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Former NJ Clothing Store Owner Sentenced For Recording Juveniles In Bathroom: Prosecutor Former NJ Clothing Store Owner Sentenced For Recording Juveniles In Bathroom: Prosecutor
Former NJ Clothing Store Owner Sentenced For Recording Juveniles In Bathroom: Prosecutor Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Nicholas Zirpoli is no longer the owner of Plato's Closet. The former owner of Plato's Closet, a clothing retail store in Roxbury Township, was sentenced on Friday, Oct. 4, after pleading guilty to filming his employees, including juveniles, using the bathroom, when he ran the store. Nicholas Zirpoli, a 36-year-old Lincoln Park resident faces 364 days in the Morris County Correctional Facility and three years probation after pleading guilty to 10 counts of invasion of privacy and one count of child pornography, Morris County …
Malfunctioning Battery Causes Scooter Fire: Roxbury FD Malfunctioning Battery Causes Scooter Fire: Roxbury FD
Malfunctioning Battery Causes Scooter Fire: Roxbury FD A malfunctioning lithium ion battery led to a scooter fire in Roxbury Township on the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 13, authorities said. At 9 p.m., firefighters responded to the 200 block of Center Street in Port Morris on a report of smoke coming from a basement, Roxbury Fire and First Aid Company 2 said.  Upon arrival, an electric scooter was found to be on fire in the basement, firefighters said. The scooter was taken outside and the fire was extinguished without spreading to the home, firefighters said. A preliminary investigation revealed a malfunction of the lithium ion batteries on…
Tractor Trailer Hauling Used Clothes Overturns On Route 80: NJSP Tractor Trailer Hauling Used Clothes Overturns On Route 80: NJSP
Tractor Trailer Hauling Used Clothes Overturns On Route 80: Njsp A tractor trailer hauling used clothes overturned on Route 80 in Morris County on Wednesday, June 19, injuring one person, authorities said. At 3:04 p.m., a tractor trailer lost directional control and overturned on Route 80 east in Roxbury Township, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. A passenger in the truck sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital, authorities said. No other injuries were reported and the crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.
Suspect Vehicle Pursuit-Crash Seriously Injures Three In Morris County, Prosecutor Says Suspect Vehicle Pursuit-Crash Seriously Injures Three In Morris County, Prosecutor Says
Suspect Vehicle Pursuit-Crash Seriously Injures Three In Morris County, Prosecutor Says Three people were injured following a police pursuit that began in Roxbury Township on the early morning of Tuesday, June 18, authorities said. At 5:24 a.m., Roxbury police responded to a business on Route 46 for a commercial burglary alarm, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. A pursuit was initiated with a suspect vehicle on Route 10, authorities said.  The pursuit ended when the suspect vehicle collided with the median near the intersection of Route 10 and Powder Mill Road in Parsippany, authorities said. The three occupants of the suspect vehicle were transported to a nearb…
Man Airlifted To Hospital After Car Overturns On Route 80 In Morris County: NJSP Man Airlifted To Hospital After Car Overturns On Route 80 In Morris County: NJSP
Man Airlifted To Hospital After Car Overturns On Route 80 In Morris County: Njsp A 27-year-old Rockaway man was seriously injured after a two-car crash caused his vehicle to overturn on Route 80 on Thursday, March 21, authorities said. At 7:34 p.m., on Route 80 west in Roxbury Township, a Ford vehicle collided with the back of a Dodge, ran off the roadway, struck a guardrail and overturned, Troy McNair, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver of the Ford suffered serious injuries and was medevacked to an area hospital, McNair said. No other injuries were reported and the crash remains under investigation, McNair said. 
NJ Man Missing After Taking Bus To Upstate NY In February: Police NJ Man Missing After Taking Bus To Upstate NY In February: Police
NJ Man Missing After Taking Bus To Upstate NY In February: Police A 20-year-old New Jersey man is missing, last seen boarding a bus to the Adirondacks on Thursday, Feb. 29, authorities said.  Adam Ishak, of Roxbury Township, left his home at 3 a.m. and boarded a bus from New York City to Saranac Lake that left at 7 a.m., Saranac Lake police said.  The bus arrived in Saranac Lake at 2:25 p.m., police said. He left a note for his mother telling her he was going to the airport and not to worry, police said. Ishak is 5-foot-8 and weighs 120 lbs. with green eyes and brown hair. His mother said he is possibly on the autism spectrum, though he ha…
Driver Injured After Car Crashes Into Tree, Bursts Into Flames On Route 80: NJSP Driver Injured After Car Crashes Into Tree, Bursts Into Flames On Route 80: NJSP
Driver Injured After Car Crashes Into Tree, Bursts Into Flames On Route 80: Njsp A driver was injured on Route 80 in Morris County after they crashed into a tree on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 22, authorities said. At 9:35 p.m., a driver lost control of his Chevy SUV while traveling on Route 80 westbound in Roxbury Township, Troy McNair of the New Jersey State Police said. The car ran off the roadway and collided with a tree, McNair said. As a result of the crash, the vehicle became fully engulfed in flames, McNair said. The driver sustained moderate injuries and was taken to an area hospital, McNair said. The crash remains under investigation, McNair said.
