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Man Nearly Scammed Out Of $45K: Blairstown PD Man Nearly Scammed Out Of $45K: Blairstown PD
Man Nearly Scammed Out Of $45K: Blairstown PD Quick-thinking police officers were able to prevent a man in Warren County from being scammed out of $45,000 earlier this month, authorities said. On Saturday, Feb. 3, a man came to Blairstown Police headquarters and said he had a pop-up virus on his computer with a phone number to contact Microsoft, police said on Facebook. When he called the number, the party advised him not to contact anyone or do anything with his computer and he was later told he had to withdraw $45,000 from his checking account, police said. The man obtained a cashier's check and sent it to an address in California v…
Support Surges For Beloved Warren County Dad Left With ‘Catastrophic’ Injuries After Bad Fall Support Surges For Beloved Warren County Dad Left With ‘Catastrophic’ Injuries After Bad Fall
Support Surges For Beloved Warren County Dad Left With ‘Catastrophic’ Injuries After Bad Fall Support is on the rise for a Warren County father left with what loved ones are calling “catastrophic” injuries following a serious fall several months ago. Doug Ferry is in need of home nurses and home care after suffering a bad fall in April, including a neck fracture, spinal cord bruise, and other spinal cord injuries, according to a GoFundMe launched out of Blairstown by Karen Ferrone, who says he was just sent home. “We just can't do it all ourselves, we need to bring people in for round the clock care,” Ferrone writes. Ferry has already had three major surgeries for his injuries and …
Friends, Fans Mourn Death Of Pro NJ Wrestler James Pasquale AKA ‘Jimmy The Jester,' 34 Friends, Fans Mourn Death Of Pro NJ Wrestler James Pasquale AKA ‘Jimmy The Jester,' 34
Friends, Fans Mourn Death Of Pro NJ Wrestler James Pasquale AKA ‘Jimmy The Jester,' 34 Tributes are pouring in for James Pasquale, a professional wrestler and gymnastics coach with Warren County roots who died on Tuesday, April 11 at his Monroe Township home aged 34. Jimmy, known professionally as “Jimmy the Jester,” died after being involved in a car accident, according to several news reports and social media tributes. Born in Easton, PA, Jimmy grew up in White Township, graduating from Belvidere High School in 2006, his obituary says. He then studied criminal justice at Warren County Community College. Jimmy started working at his aunt’s company, Ace Gymnastics, in the s…
Municipal Building, Schools Shelter-In-Place In Washington Township Municipal Building, Schools Shelter-In-Place In Washington Township
Municipal Building, Schools Shelter-In-Place In Washington Township The municipal building and schools in Washington Township were ordered to shelter in place due to an incident in an adjoining county, authorities said. Washington Township police said its department was working with other law enforcement agencies on an investigation outside Warren County.  Police issued the shelter-in-place order at 8:25 a.m. at all district school buildings.  The investigation is ongoing but the shelter-in-place orders were lifted at about 10 a.m. "We have just been notified by the Washington Police Department that the Shelter-In-Place has been lifted. Everyone…
Warren County Native Wesley Allen, Jr. Dies At 29 Warren County Native Wesley Allen, Jr. Dies At 29
Warren County Native Wesley Allen, Jr. Dies At 29 Wesley F. Allen, Jr. of Warren County died on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the age of 29. Born in Phillipsburg, Wesley went to Warren Hills Regional High School, his obituary says. He had also attended Missionary Alliance Church. Wesley was known for embracing hobbies matching his adventurous spirit like four-wheeling, motorcycling, and trucking. He also loved spending time with his family and working on the family farm. Wesley is survived by his beloved parents, mother, Roberta Willard; father, Wesley F. Allen, Sr. and wife Diana Allen; sister Kyra Dalrymple; cousins Richie and Kelsey Rhinehart; a…
‘Dire Situation:’ Warren County Community Supports Elderly Couple Desperate To Dig New Well ‘Dire Situation:’ Warren County Community Supports Elderly Couple Desperate To Dig New Well
‘Dire Situation:’ Warren County Community Supports Elderly Couple Desperate To Dig New Well The Warren County community is coming together during the holiday season to support a beloved couple in desperate need of a new well after years of ongoing medical and financial issues from a head-on crash. Longtime Warren County residents Walter and Brenda Kuntz were in a head-on car accident about 15 years ago that caused them to suffer from life-changing injuries and left them unable to work full-time, according to a GoFundMe launched by their children. Walter Kuntz was “forced to retire early” due to the extent of his injuries and has been in and out of the hospital ever since, the camp…
1 Airlifted, Another Hurt As Subaru Veers Into Ditch In Warren County: State Police 1 Airlifted, Another Hurt As Subaru Veers Into Ditch In Warren County: State Police
