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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 …
Fleeing Driver Hits Denville Officer, Arrested At Costco: Police Fleeing Driver Hits Denville Officer, Arrested At Costco: Police
Fleeing Driver Hits Denville 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…
Denville Man Shoved Gun Into Victim's Mouth: Police Denville Man Shoved Gun Into Victim's Mouth: Police
Denville Man Shoved Gun Into Victim's Mouth: Police A 58-year-old Denville man was arrested on Friday, Feb. 9 after he shoved a handgun into someone else's mouth, authorities said. At 3:14 a.m., officers responded to a report of a person threatened with a handgun, Denville police said. An investigation by police determined Tomi Prvulovic pointed a handgun at the person while they working in the Farmstead area and then shoved the gun into the person's mouth, officers said. Prvulovic was charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, simple assault, and aggravated assault with a firearm.  He was processed at police headquar…
Morristown Man Leading 100 MPH Pursuit Surrenders At Denville Police HQ: Cops Morristown Man Leading 100 MPH Pursuit Surrenders At Denville Police HQ: Cops
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…
DUI Driver Plows Car Through Morris County Storefront, Leaves: Police DUI Driver Plows Car Through Morris County Storefront, Leaves: Police
DUI Driver Plows Car Through Morris County Storefront, Leaves: Police A 45-year-old Ledgewood man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a crash on Friday, Jan. 12, Denville police said. At 5:03 p.m., police received a report of a car crash with property damage in the parking lot of A&R Interiors at 27 E. Main St., officers said. Police stopped a vehicle and determined Lorenz was driving while intoxicated, police said.  Lorenz was arrested and transported to Denville Police Headquarters. He was charged with DWI, reckless driving, careless driving, leaving the scene of a crash and failure to report and wa…
Amazon Worker Burglarized North Jersey Home After Package Drop: Cops Amazon Worker Burglarized North Jersey Home After Package Drop: Cops
Amazon Worker Burglarized North Jersey Home After Package Drop: Cops Timing was everything for an Amazon worker caught burglarizing a North Jersey home this week, police said. Leebert Michel was working as an Amazon deliveryman when he broke into a home on Arden Road in Denville, on Monday, Oct. 30, local police said. The residents told police that home surveillance captured the Amazon deliveryman unlawfully going into their home after he dropped off their package, authorities said. Michel was identified as a suspect, and arrested and charged with burglary on Tuesday, Oct. 31. He released on his own recognizance pending a future court appearance in Mor…
Rabid Coyote Found At Morris County Park Rabid Coyote Found At Morris County Park
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 4 Youngsters Nabbed With Burglary Tools In Attempted Morris County Car Break-Ins, Police Say
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-…
3 Teens Get Into Fiery Crash In Stolen Mercedes After High-Speed Chase In Morris County: Police 3 Teens Get Into Fiery Crash In Stolen Mercedes After High-Speed Chase In Morris County: Police
3 Teens Get Into Fiery Crash In Stolen Mercedes After High-Speed Chase In Morris County: Police Three teens were nabbed after fleeing from police during a high-speed chase and crashing a stolen Mercedes — and two suspects remain at large, authorities said. Denville Police saw a black Mercedes Benz heading east on Route 46 matching the description of one that had been stolen out of Parsippany earlier in the evening just before 4 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, a press release said. As officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver sped off onto Route 53 south and continued to ignore their lights and sirens. The Mercedes driver then veered off the road while trying to navigate a turn n…
Teen Nabbed In Morris County Garage And Car Break-In: Police Teen Nabbed In Morris County Garage And Car Break-In: Police
Teen Nabbed In Morris County Garage And Car Break-In: Police A teen was charged with burglary after breaking into a garage and rummaging through a homeowner’s vehicle in Morris County, authorities said. The 16-year-old male from Denville tried to run away after he was confronted by the homeowner while going through a vehicle in a local garage on Wednesday, June 22, Denville Police said. The teen — whose name was not released — was caught by police a short time later and charged with burglary and criminal trespass, authorities said. He was released to his parents and is scheduled to appear in court.
Drunk Morris County Man Charged With Assault By Auto In Route 10 Crash: Police Drunk Morris County Man Charged With Assault By Auto In Route 10 Crash: Police
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.
Woman Hospitalized After Being Hit By Car In Morris County Crosswalk; Driver Charged: Police Woman Hospitalized After Being Hit By Car In Morris County Crosswalk; Driver Charged: Police
Woman Hospitalized After Being Hit By Car In Morris County Crosswalk; Driver Charged: Police A 61-year-old woman was hospitalized after being struck by a car in a Morris County crosswalk, resulting in several charges for the driver, police confirmed. The Denville woman was crossing Broadway near the intersection of Second Avenue using a marked crosswalk when she was hit around 8:55 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, Denville Police said in a release. The victim was taken to St. Clare’s Hospital in Denville for treatment of minor injuries, police said. A follow-up investigation led to the driver, Elizabeth Muchmore, 76, of Green Pond, being issued summonses for failure to stop for a pedest…
Police Seek Witnesses In 2-Car Crash On Route 46 Police Seek Witnesses In 2-Car Crash On Route 46
Police Seek Witnesses In 2-Car Crash On Route 46 Police are seeking witnesses to a two-car crash on Route 46 in Morris County. The crash occurred at the intersection of Broad Street in Denville just before 2:20 p.m. Sunday, local police said. Route 46 was shut down in both directions between Route 80 westbound and East Main Street in Rockaway Borough for the ongoing investigation, police said. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Denville Police at 973-627-4900 ext. 9.
