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Malnourished Dog Adopted By Police In Sussex County Comforts Those In Need: NJSP Malnourished Dog Adopted By Police In Sussex County Comforts Those In Need: NJSP
Malnourished Dog Adopted By Police In Sussex County Comforts Those In Need: Njsp In March, Remo was found by New Jersey State Police in Sussex County, malnourished and desperately in need of care. After two months of rehabilitation from Newton Animal Control, Remo fully recovered and was gifted to state police, where he was adopted by Trooper Ryan Dichiara, state police said. Meet Remo, the rescued pup who’s become a hero in more ways than one! In March 2024, New Jersey State Police Troop “B”... Posted by New Jersey State Police on Thursday, November 7, 2024 "Remo has been a beloved part of our team ever since," state police said. "Not only has Remo boost…
Last Look At New Jersey's 12 Congressional Races: Your Guide To The 2024 Election Last Look At New Jersey's 12 Congressional Races: Your Guide To The 2024 Election
Last Look At New Jersey's 12 Congressional Races: Your Guide To The 2024 Election More than 1.9 million people have already cast their vote in New Jersey ahead of the 2024 election. Here's one last look at who's on the ballot in the Garden State's 12 Congressional races, and what you need to know. District 1: All of Camden County, as well as parts of Burlington County and Gloucester County. Teddy Liddell and Donald Norcross. Teddy Liddell for Congress/Donald Norcross Facebook photos Democratic candidate Incumbent Rep. Donald Norcross: A father of three and electrician, Norcross was elected in 2014 having previously served in both the State Senate and Assembly. …
140-Acre Wildfire Possibly Sparked By Halloween Fireworks Continues To Rage In Morris County 140-Acre Wildfire Possibly Sparked By Halloween Fireworks Continues To Rage In Morris County
140-Acre Wildfire Possibly Sparked By Halloween Fireworks Continues To Rage In Morris County A Morris County wildfire that residents say may have been caused by fireworks set off on Halloween night had spread to nearly 140 acres as of Friday, Nov. 1. The Craigmeur Lookout near Notch Road in Rockaway Township had been 30% contained as of 8 p.m. Friday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said. Residents were asked to avoid the area, the NJFFS said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wyckoff Fire Department (@wyckoff_fire_department) The blaze threatened 13 structures and eight structures on Green Pond Road were evac…
Video Shows Vehicle Pulling Into Path Of Franklin Borough Officer In Deadly Crash Video Shows Vehicle Pulling Into Path Of Franklin Borough Officer In Deadly Crash
Video Shows Vehicle Pulling Into Path Of Franklin Borough Officer In Deadly Crash Video has been released in a crash involving a Franklin Borough police officer and a 19-year-old Sussex County woman who died as a result of it back in May. Sgt. William Grissom was driving southbound on Route 23 in Franklin when a black Honda Prelude pulled out of the ShopRite parking lot near Walsh Street on Monday, May 27 around 10:40 a.m., NJ Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Video shows the Prelude emerging from behind vehicles in traffic on the northbound side of the roadway, the attorney general's office said.  The officer's dashcam, released Monday, Oct. 28 by Platki…
Two Injured In Route 521 Crash: NJSP Two Injured In Route 521 Crash: NJSP
Two Injured In Route 521 Crash: Njsp Two people were injured in a two-car crash on Route 521 South in Sussex County on Friday, Oct. 25, authorities said. At 7:53 a.m., two passenger vehicles collided in a head-on crash on County Road 521 South in Montague Township, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. A third vehicle struck debris from the prior collision, Lebron said. The two drivers involved in the head-on collision sustained non-life-threatening injuries, Lebron said.  The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.
WATCH: Thousands Gather In Sussex County For Funeral Of Turkish Dissident Fethullah Gulen WATCH: Thousands Gather In Sussex County For Funeral Of Turkish Dissident Fethullah Gulen
Watch: Thousands Gather In Sussex County For Funeral Of Turkish Dissident Fethullah Gulen Hundreds of people gathered at Skylands Ballpark for the funeral of Fethullah Gulen, a prominent Turkish Muslim cleric, who inspired a movement in his native country, on Thursday, Oct. 24. The funeral in Frankford Township caused delays in the area, with Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada asking drivers to avoid the intersections of Route 15, 206, 565 and the surrounding area during the funeral. Gulen's official X account said that an estimated 20,000 people were inside and outside of the ballpark for this funeral. The stadium has 4,200 seats, the website says. 🔶Muhterem Fethullah Gül…
Sussex County Man Airlifted After ATV Crash: NJSP Sussex County Man Airlifted After ATV Crash: NJSP
Sussex County Man Airlifted After ATV Crash: Njsp A 21-year-old Sussex County man had to be airlifted to a hospital after an ATV crash on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 19, authorities said. At 10:57 p.m., police responded to a property on East Shore Culver Road in Frankford Township after a Honda Fortrax ATV entered the roadway, lost directional control and the driver fell from the vehicle, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver, a Branchville resident, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to an area hospital, LeBron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.
