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Two Women In Their 60s Engaged In Prostitution At Morris County Spa: Prosecutor Two Women In Their 60s Engaged In Prostitution At Morris County Spa: Prosecutor
Two Women In Their 60s Engaged In Prostitution At Morris County Spa: Prosecutor A woman running a spa in Morris County was arrested and charged after authorities say her spa was offering some extra services. Soon Bang, a 63-year-old Fairview resident, ran a prostitution business at Oasis Spa on Route 10 in Denville, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Denville Police Chief Frank Perna said. A search of the spa turned up a large quantity of U.S. currency, authorities said. Bang, and Yushun Li, 67, of Flushing, New York, engaged in sexual activity in exchange for cash, authorities said. Both women wer…
Underage, DWI Teen Hits Uber Driver, Tells Morris County Cops She's Overtired: Police (VIDEO) Underage, DWI Teen Hits Uber Driver, Tells Morris County Cops She's Overtired: Police (VIDEO)
Underage, DWI Teen Hits Uber Driver, Tells Morris County Cops She's Overtired: Police (Video) A 19-year-old driver who admitted to drinking before getting behind the wheel was charged with underage DWI after crossing into oncoming traffic and crashing into an Uber driver last month in Morris County, authorities said. Bodycam footage of the Sunday, Jan. 26 arrest of Araceli Rivera Huaman was shared to YouTube by Transparency Bodycam. The incident occurred around 2 a.m., when police responded to Franklin Road for a report of a two-car crash, according to the Denville Township Police Department. Rivera Huaman was driving south when she crossed the center line and veered directly towar…
Drunk PA Man Found Sleeping In Stolen Vehicle: Denville PD Drunk PA Man Found Sleeping In Stolen Vehicle: Denville PD
Drunk PA Man Found Sleeping In Stolen Vehicle: Denville PD A 32-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested and charged after he was found sleeping in a stolen vehicle in Denville on Saturday, Feb. 15, authorities said. Khalil Watkins, an Emmaus resident, was sleeping in a vehicle in the parking lot of Schumacher Chevrolet on Route 46 East, Denville police said. The vehicle he was sleeping in was identified as stolen, police said. Watkins was found to be under the influence of alcohol, police said. Watkins was placed under arrest and charged with receiving stolen property and driving while intoxicated, police said. He was also issued numerous multi…
'She Was My BFF' Former Firefighter In Morris Co. Kills Wife In PA, Sister Speaks (Exclusive) 'She Was My BFF' Former Firefighter In Morris Co. Kills Wife In PA, Sister Speaks (Exclusive)
'She Was My BFF' Former Firefighter In Morris Co. Kills Wife In PA, Sister Speaks (Exclusive) The nightmare began with a phone call.  On Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, Kristine Alberti, unable to reach her sister Joann for days, dialed 911. Hours later, police found Joann stabbed to death in her Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, home. Her husband, Craig Zigarelli, was dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.  On Wednesday, Feb. 12, Kristine and Adam Alberti spoke with Daily Voice.  A Life Spanning Two States, Ended in Violence Joann Alberti was a New Jersey native, raised in Roxbury and a graduate of Roxbury High School’s Class of 1996, her siblings explained. She continued her s…
Dover Man Robbed Store: Denville PD Dover Man Robbed Store: Denville PD
Dover Man Robbed Store: Denville PD A 30-year-old Dover resident was arrested and charged with robbery on Saturday, Jan. 25 in Denville, authorities said. At 1:49 p.m., officers responded to the Union Hill Shopping Center on a report of an armed robbery, Denville police said. The suspect, Raul Green, was found with a large wad of cash, which he had taken from a retail store, police said. Green was ultimately arrested for robbery of the store and attempted robbery of additional stores, police said. No weapons were found on Green's person, police said.  This incident is still under investigation, police said.
