic changes in Parsippany during the investigation that followed on Sunday, Oct. 9, authorities said. The crash caused a Rt. 10 West closure at Rt. 202/Littleton Rd., cutting off northbound traffic to the intersection from Morris Plains near the Stop and Shop area, Parsippany Police said in a 9:20 a.m. update. Traffic was detoured for several hours onto Rt. 10 east, while Rt. 202/Littleton Rd. South was closed at Gatehall Drive for the investigation until shortly before 1 p.m., police said. UPDATE: All roads reopened. ***ROA…
VIDEO: Fire Crews Kick Down Door To Reach Smoky Blaze Ravaging Morris County Basement VIDEO: Fire Crews Kick Down Door To Reach Smoky Blaze Ravaging Morris County Basement
Video: Fire Crews Kick Down Door To Reach Smoky Blaze Ravaging Morris County Basement The action-packed moment when several Morris County firefighters kicked down a doorway — hoses in hand — to reach and begin extinguishing a smoky basement blaze was captured in a video clip from the department's "helmet cam." The Boonton Fire Department responded to the report of smoke coming from a Mountain Lakes home around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, the squad said. Upon arrival, crews confirmed a fire in the basement and with heavy smoke billowing from the garage and the ‘D’ side of the home, the department said. Crews immediately went to work, kicking down the basement door to ga…
Lodi Schools Chief Punched Woman In Head, Assaulted Her Rescuer In Seaside: Police Report Lodi Schools Chief Punched Woman In Head, Assaulted Her Rescuer In Seaside: Police Report
Lodi Schools Chief Punched Woman In Head, Assaulted Her Rescuer In Seaside: Police Report UPDATE: Lodi Schools Supt. Douglas Petty punched a woman in the head on a Seaside Heights street, then brawled with a man who came to her aid, police charged. A Heights police officer reported seeing Petty, 46, of Morris Plains, punch the woman in the head with a closed fist near the corner of Sumner Avenue and Boulevard shortly before 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. A man approached and got into a fistfight with Petty, the officer wrote in a complaint on file in Superior Court in Toms River. The victim -- whose name was withheld -- had an undisclosed personal relationship with the schools chi…
Lodi Schools Chief Arrested On Assault Charges At Jersey Shore Lodi Schools Chief Arrested On Assault Charges At Jersey Shore
Lodi Schools Chief Arrested On Assault Charges At Jersey Shore Lodi Schools Supt. Douglas Petty punched a woman in the face and then fought with a man who came to her aid on a Seaside Heights street in the middle of the night, authorities said. A Heights police officer reported seeing Petty, 46, of Morris Plains, punch the woman in the head with a closed fist near the corner of Sumner Avenue and Boulevard shortly before 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. A man approached and got into a fistfight with Petty, the officer wrote in a complaint on file in Superior Court in Toms River. The victim -- whose name was withheld -- had an undisclosed relationship with t…
Man Uses Pry Tool In Burglary Spree, Buys 3 Motorcycles With Stolen Card: Morris County Sheriff Man Uses Pry Tool In Burglary Spree, Buys 3 Motorcycles With Stolen Card: Morris County Sheriff
Man Uses Pry Tool In Burglary Spree, Buys 3 Motorcycles With Stolen Card: Morris County Sheriff Recognize him? Authorities are seeking the public’s help tracking down a man they say used a pry tool in a series of Morris County burglaries before buying three motorcycles using a stolen credit card. The man pictured above used an unknown “pry tool” during a series of commercial burglaries that occurred in Morris Plains from 7:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. between Wednesday, June 29 and Thursday, June 30, Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon said in a release on Tuesday, July 5. The suspect either shut off, covered, or turned the camera in a different direction during two of the burglaries, polic…
Grand Jury: Morris Police Sergeant Justified Shooting Man Pointing Airsoft Gun Grand Jury: Morris Police Sergeant Justified Shooting Man Pointing Airsoft Gun
Grand Jury: Morris Police Sergeant Justified Shooting Man Pointing Airsoft Gun UPDATE: A police sergeant was justified in shooting a Morris Township man who pointed an airsoft gun at him during a domestic disturbance call, a state grand jury has ruled. Timothy O’Shea, 24, was bleeding from the neck and wrists when officers responding to a 911 call found him in the driveway of his Fairchild Avenue home on July 14, 2020, Acting New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said Tuesday, April 12. Several responding officers -- from the township, Morris Plains and Morristown – had gotten the older female caller to safety when they encountered O’Shea, the attorney genera…