Storm Knocks Power To Thousands In North Jersey Storm Knocks Power To Thousands In North Jersey
Storm Knocks Power To Thousands In North Jersey Thousands of residents in northern New Jersey were without power as of Tuesday, Feb. 13 amid the snow storm that dropped several inches on the region. The JCP&L outage map shows 2,390 had no power in Warren County, mainly in Harmony Twp., Lopatcong, Phillipsburg, Pohatcong, and White Township as of 11:35 a.m. In Somerset County, nearly 900 residents had no power, mostly in Branchburg (790). Nearly 1,500 Hunterdon County residents were also in the dark. Those residents without power are mainly residents of Clinton, Holland, Lebanon, and Readington. Restoration times varied.
One Killed In Roxbury Township Fire: Prosecutors One Killed In Roxbury Township Fire: Prosecutors
One Killed In Roxbury Township Fire: Prosecutors A person was killed in a structure fire in Roxbury Township on the early morning of Thursday, Feb. 8, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said.  At 3:10 a.m. Firefighters responded to a residence on Raritan Avenue and recovered the remains of one individual, who has not been identified, Megan Knab, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor's office said. The Morris County Prosecutor's Office Arson and Environmental Crimes Unit is investigating, Knab said.
Acura Collides With Audi, Strikes Guardrail On Route 80 (UPDATE) Acura Collides With Audi, Strikes Guardrail On Route 80 (UPDATE)
Acura Collides With Audi, Strikes Guardrail On Route 80 (Update) A late morning crash brought traffic on Route 80 to a halt in Morris County on Tuesday, Dec. 26. An Audi passenger vehicle and an Acura passenger vehicle were heading westbound when they attempted to merge and collided near milepost 31.8 in Roxbury Township around 11:05 a.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Troy McNair told Daily Voice. The Acura then ran off the roadway and struck the guardrail, McNair said. No injuries were reported. Two of three right lanes were temporarily closed as of 11:30 a.m., causing delays of about 15 minutes, but had reopened within about an hour. …
Months-Long Search For Missing NJ Teacher Lara Emanuele Comes To Tragic End Months-Long Search For Missing NJ Teacher Lara Emanuele Comes To Tragic End
Months-Long Search For Missing NJ Teacher Lara Emanuele Comes To Tragic End The months-long search for Lara Emanuele has come to a tragic end. The 46-year-old woman's body was found in a wooded area off Howard Boulevard and Route 80 in Roxbury Township, with help from K9 Denali from the Ramapo Search and Rescue Organization, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. "While the outcome of the search is disappointing, the officers and volunteers who worked tirelessly to find Emanuele have earned our gratitude," Carroll said. "Your efforts will help bring closure to this family and this community.” Emanuele, a teacher at Alexander Hamilton Elementary School i…
Officers Assaulted By Morris County Driver Armed With Loaded Glock During DWI Arrest Officers Assaulted By Morris County Driver Armed With Loaded Glock During DWI Arrest
Officers Assaulted By Morris County Driver Armed With Loaded Glock During DWI Arrest An armed Morris County man tried to conceal his identity, assaulted two police officers, and damaged the processing room when he was taken into custody for DWI and resisting arrest, leading to a slew of additional charges by the prosecutor's office, authorities said. Dover Police stopped a Honda Accord for multiple traffic violations near Dickerson Street around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, they said. After initially giving officers false information, the driver was identified as a 23-year-old Roxbury Township man with an active warrant. The man, whose name was not released, was also susp…
Crash Delays Traffic On Route 10 Morris County Crash Delays Traffic On Route 10 Morris County
Crash Delays Traffic On Route 10 Morris County A crash with a traffic signal down delayed motorists in Morris County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 on Route 10 in Roxbury Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Traffic was delayed in both directions near Eyland Avenue and Mekeel Drive, 511nj.org reported. 