Morris County Corrections Officer Drove Drunk In Two-Car Crash: Authorities Morris County Corrections Officer Drove Drunk In Two-Car Crash: Authorities
Morris County Corrections Officer Drove Drunk In Two-Car Crash: Authorities A Morris County corrections officer found himself on the other side of the law. Justin Jasiecki, 24, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence following a two-car crash in Denville on Friday, Jan. 17, Denville police said. At 11:23 p.m., officers responded to the crash on Route 53 and an investigation determined Jasiecki was under the influence of alcohol, police said.  After failing field sobriety tests, Jasiecki was placed under arrest for the suspicion of driving while intoxicated, police said. The other driver was transported to Morristown Medical Center due to inj…
Video Shows DUI Driver 2X Legal Limit Who Says Car Hit Black Ice In Morris County: Cops Video Shows DUI Driver 2X Legal Limit Who Says Car Hit Black Ice In Morris County: Cops
Video Shows DUI Driver 2X Legal Limit Who Says Car Hit Black Ice In Morris County: Cops New bodycam footage shows the arrest of a 31-year-old Rockaway woman who was more than twice the legal limit when her vehicle slammed into a Denville office building last month, police paperwork shows. Police were called to 95 E Main Street near Indian Road on reports of a "loud bang" around 10 p.m. on Dec. 22, 2024, Denville police said. There they found Kristen Cobb, whose vehicle had veered off the road and struck the exterior of the building with airbag deployment. Officers detected a strong odor of alcohol from Cobb's breath. She claimed she “slipped on black ice” while driving ho…
Traffic Stop Turns Up Firearm In Morris County: Police Traffic Stop Turns Up Firearm In Morris County: Police
Traffic Stop Turns Up Firearm In Morris County: Police A 36-year-old Morris County man was arrested and charged with improperly transporting a firearm in Denville on Saturday, Jan. 11, authorities said. At 7:42 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop near the 7-Eleven at 45 W Main St., Denville police said. Officers discovered the driver, Daniel Schmidt, a Mountain Lakes resident, was improperly transporting a firearm, police said. Schmidt was ultimately arrested and transported back to Denville Police headquarters for processing, police said. He was charged with a weapons transportation violation and released pending a court date, police said.
Man Harassed Candy Store, Stole $90: Denville PD Man Harassed Candy Store, Stole $90: Denville PD
Man Harassed Candy Store, Stole $90: Denville PD A 26-year-old Vineland man was arrested and charged on Thursday, Jan. 2, after he was harassing employees at a candy store in Denville, authorities said. At 11:35 a.m. officers responded to Sweet Expressions by Geri at 26 Broadway on a report of a man, Markeese Brazelis, bothering staff and acting unruly, Denville police said. Brazelis had entered the staff area and stole $90 in cash, police said. Brazelis was located walking in the center of town and ultimately placed under arrest for the theft of the cash, police said. He was charged with theft by unlawful taking, police said.
Drunk, Reckless Driver Busted On New Year's Eve: Denville PD Drunk, Reckless Driver Busted On New Year's Eve: Denville PD
Drunk, Reckless Driver Busted On New Year's Eve: Denville PD A 52-year-old Budd Lake resident was arrested for driving while intoxicated on New Year's Eve in Denville, authorities said. On Tuesday, Dec. 31, officers conducted a welfare check on Jermaine Jackson, who was sleeping in his vehicle which was parked and idling on East Main Street, Denville police said. An investigation revealed Jackson was under the influence of alcohol and he failed field sobriety tests, police said. Jackson was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and careless driving, police said.
'Loud Bang' Leads Police To Drunk, Reckless Driver: Denville PD 'Loud Bang' Leads Police To Drunk, Reckless Driver: Denville PD
'Loud Bang' Leads Police To Drunk, Reckless Driver: Denville PD A 31-year-old Rockaway woman was arrested and charged with drunk driving following a crash on Sunday, Dec. 22, authorities said. That day, officers were alerted to a "loud bang" on Indian Road and Route 53, Denville police said. Officers discovered a crash with the driver, Kristen Cobb, still inside the vehicle, police said. Following an investigation, Cobb was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated, police said. Cobb was also issued summonses for reckless driving and careless driving, police said.
Holiday Lotto Cheer! Morris County Mega Millions Player Wins Big Holiday Lotto Cheer! Morris County Mega Millions Player Wins Big
Holiday Lotto Cheer! Morris County Mega Millions Player Wins Big Six North Jersey lottery players are having a very happy holidays. Mega Millions tickets sold in Morris, Somerset, Hudson, Bergen and Essex Counties matched four numbers and the gold megaball in the drawing held on Friday, Dec. 27, winning $10,000. The tickets were sold at Jay Cee's in Denville, United Check Cashing in Secaucus, Krauszer's in Manville, Towne Check Cashing in Bloomfield, Surya Sunny in Guttenberg and ShopRite Liquor in Roselle Park. The winning numbers were 3, 7, 37, 49, 55, and the gold megaball was 6.
