Morris Motorist Who May Lose Leg From Head-On Crash With Passaic Driver Gets $1.5M Settlement Morris Motorist Who May Lose Leg From Head-On Crash With Passaic Driver Gets $1.5M Settlement
Morris Motorist Who May Lose Leg From Head-On Crash With Passaic Driver Gets $1.5M Settlement A nursing assistant who may end up losing a leg from a head-on crash with a Passaic County driver in Morris County reportedly has won a $1.49 million settlement. Melissa Van Orden, now 47, of Budd Lake was driving home from work on southbound Route 206 in Andover when an oncoming Volkswagen crossed the double-yellow center line and slammed head-on into her Hyundai Santa Fe shortly after 7 a.m. on Dec. 22, 2019, authorities said. Both Van Orden and the Volkwagen driver, Enrico Stampone, now 27, of Totowa, were airlifted to Morristown Medical Center, responders said at the time. Va…
KNOW THIS TRUCK? State Police Seek Info In Sussex County Business Theft KNOW THIS TRUCK? State Police Seek Info In Sussex County Business Theft
Know This Truck? State Police Seek Info In Sussex County Business Theft State Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a pickup truck driver accused of stealing from a Sussex County business last week. The driver, pictured above, was caught on surveillance footage traveling on Route 206 in Frankford Township on Monday, Nov. 9, police said. He later crossed the Dingmans Ferry Bridge into Pennsylvania, state police said. The vehicle is described as a black Dodge Ram 2500 with a tonneau cover, faded paint on the hood and large tires that extend beyond the body of the truck, police said. Anyone with information about the identity of the driver is asked to…
Police: DWI Morris County Man Crashes On Route 206, Gives Officers Fake Name, License Police: DWI Morris County Man Crashes On Route 206, Gives Officers Fake Name, License
Police: DWI Morris County Man Crashes On Route 206, Gives Officers Fake Name, License A Morris County man was drunk when he crashed into another vehicle on Route 206 and gave police a fake name to avoid being identified, authorities charged. Eusebio I. Cordova, 43, crashed near Route 206 and Main Street in Flanders around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Mount Olive police said. During questioning, Cordova, of Netcong, showed signs of intoxication and subsequently failed field sobriety tests, police said. Cordova’s passengers left in a taxi while a search of his vehicle turned up open alcohol containers, police said. Cordova — who had given police a false name — was then arrested, taken…
Police: DWI Sussex County Man Nearly Crashes Into Officer, Fails To Maintain Lane On Route 206 Police: DWI Sussex County Man Nearly Crashes Into Officer, Fails To Maintain Lane On Route 206
Police: DWI Sussex County Man Nearly Crashes Into Officer, Fails To Maintain Lane On Route 206 A Sussex County man was drunk when he nearly crashed into a police cruiser last week, authorities said. Anthony Scudilla, of Hopatcong, was traveling on Route 206 in Byram Township when he failed to maintain his lane and nearly hit a police cruiser on Friday, Sept. 25, police said. The Byram patrol officer stopped Scudilla and saw an open container of alcohol in the vehicle, police said. Scudilla, who police say appeared to be intoxicated, was then asked to perform a series of field sobriety tests, which he failed, according to police. Scudilla was arrested and taken to police headquarte…
2 Firefighters Treated For Heat Exposure In Hillsborough Manufacturing Plant Blaze 2 Firefighters Treated For Heat Exposure In Hillsborough Manufacturing Plant Blaze
2 Firefighters Treated For Heat Exposure In Hillsborough Manufacturing Plant Blaze A pair of firefighters were treated for heat exposure while putting out a blaze that broke out at a manufacturing plant Monday in Hillsborough, officials said. Billows of heavy smoke were coming from the roof of Reckitt & Benckiser off Route 206 when police and firefighters arrived around 1:40 p.m., Hillsborough Police Sergeant Stephen Nowacki said. Nearly a dozen companies from surrounding agencies responded as the fire climbed to two alarms. It was under control around 3:40 p.m., officials said. Reckitt & Benckiser produces health, home and hygiene products such as Lysol. "Just…
Community Rallies For Motorcyclist Airlifted In Sussex County Crash Community Rallies For Motorcyclist Airlifted In Sussex County Crash
Community Rallies For Motorcyclist Airlifted In Sussex County Crash The community is rallying for a 55-year-old Sussex County recreational football coach and motorcyclist who was seriously injured in a Route 206 crash. Louis Montana of Branchville was airlifted to Morristown Medical Center with serious injuries after hitting a guardrail while riding his motorcycling on Route 206 in Frankford Township on Wednesday, May 27, authorities said. In addition to undergoing several surgeries, Montana remains in critical but stable condition. More than $16,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe as of Monday afternoon. Montana is known for his involvement in the local co…