These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Due To Snow Tuesday, Feb. 28 These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Due To Snow Tuesday, Feb. 28
These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Due To Snow Tuesday, Feb. 28 The first winter storm of the season is causing a change in plans for New Jersey schools on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Some districts have delayed openings while others are closed completely. Here's a list of which school are closed or delayed for Tuesday, Feb. 28. Check your school/district's website for details. Bedminster: 10: 50 a.m. start Bellville: Delayed Bergen County Tech: Closed Bergenfield: 2-hour delay Bernards: 2-hour delay Bloomfield: Delay Bloomingdale: Closed Bogota: Delayed Butler: Closed Cliffside Park: 10 a.m. start Clifton: Delayed Closter: Delayed Cresskill: Delayed Demarest: …
PA Driver Flees NJ State Troopers, Crashes On I-80 PA Driver Flees NJ State Troopers, Crashes On I-80
PA Driver Flees NJ State Troopers, Crashes On I-80 A Pennsylvania man was arrested after allegedly fleeing New Jersey troopers and crashing his car on Interstate 80, authorities said. On Sunday, Feb. 5, at 11:39 a.m., troopers were dispatched to reports of an erratic driver on I-80 westbound near milepost 31 in Roxbury Township, a New Jersey State Police spokesman said.  The vehicle was located traveling westbound on I-80 in near milepost 29 in Roxbury Township and was observed driving partially in the grass median, Trooper Charles Marchan said. Troopers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the vehicle continued traveling westbound, Mar…
Massive Tow Truck Fire Backs Up Route 80 In Morris County: UPDATE Massive Tow Truck Fire Backs Up Route 80 In Morris County: UPDATE
Massive Tow Truck Fire Backs Up Route 80 In Morris County: Update A car caught fire on a tow truck on Route 80 Tuesday afternoon, shutting down several lanes in Morris County and snarling traffic as crews responded, authorities said. The car caught fire on a flatbed in the westbound lanes near milepost 28 in Roxbury Township around 1:40 p.m., NJSP Trooper Charles Marchan told DailyVoice.com. Two of three right lanes were closed west of exit 28 to CR 631/US 46, 511NJ confirmed around 2 p.m. Vehicle fire on I-80 westbound West of Exit 28 - CR 631/US 46 (Roxbury Twp) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed https://t.co/KLyhE2A9bb — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) Novembe…
Downed Wires Shut Down Route 80, Cause Widespread Power Outages: DEVELOPING Downed Wires Shut Down Route 80, Cause Widespread Power Outages: DEVELOPING
Downed Wires Shut Down Route 80, Cause Widespread Power Outages: Developing Several downed power lines shut down Route 80 and caused widespread power outages throughout Morris and Sussex Counties, developing reports say. The power lines were knocked down and a brush fire started in the westbound lanes near milepost 32.7 in Jefferson shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, according to initial and unconfirmed reports. All lanes were temporarily closed west of exit 34 to Route 15 in Roxbury Township, though one right lane has reopened, according to 511NJ. Downed wires on I-80 both directions West of Exit 34 - NJ 15 (Roxbury Twp) All lanes closed https://t.…
Trapped Driver Airlifted As Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 206 (DEVELOPING) Trapped Driver Airlifted As Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 206 (DEVELOPING)
Trapped Driver Airlifted As Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 206 (Developing) A trapped driver was extricated and flown to a nearby hospital following a serious crash on Route 206, developing reports say. The crash occurred near 178 Rt. 206 in Roxbury Township around 6:30 p.m.on Monday, May 23, according to initial and unconfirmed reports. Emergency crews worked for approximately 40 minutes to extricate the driver — who was heavily entrapped but still alert — as a NorthStar medical helicopter was requested to land at the Toys R Us in Flanders, the initial report said. The patient was then taken to the landing zone and flown to a trauma center for treatment of unspe…
Pedestrian Struck By Car In Morris County (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Struck By Car In Morris County (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Struck By Car In Morris County (Developing) A pedestrian was struck by a car in Morris County Monday morning, developing reports say. The victim was struck near 1237 Route 46 in Roxbury Township around 9:30 a.m., according to initial and unconfirmed reports. A medical helicopter was put on standby and later canceled, the report says. Emergency crews also administered NARCAN at the scene, according to the report. Police did not immediately respond to DailyVoice.com’s request for additional details. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