Safe With $30K-$40K Cash, Blank Checks Stolen From North Jersey Convenience Store Safe With $30K-$40K Cash, Blank Checks Stolen From North Jersey Convenience Store
Safe With $30K-$40K Cash, Blank Checks Stolen From North Jersey Convenience Store Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the suspect vehicle in the theft of a safe containing $30,000 to $40,000 cash from a North Jersey gas station earlier this week. The burglary occurred at the Morris Plains Liberty Gas & Convenience store at 1799 Rt. 10 East between 3:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. Tuesday, Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon said. Officers responding to the burglary confirmed the theft of the safe, which also contained blank business checks. A second safe from inside the store had been moved to the back exit but was not taken, Gannon said. Surveillance footage sh…
Morris County Apartment Fire Under Investigation Morris County Apartment Fire Under Investigation
Morris County Apartment Fire Under Investigation A fire that ripped through an apartment building in Morris County before dawn Friday remained under investigation, authorities said. Crews responding to the reported third-alarm commercial fire at the Powder Mill Heights complex on Gates Court in Parsippany were met with smoky conditions in the lobby and flames in a lower level duplex unit shortly before 1 a.m., the Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department confirmed. After upgrading to a working structure fire, department members made an “aggressive attack” and contained the flames with tools and water cans, authorities said. Fire and emerge…
‘Above And Beyond:’ Off-Duty Police Chief Saves Driver’s Life With NARCAN After Rt. 46 Crash ‘Above And Beyond:’ Off-Duty Police Chief Saves Driver’s Life With NARCAN After Rt. 46 Crash
‘Above And Beyond:’ Off-Duty Police Chief Saves Driver’s Life With Narcan After Rt. 46 Crash Morris Plains Police Chief Michael Koroski was off-duty when he witnessed a devastating crash and rushed to revive the unconscious driver with NARCAN. The Musconetcong Lodge #42 F. & A.M. presented Chief Koroski with the prestigious “Police Officer of the Year" award Wednesday for his heroic actions following the March 9, 2021 crash. “The award is presented to a police officer that has gone above and beyond during a time that most have pulled back from what is done,” Morris Plains Police said. Chief Koroski immediately exited his vehicle following the crash on Route 46 in Budd Lake an…
Sussex County Business Owner, 'Dedicated Family Man’ Robert Misner Dies Suddenly At 34 Sussex County Business Owner, 'Dedicated Family Man’ Robert Misner Dies Suddenly At 34
Sussex County Business Owner, 'Dedicated Family Man’ Robert Misner Dies Suddenly At 34 Sussex County business owner and dedicated family man Robert James Misner died suddenly at his home on Oct. 10. He was 34. Born in Dover, Misner spent time in Netcong, Hopatcong and Sparta before moving to Newton, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says. Misner was the owner and operator of Misner Sealcoating of Sparta and an active member of Every Nation New Jersey Church of Morris Plains. Misner was remembered as a “quiet and dedicated family man” who loved spending time with those closest to him. Misner is survived by his mother Sheri Misner-Borg and his step father …
NJ Restaurant Has Some Of The Best Chili In America, Website Says NJ Restaurant Has Some Of The Best Chili In America, Website Says
NJ Restaurant Has Some Of The Best Chili In America, Website Says Nothing beats a hearty bowl of chili, and according to a popular food blog, one New Jersey restaurant offers some of the best in the states. Arthur’s Tavern in Morris Plains is said to serve the best chili in the Garden State, according to EatThis.com. Arthur’s Tavern is primarily known for its self-proclaimed “giant” steaks and “overstuffed” sandwiches. But at $8.95 a bowl, the restaurant’s chili is topped with generous portions of scallions and cheese, making it a warm and delicious appetizer or even a full meal. The fall favorite can also be piled high atop an order of Arthur's classic…
Morris And Essex Line Rail Service Suspended Due To Down Tree Morris And Essex Line Rail Service Suspended Due To Down Tree
Morris And Essex Line Rail Service Suspended Due To Down Tree The Morris and Essex Line rail service was suspended Monday morning as a result of a downed tree, officials said. The service was suspended in both directions between Dover and Madison as of 8:15 a.m., according to a post on the train line’s social media pages. The suspension is the result of a downed tree in Morris Plains, the post says. Morris and Essex Line rail service is suspended in both directions between Dover and Madison due to overhead power issues resulting from a downed tree near Morris Plains. NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by NJ TRANSIT and pri…