Three Kids Spray Painted Buildings: Denville PD Three Kids Spray Painted Buildings: Denville PD
Three Kids Spray Painted Buildings: Denville PD Three boys were arrested and charged on Friday, Dec. 20 with spray painting multiple buildings in Denville on Tuesday, Dec. 17, authorities said. The juveniles were captured on surveillance cameras and positive identification was made by a Denville School Resource Officer, Denville police said. The juveniles were later released to their parents and will be required to adhere to a station house adjustment agreement, police said.
Driver Found Passed Out With Car Running In Middle Of Road: Denville PD Driver Found Passed Out With Car Running In Middle Of Road: Denville PD
Driver Found Passed Out With Car Running In Middle Of Road: Denville PD A 45-year-old Morristown man was arrested and charge after he was found passed out inside his vehicle while the car was parked running in the middle of the road in Denville on Sunday, Dec. 15, authorities said. At 7:40 p.m., officers responded to Fox Hill Road where they found Favian Fernandezespinoza passed out, Denville police said. An investigation determined Fernandezespinoza, had consumed alcoholic beverages prior to operating his vehicle, police said. Fernandezespinoza was charged with driving under the influence and reckless driving, police said.
Teaneck Drunk Driver Busted Following Pursuit: Denville PD Teaneck Drunk Driver Busted Following Pursuit: Denville PD
Teaneck Drunk Driver Busted Following Pursuit: Denville PD A 34-year-old Teaneck man was arrested and charged with drunk driving after leading Denville police on a pursuit on Saturday, Dec. 7, authorities said. Officers responded to Route 80 West and observed a vehicle driven by Daniel Hernandez-Gutierrez exhibiting behaviors indicative of drinking and driving, Denville police said. Hernandez-Gutierrez refused to stop and led police on a pursuit, officers said. Hernandez-Gutierrez eventually stopped and was removed from the vehicle and police determined he was under the influence of alcohol and/or narcotics, officers said. An expendable baton …
Video Shows Van Explosion That Caused Gridlock On Route 10 Video Shows Van Explosion That Caused Gridlock On Route 10
Video Shows Van Explosion That Caused Gridlock On Route 10 Daily Voice has obtained footage of a van fire, including a minor explosion, that closed a Morris County intersection on Thursday, Dec. 5 (scroll for video). The incident occurred on Route 10 in Randolph near Denville, just past the Mount Pleasant Turnpike, and involved a painter’s van, according to Denville Police Capt. Scott Welsch. The van's driver had pulled over after noticing smoke and entered a nearby business to seek help, Welsch said. A passerby spotted the van in flames and called 911. When a Denville police officer arrived, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. The Denville …
Man Parked Car In Front Of Driveway, Fell Asleep, Busted For DWI: Denville PD Man Parked Car In Front Of Driveway, Fell Asleep, Busted For DWI: Denville PD
Man Parked Car In Front Of Driveway, Fell Asleep, Busted For DWI: Denville PD A 42-year-old Rockaway man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after he was found sleeping in his car in Denville on Thursday, Nov. 21, authorities said. At 6:15 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call about a car parked in front of a residence on Second Avenue with an unresponsive man in the driver's seat, Denville police said. Police found Edwin Sanchez-Laos sleeping in the driver's seat of his vehicle while illegally parked in front of the driveway, authorities said. Sanchez-Laos was determined to be under the influence of alcohol and failed field sobriety tests, polic…
Pedestrian Pinned By Car In Morris County Acme Parking Lot: Police Pedestrian Pinned By Car In Morris County Acme Parking Lot: Police
Pedestrian Pinned By Car In Morris County Acme Parking Lot: Police A pedestrian was hospitalized after being run over by a vehicle in the parking lot of a Morris County supermarket Sunday morning, Dec. 1, police said. The vehicle was pulling out of a spot in the Acme parking lot on E. Main Street in Denville, when they drove over the female pedestrian and came to a stop, with the pedestrian underneath the vehicle, Denville Police Capt. Scott Welsch said. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The incident is under investigation.