JACKPOT! NJ Lotto Ticket Sold In Sussex County Wins Big JACKPOT! NJ Lotto Ticket Sold In Sussex County Wins Big
Jackpot! NJ Lotto Ticket Sold In Sussex County Wins Big It was a marvelous Monday for a lottery player in Sussex County. A ticket sold in Sussex matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Monday, Oct. 14, winning $404,029.  The winning numbers were: 07, 21, 23, 36 and 39 and the XTRA number was: 02. The Bullseye number was 21. The ticket was sold at an Acme supermarket on Route 23 North.
Antique Car Damaged in Sussex County Crash: Firefighters Antique Car Damaged in Sussex County Crash: Firefighters
Antique Car Damaged in Sussex County Crash: Firefighters An antique car suffered some scrapes in a car crash on Sunday, Oct. 13 in Sussex County. At 4:41 p.m., the Frankford Township Fire Department was dispatched to Route 206 and Broad Street for a car crash with injuries, firefighters said. Three people were evaluated for injuries and first responders dealt with a fuel spill from one of the vehicles, firefighters said. The injured people declined additional medical attention, firefighters said. “We were sad to see such a beautiful antique get damaged, but glad everyone was okay,” the Frankford Township Fire Department said. 
Motorcyclist, 39, Killed In Sussex County Crash Motorcyclist, 39, Killed In Sussex County Crash
Motorcyclist, 39, Killed In Sussex County Crash A 39-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a Sussex County crash over the weekend. Frank Jimeno, of West New York, was heading north on Route 23 on a KTM motorcycle when he veered off the side of the roadway to the right and struck a guardrail in Montague Township at milepost 50 Sunday, Oct. 6 around 10:30 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. Jimeno died as a result of the crash, which remains under investigation.
200-Gallon Aquarium, Meditative Spa: Look Inside Unique Sussex County Listing 200-Gallon Aquarium, Meditative Spa: Look Inside Unique Sussex County Listing
200-Gallon Aquarium, Meditative Spa: Look Inside Unique Sussex County Listing A new home promising to offer mind, body and soul paradise has hit the market in Sussex County. The 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home at 329 Glen Road in Sparta was listed last month for $899,000 by Amy Wang and Scott Stephenson of Serhant Real Estate.  The open-concept home features oversized landscape windows, a 200-gallon aquarium, and a "meditative" spa jacuzzi area designed to promote "good chi," according to the listing. The house's aesthetics, use of color and texture, and lighting elements are aimed at provoking one's deepest sense of peace and joy, according to the listing. Th…
Rhonda Iwanski, Pillar Of Sussex County Community, Dies Rhonda Iwanski, Pillar Of Sussex County Community, Dies
Rhonda Iwanski, Pillar Of Sussex County Community, Dies Rhonda Iwanski, a longtime Sussex County resident who was heavily involved in multiple communities, died on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Newton Medical Center after a long illness, her obituary on the Wood Funeral Home website says. She was 67 years old. Rhonda, of Sandyston, moved to New Jersey from Florida after meeting her husband, Mark, 28 years ago, her obituary says.  She served as the CFO of the House of the Good Shepherd and was a board member for the Human Services Advisory Council's Housing Committee, Rhonda's obituary continues. She was also member of the hiring committee for Susse…
Teen Football Player Airlifted After Losing Feeling In Legs In Sussex County, Police Say Teen Football Player Airlifted After Losing Feeling In Legs In Sussex County, Police Say
Teen Football Player Airlifted After Losing Feeling In Legs In Sussex County, Police Say A 13-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital after he was injured playing football on the evening of Saturday, Sept. 21, in Sussex County authorities said. At 8:11 p.m., the boy was playing football at Station Park in Sparta Township when he temporarily lost feeling in his legs, Sparta Township Police Captain Thomas Snyder said.  An Atlantic Air helicopter transported the boy to Morristown Medical Center, Snyder said.  The young athlete regained feeling in both legs before the helicopter arrived, but was still hospitalized for for further evaluation, Snyder said.
