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Lawsuit
: Morris County Tenants Claim Home Gave Young Daughters Lead Poisoning
A Parsippany landlord is being sued by tenants who say he allowed them to live in a house with lead-based paint that poisoned the family’s 2- and 5-year old daughters -- then tried evicting them to avoid accountability, according to a report in the DailyRecord. Elida Rodriguez and Luis Jimenez have been living in a Dover home owned by Efrain and Eda Umanzor of Parsippany for almost 10 years, the report says. Their older daughter Joseline was initially diagnosed with lead poisoning in September of 2017. Genesis showed signs of poisoning in her blood in August 2018, less than a year…
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Morristown Man At Center Of Dover Police Controversy Arrested Again
A Morristown man whose 2019 arrest sparked controversy in Dover is in trouble with the law again -- this time, for crashing a stolen vehicle then trying to flee in the car he struck, authorities said. Cyprian Luke, 20, is accused of crashing a stolen pickup truck after a police pursuit, and then trying to steal a moped off the truck he hit before hopping in the driver's seat of that one last Saturday, authorities said. Video obtained by Daily Voice shows civilians rushing to help an officer apprehend Luke after pulling him out of the driver's seat of the second truck as he resisted arrest o…
Police & Fire
Police: Man Who Pushed Victim Onto Morris County Train Tracks Breaking 9 Ribs Arrested
An East Orange man who pushed a victim onto the railroad tracks at a Morris County train station while a train was coming has been arrested on assault charges, NJ Transit officials said. A Lake Hiawatha resident told police he was on the platform waiting for a train to Morristown at the Dover station on Dec. 3, 2019, NJ Transit spokesman Paul Milo said. The resident began assisting another customer at a ticket vending machine when he was approached by a man, later identified as Paul E. Stewart, demanding he get out of his way, Milo said. The victim refused, noting Stewart had enough room t…
Obituaries
Dover Native Jason Minahan Dies, 40
Jason Robert Minahan, a Dover native, died April 21 after a long battle with an illness. He was 40. “With his shock of red hair, blue eyes and big smile, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him and will remain in our hearts forever,” reads Minahan’s obituary. Minahan graduated from Dover High School in 1998 and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of New Jersey, according to his obituary. He was gainfully employed as a Technical Support Engineer at Signature Information Solutions, LLC, his obituary says. Minahan also had a passion for the arts and loved takin…
Police & Fire
Authorities: Drunk Morris County Door Knocker Spits On Police Says 'Catch Coronavirus And Die'
"Catch coronavirus and die," is what a drunk Morris County man told police taking him into custody after they found him knocking on doors in a hospital mask and gloves, authorities charged. Jonathan Cabrejos, 24, of Mount Arlington, was stopped by police when police spotted him knocking on doors in Wharton near the Dover border Sunday around 11 p.m., Wharton police wrote in a Facebook post. An officer was trying to help a "visibly intoxicated" Cabrejos call a family member for a ride home when he began shouting profanities in the middle of Ford Avenue, police said. Cabrejos then befor…
Obituaries
Morris County Mom Found Dead Behind Newark Strip Mall
The body of a Morris County mom was found behind a strip mall in Newark, news reports say. The woman was later identified in a news report by RLS Media as Crystal Sperry, 46, formerly of Dover and Jefferson. Nearly $2,300 had been raised as of Thursday on a GoFundMe launched by one of her five children, Angel Sperry. Sperry's body was found near a dumpster behind the Nevada Mall on Court Street in Newark just before 7:45 a.m. Jan. 17, RLS Media reports. The incident was not ruled a homicide and no suspicious activity was suspected, the report says. Angel Sperry penned a to…
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Detours
: Construction Project Shuts Dover Bridge In Morris County For 10 Months
The bridge over the Rockaway River in Dover will soon be closed for construction for nearly 10 months. The East Blackwell Street bridge will close to all traffic starting Jan. 27, and a pedestrian bridge will be installed temporarily to maintain walking accessibility. Scroll down for detours: East Blackwell Street will be closed in both directions in this area for the duration of this project. East Blackwell Street will remain open to local traffic in an easterly direction so that vehicles can turn right (traveling south) onto South Salem Street and continue towards NJSH Rt. 10. Vehicles …
Police & Fire
East Orange Man Fatally Struck By NJ Transit Train ID'd
An East Orange man was fatally struck by a New Jersey Transit train late Sunday night, NJ Transit officials said. Gregory Brantley, 31, was hit by a Morris & Essex line train just east or the Highland Avenue station in Orange around 11 p.m., according to a New Jersey Transit spokesperson. The New York Penn Station-bound train had left from Dover at 10:05 p.m., and was carrying 28 passengers and crew members. Service was suspended for about 45 minutes.
Lifestyle
Here Are Some Of The Highest Rated Morris County Pizzerias, According To Yelp
Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings in Morris County? Check out these five local pizzerias, which are top-rated on Yelp. 1. Pizza Cucina (440 Main Road in Towaco) Pizza Cucina in Towaco earned a 4.5/5-star Yelp rating, presumably for its variety of one-of-a-kind gourmet pies. Among favorites are the Goodfella (sausage and sautéed broccoli rabe) and the Chicken Pesto (pesto spread, grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella and wood-fired roasted peppers). For more information, visit the website. 2. M&S Pizza (333 Route 46 in Dover) With a 4.5/5-star Yelp rating, M&…
Police & Fire
Prosecutor: Dover Man Gets Decade In Prison For Assaulting Teen, Witness Tampering
A Dover man was sentenced to a decade in state prison for assaulting a 16-year-old and tampering with a witness, authorities said. Levi Young, 20 -- who previously pled guilty to aggravated assault (strangulation), child endangerment and witness tampering -- was sentenced last Friday in Superior Court, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. A spokesperson for the MCPO said there were multiple incidents between March and July 2019. Young must serve a minimum of 51 months (4.25 years) before he is eligible for parole. Authorities did not release further information. Prosecutor&n…
Lifestyle
These 22 Morris County Homes Are Decked Out In Christmas Lights
December is looking sparkly and bright in Morris County. The Morris County Mommy Friends and Moms Helping Moms in Morris came up with a list of Christmas lights displays in the area, which they are kindly sharing with Daily Voice. Here are local displays to light up your nights. Disclaimer: We are purposely leaving out the specific addresses out of respect to the families, but the lights shouldn't be hard to miss! 1 Crestfield Road, Boonton (Christmas in Boonton Township) Sheridan Lane, Boonton Twp. Debbie Place, Dover Erickson Way, Denville Tomahawk Trail, Denville Prospect Street…
Obituaries
Death Of Local Dad Brian Hickey Breaks Hearts In Warren County
Devoted dad. Caring friend. All-around genuine guy. This is how Brian Hickey of the Panther Valley section of Allamuchy is being remembered. Hickey, a Hopatcong native, died on Nov. 3 at St. Clare's Hospital in Dover. He was 47 years old. More than $16,600 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Hickey's three children, Mariana, Brian and Emily, as of Thursday afternoon. His social media page was filled with condolences from grieving friends, remembering him for his heartfelt advice and authenticity. "Brian and I worked on the same sales engineering team at Verizon," Bob Munch said. …
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