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Serious Crash Shuts Route 287 In Morris County Serious Crash Shuts Route 287 In Morris County
Serious Crash Shuts Route 287 In Morris County A serious crash closed a stretch of Route 287 in Morris County on Thursday night, Oct. 31. The NJDOT site says the crash happened in the northbound lanes, north of Exit 39 in Hanover.  As of 8:40 p.m., two right lanes were closed and emergency vehicles were at the scene.
Investigation Shuts Morris County Neighborhood Investigation Shuts Morris County Neighborhood
Investigation Shuts Morris County Neighborhood An investigation and large police presence closed a Morris County neighborhood Wednesday evening, Oct. 9. Hanover police said only that their department and other law enforcement agencies were conducting an investigation near Parker Avenue in Cedar Knolls. Residents were urged to avoid the area.
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…
Tommy Trademarks: Giants QB Files Copyright To Sell Branded Pizza Tommy Trademarks: Giants QB Files Copyright To Sell Branded Pizza
Tommy Trademarks: Giants QB Files Copyright To Sell Branded Pizza No one ever accused Giants rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito, a Don Bosco graduate, of not trying to cash in on his fame. DeVito, who made national news after a dustup over a canceled autograph signing at a pizzeria, has filed new trademarks for "Passing Paisano" and "Tommy Cutlets" with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Wednesday, Dec. 20 through TD LLC, a limited liability company, based in New Jersey. Big Blue's newest star earned the nicknames after he expressed love for his mother's chicken cutlets while celebrating his Italian heritage on the field. DeVito, 25, lives at h…
Tommy DeVito Hires Marketing Agency After Agent's Booking Snafu Tommy DeVito Hires Marketing Agency After Agent's Booking Snafu
Tommy DeVito Hires Marketing Agency After Agent's Booking Snafu Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito, a Don Bosco graduate, has hired a marketing agency to take over his personal appearances after an autograph signing at a Morristown pizzeria was canceled when his agent tried to double DeVito's fee. Maxx MGMT will now be handling DeVito's appearances, a rep for the agency confirmed. DeVito's agent, Sean Stellato, who had been making headlines for his "Goodfellas" cosplay, will still be negotiating his football contract, according to the New York Post. The move comes after Stellato tried to double DeVito's fee from $10,000 to $20,000 for an appearance at Con…
$50K, Cocaine, 5 Pounds Of Pot Seized From Morris County Drug Dealer: Prosecutor $50K, Cocaine, 5 Pounds Of Pot Seized From Morris County Drug Dealer: Prosecutor
$50K, Cocaine, 5 Pounds Of Pot Seized From Morris County Drug Dealer: Prosecutor More than $51,000 in suspected drug proceeds, cocaine, and five pounds of marijuana was seized from a Morris County man, authorities said. Hanover's Anthony Dello-Russo, 27, is facing multiple drug-related offenses following a drug dealing investigation, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. More than $51,000 in cash, half an ounce of cocaine and more than five pounds of marijuana were seized from Dello-Russo on Friday, Dec. 8, Carroll said alongside Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, Sheriff James M. Gannon, and Hanover Township Police Chief Michael Loock. Dello-Russo was…
ASSAULT BY AUTO: Busted Morris County Shoplifter Slams Officer With Car During Getaway Attempt ASSAULT BY AUTO: Busted Morris County Shoplifter Slams Officer With Car During Getaway Attempt
Assault BY Auto: Busted Morris County Shoplifter Slams Officer With Car During Getaway Attempt A 19-year-old woman busted for shoplifting in Morris County was charged with assault by auto for hitting an officer with her car during her getaway attempt, authorities said Monday. Kalani Hill, of Vauxhall, fled the scene after she was seen shoplifting from ShopRite in Hanover on Friday, Dec. 9, police said. Hill was then found by Florham Park Police, who stopped her to investigate further. The follow-up investigation found that Hill had been seen shoplifting — but as she was confronted by loss prevention, she fled, “striking the loss prevention officer in the leg with her vehicle,” accor…
Suspicious Man At Rt. 10 Assisted Living Center Brings Full-Scale Police Investigation: UPDATE Suspicious Man At Rt. 10 Assisted Living Center Brings Full-Scale Police Investigation: UPDATE
Suspicious Man At Rt. 10 Assisted Living Center Brings Full-Scale Police Investigation: Update A search for a suspicious man who was allegedly spotted by a worker at an assisted living center on Route 10 initiated a full-scale police investigation, authorities said. Police in Hanover responded to Weston Assisted Living at 905 Rt. 10 in Whippany just after 7:25 p.m. after receiving a call from a worker about a suspicious man that had entered the building, the department said in a press release. The property also includes 901 and 903 Rt. 10, which consist of about 200 apartments, as well as administrative offices, medical facilities, and other leisure spaces. The man was described as …
One Hurt In Morris County School Bus Crash (DEVELOPING) One Hurt In Morris County School Bus Crash (DEVELOPING)
One Hurt In Morris County School Bus Crash (Developing) At least one person was injured in a school bus accident in Morris County, developing reports say. The crash occurred on Route 24 eastbound west of I-287 in Hanover around 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9, according to initial and unconfirmed reports. EMS crews were responding to treat at least one injured victim, 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.