Parsippany Motorcyclist Killed In Montague Crash: NJSP Parsippany Motorcyclist Killed In Montague Crash: NJSP
Parsippany Motorcyclist Killed In Montague Crash: Njsp A 56-year-old Parsippany man was killed after his motorcycle collided with a Mercedes Benz on County Route 650 in Sussex County on the morning of Sunday, Sept. 8, authorities said. At 10:20 a.m., Sung Yi was driving a Kawasaki motorcycle eastbound when it crashed into a Mercedes Benz at the intersection of County Route 650 and County Route 675 in Montague Township, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Yi sustained fatal injuries while the driver and passenger of the Mercedes Benz sustained minor injuries, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebro…
Franklin Motorcyclist Dies In Crash While Riding With Friend, Police Say Franklin Motorcyclist Dies In Crash While Riding With Friend, Police Say
Franklin Motorcyclist Dies In Crash While Riding With Friend, Police Say A 23-year-old Morris County man died in a two-motorcycle crash in Passaic County last month, police said. Sean McClinton, of Riverdale, was heading north on a 2022 Triumph STR north on East Shore Road when he ran off the road to the right and struck the guardrail, causing him to separate from the motorcycle around 6:15 p.m. on Aug. 31, a spokesperson for the West Milford Police Department said. The other motorcycle rider, a 22-year-old Pompton Lakes man, said he was operating a 2018 Triumph STR following McClinton north on East Shore Road and after seeing the crash, he also ran of…
Two Injured In Motorcycle-Minivan Crash On Route 206: NYSP Two Injured In Motorcycle-Minivan Crash On Route 206: NYSP
Two Injured In Motorcycle-Minivan Crash On Route 206: Nysp Two people were injured after a motorcycle struck a minivan on Route 206 in Sussex County on the evening of Monday, Sept. 2, authorities said. At 6:29 p.m., a Chrysler minivan was stopped in traffic, waiting to turn left on Route 206 north in Sandyston Township when it was struck in the back by a motorcycle, Charles Marcha, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver of the motorcycle and driver of the minivan were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, Marchan said. The crash remains under investigation, Marchan said.
One Of Sussex County's Newest First Responders 62, Killed In UTV Crash: NYSP One Of Sussex County's Newest First Responders 62, Killed In UTV Crash: NYSP
One Of Sussex County's Newest First Responders 62, Killed In UTV Crash: Nysp A 62-year-old Sussex County first responder was killed when his UTV was struck by a pickup truck in upstate New York on the evening of Sunday, Sept. 1, authorities said. At 6 p.m., William Timko, a Wantage resident and member of the fire department, was operating a UTV in Turin, traveling eastbound, when he failed to acknowledge a yield sign at the intersection of State Route 12 and Milk House Road and was struck by a 2018 Ford F-150 pickup truck traveling southbound on State Route 12, New York State Police said. Timko was taken to Lewis County General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead…
Small Plane Crashes In Sussex Small Plane Crashes In Sussex
Small Plane Crashes In Sussex A small plane crashed in Sussex County on Tuesday night, Aug. 27, authorities said. According to the FAA, a single-engine Champion Citabria crashed in Sussex around 7 p.m. New Jersey State Police said the plane crashed into a tree line on Main Street due to a fuel issue. The pilot suffered minor injuries and was hospitalized. Only the pilot was on board. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate. The NTSB will lead the investigation and will provide any updates.
Teen Airlifted In UTV Accident On Sussex County Farm: Police Teen Airlifted In UTV Accident On Sussex County Farm: Police
Teen Airlifted In UTV Accident On Sussex County Farm: Police An 18-year-old male was airlifted to the hospital following a crash on a Sussex County farm on Monday, Aug. 26, local police said. The male was riding on the back of the UTV, a larger type of ATV, which was being used to perform work on a farm on Layton Lane in Sparta, Sparta Police Capt. Tom Snyder said. The UTV made an unexpected turn and the victim lost his balance, falling off and hitting his head, Snyder said. He lost consciousness and was flown to the hospital. "The operator of the UTV was fully cooperative with patrol units and showed no signs of intoxication," Snyder said.
