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Fleeing Morris County Driver Hits Officer, Arrested At Costco: Police
A 27-year-old Denville man was arrested and charged after he struck a police officer while fleeing on Sunday, Oct. 20, authorities said.
While officers were conducting a traffic stop on Indian Road, it was discovered the driver, Liam Harrigan, had an active NCIC Warrant out of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, Denville police said.
As officers attempted to take Harrigan into custody, he fled from them in his vehicle, police said. While fleeing, Harrigan struck a Denville police officer, leaving him with minor injuries, authorities said.
A short time later, New Jersey State Police…
Morristown Man Leading 100 MPH Pursuit Surrenders At Denville Police HQ: Cops
A 27-year-old Morristown man was arrested after he led police on a high-speed pursuit through Denville on the early morning of Thursday, Jan. 25.
At 1:24 a.m., Denville police observed a black Hyundai Tucson, driven by Anthony Granados, make an abrupt lane change while driving eastbound on Route 10, officers said.
Officers tried to follow the vehicle, but Granados only sped up, police said.
Police activated their emergency lights and siren, but Granados refused to stop and started driving at speeds over 100 mph, officers said. After a brief chase, police obtained his license plate an…
Rabid Coyote Found At Morris County Park
A coyote that tested positive for rabies was found at a Morris County park, authorities said.
The animal was found in Tourne County Park in Boonton and recently tested positive, Denville Police said in a release on Friday, July 29.
“We urge residents not to feed, approach or permit their pets to interact with coyotes or other animals which are potential carriers of rabies, particularly those which appear sick”, said Dr. Carlos Perez, Jr., Denville Township’s Health Officer.
In addition to coyotes, common carriers of the rabies virus include raccoons, skunks, foxes, woodchucks, bats, a…
4 Youngsters Nabbed With Burglary Tools In Attempted Morris County Car Break-Ins, Police Say
Three young adults and one teen were arrested after being pulled over in a car with tools used to burglarize vehicles in Morris County, authorities said.
Officers stopped a suspicious vehicle on Shongum Road in Denville while responding to a report of a possible car burglary around 11:35 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, police said.
During questioning, officers allegedly saw several items commonly used to commit car burglaries.
A follow-up investigation led to the arrest of the driver, Nyasia Thomas, 18, of Elizabeth, as well as the front seat passenger, Hylene Day, 18, of Carteret, and a 16-year-…
Drunk Morris County Man Charged With Assault By Auto In Route 10 Crash: Police
A Morris County man was charged with assault by auto and several other offenses following a serious crash on Route 10, authorities said.
Bryan Ramirez, 36, was intoxicated and using his cell phone when he caused a crash with injuries on Route 10 west in Denville on Sunday, June 5, Denville Police said.
Ramirez, of Dover, was arrested and charged with assault by auto, DWI, reckless driving, careless driving, use of cellphone, and unsafe lane change, police said.
He was later released to a sober adult and is scheduled to appear in court.