3 Charged With Money Laundering For Manufacturing Counterfeit Cash In Morris County, Police Say 3 Charged With Money Laundering For Manufacturing Counterfeit Cash In Morris County, Police Say
3 Charged With Money Laundering For Manufacturing Counterfeit Cash In Morris County, Police Say Three people were charged with money laundering and similar offenses after they were caught manufacturing counterfeit cash in Morris County, authorities said. The suspects — whose names were not released — were stopped by Roxbury Township Police for acting suspiciously on Friday, April 15, the department said. A follow-up investigation was launched after the suspects told officers conflicting stories, police said. Additional officers arrived at the scene and found that the suspects had been manufacturing counterfeit currency in Roxbury Township. The trio was arrested and charged with mone…
Deadly Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Route 46 Deadly Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Route 46
Deadly Tractor-Trailer Crash Shuts Down Route 46 UPDATE: The victim was identified as Jen Gorgas, 25, of Netcong, DailyVoice.com reported.  --------------------------------- A deadly tractor-trailer crash shut down Route 46 in Morris County early Tuesday, March 15, developing reports say. A car collided with the trailer and became trapped under it near 1470 Route 46 in Roxbury Township around 8:40 a.m., according to initial reports. A medical helicopter was requested and later canceled as emergency crews pronounced the victim dead at the scene, the initial report said. All lanes were closed in both directions East of Rt. 183/Netcong C…
UPDATE: One Driver Killed, Another Seriously Hurt In Wrong-Way Route 80 Crash UPDATE: One Driver Killed, Another Seriously Hurt In Wrong-Way Route 80 Crash
Update: One Driver Killed, Another Seriously Hurt In Wrong-Way Route 80 Crash UPDATE: One driver was killed and another was seriously hurt following a Tuesday morning wrong-way crash on Route 80, state police confirmed. Francis Merrick, 75, was driving a Jeep Compass east in the westbound lane when the vehicle crashed head-on into a Hyundai Elantra driven by Robert Nardone, 80, near milepost 28.3 in Roxbury Township just after 7:30 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told DailyVoice.com. Nardone, of Hackettstown, was killed in the crash, while Merrick, of Tafton, PA, was seriously hurt, Curry said. The crash investigation caused a closure of all lanes west of Exit 28 and …
Bicyclist Hospitalized In Hit-Run Crash At Morris County Intersection Bicyclist Hospitalized In Hit-Run Crash At Morris County Intersection
Bicyclist Hospitalized In Hit-Run Crash At Morris County Intersection A bicyclist was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle that failed to wait for officers to arrive before leaving the scene, according to police in Morris County who are attempting to track down the driver. The cyclist was hit on Hillside Avenue at the Beechwood Drive intersection in Roxbury Township around 5 p.m. Thursday, police said. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, police said. According to police, the suspect vehicle — described as a white commercial vehicle with large lettering bearing a business name — initially stopped bu…
Random K9 Sweeps Expected In Morris School District After Unfounded Bomb Threat Random K9 Sweeps Expected In Morris School District After Unfounded Bomb Threat
Random K9 Sweeps Expected In Morris School District After Unfounded Bomb Threat A Morris County school district received a bomb threat Monday that was later deemed unsubstantiated, police said. The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Unit was called to check the perimeter of all schools in the Roxbury Township district “out of an abundance of caution” after the nonspecific threat was reported, local police said. “Both the district and the police department feel that it is safe for school and after school activities to continue at this time,” Roxbury Township police said. “If anything changes as this investigation progresses, appropriate steps will be taken to ensure …
Traffic Alert: Truck Stuck Under Railroad Overpass Causes Delays On Main Roxbury Road Traffic Alert: Truck Stuck Under Railroad Overpass Causes Delays On Main Roxbury Road
Traffic Alert: Truck Stuck Under Railroad Overpass Causes Delays On Main Roxbury Road A truck hit and became stuck under a railroad overpass Tuesday morning, causing a partial closure and traffic delays in Roxbury Township, police said. The truck became stuck under the overpass on Berkshire Valley Road shortly before 7 a.m., initial reports said. The portion of the roadway between Dell Avenue and Hercules Road remained closed as crews clear the scene. Meanwhile, drivers are asked to find an alternate route, township police said.