Morris County Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint (DEVELOPING) Morris County Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint (DEVELOPING)
Morris County Gas Station Robbed At Gunpoint (Developing) A Morris County gas station was robbed at gunpoint, developing reports say.  Two men showed a handgun as they robbed the Shell gas station on Route 10 W. in Hanover shortly before 4:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, according to initial and unconfirmed reports. The men then fled in a blue BMW, the initial report says. Police did not immediately return DailyVoice.com’s request for additional details. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 10 In Morris County Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 10 In Morris County
Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 10 In Morris County UPDATE: The roadway was reopened around 1:30 p.m., police said. --------------------------- A serious crash shut down Route 10 in Morris County Monday afternoon, authorities said. The crash occurred near the Ridgedale Avenue intersection in Hanover, local police confirmed in a social media post shortly after 12:30 p.m. A photo from the accident scene shows one vehicle overturned and a second completely upside-down. Drivers were asked to avoid the area as the investigation is conducted.
Suspect Hospitalized Following Burglary At ‘Nuisance’ Motel In Morris County: Police Suspect Hospitalized Following Burglary At ‘Nuisance’ Motel In Morris County: Police
Suspect Hospitalized Following Burglary At ‘Nuisance’ Motel In Morris County: Police A man accused of burglarizing a Morris County motel that was previously cited for excessive calls to police was later hospitalized for evaluation, authorities said. Tyler Herrick, 25, was identified as the suspect in a burglary at a motel room at the Red Carpet Inn in Hanover on Wednesday, Feb. 2, police Chief Loock said in a Tuesday release. Herrick, of Morristown, was arrested a short time later as officers found him roaming the halls. Herrick was charged with burglary, trespassing, theft of movable property, receiving stolen property, under the influence of CDS, possession of drug parap…
KNOW ANYTHING? Snow Plow Worth $6K Stolen From Morris County Business, Police Say KNOW ANYTHING? Snow Plow Worth $6K Stolen From Morris County Business, Police Say
Know Anything? Snow Plow Worth $6K Stolen From Morris County Business, Police Say Know anything? Police are seeking clues after a snow plow worth approximately $6,000 was stolen from a Morris County business. A Pro-Plow with Ford quad mounts and a big box light kit was stolen from the lot of a business on South Jefferson Road in Hanover, Chief Michael D. Loock said Tuesday. The plow is thought to have been stolen sometime between Jan. 4 and Jan. 6, police said. The investigation was pending review of video surveillance footage. Anyone with information is asked to call the Hanover Township Police Department at (973) 428-2512.
Nearly $10K In Construction Equipment Stolen From Morris County Job Site: Police Nearly $10K In Construction Equipment Stolen From Morris County Job Site: Police
Nearly $10K In Construction Equipment Stolen From Morris County Job Site: Police Police are investigating after nearly $10,000 worth of construction equipment was stolen from a locked trailer at a Morris County job site. Officers responding to a Dec. 13 burglary report at 34 Eden Ln. in Hanover met with the victim, who stated that the equipment was stolen from a job site, Police Chief Michael D. Loock said in a Wednesday release. The equipment, which was secured in a locked trailer, was valued at $9,800, Loock said. The case remains under investigation by the Hanover Detective Bureau. 
