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BUSTED: Warren County Man, Former Deacon, 66, Uploaded And Sent Child Porn, Prosecutor Says BUSTED: Warren County Man, Former Deacon, 66, Uploaded And Sent Child Porn, Prosecutor Says
Busted: Warren County Man, Former Deacon, 66, Uploaded And Sent Child Porn, Prosecutor Says A Warren County man and former deacon was arrested after allegedly uploading and sending child pornography, authorities announced. Bruce Olsen, 66, was charged with two counts of child endangerment for possession and distribution of child pornography, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said in a release on Wednesday, May 25. Olsen, of Hackettstown, is accused of uploading child sexual abuse material, according to investigators who carried out a search warrant in Allamuchy Township on Wednesday, May 11. Olsen formerly worked as a deacon in Roxbury, according to TapInto.net. Olsen’s…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Three NJ Auto Dealers Pony Up $400,000 To Resolve Ripoff Claims, Promise Not To Do It Again Three NJ Auto Dealers Pony Up $400,000 To Resolve Ripoff Claims, Promise Not To Do It Again
Three NJ Auto Dealers Pony Up $400,000 To Resolve Ripoff Claims, Promise Not To Do It Again Three New Jersey auto dealers accused of ripping off customers agreed to pay nearly $400,000 combined to end a state investigation while promising not to do it again, authorities announced. Buyers of both new and used vehicles have already been frustrated by supply chain issues, Acting Attorney Matthew J. Platkin said in a joint release with the state Division of Consumer Affairs on Friday, May 20. Now this. “Dodging illegal practices should be the last thing New Jerseyans have to worry about as they search for a vehicle in this challenging market,” the attorney general said. Platkin iden…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
‘Uptick’ In Facebook Marketplace Thefts Reported In Morris County, Police Say ‘Uptick’ In Facebook Marketplace Thefts Reported In Morris County, Police Say
‘Uptick’ In Facebook Marketplace Thefts Reported In Morris County, Police Say Police are warning Facebook Marketplace users to exert “extreme caution” when listing items following an uptick in thefts from sellers on the platform. Here’s how it works: a user “eagerly” posts a photo of their high-ticket item — a motorcycle inside a shed, for example — along with their approximate location, Roxbury Township police say in a Wednesday release. Then, tricky thieves do some quick research and take action. “They look at your profile, figure out what town you live in, Google you, and now they know exactly where your motorcycle is,” police said. “They come at night and break…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Morris County Woman, 25, Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash, Prosecutor Says Morris County Woman, 25, Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash, Prosecutor Says
Morris County Woman, 25, Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash, Prosecutor Says A 25-year-old Morris County woman was killed following a Tuesday morning tractor-trailer crash on Route 46, authorities confirmed. Jen Gorgas, of Netcong, collided with the tractor-trailer as it was exiting the Citgo gas station near Phillips Way in Roxbury around 8:30 a.m., Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a release alongside Chief of Detectives Christoph K. Kimker and Roxbury Police Chief Dean Adone. The tractor portion of the truck was “completely in the roadway” at the time of the crash, the release said. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, and no othe…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Motorist, 68, Killed In Head-On Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Central Jersey Motorist, 68, Killed In Head-On Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Central Jersey
Motorist, 68, Killed In Head-On Crash With Tractor-Trailer In Central Jersey A 68-year-old man from East Brunswick was killed when he crashed head-on into a tractor-trailer, authorities said. The crash occurred at 11:01 a.m. on Bordentown Avenue near the entrance to the Sayreville Soccer Complex, according to Sayresville Capt. Daniel Plumacker. The driver of a Hyundai Elantra, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, Plumacker said. A preliminary investigation indicates that the tractor trailer was traveling east and the Hyundai was traveling west on Bordentown Avenue at the time of the collision. The Volvo tractor-trailer driver…

