91-Year-Old Sussex County Man Killed By Tree He Was Cutting Down 91-Year-Old Sussex County Man Killed By Tree He Was Cutting Down
91-Year-Old Sussex County Man Killed By Tree He Was Cutting Down A 91-year-old Sussex County man was killed after a tree he was cutting down fell on him Tuesday evening, reports say. The man was cutting the tree at his property in the Sussex section of Vernon when it fell and caused fatal injuries just before 6:40 p.m., NJ.com reports citing police Capt. Keith C. Kimkowski. The victim’s identity was not immediately released.
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Sussex County Most Popular Brunch Spots In Sussex County
Most Popular Brunch Spots In Sussex County Mother's Day is coming up — have you booked brunch yet? Whether it's a Bloody Mary, a sizzling side of bacon or a tall stack of pancakes you're after, there are plenty of breakfast and brunch spots in Sussex County to choose from. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites and featured in local publications. Bell’s Mansion (11 Main St., Stanhope) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bell's Mansion (@bellsmansion) Hampton Diner & Family Restaurant (36 Hampton House Rd., Newton) Lake Ho…
SEE ANYTHING? Vernon Police Seek Clues In 3 Overnight Car Burglaries SEE ANYTHING? Vernon Police Seek Clues In 3 Overnight Car Burglaries
SEE Anything? Vernon Police Seek Clues In 3 Overnight Car Burglaries Police in Vernon are investigating three car burglaries that occurred early Friday morning, they said. The first car was broken into on Telfer Drive in the Glenwood Estates section of town, police said. The second took place on Eric Trail in Old Orchard, Vernon police said. The final car burglary, police say, occurred on Comanchee Trail in High Ridge. “We ask that anyone in those areas please check your vehicles in your driveway and your home video surveillance system for suspicious people or vehicles,” police said. Additional victims are asked to contact Vernon Police Dispatch at (973) …
Sussex Dentist Admits Tax Fraud Sussex Dentist Admits Tax Fraud
Sussex Dentist Admits Tax Fraud A Sussex County dentist admitted in federal court in Newark that he filed a false tax return with the IRS. Richard Golembioski, 61, of Vernon failed to report $114,566 in income from his dental practice on the 2012 return, as well as other amounts during the following four tax years, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said. Rather than go to trial, Golembioski took a deal from the government, pleading guilty to making and subscribing to the single false return, authorities said. U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo scheduled sentencing for March 8. Carpento credited IRS-Criminal Investigatio…
Sussex County Man Gets 3 Years For Tormenting Farmers Seeking Sex With Their Animals Sussex County Man Gets 3 Years For Tormenting Farmers Seeking Sex With Their Animals
Sussex County Man Gets 3 Years For Tormenting Farmers Seeking Sex With Their Animals A Sussex County man who sent farmers typed letters seeking a sexual relationship with their horses and cows then damaged their property to get revenge for denial was sentenced to three years behind bars, the Daily Record reports. Richard Decker, 32, of Vernon, was arrested last October and spent nearly a year in the Morris County Jail.  In April, he pleaded guilty to putting homemade spikes in driveways of farm owner, seeking revenge for their denial of his requests, authorities said. A search of Decker's home turned up a pair of arrows with ignitors on the tip, and child porn, author…
PHOTOS: 2-Alarm Fire Consumes Sussex County Home PHOTOS: 2-Alarm Fire Consumes Sussex County Home
Photos: 2-Alarm Fire Consumes Sussex County Home Firefighters put out a fire that broke out at a two-story Sussex County home over the weekend. The blaze was reported at 3409 Rt. 94 in Hardyston Township just after 4 p.m. Saturday, the township volunteer fire department said on Facebook. Crew members placed hand lines in operation after ensuring that all occupants had safely exited the home, authorities said. The fire was placed under control about an hour later, and no injuries were reported, authorities said. Fire departments in Hamburg, Franklin, Ogdensburg, McAfee, Vernon, Pochuck Valley, Lafayette, Andover, and Byram also responded…
Sussex County Native Nikki Dean Dies, 22 Sussex County Native Nikki Dean Dies, 22