‘Opportunistic’ Couple Follows, Assaults And Robs Victim In Own Driveway, Hanover Police Say ‘Opportunistic’ Couple Follows, Assaults And Robs Victim In Own Driveway, Hanover Police Say
‘Opportunistic’ Couple Follows, Assaults And Robs Victim In Own Driveway, Hanover Police Say Police in Hanover took just hours to track down the man and woman they say followed a victim home, assaulted him in his driveway and fled with cash. Shaylah Cooper, 31, of Irvington, and D’Andre Burroughs, 29, of Elizabeth, followed a man they saw with a large amount of cash from a store to his home in Hanover on Tuesday, local police said in a Wednesday release. As the victim was in his driveway unloading groceries, Cooper and Burroughs assaulted him, stole his money and fled in a vehicle, police said. Investigators reviewing the store’s surveillance footage obtained the vehicle’s license…
Newark Man Pleads Guilty In Morris County Police Chase, Crash Involving 2 Juveniles Newark Man Pleads Guilty In Morris County Police Chase, Crash Involving 2 Juveniles
Newark Man Pleads Guilty In Morris County Police Chase, Crash Involving 2 Juveniles A 24-year-old Newark man pleaded guilty Wednesday in connection to a Morris County police pursuit and crash that involved two juveniles. Isaac Zackery-Barnes entered the plea to charges of second-degree eluding and third-degree receiving stolen property, Hanover Police Chief Michael Loock said. Zackery-Barnes fled from Hanover officers in a stolen vehicle with two juveniles in Sept. 2020, Loock said. The vehicle crashed in Parsippany, and the trio were arrested following a brief foot chase, police said. Meanwhile, Zackery-Barnes was also involved in a Union County stolen vehicle pursuit …
Morris County Woman, 35, Found With Nearly 7 Pounds Of Psychedelic Drug DMT, Police Say Morris County Woman, 35, Found With Nearly 7 Pounds Of Psychedelic Drug DMT, Police Say
Morris County Woman, 35, Found With Nearly 7 Pounds Of Psychedelic Drug DMT, Police Say A Morris County woman was arrested after police say she was found with more than six pounds of the psychedelic drug DMT. Samone D. Eorio, 35, was taken into custody by the Hanover Township Police Department, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, and the investigative arm of the United States Department of Homeland Security on August 5, Police Chief Mark Roddy said. A joint investigation by federal, county and municipal law enforcement agencies found that Eorio, of Cedar Knolls, was in possession of 3 kilograms — or just over 6.6 pounds — of Dimethyltryptamine, a recreational psychedelic drug, …
Police: Drunk Man, 43, Charged For Back-To-Back Assaults, Terroristic Threats In Morris County Police: Drunk Man, 43, Charged For Back-To-Back Assaults, Terroristic Threats In Morris County
Police: Drunk Man, 43, Charged For Back-To-Back Assaults, Terroristic Threats In Morris County A Middlesex County man was intoxicated when he committed back-to-back assaults and made terroristic threats at a Morris County gas station, police said. Michael Nilsen, 43, was seen banging on car windows at QuickChek on South Jefferson Road in Hanover on August 25, Police Chief Mark Roddy said in a release. Nilsen, of Colonia, was found to be intoxicated, police said. A follow-up investigation led to his arrest with charges for two counts of aggravated assault, resisting arrest, terroristic threats, hindering, criminal mischief, obstruction and disorderly conduct, police said. Nilsen was…
PD: Morris County Woman Hospitalized After Leaping From 3rd Story Hotel Window To Avoid Cops PD: Morris County Woman Hospitalized After Leaping From 3rd Story Hotel Window To Avoid Cops
PD: Morris County Woman Hospitalized After Leaping From 3rd Story Hotel Window To Avoid Cops A Morris County woman leapt from the third story of a hotel in an attempt to avoid apprehension after allegedly stealing cash and medical marijuana from an acquaintance, authorities said. Carrie Katechis, 44, is accused of stealing an acquaintance’s room key at the Extended Stay Hotel in Hanover before entering his room and making off with cash and medical marijuana on June 15, Hanover Police said in a release Wednesday. Katechis, of Randolph, refused to open the door when confronted by the acquaintance a short time later, police said. Katechis then called for a taxi using a cell phone bel…
Major Water Main Break Causes ‘Significant’ Damages, Delays In Hanover Major Water Main Break Causes ‘Significant’ Damages, Delays In Hanover
Major Water Main Break Causes ‘Significant’ Damages, Delays In Hanover A Wednesday afternoon water main break has caused significant delays in Hanover, police said. The break was reported on Whippany Road near Woodfield Drive and has caused “extensive” damages to the southbound lanes, Hanover Police said Wednesday afternoon. The water authority is working on repairs, though it is not clear when they will be completed. “Expect significant traffic delays and avoid the area if possible,” said police.