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by Jon Craig
News
6-Year-Old NJ Boy Killed In Route 80 Crash Was Firefighter's Grandson 6-Year-Old NJ Boy Killed In Route 80 Crash Was Firefighter's Grandson
6-Year-Old NJ Boy Killed In Route 80 Crash Was Firefighter's Grandson Support is skyrocketing for the family of the beloved 6-year-old boy killed in a devastating hit-and-run crash on Route 80 just two days before Christmas. The Mount Olive boy was killed after a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox struck a Honda HRV and fled the scene near milepost 28.5 in Roxbury around 7:45 p.m. Thursday, DailyVoice.com reported. The victim, identified as Lorenzo Van Dine, is the grandson of a Budd Lake firefighter, the department said in a heartbreaking Facebook post. As many in the community have heard of the loss of Lorenzo Van Dine this tragedy hits particularly close to home…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
6-Year-Old Dies In Route 80 Crash 6-Year-Old Dies In Route 80 Crash
6-Year-Old Dies In Route 80 Crash A 6-year-old boy died in a crash on Route 80 in Morris County Thursday night, authorities said. A 2012 Chevrolet Equinox heading east was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene near milepost 28.5 in Roxbury, New Jersey State Police said. The Chevy struck a Honda HRV on impact, which by a Nissan Altima. the Chevy was then struck by a Honda Passport, police said. The boy who died was riding in the Honda HRV. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or the events leading to or following the crash is asked to contact Troop "B" Netcong Station at 973-347-1001. Anonymous tips are welcome.

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
QuickChek Just Opened 3 New Stores In NJ [Look Inside] QuickChek Just Opened 3 New Stores In NJ [Look Inside]
QuickChek Just Opened 3 New Stores In NJ [Look Inside] Three new QuickChek convenience stores have recently opened for business throughout the Garden State — and several more openings are on the horizon. The new locations can be found off Route 287 in Roxbury, on Easton Avenue in Somerset and Lakeview Avenue in Piscataway, brand officials said in a press release. Each new store features indoor/outdoor seating, has 16 gas pumps and of course, serves up the chain’s classic food and drink menu. The new stores have also shifted to prioritize convenience amid pandemic-related routine changes. “When consumer behavior shifted during the early stages…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Off-Duty Morris County Cop Chases Down Routine Shoplifter Found With Nearly $8K In Stolen Items Off-Duty Morris County Cop Chases Down Routine Shoplifter Found With Nearly $8K In Stolen Items
Off-Duty Morris County Cop Chases Down Routine Shoplifter Found With Nearly $8K In Stolen Items An off-duty Morris County police officer chased down an alleged routine shoplifter who ran into the woods after he was found with nearly $8,000 in stolen merchandise. Police in Mansfield received a call from an off-duty officer from Roxbury who recognized a 34-year-old Middletown, NY man wanted out of several jurisdictions for high dollar thefts on July 16, the department said. The Roxbury officer saw the man loading merchandise from Home Depot into a garbage can that was inside his shopping cart before leaving without paying, police said. The alleged shoplifter then ran into the woods beh…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
6 New QuickChek Stores Coming To NJ This Summer 6 New QuickChek Stores Coming To NJ This Summer
6 New QuickChek Stores Coming To NJ This Summer QuickChek is set to open six new locations in New Jersey this summer. The convenient stores are coming to Hackettstown, Hamilton Township, Piscataway, Roxbury, Somerset and Somerville, its website says. The stores will be located at Hackettstown: 134 Mountain Ave. Hamilton Township: 704 Sloan Ave. Piscataway: 3 Lakeview Ave. Roxbury: 84 Route 206 Somerset: 1850 Easton Ave. Somerville: 3483 Route 22 They are all expected to open in August.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
West Orange Man Surrenders In Morris County Shooting West Orange Man Surrenders In Morris County Shooting
West Orange Man Surrenders In Morris County Shooting A West Orange man who shot a victim in the leg during a Morris County domestic incident surrendered to law enforcement, authorities announced Tuesday. Michael Mecca, 39, was in an argument with the victim in Roxbury the night of May 31 when he left and returned with a .40 caliber Highpoint handgun, Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. Mecca pulled the firearm from his waistband and fired at the victim, who suffered more than one gunshot wound to the leg, Carroll said alongside Chief of Detectives Chris Kimker, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon and Roxbury Polic…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
West Orange Man Surrenders In Morris County Shooting West Orange Man Surrenders In Morris County Shooting
West Orange Man Surrenders In Morris County Shooting A West Orange man who shot a victim in the leg during a Morris County domestic incident surrendered to law enforcement, authorities announced Tuesday. Michael Mecca, 39, was in an argument with the victim in Roxbury the night of May 31 when he left and returned with a .40 caliber Highpoint handgun, Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. Mecca pulled the firearm from his waistband and fired at the victim, who suffered more than one gunshot wound to the leg, Carroll said alongside Chief of Detectives Chris Kimker, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon and Roxbury Police Chief Ma…

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by Valerie Musson