1 Airlifted, Another Hurt As Subaru Veers Into Ditch In Warren County: State Police Two people were taken to nearby hospitals — one of them flown in a medical helicopter — after a Subaru veered off the roadway and into a ditch in Warren County over the weekend, state police confirmed. The vehicle ran off Mount Herman Road in Hope Township just before 9:50 p.m. Saturday, NJSP Trooper Brandi Slota told DailyVoice.com. The front passenger was taken by medical helicopter for treatment of moderate injuries, while the driver suffered minor injuries and was taken by ground, Slota said. The cause of the crash was not immediately clear. On 2/5/22 at 2143 ~ 38 Fire and 46 Res…
Warren County Fall Victim Airlifted To Trauma Center (DEVELOPING) Warren County Fall Victim Airlifted To Trauma Center (DEVELOPING)
Warren County Fall Victim Airlifted To Trauma Center (Developing) An elderly woman was airlifted to a trauma center with serious injuries Monday morning after suffering a fall in Warren County, developing reports say. The woman fell at a home on Little Philadelphia Road in Washington Township around 10 a.m., according to initial and unconfirmed reports. Northstar medical helicopter was requested to fly the woman to a nearby trauma center and arrived at the landing zone around 10:30 a.m., the report said. Washington Township Police did not immediately return DailyVoice.com’s request for additional details. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Fire Rips Through Warren County Home Fire Rips Through Warren County Home
Fire Rips Through Warren County Home A fire tore through and destroyed the home of a longtime volunteer firefighter in Warren County Sunday night, authorities said. The Blairstown family home of local firefighter Eric Usinowicz went up in flames shortly before 11:30 p.m., according to the Allamuchy Fire Department, which was one of several departments at the scene. Busy start to the week for the members Allamuchy Fire Department. At approximately 23:30 hours Sunday night crews were... Posted by Allamuchy Fire Dept. on Monday, January 17, 2022 The kitchen and living room were destroyed while the rest of the home sustaine…
Car Rips Off Home's Front Porch In Warren County Crash Car Rips Off Home's Front Porch In Warren County Crash
Car Rips Off Home's Front Porch In Warren County Crash A car ripped off a home's front porch in a Wednesday morning crash in Warren County, authorities said. Hope Volunteer firefighters responded to the crash just after 9:05 a.m. and found that a car had completely torn through the home’s porch before slamming into a nearby fence, the department said. One person suffered minor injuries in the crash, which the department determined was caused by extremely icy road conditions. The scene was cleared in under an hour. Scroll down to view more photos of the crash scene. At 0907 on 1/5/22 ~ 38 Fire and 46 Rescue were dispatched for an MVA (ca…
PA Man Charged With Murder, Kidnapping In Brutal NJ Attack: Prosecutor PA Man Charged With Murder, Kidnapping In Brutal NJ Attack: Prosecutor
PA Man Charged With Murder, Kidnapping In Brutal NJ Attack: Prosecutor A Pennsylvania man has officially been charged with murder following the late November attack at a New Jersey home that left an 84-year-old woman dead and her son critically injured. Kyle Kaspereen, 24, is accused of carrying out the Nov. 30 attack at 122 Wayne Street in Washington Borough, causing the death of Elaine Trachin and severely injuring her 53-year-old son, Bart, who was found taped to his wheelchair with a garbage over his head, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said. Kaspereen was first identified as a person of interest when investigators found that he had formerly li…
One Warren County Business Already Victimized In New Electricity Scam, Police Say One Warren County Business Already Victimized In New Electricity Scam, Police Say
One Warren County Business Already Victimized In New Electricity Scam, Police Say At least one business in Warren County has already been victimized in a new scam involving electricity payments, police warn. The scam begins when a business receives a call stating that the building’s electricity will soon be shut off due to missed payments, Washington Township police said Monday. “It is rare that any electric/energy company will call you on the phone to tell you they are going to ‘shut off’ your power,” police said. Warren County residents and business owners alike are warned to remain cautious and avoid sending payments without confirming the details with the energy su…
Trio Nabbed For Spray Painting Frat Letters At Warren County Park Trio Nabbed For Spray Painting Frat Letters At Warren County Park
Trio Nabbed For Spray Painting Frat Letters At Warren County Park Three young adults were charged after police say they spray painted graffiti letters of their college fraternity at a Warren County park before dawn Tuesday. Hackettstown Police responding to an erratic vehicle report on Seber Road found Osavbie Igiebor, 19, Juan Solis, 18, and Wesley Peters, 22, in the parking lot of Doctors Park around 1:35 a.m. A follow-up investigation determined that Igiebor and Solis, both of Newark, and Peters, of Lambertville, had just come from Riverfront Park, where they spray painted their fraternity (Omega Rho at Centenary University) group letters onto the back…
Video Shows Warren County Police Rescue Distressed Deer From Fence Video Shows Warren County Police Rescue Distressed Deer From Fence
