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Car Crash, Not Drone, Takes Down Pole In Parsippany: Police Car Crash, Not Drone, Takes Down Pole In Parsippany: Police
Car Crash, Not Drone, Takes Down Pole In Parsippany: Police Parsippany police are hitting back after downed electrical lines caused a spate of misinformation on the evening of Tuesday, Dec. 10, authorities said. A motor vehicle crash on South Beverwyck Road near Edgewood Court damaged electrical lines and a utility pole, forcing the area to be closed, Parsippany police said. But misinformation swirled online, with posts on the Ring app and other social media groups claiming it was a large drone that crashed, police said. "This false claim has caused a heavy amount of unneeded phone calls to our communication center," police said. Morris County has…

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by Sam Barron
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Drone Sightings Across NJ Prompt Statements From Murphy, Booker Drone Sightings Across NJ Prompt Statements From Murphy, Booker
Drone Sightings Across NJ Prompt Statements From Murphy, Booker Authorities along the East Coast are grappling with a surge in drone sightings, raising security concerns and prompting high-level responses. In New Jersey, residents have reported numerous drone sightings since mid-November, particularly in Morris and Somerset counties, and more than a dozen mayors are calling for investigations. Gov. Phil Murphy is urging residents to report suspicious drone activity to law enforcement and emphasizing the state's commitment to public safety.  "We are actively monitoring the situation and in close coordination with our federal and law enforcement par…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Privacy At Risk:' NJ Rep. Calls On Feds To Probe Drone Activity 'Privacy At Risk:' NJ Rep. Calls On Feds To Probe Drone Activity
'Privacy At Risk:' NJ Rep. Calls On Feds To Probe Drone Activity Rep. Tom Kean, R-NJ, is joining the chorus of people wanting answers about the drones seen hovering in the skies over New Jersey. "The safety and privacy of our residents must be a top priority, and right now, both are being put at risk," Kean said in a release.  "I am calling for the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration, and other appropriate federal agencies to deploy greater resources to investigate and address this escalating issue. Additionally, an in-depth public briefing from authorities should take place immediately.  The drones first appea…

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by Sam Barron
Obituaries
Teen Killed By Car Had Moved To NJ For Better Life Four Months Prior, Campaign Says Teen Killed By Car Had Moved To NJ For Better Life Four Months Prior, Campaign Says
Teen Killed By Car Had Moved To NJ For Better Life Four Months Prior, Campaign Says Support is on the rise for a Morris County teen who was struck and killed by a vehicle last month. Maria Lorena Orellana-Valverde, 18, had only recently moved to Randolph when she was fatally struck by a vehicle on Friday, Nov. 29, according to a fundraiser set up for her family. The GoFundMe says she moved to New Jersey from Ecuador for a better future with her mother four months before her death. "She went out to buy a hamburger and found death without looking for it," writes campaign founder Julie Sanchez. A 2022 Honda HRV hit the Randolph resident at the intersection of Route 10 and Ce…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
20-Year-Old Gets Decade For Sexually Assaulting, Robbing Woman: Morris County Prosecutor 20-Year-Old Gets Decade For Sexually Assaulting, Robbing Woman: Morris County Prosecutor
20-Year-Old Gets Decade For Sexually Assaulting, Robbing Woman: Morris County Prosecutor A 20-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Friday, Dec. 6  after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting and robbing a woman in Morristown in 2022. On May 3, 2022, Lizandro Osorio-Mejia and Kenneth Barios Aviles approached a woman on the Traction Line Recreation Trail and asked her for money, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, and Morristown Police Chief Darnell Richardson, and Morris Township Police Chief Robert Shearer said. When the woman did not provide money, Os…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Lanes Closed After Truck Jackknifes On Route 53 Lanes Closed After Truck Jackknifes On Route 53
Lanes Closed After Truck Jackknifes On Route 53 A jackknifed tractor trailer has snarled traffic on Route 53 in Morris County on the morning of Tuesday, Dec. 10. At 8:18 a.m., a tractor trailer jackknifed on Route 53 northbound in the area of Route 80 in Denville Township, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. All lanes are closed, NJDOT said.