State Police: Mustang Driver Strikes Median, Guardrail In Morris County Route 80 Crash State Police: Mustang Driver Strikes Median, Guardrail In Morris County Route 80 Crash
State Police: Mustang Driver Strikes Median, Guardrail In Morris County Route 80 Crash A Ford Mustang driver was injured after veering off Route 80 in Morris County Friday morning, state police said. The driver veered off the eastbound lanes to the left before crashing into the center median and hitting the right guardrail at milepost 28.8 in Roxbury Township just before 6:05 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Alejandro Goez told Daily Voice. The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash, Goez said. All lanes had reopened by 7 a.m., Goez said. The cause of the crash was not immediately clear.
Decade Later, Murder Of Beloved NJ Father, Diner Owner Remains Unsolved; $50K Reward For Arrest Decade Later, Murder Of Beloved NJ Father, Diner Owner Remains Unsolved; $50K Reward For Arrest
Decade Later, Murder Of Beloved NJ Father, Diner Owner Remains Unsolved; $50K Reward For Arrest Ten years after a beloved New Jersey father and diner owner was found stabbed to death inside his establishment, authorities say they continue to search for leads in hopes of making an arrest. Chafic "Steve" Ezzeddine was found dead inside the Kenvil Diner on Route 46 in Roxbury Township Saturday, May 28, 2011. The diner had closed for the day around 2 p.m., and Ezzeddine was last seen alive when he was taking trash to the dumpster between 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., authorities said. Meanwhile, witnesses heard Ezzeddine’s car alarm go off between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., and his wife found his bod…
Morris County Rollover Crash Shuts Down Route 80, Injures Both Drivers, State Police Say Morris County Rollover Crash Shuts Down Route 80, Injures Both Drivers, State Police Say
Morris County Rollover Crash Shuts Down Route 80, Injures Both Drivers, State Police Say Both drivers were injured — one of them seriously — after a Sunday evening rollover crash on Route 80 in Morris County, state police said. The crash occurred in the westbound lanes near milepost 28.4 in Roxbury Township, NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice. A Kia hit the left guardrail, traveled back across the lanes and crashed into a Toyota before hitting the right guardrail and overturning around 5:15 p.m., Curry said. The Kia driver was seriously injured, and the Toyota driver sustained minor injuries in the crash, authorities said. The right and center lanes were shut down for ab…
Police Rescue Man, Unconscious Woman From Smoky Morris County Apartment Blaze Police Rescue Man, Unconscious Woman From Smoky Morris County Apartment Blaze
Police Rescue Man, Unconscious Woman From Smoky Morris County Apartment Blaze Firefighters in Morris County acted fast when they were called to the scene of a Morris County apartment fire, resulting in the brave rescue of a man and an unconscious woman trapped inside. The fire broke out around 11:20 p.m. Friday at a multi-unit building on Route 46 in Ledgewood, Roxbury Township police said. Upon arriving at the scene, Roxbury Police Sgt. Ken Rocco, Ptl. Jon Edmunds and Ptl. Nick Ponomarev were met with smoky conditions and nearby residents shouting that there were still people inside the apartment, the department said. Edmunds then kicked the door in to the blazing …
State Police: Victim Airlifted In Route 80 Crash State Police: Victim Airlifted In Route 80 Crash
State Police: Victim Airlifted In Route 80 Crash A victim was airlifted with serious injuries after a car overturned in a crash on Route 80 westbound in Morris County Friday morning, state police said. The vehicle went off the road and overturned near milepost 31.7 in Roxbury Township just before 6:40 a.m., NJSP Trooper Alejandro Goez said. One occupant was airlifted to Morristown Medical Center with serious injuries, Goez said. All lanes were temporarily shut down for the helicopter to land. The right lane remained shut down for the investigation as of 9:15, Goez said. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
BEWARE: Man Shows Up At Morris County Home To Collect $10K In Bail Bond Scam BEWARE: Man Shows Up At Morris County Home To Collect $10K In Bail Bond Scam
Beware: Man Shows Up At Morris County Home To Collect $10K In Bail Bond Scam Police have issued a warning after a man came to a Morris County woman’s home fully equipped with a mask and gloves to collect more than $10,000 during what they describe as a “very serious” bail bond scam. The Roxbury Township woman told police she got a call from a man who identified himself as an employee at Chance Bail Bonds on April 24, the department said on Facebook. The caller told the woman that her son had been arrested for aggravated assault after he rear-ended an undercover police officer with his vehicle, authorities said. The caller also told the victim that the undercover of…