Latino Families, Lasso Ropers Sought For Bruce Springsteen Biopic Filming In Morris County Latino Families, Lasso Ropers Sought For Bruce Springsteen Biopic Filming In Morris County
Latino Families, Lasso Ropers Sought For Bruce Springsteen Biopic Filming In Morris County Locals have a chance to join the upcoming Bruce Springsteen biopic starring "Shameless" actor Jeremy Allen White.  Grant Wilfley Casting is looking for New Jersey and New York residents to play extras in two unique roles on set of "Deliver Me From Nowhere," which will be filming at a state fair setting in Denville, NJ, on Dec. 5, 2024. The casting team is specifically seeking Latino families and experienced lasso ropers to bring authenticity to the fair scene. Those interested in playing a Latino family should submit their name, phone number, SAG-AFTRA membership status, height, weight…
Man Driving Porsche Possessed Heroin, Meth: Denville PD Man Driving Porsche Possessed Heroin, Meth: Denville PD
Man Driving Porsche Possessed Heroin, Meth: Denville PD A 38-year-old man was arrested and charged on Saturday, Oct. 26, after he was discovered to be in possession of heroin and methamphetamine in Denville, authorities said. Officers responded to the Sunoco gas station at 161 Route 46 for a report of a man, later identified as Shekeab Shroff, in a silver Porsche impaired, Denville police said. Officers observed the driver pulling out onto Route 46 and soon arrested him for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Shroff was discovered to be in possession of heroin and methamphetamine, police said. He was charged with possession of …
Flanders Driver, 19, Killed On Route 80 After Rear-Ending Box Truck In Denville: Police Flanders Driver, 19, Killed On Route 80 After Rear-Ending Box Truck In Denville: Police
Flanders Driver, 19, Killed On Route 80 After Rear-Ending Box Truck In Denville: Police Monday, Nov. 4 was going to be a big day for Cameron Ray. It would have been the 19-year-old MSU sophomore's first day of work at Das' Creamery's new location, Das' Creamery MooTown Morris Marketplace, on East Hanover Avenue in Morristown. Ray, of Flanders, joined Das' staff in April 2021, and has brought light and life to the ice cream shop ever since, the shop's owners tell Daily Voice. But early Sunday morning, Nov. 3, 19-year-old Ray was killed when he rear-ended a box truck on the shoulder of Route 80 in Denville.  So, celebrations at Das' Creamery MooTown will have to wait. "H…
Flanders Driver, 19, Killed On Route 80 After Rear-Ending Box Truck In Denville: Police Flanders Driver, 19, Killed On Route 80 After Rear-Ending Box Truck In Denville: Police
Flanders Driver, 19, Killed On Route 80 After Rear-Ending Box Truck In Denville: Police A 19-year-old driver was killed in an early-morning Route 80 crash when he rear-ended a box truck stopped in the shoulder, authorities said. Cameron Ray, of Flanders, was heading west in a Subrau when he rear-ended the truck near milepost 38.2 in Denville around 5:40 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. Ray died as a result of the crash while the box truck driver suffered minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation, and no additional information is available.
Dems Overtake Republicans In Early Voting: Here's Where Polls Are Now Open In North Jersey Dems Overtake Republicans In Early Voting: Here's Where Polls Are Now Open In North Jersey
Dems Overtake Republicans In Early Voting: Here's Where Polls Are Now Open In North Jersey More than 38 million Americans had cast their votes in the 2024 elections as of Saturday morning, Oct. 26, the University of Florida Election Lab's early voter tracker shows. Polls have officially opened for early, in-person voting in New Jersey. How will you be voting? According to the UFL lab, 7.8M Democrats and 6.9M Republicans had already voted. Here's where you can show up and vote in each county in North Jersey come Saturday morning, Oct. 26. BERGEN Jack Alter Community Center, Fort Lee Garfield Nutrition Center & Senior Citizens Building, Garfield County Admin Build…
Union County Man Arrested For DUI After Striking Curb: Police Union County Man Arrested For DUI After Striking Curb: Police
Union County Man Arrested For DUI After Striking Curb: Police A 43-year-old Union County man was arrested and charged with drunk driving after he struck a curb in Denville on Monday, Oct. 21, authorities said. Officers responded to 3056 Route 10 West after a black Honda struck a curb, Denville police said. The driver, Brian Sharkey, a Mountainside resident, was found to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, police said. Sharkey was arrested and transported to police headquarters for processing, police said. Sharkey refused to submit to a chemical test and was charged with driving under the influence and reckless driving, among other off…