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by Sam Barron
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Powerball Ticket Sold In Morris County Wins Big Powerball Ticket Sold In Morris County Wins Big
Powerball Ticket Sold In Morris County Wins Big It was a sensational Saturday for a lottery player in Morris County. A lottery ticket sold in Chester matched four of the white balls and the red Powerball in the Powerball drawing held on Saturday, winning $50,000. The ticket was sold at Krauszer's at 95 West Main St.  The winning numbers were: 01, 31, 43, 55, and 57. The Power Ball number was 22. 

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by Sam Barron
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Small Planes? No, Those Are Drones Over Bergen County (VIDEO) Small Planes? No, Those Are Drones Over Bergen County (VIDEO)
Small Planes? No, Those Are Drones Over Bergen County (Video) The mysterious drones that have been puzzling North Jersey residents for weeks have officially made their way to Bergen County (scroll for video). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjersey) For the first time, the drones were seen hovering over Hackensack and Washington Township on Sunday, Dec. 8. Reports began pouring in around 7 p.m., as multiple residents initially mistook the flying objects for small planes. Soon after, more drones appeared, capturing the attention of curious onlookers. The drones…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Video Shows Van Explosion That Caused Gridlock On Main Morris County Roadway Video Shows Van Explosion That Caused Gridlock On Main Morris County Roadway
Video Shows Van Explosion That Caused Gridlock On Main Morris County Roadway Daily Voice has obtained footage of a van fire, including a minor explosion, that closed a Morris County intersection on Thursday, Dec. 5 (scroll for video). The incident occurred on Route 10 in Randolph near Denville, just past the Mount Pleasant Turnpike, and involved a painter’s van, according to Denville Police Capt. Scott Welsch. The van's driver had pulled over after noticing smoke and entered a nearby business to seek help, Welsch said. A passerby spotted the van in flames and called 911. When a Denville police officer arrived, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. The Denville …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Drone 'Size Of A Car' Spotted By Sparta Resident Drone 'Size Of A Car' Spotted By Sparta Resident
Drone 'Size Of A Car' Spotted By Sparta Resident The skies over New Jersey remain a puzzling hotspot for drone sightings as reports continue nearly two weeks after they first emerged, with residents growing increasingly uneasy (scroll for video). On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Warren County officials confirmed they are working with the FBI-Newark, New Jersey State Police, and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to monitor, assess, and investigate the unusual activity. This follows a similar announcement from Morris and Somerset counties, where prosecutors, sheriffs, and emergency management offices are coordinating efforts …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
California Woman Defrauded Victim Out Of $800K: Morris County Prosecutor California Woman Defrauded Victim Out Of $800K: Morris County Prosecutor
California Woman Defrauded Victim Out Of $800K: Morris County Prosecutor A 63-year-old California woman was recently arrested and charged with defrauding a Hanover Township resident out of more than $800,000, authorities said. Last year, Anna Marie Bustamante posed as an authorized vendor when the victim sent her $806,727.92, via a bank account that was made to resemble the bank account of the authorized vendor, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. Bustamante was charged with theft, authorities said, and is being detained in California, pending extradition to Morris County.

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by Sam Barron
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FBI Investigating Drone Sightings, Morris County Sheriff's Office Wants Photos FBI Investigating Drone Sightings, Morris County Sheriff's Office Wants Photos
FBI Investigating Drone Sightings, Morris County Sheriff's Office Wants Photos The FBI has joined the investigation into the mysterious drones that have been spotted all over Northern New Jersey, with a focus on Morris County and Somerset County. A joint statement from authorities in Morris County and Somerset County said their prosecutor's, sheriff's and emergency management offices and local police departments are working in close cooperation with the FBI-Newark, New Jersey State Police and New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness partners, as the investigation continues.,  "We will continue to monitor and investigate the drone activity…

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by Sam Barron