Sussex County Petting Farm Owner Offered Plea Deal In Animal Cruelty Case Sussex County Petting Farm Owner Offered Plea Deal In Animal Cruelty Case
Sussex County Petting Farm Owner Offered Plea Deal In Animal Cruelty Case Dennis Sugar, owner of Sugar Sweet Farms in Sussex County, has been offered a plea deal after being accused of animal abuse and neglect at two of his past farms, reports say. Sugar, who was accused of neglecting to care for “dozens” of pigs and goats, leading to their death, disease and injury, appeared for a virtual hearing with Judge Louis S. Sceusi Tuesday, NJ Herald reports. Once Sceusi offered the plea deal, which could include a probation sentence, Sugar’s lawyer, George Daggett, stated that he intended to file a motion for the dismissal of the indictment, reports say. Daggett entere…
Police: Drunk Sussex County Man Hit Woman In Face Over Phone Battery At Route 206 Motel Police: Drunk Sussex County Man Hit Woman In Face Over Phone Battery At Route 206 Motel
Police: Drunk Sussex County Man Hit Woman In Face Over Phone Battery At Route 206 Motel A Montague Township man was drunk when he hit a woman numerous times in the face at a local hotel, said authorities who charged him. Andover Township police responded to the Econo Lodge on Route 206 after hearing reports of an assault shortly before 1 a.m. Sunday, WRNJ reports. Gregory S. Whitehead, 47, hit a female victim several times in the face during an argument over a cell phone battery, authorities said. The woman was brought by Lakeland Emergency Squad to Newton Medical Center for treatment of her injuries, authorities said. Whitehead was arrested, charged with third-degree aggrav…
Newton Woman, 73, Swears Off Drinking After DWI 3-Car Crash Newton Woman, 73, Swears Off Drinking After DWI 3-Car Crash
Newton Woman, 73, Swears Off Drinking After DWI 3-Car Crash A 73-year-old Newton woman who was intoxicated when she caused a three-car crash has "sworn off drinking," reports say. Renay Tripp was sentenced in Newton Superior Court last Friday to two years probation with 30 days of home detention, NJ Herald reports. “The fact that I caused so much injury to others, due to my size, I should never drink again and I haven’t since the accident,” said Tripp during her sentencing. “Basically it’s never going to happen again because I’m never going to drink again.” Tripp pleaded guilty last month to two disorderly persons offenses and fourth-degree assaul…
Woodbridge Native Opens 4 'Sopranos' Inspired Coffee Shops In NJ Woodbridge Native Opens 4 'Sopranos' Inspired Coffee Shops In NJ
Woodbridge Native Opens 4 'Sopranos' Inspired Coffee Shops In NJ Cawfee, ya want some? Bada Bean Cawfee, a coffee shop inspired by hit HBO show "The Sopranos," is opening four New Jersey locations. Woodbridge native and entrepreneur Drew Adelman is teaming up with Peter Pannullo, of Holmdel, to bring Bada Bean to Woodbrige, Toms River, Montgomery and Newark. Their first store -- which was seasonal only -- opened on the Seaside boardwalk in 2018, but has since closed to focus on year-round shops. "Paying homage to the mobsters of the past, Bada Bean combines delicious 'cawfee' with a classic, authentic New Jersey experience," the website says, "and som…
Byram Police: Speeding, DWI Driver Tried Resisting Arrest Byram Police: Speeding, DWI Driver Tried Resisting Arrest
Byram Police: Speeding, DWI Driver Tried Resisting Arrest A speeding driver was drunk when police stopped her in Byram Township, authorities said. Lauren Ell, who initially refused to identify herself to police, was behind the wheel and showing signs of intoxication after police stopped her on Route 206, last Friday authorities said. She subsequently failed a series of field sobriety tests and resisted arrest but was eventually taken into custody. Ell was transported to police headquarters, where she refused to take a breath test, authorities said. She was charged with driving while intoxicated, third-degree resisting arrest, refusal to submit …
Sussex County Supermarket Shopper, 72, Injured By Runaway Carts, Lawsuit Alleges Sussex County Supermarket Shopper, 72, Injured By Runaway Carts, Lawsuit Alleges
Sussex County Supermarket Shopper, 72, Injured By Runaway Carts, Lawsuit Alleges A 72-year-old Sussex County woman suffered hip and back injuries, and chipped a tooth, when a local ShopRite employee lost control of carts that slammed into her, a lawsuit alleges. Joy Prunty, 72, was waiting in the checkout line at the Byram Township store on Route 206 when a worker hit her hip with a "stack of wheeled shopping basket carts" on July 20, 2018, the suit alleges, according to NJ.com. Prunty, of Stanhope, experienced substantial pain in her hip and back as a result of the incident, even causing her to clench her jaw to the point where she chipped a tooth, the suit says. …