Sussex County Native Nikki Dean Dies, 22 The Sussex County community is mourning the death of Nicole L. Dean, who died Sept. 25 at the age of 22. Born in Nicole, Dean grew up in Vernon and graduated from Vernon High School, her obituary says. In addition to having a “very loving and happy soul,” Nicole was known for her love of the outdoors and had spent much of her time hiking the Appalachian Trail, according to her obituary. She was getting ready to study optometry in North Carolina, where she lived at the time of her death, her obituary says. Dean is predeceased by her mother, Maria Dean. She is survived by her father, Jonat…
Serial Sussex County Sex Offender, 66, Arrested Twice After Judge OKs Ankle Bracelet Removal Serial Sussex County Sex Offender, 66, Arrested Twice After Judge OKs Ankle Bracelet Removal
Serial Sussex County Sex Offender, 66, Arrested Twice After Judge OKs Ankle Bracelet Removal A serial sex offender was back in jail weeks after a Sussex County judge granted approval for to remove his ankle bracelet after three years of compliance while wearing it. Richard Boydston, 66, of Vernon, was first arrested in April 2017 for luring a detective posing as a 14-year-old girl. He was arrested again the following month on accusations that he sexual assaulted three young girls for several years. Boydston was indicted in both cases and released from ail with an ankle monitor, but has not appeared in court since 2018, nor showed up on Zoom, Assistant Prosecutor Laura Nazzaro …
Englewood Man, 23, Cited For Illegal Dumping At Sussex County Park Englewood Man, 23, Cited For Illegal Dumping At Sussex County Park
Englewood Man, 23, Cited For Illegal Dumping At Sussex County Park A 23-year-old Englewood man dumped a heaping pile of miscellaneous garbage at Maple Grange Park in Vernon, local authorities charged. Mike Lopez was charged with dumping on lands owned by others and littering after he left numerous items including an old couch, window shutters, wooden trunks of clothing, masonry items, cans of wood stain and other miscellaneous items on Maple Grange Park property Sunday night, Vernon police said. The trash has since been removed by the local DPW, and Lopez is scheduled to appear in court.
Vernon Police Officers Help Deliver Baby In Resort Bathtub Vernon Police Officers Help Deliver Baby In Resort Bathtub
Vernon Police Officers Help Deliver Baby In Resort Bathtub Several Vernon police officers jumped into action to help a woman give birth when she went into active labor at a local resort last week, authorities said. Josie Rodriguez was staying at Appalachian Hotel on Route 94 when her water broke shortly after 12:15 p.m. last Thursday, township police said on Facebook. Officers Abigail Lorenz and Colton Rembish arrived and helped Rodriguez into the bathtub. Her contractions were getting closer by the minute and soon, the baby was crowning, "making it abundantly clear the baby could not wait any longer," police said. EMTs from St. Clare’s arriv…
Burglars Ransack Dozen Unlocked Cars Across Vernon Burglars Ransack Dozen Unlocked Cars Across Vernon
Burglars Ransack Dozen Unlocked Cars Across Vernon Nearly a dozen vehicles in Vernon and Sussex were burglarized during late night hours Sunday, authorities said. At least 11 unlocked vehicles were entered and ransacked overnight between Sunday and Monday, Vernon police said. The vehicles were parked in driveways throughout the following areas: Glenwood Estates The Summit Settlers Notch Mayflower Estates High Ridge Estates Tompkins Court/Campbell Drive Woodland Hills Drive Pilz Court “We are asking for your help,” said police. “If you live in any of the following areas/streets and have a home video surveillance system, please check it for…
Sussex County Officials Won't Release Details On Grad Party Linked To Teen COVID-19 Outbreak Sussex County Officials Won't Release Details On Grad Party Linked To Teen COVID-19 Outbreak
Sussex County Officials Won't Release Details On Grad Party Linked To Teen Covid-19 Outbreak A COVID-19 outbreak among six teens in Sussex County has been linked to a graduation party, according to health officials who won't release the details. According to the NJ Herald, County Health Officer Jim McDonald declined to release the date and location of the party, and wont' release the names of towns of those who tested positive. Data released by the county on Monday, however shows the following municipalities have residents who tested positive between Friday and Sunday: Byram (6), Green, Sparta (3), Vernon (3), and one each in Frankford, Hampton, Hardyston, Hopatcong, and …