SEE ANYTHING? Morris County Gas Station Worker Pepper Sprayed By KitKat Thief, Police Say SEE ANYTHING? Morris County Gas Station Worker Pepper Sprayed By KitKat Thief, Police Say
SEE Anything? Morris County Gas Station Worker Pepper Sprayed By KitKat Thief, Police Say Police are investigating after a man stole a KitKat bar from a Morris County gas station and pepper sprayed the employee who confronted him. Officers responding to the LUKOIL gas station on Route 10 in Hanover were met by a worker who stated that they had been pepper sprayed after confronting a white man for stealing the candy bar on May 15, police said. The man — who had a nose ring and was wearing a white crop top and floral pants — then fled west on Route 10 in a black sedan, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Hanover Police.
SEE ANYTHING? Police Investigating Theft Of 5 Horns From Parked Trains In Morris County SEE ANYTHING? Police Investigating Theft Of 5 Horns From Parked Trains In Morris County
SEE Anything? Police Investigating Theft Of 5 Horns From Parked Trains In Morris County Police in Hanover are investigating after five horns were stolen from trains parked in Morris County. Five horns, valued at between $1,500 and $2,000, were stolen from trains parked near 14 Troy Hills Road on Nov. 19, Hanover Police Chief Chief Mark D. Roddy said. The specific time of the thefts is unknown, Roddy said. This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Hanover Police.
Police: DWI Morris County Man, 28, Crashes In ShopRite Parking Lot Police: DWI Morris County Man, 28, Crashes In ShopRite Parking Lot
Police: DWI Morris County Man, 28, Crashes In ShopRite Parking Lot A 28-year-old Morris County man was drunk when he crashed his car at a local ShopRite parking lot, authorities charged. Rony Oviedo-Buezo, of Dover, crashed in the parking lot of ShopRite in Hanover on Oct. 18, Police Chief Mark D. Roddy said. During police questioning, Rony Oviedo-Buezo showed signs of intoxication and subsequently failed a series of field sobriety tests, Roddy said. Rony Oviedo-Buezo was arrested and charged with DWI, reckless driving, careless driving, driving without a license, failure to maintain lane and several other traffic infractions. He was released pending an …
Police: Morris County Man, 27, Sold Crack Cocaine While Working At ShopRite Police: Morris County Man, 27, Sold Crack Cocaine While Working At ShopRite
Police: Morris County Man, 27, Sold Crack Cocaine While Working At ShopRite A Morris County man who police say sold crack cocaine while working at ShopRite is facing drug charges in two towns. Andres Prudencio-Hernandez, 27, was arrested Sept. 17 following a month-long undercover investigation by Hanover Police and Detective Dominic Kaiser. A search of his Morristown home and the Hanover ShopRite store where he worked turned up various amounts of cocaine, marijuana and paraphernalia, authorities charged. Prudencio-Hernandez was released pending a court appearance.
