Video Shows Van Explosion That Caused Gridlock On Route 10 Video Shows Van Explosion That Caused Gridlock On Route 10
Video Shows Van Explosion That Caused Gridlock On Route 10 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 …
Mystery In The Skies: FBI Probing Unexplained Drone Sightings In Morris County Mystery In The Skies: FBI Probing Unexplained Drone Sightings In Morris County
Mystery In The Skies: FBI Probing Unexplained Drone Sightings In Morris County 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 …
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.
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…
Morris County Could See 2 Inches Of Snow This Week Amid Powerful Cold Front: NWS Morris County Could See 2 Inches Of Snow This Week Amid Powerful Cold Front: NWS
Morris County Could See 2 Inches Of Snow This Week Amid Powerful Cold Front: NWS A powerful cold front is set to move through the region mid-week, bringing light snow and widespread gusts of 40-50 mph, with higher totals in some areas, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The storm is expected to bring rain and snow showers starting Wednesday night, Dec. 4, with minor snowfall accumulations possible through Thursday morning. Most areas in New Jersey will see less than one inch of snow, while higher elevations in northern counties, such as Sussex and Morris, could receive up to two inches. The bigger concern is the strong winds forecasted for Thursday morning…
Thanksgiving Crash Kills Former NJ Hockey Captain Gavin Barooah, 19 Thanksgiving Crash Kills Former NJ Hockey Captain Gavin Barooah, 19
Thanksgiving Crash Kills Former NJ Hockey Captain Gavin Barooah, 19 The victim killed in a Morris County crash on Thanksgiving Night, Nov. 28 has been identified as a 19-year-old former hockey player. Gavin Barooah, of Ledgewood, was behind the wheel of a Mercedes Benz when his vehicle collided with a Jeep around 8 p.m. at Morris and Sussex turnpikes in Randolph, according to Meghan Knab, a spokesperson for the county prosecutor's office. The driver of the Jeep was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  "Today, our hearts are heavy," the Official Account of RHS Ice Hockey Booster Association said on Instagram. "…
'Senior Sales Superstar:' Morris County Dad Karl Schafer Leaves Legacy Of Love 'Senior Sales Superstar:' Morris County Dad Karl Schafer Leaves Legacy Of Love
'Senior Sales Superstar:' Morris County Dad Karl Schafer Leaves Legacy Of Love Karl Edward Schafer, a Morris County resident with roots in Bergen County, died on Monday, Nov. 18, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of kindness, warmth, and a zest for life that touched everyone who knew him, according to his obituary on the Bizub-Parker Funeral Home website. He was 61 years old. A graduate of Indian Hills High School in 1981, Karl went on to study at Calvin College in Michigan and spent over two decades building a life in Montville and then in Boonton, his obituary says.  Karl’s career as a Senior Account Manager at BradyPLUS in Carlstadt was a perfect reflection o…
Massive 3-Alarm Fire Erupts On NJ's Gingerbread Castle Road, Crews Battle Blaze For 12 Hours Massive 3-Alarm Fire Erupts On NJ's Gingerbread Castle Road, Crews Battle Blaze For 12 Hours
Massive 3-Alarm Fire Erupts On NJ's Gingerbread Castle Road, Crews Battle Blaze For 12 Hours Firefighters from across Sussex and Morris counties worked tirelessly for more than 12 hours Monday, Nov. 25 to extinguish a massive commercial structure fire. At approximately 2:00 am on Monday morning the Hamburg fire department was dispatched to Gingerbread Castle Road for a... Posted by Hamburg NJ Fire & Rescue on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Hamburg Fire Department responded to the blaze on Gingerbread Castle Road in Hamburg around 2 a.m., and quickly upgraded it to a 3-alarm fire due to its intensity.  Mutual aid units from surrounding counties and the Sussex Coun…
$2M In Lottery Prizes Sold Across New Jersey This Week: Here's Where $2M In Lottery Prizes Sold Across New Jersey This Week: Here's Where
$2M In Lottery Prizes Sold Across New Jersey This Week: Here's Where New Jersey Lottery players celebrated a winning streak last week, with 12 prizes of $10,000 or more claimed from Nov. 18 to Nov. 24.  Among the biggest prizes were two $500,000 top wins, and over $2 million in total winnings, according to the NJ Lottery. Here’s a full breakdown of this week’s winners and where the lucky tickets were sold: Nov. 18, 2024: Powerball – $150,000, HC Good Neighbor Pharmacy, 1071 Route 37, Toms River, Ocean County. Candy Cane Cash – $100,000, A & M Convenience, 2201 South Clinton Ave., South Plainfield, Middlesex County. Crossword – $20,000, MPM Servic…
Jake Mocko's Legacy: Morris County Mourns Loss Of Compassionate Young Leader Jake Mocko's Legacy: Morris County Mourns Loss Of Compassionate Young Leader
Jake Mocko's Legacy: Morris County Mourns Loss Of Compassionate Young Leader A Morris County community is mourning the loss of Jake Peter Mocko, a 20-year-old who passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 20, 2024, surrounded by family, his obituary on the Madison Memorial Home website says. Jake, a Madison resident and digital design student, courageously battled Grade IV astrocytoma, a rare and aggressive central nervous system cancer, for three and a half years. Jake worked at the front desk at the Madison YMCA, where he decided to start a dual language subscription so that he could learn to speak Spanish fluently, his obituary continues. Jake wanted to be able to h…
Crash Shuts Route 287 In Morris County Crash Shuts Route 287 In Morris County
Crash Shuts Route 287 In Morris County A crash closed a portion of Route 287 Friday evening, Nov. 22 in Morris County. The NJDOt site shows the accident happened in the southbound lanes north of Exit 42 in Parsippany. As of 5:15 p.m., two right lanes were closed.
Snow Totals Climb With 20 Inches Recorded In This NJ Town: Check How Much Snow Your Area Got Snow Totals Climb With 20 Inches Recorded In This NJ Town: Check How Much Snow Your Area Got
Snow Totals Climb With 20 Inches Recorded In This NJ Town: Check How Much Snow Your Area Got Snowfall totals in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have surged higher than earlier reports, with some areas now measuring up to 20 inches, the National Weather Service announced Friday, Nov. 22. High Point, NJ, has officially recorded 20 inches of snow as of Friday morning, marking the highest total in the region.  In Pennsylvania, Richmondale follows closely with 19.5 inches, and Cortez reached 19 inches, highlighting the storm's significant impact on higher elevations. Other notable totals include 17.2 inches near Uniondale and 17 inches in Clifford, both in northeastern Pennsylvania. F…