Authorities ID 3 NJ Men Killed In PA Crash Authorities ID 3 NJ Men Killed In PA Crash
Authorities ID 3 NJ Men Killed In PA Crash One was a comedian. Another an actor. And the third an engineer with a passion for singing. All three were New Jersey residents who died in a Pennsylvania crash over the weekend. Nicholas Nissen, 24, of South Amboy, and Joseph Riggio, 30, of Parlin, were pronounced dead at the scene, Carbon County Coroner Robert W. Miller Jr. told Lehigh Valley Live. Michael Guezara, 31, of Bayonne, died at Geisinger Medical Center in Luzerne County, the coroner said. Nissen was the only one wearing a seatbelt, authorities said. The three men were traveling in a 2018 Toyota Camry driven by Morris Plains …
Getaway Driver In 7-County North Jersey Holdup Spree Heads To Federal Prison Getaway Driver In 7-County North Jersey Holdup Spree Heads To Federal Prison
Getaway Driver In 7-County North Jersey Holdup Spree Heads To Federal Prison The wheelman in nearly two dozen gas station and convenience store armed robberies in North Jersey was sent to federal prison for at least nine years. Meshach Whagar, 31, of Newark must serve just about all of the 110-month sentence handed down in U.S. District Court in Newark on Wednesday because there’s no parole in the federal prison system. Whager admitted late last year that he drove the getaway car during the 20 predawn holdups in seven counties -- Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex, Middlesex, Morris and Union -- in November and December of 2017 (see list of locations below). The gunman…
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Morris County Most Popular Brunch Spots In Morris County
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Morris County Mother's Day is coming up — have you booked brunch yet? Whether it's a Bloody Mary, a sizzling side of bacon or a tall stack of pancakes you're after, there are plenty of breakfast and brunch spots in Morris County to choose from. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites and featured in local publications. The Committed Pig, 28 W. Park Pl., Morristown View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Committed Pig (@thecommittedpig) Hapgoods, 44 Middle Rd., Mountain Lakes South+Pine American Eat…
Parents Seek Answers Following In-Custody Death Of Autistic Son Tied To NJ, CT, PA Bank Holdups Parents Seek Answers Following In-Custody Death Of Autistic Son Tied To NJ, CT, PA Bank Holdups
Parents Seek Answers Following In-Custody Death Of Autistic Son Tied To NJ, CT, PA Bank Holdups UPDATE: A 23-year-old Cleveland man with autism who was accused of five bank robberies and two other attempts in New Jersey – and suspected in a dozen others in Connecticut and Pennsylvania – has died in federal custody in Chicago. Federal authorities hadn’t yet explained to his parents how Tyler James O’Toole died after being hospitalized last month, however, according to a published report. O’Toole was awaiting trial on charges of robbing a bank Glenview, Illinois when he cut off his monitoring bracelet, stole his mother's 2018 Hyundai Elantra and went on a holdup spree last fall, federal…
Most Popular Pizzerias In Morris, Sussex Counties Most Popular Pizzerias In Morris, Sussex Counties
Most Popular Pizzerias In Morris, Sussex Counties Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings? Here are plenty you can try today in Morris and Sussex counties. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these pizzerias, however, are dishing up pies we think you'll love. M&S Pizza, Dover Pomodoro Ristorante & Pizzeria, Morristown Fiamma Wood Fired Pizza, Morristown Tabor Pizzeria, Morris Plains Mangiano Pizza Rest…
Libyan Charged In Airline Bombing That Killed 270, Including 119 From Daily Voice Area Libyan Charged In Airline Bombing That Killed 270, Including 119 From Daily Voice Area
Libyan Charged In Airline Bombing That Killed 270, Including 119 From Daily Voice Area Federal authorities announced charges Monday against an accused Libyan terrorist on the 32nd anniversary of the Flight 103 bombing over Scotland that killed 270 people. Abu Agila Mohammad Masud is charged with terrorism-related crimes in the 1988 bombing over the village of Lockerbie that killed 190 Americans in all, Attorney General William Barr said Monday. The victims in modern-day history’s worst attack on Americans before 9/11 included 33 New Jerseyans and 61 New York State residents, as well as 11 from Massachusetts, nine from Pennsylvania and five from Connecticut (see list below). …