Fleeing Morris County Driver Hits Officer, Arrested At Costco: Police Fleeing Morris County Driver Hits Officer, Arrested At Costco: Police
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…
College Student From Morris County Critical After Being Struck By Car In Philadelphia College Student From Morris County Critical After Being Struck By Car In Philadelphia
College Student From Morris County Critical After Being Struck By Car In Philadelphia A St. Joseph's University student from New Jersey remains in critical condition one week after he was struck by a vehicle, according to a GoFundMe launched to help his family.  Russell Hollister, a junior student whose social media pages show he hails from Denville, NJ, was struck by a 2021 Mazda CX-5 traveling south in the 200 block of City Avenue in Philadelphia at 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23, as Lower Merion Township police told Daily Voice.  Hollister was crossing the "midblock from the west to the east side of City Avenue," Operations Commander Captain E…
Quick Draw Ticket Sold At Denville Convenience Store Wins Big Quick Draw Ticket Sold At Denville Convenience Store Wins Big
Quick Draw Ticket Sold At Denville Convenience Store Wins Big It was a terrific Thursday for a lottery player in Denville. A Quick Draw ticket sold at Denville Mart on Thursday, Sept. 12 won $10,000. In Quick Draw, a set of nine “Your Jackpot Numbers” (01-80) are randomly selected and printed at the bottom of every Quick Draw ticket. If all nine of the player’s numbers are selected in any of the Quick Draw drawings that the ticket is eligible for, the ticket wins a portion of the Progressive Jackpot based on the amount wagered per draw.
Drunk Denville Woman Involved In Crash, Had Pills: Police Drunk Denville Woman Involved In Crash, Had Pills: Police
Drunk Denville Woman Involved In Crash, Had Pills: Police A 60-year-old Denville woman was arrested and charged after she drove drunk and was involved in a crash on Saturday, Sept. 14, authorities said. Police responded to Righter Avenue for a report of a crash and found Maureen Beekman, one of the drivers in the crash, to be under the influence of liquor and/or drugs, Denville police said in a release. Beekman failed field sobriety tests and was arrested, police said. Beekman was then arrested and found to be in possession of prescription pills without having the proper prescription, police said. She was charged with driving while intoxicat…
Man Gave Fake Name, Had Drugs, Outstanding Warrants During Denville Traffic Stop: Police Man Gave Fake Name, Had Drugs, Outstanding Warrants During Denville Traffic Stop: Police
Man Gave Fake Name, Had Drugs, Outstanding Warrants During Denville Traffic Stop: Police A 31-year-old Lake Hopatcong resident was arrested and charged on Wednesday, Sept. 11, with possessing drugs and giving police a fake name during a traffic stop in Denville, authorities said. At 11:15 a.m., officers pulled over a vehicle on Route 53 South for multiple equipment violations, Denville police said in a release. During the stop, officers discovered the driver of the vehicle, Edwin Wendlocher, possessed a controlled dangerous substance, drug paraphernalia and Wendocher gave the officer a false name, police said. Wendlocher was arrested and transported back to police headquarters …
Hackettstown Man Lied About Assault: Denville PD Hackettstown Man Lied About Assault: Denville PD
Hackettstown Man Lied About Assault: Denville PD A Hackettstown man was arrested on Friday, Sept. 6 and charged with filing a false police report over an assault in Denville, authorities said. On Saturday, Aug. 31, officers began investigating a report that Edward Wess was assaulted by a group of people on Luger Road and his vehicle was damaged by a blunt object, Denville police said. During the investigation, it was determined that the incident did not occur as reported, police said Wess turned himself into Denville police and was charged with false reports to law enforcement authorities, officers said. He was released pending a future …
Denville Man With Bloody Hands Spat On Police Officer: Authorities Denville Man With Bloody Hands Spat On Police Officer: Authorities
Denville Man With Bloody Hands Spat On Police Officer: Authorities A 27-year-old Denville man was arrested and charged after he spat on a police officer on Thursday, Sept. 5, authorities said. Officers responded to a welfare check and observed Carlos Vergne stumbling down the road from the residence with no shoes on, Denville police said. Police observed Vergne's hands were covered in blood, officers said. Vergne was placed on detainment under the suspicion of being involved in a domestic violence incident, police said. When officers requested identification, Vergne attempted to flee the scene, police said.  Officers prevented Vergne from leaving and…