Video Shows Warren County Police Rescue Distressed Deer From Fence Police in Warren County quickly and carefully rescued a distressed deer who was found with its antlers stuck in a fence. Washington Township police officers Overko, Wheeler and Peco were called Tuesday to the scene, where the rescue was captured in a brief but heartwarming video. The officers can be heard cooperating and working to keep the animal safe as they free its antlers from the mass of fencing. “We’re gonna go on five,” one of the officers is heard saying just seconds before carefully stepping back and releasing the deer, who then sprung up and galloped back into the woods. “Grea…
Support Surges For Warren County Family After Beloved Mom, Wife Dies From Sudden Head Trauma Support Surges For Warren County Family After Beloved Mom, Wife Dies From Sudden Head Trauma
Support Surges For Warren County Family After Beloved Mom, Wife Dies From Sudden Head Trauma Support is surging for the family of beloved Warren County mother and wife Lisa Moyer, who died from serious head trauma after an unexpected fall. Moyer, described as an “amazing” mother of two daughters and stepmother to a daughter and son, was declared brain dead June 18 and taken off life support the next day after suffering a “massive blow to her head” from a fall, according to a fundraiser launched by her daughter, Jillienne Moyer. “My mother was a wonderful woman and she fought through many hardships throughout the course of her life,” Jillienne writes. “She tried hard to be the mom s…
PHOTOS: Warren County Crews Douse Fully Engulfed Car Fire PHOTOS: Warren County Crews Douse Fully Engulfed Car Fire
Photos: Warren County Crews Douse Fully Engulfed Car Fire Fire crews in Warren County were quick to douse a car that had become fully engulfed in flames Thursday morning. The car went up in flames in the area of 332 Delaware Avenue around 11:30 a.m., initial reports said. Hope Volunteer firefighter extinguished the smoky blaze quickly and ensured that no exposures were damaged, the department said. The cause of the fire was not immediately clear.
State Police: Volkswagen Driver Airlifted In Route 80 Crash With Tractor-Trailer State Police: Volkswagen Driver Airlifted In Route 80 Crash With Tractor-Trailer
State Police: Volkswagen Driver Airlifted In Route 80 Crash With Tractor-Trailer A Volkswagen driver was airlifted in a crash on Route 80 westbound in Warren County Wednesday morning, state police said. The driver of a Volkswagen sedan crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer near milepost 2 in Knowlton Township just after 10 a.m., NJSP Trooper Lawrence Peele told Daily Voice. The Volkswagen driver was airlifted to Morristown Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, while the tractor-trailer driver was uninjured, Peele said. The westbound lanes were shut down following the crash, which remained under investigation, Peele said.
KNOW THEM? Police Seek ID For Warren County Men, Getaway Car In Ongoing Investigation KNOW THEM? Police Seek ID For Warren County Men, Getaway Car In Ongoing Investigation
Know Them? Police Seek ID For Warren County Men, Getaway Car In Ongoing Investigation Police in Warren County are seeking the public’s help identifying two men and a vehicle in connection to an ongoing investigation. The men are pictured above with the vehicle they fled the scene in during an unspecified incident, Pohatcong Township police said. Additional details were not immediately available. Anyone with information about the mens’ identity is asked to contact the Pohatcong Township Police Department.
Amazon Gift Card Scammer Robs Second Warren County Resident Of Thousands, Police Say Amazon Gift Card Scammer Robs Second Warren County Resident Of Thousands, Police Say
Amazon Gift Card Scammer Robs Second Warren County Resident Of Thousands, Police Say Police in Warren County urge residents to avoid falling victim to a scam that has robbed victims out of thousands of dollars. The second Hackettstown resident to become victim of the scam was a 41-year-old man who received a text message from 1-833-472-0959 claiming to represent Amazon, police said Tuesday. The man called the number provided in the text (1-833-220-3127) and was told that he needed to purchase gift cards to fix the problem, police said. The man then purchased $2,000 worth of gift cards from a nearby store and read the numbers to the scammer, police said. The victim hung up…
DRUG BUST: NJ Pair Had Over 800 Heroin, Crack Cocaine Bags, Suboxone In Traffic Stop, Cops Say DRUG BUST: NJ Pair Had Over 800 Heroin, Crack Cocaine Bags, Suboxone In Traffic Stop, Cops Say
Drug Bust: NJ Pair Had Over 800 Heroin, Crack Cocaine Bags, Suboxone In Traffic Stop, Cops Say Police found hundreds of bags of heroin and crack cocaine after stopping a couple in Warren County earlier this month, authorities said. Vincent Noel, 55, and Colleen Coghlan, 33, were pulled over for several violations on Feb. 16, Phillipsburg Police said. A subsequent search of the vehicle turned up 700 bags of heroin and 129 bags of crack cocaine, as well as a quantity of Suboxone and various paraphernalia, police said. Noel, of Phillipsburg, and Coghlan, of Washington, were arrested and charged with several narcotics offenses.