Credit Card Skimming Devices Found At Morris County Gas Station, Police Say Credit Card Skimming Devices Found At Morris County Gas Station, Police Say
Credit Card Skimming Devices Found At Morris County Gas Station, Police Say Several credit card skimming devices were found during the recent inspection of a Morris County gas station, police confirmed. The devices were found installed on several Denville gas pumps during a recent inspection by the NJ Division of Weights and Measures, Denville Police said Wednesday. The gas station was not mentioned by name. The purpose of the skimming devices is to obtain credit card data that can then be used to make fraudulent purchases. Denville Police are investigating several reports of fraud that may be related to these skimming devices. Anyone who has used a credit or de…
Police: Drunken Man Charged With Aggravated Assault On Saint Clare's Hospital Worker Police: Drunken Man Charged With Aggravated Assault On Saint Clare's Hospital Worker
Police: Drunken Man Charged With Aggravated Assault On Saint Clare's Hospital Worker A drunken man who fled the Saint Clare's Denville parking lot later became combative and spit on a hospital worker, authorities said. Patrick D. Connor, 30, was taken to the Pocono Road hospital's emergency room for evaluation after running into the woods around 11:45 p.m. Nov. 23, Denville Police Capt. Jefferey Tucker said. While in the hospital, Connor, of Parsippany's Lake Hiawatha section became combative and spit on a staff member, Tucker said. He was charged with aggravated assault on a health care worker and is awaiting court date in Morristown Superior Court.
KNOW HER? Surveillance Tapes Show Woman Stealing Pro-Police Signs In Morris County KNOW HER? Surveillance Tapes Show Woman Stealing Pro-Police Signs In Morris County
Know HER? Surveillance Tapes Show Woman Stealing Pro-Police Signs In Morris County Police are on the lookout for a woman who was captured on surveillance tapes stealing pro-police signs from several Denville front yards over the weekend. A white woman exited the vehicle pictured above before stealing the signs during the weekend of Oct. 9, Denville Police said on Facebook. “The only signs that were stolen were signs that had a message regarding supporting the police,” they said. Additional video footage of the thefts can be seen here. Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or owner of the vehicle is asked to contact Det. Scott Tobin at 973-627-4900 ex…
KNOW HIM? Police Seek Denville Pickup Driver In Hit-Run Crash KNOW HIM? Police Seek Denville Pickup Driver In Hit-Run Crash
Know HIM? Police Seek Denville Pickup Driver In Hit-Run Crash Police in Denville are asking for the public’s help identifying a truck driver involved in a hit-and-run crash. An older, white man driving a white GMC pickup truck struck another car in the municipal building parking lot just before 4 p.m. July 7, Denville police said in a release. The driver got out of his truck, examined the damage to the other vehicle before getting back inside and driving away, authorities said. Anyone with information about the driver or truck involved in this incident is asked to contact Denville Officer Vincent Fischer at 973-627-4900 ext. 386.
Police Update: Elderly Driver Damages 6 Cars, Utility Pole In Denville Chain Reaction Crash Police Update: Elderly Driver Damages 6 Cars, Utility Pole In Denville Chain Reaction Crash
Police Update: Elderly Driver Damages 6 Cars, Utility Pole In Denville Chain Reaction Crash Six cars were damaged and two people were hospitalized as a result of a chain reaction crash involving a utility pole in Denville, police said. Joseph Barnish, 88 of Lake Hiawatha, was driving on Bloomfield Avenue when he struck two parked cars and a third traveling on the road around 9:15 p.m., Saturday, Denville Police Capt. Jeffrey Tucker said. The force of the crash to the one parked car pushed it into a utility pole and another parked car, Tucker said. Debris from the impact struck yet another vehicle, the captain said. Barnish and the passenger of the other vehicle on the road were …
Denville Man Charged With Driving Drunk, Reckless After Crash Denville Man Charged With Driving Drunk, Reckless After Crash
Denville Man Charged With Driving Drunk, Reckless After Crash A 33-year-old township man was charged with drunk and reckless driving after crashing his car in Denville, authorities said. Sean R. O'Hara was intoxicated when he crashed around 8:45 p.m. Saturday, near Florence Avenue and Cedar Lake East, Denville Police Capt. Jeffrey Tucker said. O'Hara was arrested and taken to police headquarters where he was issued a DWI and charged with reckless and careless driving, and failure to report a motor vehicle accident. He was released pending a hearing in municipal court.