Three Men Robbed Sussex County Motel Guests At Gunpoint: Authorities Three Men Robbed Sussex County Motel Guests At Gunpoint: Authorities
Three Men Robbed Sussex County Motel Guests At Gunpoint: Authorities Two Allentown, PA men were arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 13, after robbing people at a motel at gunpoint in Sussex County last week, authorities said. At 5:30 a.m., on Saturday, Aug. 10, three masked men entered a room at the Cobmin Ridge Motel in Branchville and robbed the occupants at gunpoint, New Jersey State Police Superintendent Patrick J. Callahan and Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray said. An investigation led police to Allentown, where they arrested, Vincent Cruz, 34, and Osnil Valez, 32, authorities said.  The two charged with with robbery and firearm…
Two Injured In Motorcycle-Car Crash In Sussex County: NJSP Two Injured In Motorcycle-Car Crash In Sussex County: NJSP
Two Injured In Motorcycle-Car Crash In Sussex County: Njsp Two people were injured when a motorcycle collided with a passenger vehicle in Sussex County on the morning of Thursday, Aug. 15, authorities said. At 11:41 a.m., the crash between a Honda motorcycle and a Hyundai passenger vehicle occurred on Deckertown Turnpike between Clove Road and River Road in Montague Township, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Both drivers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and the crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.
High Winds Wreak Havoc In NJ Leaving Roads Closed, Hundreds Without Power High Winds Wreak Havoc In NJ Leaving Roads Closed, Hundreds Without Power
High Winds Wreak Havoc In NJ Leaving Roads Closed, Hundreds Without Power Wind gusts up to 50 mph were wreaking havoc across New Jersey on Friday, Aug. 9. As of 2:30 p.m., thousands of residents were without power and multiple roadways were closed due to downed wires and related crashes. The National Weather Service also issued a new tornado watch across North Jersey. An earlier watch for South Jersey and much of Pennsylvania has been lifted. Click here to see the counties covered by the new watch, in effect through 10 p.m. In Hackensack, nearly 500 PSE&G customers had lost power, and more than 450 in Maywood, as of 2:15 p.m. In Brick Township and Millstone…
Tornado Watch Shifts, Now Covers These Counties Across NJ, PA As Debby Creeps In Tornado Watch Shifts, Now Covers These Counties Across NJ, PA As Debby Creeps In
Tornado Watch Shifts, Now Covers These Counties Across NJ, PA As Debby Creeps In The National Weather Service has shifted its tornado watch across New Jersey and Pennsylvania as Hurricane Debby creeps in. In New Jersey, the tornado watch is in effect through 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9 and covers Bergen, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren counties in North Jersey. In Pennsylvania, the tornado watch is issued in Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe, and Bucks counties. The tornado threat for South Jersey has diminished since the initial watch was issued early Friday morning, which has since been canceled. AccuWeather Th…
Dump Truck Overturns In Sussex County, Driver Hospitalized: Fire Department Dump Truck Overturns In Sussex County, Driver Hospitalized: Fire Department
Dump Truck Overturns In Sussex County, Driver Hospitalized: Fire Department A person was hospitalized after they were trapped in an overturned dump truck Sussex County on Tuesday, Aug. 6, authorities said. At 3:02 p.m., first responders were dispatched to Route 15 southbound in Sparta Township and found a dump truck overturned with a driver trapped, the Sparta Township Fire Department said.  Sparta Township Fire Department The driver was out of the truck by the time first responders arrived and was treated and transported to a nearby hospital, firefighters said. Firefighters worked to secure the scene and eventually up righted the truck, authorities said.