Popular Warren County Bowling Alley Slated To Reopen Under New Ownership Seeks Employees Popular Warren County Bowling Alley Slated To Reopen Under New Ownership Seeks Employees
Popular Warren County Bowling Alley Slated To Reopen Under New Ownership Seeks Employees A popular Warren County bowling alley reopening under new ownership is currently seeking employees. Warren Lanes in Phillipsburg is slated to reopen Feb. 26 under Reese Bowling Centers. “Hi everyone, how about some good news for a change!” begins a Feb. 5 post on Blue Valley Lanes’ Facebook page. “Reese Bowling Centers welcomes Warren Lanes in Phillipsburg NJ to the family!” reads the Wind Gap bowling alley’s post. Warren Lanes is hiring bartenders, kitchen and counter workers, mechanics and custodians ahead of the reopening, the post said. “We are looking for energetic sociable people t…
‘See You In Court:’ Warren County Dumpster Dodger Gets Public Call-Out ‘See You In Court:’ Warren County Dumpster Dodger Gets Public Call-Out
‘See You In Court:’ Warren County Dumpster Dodger Gets Public Call-Out The public may never know the identity of the person who left several garbage bags full of junk on a Warren County sidewalk — but town officials used the trash to track the dumper down and call them out via social media. “Dear Out-Of-Town-Dumper: Please stop bringing your garbage to our town and dispose of it in your own town,” begins a Monday evening Facebook post from the Borough of Washington. The dumper — who officials say travels through the borough during work commutes — was promptly identified by their own trash and found online, officials said. “Thank you for leaving junk mail in t…
Report: Nissan Driver Airlifted With Serious Injuries In Warren County Crash Report: Nissan Driver Airlifted With Serious Injuries In Warren County Crash
Report: Nissan Driver Airlifted With Serious Injuries In Warren County Crash A Nissan Rogue driver was airlifted with serious injuries after crashing into a tree in Warren County Thursday night, reports say. The crash occurred around the 200 block of Anderson Road in Franklin Township around 9:40 p.m., according to an on-scene report from LehighValleyLive. The driver hit a tree and went through several other yards, the report says. The driver, who was the only person involved in the crash, was seriously injured, prompting a transport via NorthStar helicopter to St. Luke’s University Hospital in Fountain Hill, the report says. The crash remained under investigation…
Support Surges For 5 Warren County Children After Dad's Sudden Death Support Surges For 5 Warren County Children After Dad's Sudden Death
Support Surges For 5 Warren County Children After Dad's Sudden Death Support is surging for five Warren County children following the sudden and unexpected loss of their father. Robert W. Jacobson, Jr. died Jan. 15 at the age of 52, his obituary says. Jacobson worked as a customer service representative at Taylor Rental Center in Washington, his memorial says. More than $4,200 had been raised as of Thursday on a GoFundMe to support Jacobson’s wife, Caroline, and their children — Ryan, 20, Nick, 17, Amber, 15, Noelle, 9, and Estelle, 8. “He was always there to help anyone with anything, and you could always call him to laugh,” reads the fundraiser. The d…
Police: Bethlehem Pair Nabbed For Selling Prescription Narcotics In Warren County Police: Bethlehem Pair Nabbed For Selling Prescription Narcotics In Warren County
Police: Bethlehem Pair Nabbed For Selling Prescription Narcotics In Warren County A man and woman from Bethlehem were charged with selling prescription narcotics in Warren County, authorities said. James Jones, 61, and Jennifer Jones, 50, were taken into custody Jan. 13 on accusations that they sold prescription narcotics in Washington Township and Washington Borough, township police said. The two were charged with distribution of CDS and conspiracy, police said. They were processed and released in accordance with bail reform. State Police and Hackettstown Police also assisted with the investigation.