Website Lists Every NJ School That Reported Positive COVID-19 Case Website Lists Every NJ School That Reported Positive COVID-19 Case
Website Lists Every NJ School That Reported Positive Covid-19 Case A website where teachers across the U.S. can report a confirmed COVID-19 case in their school shows dozens in New Jersey. The website was launched by the National Education Association, specifically a Kansas high school teachers, and serves as a hub for educators to report virus cases and health concerns. All submissions are reviewed by NEA staff and verified by checking school websites, press releases, media reports and other public sources.  The cases listed are by no means a "comprehensive accounting of all cases at schools and campuses," the website says. Each case is dated a…
Authorities: Accused NJ Armed Robber Among Pair Who Used Drugs To Force Woman Into Prostitution Authorities: Accused NJ Armed Robber Among Pair Who Used Drugs To Force Woman Into Prostitution
Authorities: Accused NJ Armed Robber Among Pair Who Used Drugs To Force Woman Into Prostitution Two men including one arrested for an armed robbery have been charged with using drugs to force a woman into prostitution for more than month in North Jersey, authorities said. William Wilson, 47, of Belvidere, NJ and Jeremiah Forde, 39, of Budd Lake, forced the adult female into acts of prostitution out of a Hanover hotel, then collected the proceeds, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker, Hanover Police Chief Mark Roddy said. The pair used drugs to manipulate the victim, who was afraid to leave the hotel due to fear of being physic…
Police: Tennessee Man Asleep At Morris County Park Found With Handgun, High-Capacity Magazines Police: Tennessee Man Asleep At Morris County Park Found With Handgun, High-Capacity Magazines
Police: Tennessee Man Asleep At Morris County Park Found With Handgun, High-Capacity Magazines A Tennessee man was asleep in his car at a Morris County park past closing time when he was found with a handgun and several high-capacity magazines, authorities charged. Officers who approached Matthew Green's vehicle in the parking lot of Hanover's Bee Meadow Park Friday night saw a handgun and several high-capacity magazines in plain sight, according to the department's blotter. Green was arrested on several weapons charges and issued a township ordinance for being in the park after it was closed, authorities said. Green was released pending an appearance in court.
Man Urinates On Morris County Municipal Building Moments After Release For Same Charge Man Urinates On Morris County Municipal Building Moments After Release For Same Charge
Man Urinates On Morris County Municipal Building Moments After Release For Same Charge A 23-year-old Irvington man urinated on the Hanover municipal building after being released from police custody for the exact same charge, authorities said. Jason Jackson was released from custody following a public urination charge on August 15, Hanover police said in a release. Moments after exiting the building, Jackson was seen urinating on the brick wall located directly in front of the department, authorities said. Jackson was issued a second township ordinance and again released pending a court appearance.
Police: Man Caught Stealing Vacuum Threatens To Kill Loss Prevention Officer At Hanover Walmart Police: Man Caught Stealing Vacuum Threatens To Kill Loss Prevention Officer At Hanover Walmart
Police: Man Caught Stealing Vacuum Threatens To Kill Loss Prevention Officer At Hanover Walmart A Newark man who was caught stealing a vacuum from Walmart in Morris County threatened to kill the store’s loss prevention officer, authorities charged. A security officer at Walmart in Hanover saw Tyrese Gregory, 20, trying to leave the store without paying for a vacuum on Friday, July 10, Hanover Police Chief Mark D. Roddy said. When the store officer approached Gregory, he threatened to kill him for contacting the police -- then fled, Roddy said. He was located by police a short time later near East Hanover Avenue and Ridgedale Avenue, authorities said. Police stopped the vehicle, plac…
Newark Boy, 15, Leads Franklin Lakes Police On Route 287 Stolen Car Chase To Morristown Newark Boy, 15, Leads Franklin Lakes Police On Route 287 Stolen Car Chase To Morristown
Newark Boy, 15, Leads Franklin Lakes Police On Route 287 Stolen Car Chase To Morristown A 15-year-old car thief from Newark led Franklin Lakes police on a chase on Route 287 in one of two vehicles stolen overnight from the same borough home. A Huron Road resident called police before dawn Sunday saying that she activated a burglar alarm shortly before 5 a.m., scaring off someone who rang her doorbell, Capt. John Bakelaar said. Responding Officer Nicholas Klein moments later spotted the teen, who matched the description of the stranger at the door, Bakelaar said. He was driving a 2019 Audi that had just been stolen, along with a 2017 BMW, from outside the caller’s home, the c…
Hanover PD: DWI Cedar Knolls Woman Hits Several Cars, Flees Hanover PD: DWI Cedar Knolls Woman Hits Several Cars, Flees
Hanover PD: DWI Cedar Knolls Woman Hits Several Cars, Flees A Cedar Knolls woman had been drinking when she crashed into several cars and then fled the scene, authorities said. Michele Toomey, 53, damaged several cars while driving in Hanover on Saturday, June 27, township police said in a release. She was arrested following an investigation and charged with DWI, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report and reckless driving. Toomey was released pending a court appearance.