Jersey City Man Gets Five Years For Dealing Cocaine: Sussex County Prosecutor Jersey City Man Gets Five Years For Dealing Cocaine: Sussex County Prosecutor
Jersey City Man Gets Five Years For Dealing Cocaine: Sussex County Prosecutor A 38-year-old Jersey City man was sentenced to five years in state prison on Friday, July 26, after he plead guilty to distributing cocaine in Sussex County, authorities said. Terrance Davies was arrested following an investigation by multiple law enforcement units into the dealing of cocaine in Newton in April and May, Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray said. The investigation was conducted by the Sussex County Guns, Gangs and Narcotics Task Force, New Jersey State Police and the Hopatcong Borough Police Department, Murray said. In his his guilty plea, Davi…
Golf Course Near Ex-Playboy Club Vandalized, NJ Town's Mayor Says (VIDEO) Golf Course Near Ex-Playboy Club Vandalized, NJ Town's Mayor Says (VIDEO)
Golf Course Near Ex-Playboy Club Vandalized, NJ Town's Mayor Says (Video) A golf course located next to a former Playboy Club was vandalized in Sussex County on Saturday, July 27, authorities said. Vernon Mayor Anthony Rossi posted a video on Facebook of the vandalism at Great Gorge Golf Course, which is located next to the site of a former resort, that previously had a Playboy Club in the 70s and 80s. The video shows the 27-hole golf course torn up from what appears to be tire tracks. "If you have any information on who did this please contact the Vernon Police Dept at 973-764-615," Rossi said. To view the video, click here.
JACKPOT! Scratch Off Ticket Sold In Sussex County Wins Big JACKPOT! Scratch Off Ticket Sold In Sussex County Wins Big
Jackpot! Scratch Off Ticket Sold In Sussex County Wins Big A $30 investment turned into $50,000 for a scratch off lottery player in Sussex County. A $50,000 loaded ticket sold in Newton won the top prize on Sunday, July 21.  The game involves a player scratching off the play area to reveal 10 winning numbers and 30 your numbers each associated with a prize. If the pla WINNING NUMBERS and thirty YOUR NUMBERS each associated with a prize. If the player matches any winning numbers to the your numbers, the player wins the prize shown for that number. If the player reveals a moneybag symbol, the player wins the prize instantly. The ticket wa…
'And That Is Long Enough:' Family Announces Plans To Sell NJ Restaurant After 75 Years 'And That Is Long Enough:' Family Announces Plans To Sell NJ Restaurant After 75 Years
'And That Is Long Enough:' Family Announces Plans To Sell NJ Restaurant After 75 Years A Sussex County restaurant is celebrating its 75th year in business — "and that is long enough," the owners said. The owners of the Walpack Inn, located in Walpack Township, are working toward selling the restaurant as they work toward retirement. We are taking reservations for Father’s Day, Sunday June 19th! Visit www.walpackinn.com/reservations to book your table... Posted by The Walpack Inn on Sunday, June 12, 2022 In a statement posted to Facebook, Jim Heigis, his wife, Lee, and their daughters Lara and Jenny said:  "We would like to thank our many friends and l…
NJ Motorcyclist Mike Milazzo, 33, Dies After Florida Crash NJ Motorcyclist Mike Milazzo, 33, Dies After Florida Crash
NJ Motorcyclist Mike Milazzo, 33, Dies After Florida Crash Longtime Sussex County resident Michael Milazzo died on Sunday, June 23 due to injuries suffered in a Florida motorcycle crash, his obituary says. He was 33 years old. According to his obituary on the Pinkel Funeral Home website, Michael attended High Point Regional High School and lived in Sussex County most of his life.  He owned and operated Countywide Construction in Wantage and was affectionately known as the "smooth operator,” since he believed he was “the best machine operator on the east side of the Mississippi.” He was passionate about riding motorcycle and rece…
Body Of Missing Paddleboarder Recovered From NJ Lake Body Of Missing Paddleboarder Recovered From NJ Lake
Body Of Missing Paddleboarder Recovered From NJ Lake The search for a missing paddleboarder on a Sussex County lake came to a tragic end Sunday morning, July 7, police said. James Lee, 61, of Sandyston, had been on a stand-up paddleboard on Kittatinny Lake when he fell into the water and did not re-emerge Friday, July 5 around 6:45 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. His body was recovered Sunday morning, July 8, according to Marchan. The incident remains under investigation.
Two Hospitalized After Route 15 Crash: NJSP Two Hospitalized After Route 15 Crash: NJSP
Two Hospitalized After Route 15 Crash: Njsp Two people were hospitalized following a crash on Route 15 in Sussex County on the evening of Wednesday, July 3, state police said. At 11:55 p.m., a MW passenger vehicle was traveling southbound in Lafayette Township when it veered off the roadway, struck a pedestrian, sign and a tree, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The pedestrian, a 43-year-old woman sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, Lebron said. The driver, a 17-year-old Sparta resident, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to a nearby hospital, Lebron said. T…