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Four Caught, One Sought In Brutal Stabbing Death Outside Garfield Bar Four Caught, One Sought In Brutal Stabbing Death Outside Garfield Bar
Four Caught, One Sought In Brutal Stabbing Death Outside Garfield Bar Authorities who’ve charged four men with the brutal murder of a man outside a Garfield bar last month turned to the public for help finding a fugitive gang member from Pennsylvania who sources said repeatedly stabbed the victim in the chest. Ricky “Angel” Vargas, 35, of East Stroudsburg, PA, and his four companions confronted Richard Franceschi, 31, of Hawthorne outside JoJo's Bar & Grill on Monroe Street before dawn this past Feb. 4, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Vargas had a knife and co-defendant Jayson William Rivera, 23, also of East Stroudsburg, had a handgun, the pr…
These North Jersey Towns Got The Most Snow These North Jersey Towns Got The Most Snow
These North Jersey Towns Got The Most Snow New Jersey residents are digging out of this week's snow storm — the worst of the season so far. According to the National Weather Service, the storm left 15 inches in the northern-most part of the state, canceling schools across the region. Here are the towns who got the most snow in the Tuesday, Feb. 13 storm, according to the National Weather Service. BERGEN River Vale: 9.8 inches Franklin Lakes: 9.1 Waldwick: 9.0 Bergenfield: 8.1 Mahwah: 8.0 Fair Lawn: 7.0 Lyndhurst: 6.5 HUDSON Harrison: 5.5 East Newark: 5.0 SW Hoboken: 4.8 MORRIS Green Pond/Randolph: 11.5 Denville: 10.2 Kinnelon…
‘Catastrophe:’ Sussex County Family Seeks Support After House Collapses ‘Catastrophe:’ Sussex County Family Seeks Support After House Collapses
‘Catastrophe:’ Sussex County Family Seeks Support After House Collapses A Sussex County family is in need of support following a structural collapse of their home’s foundation that left the residence condemned just a week before Christmas. Joe and Courtney Sewatsky, of Ogdensburg, awoke early on Monday, Dec. 18 and experienced an “unimaginable home catastrophe,” reads a GoFundMe launched to help them rebuild. “Their foundation collapsed, resulting in dangerous structural damage that led to emergency responders deeming their home unsafe, and therefore condemned,” reads the campaign, launched by Alyssa Norcia. The Sewatskys were forced out of their home with the…
Trio With Serious Burns Charged In Fireworks Explosion On NJ Lake Trio With Serious Burns Charged In Fireworks Explosion On NJ Lake
Trio With Serious Burns Charged In Fireworks Explosion On NJ Lake Adding insult to injury, three people who were burned in an illegal fireworks explosion on a New Jersey lake are facing charges. Adam J. Perentin, 22, of Ogdensburg; Justin A. Pretot, 28, of Byram Township; and Jessica M. Whittam, 23, of Byram Township; were rescued from Lake Mohawk on Monday, July 3, after setting off commercial-grade fireworks that engulfed a homemade barge around 9:40 p.m., police in Byram Township said. The trio standing on the barge dove into the water when some of the fireworks ignited other fireworks, police said. They were rescued by a boat then broug…
It’s Over: Burglars Who Stole $1M In World Series Rings, More From Berra Museum Busted By Feds It’s Over: Burglars Who Stole $1M In World Series Rings, More From Berra Museum Busted By Feds
It’s Over: Burglars Who Stole $1M In World Series Rings, More From Berra Museum Busted By Feds The local cops suspected it was an inside job, but federal authorities on Thursday said otherwise. It seems the burglars who broke into the Yogi Berra Museum at Montclair State University nearly a decade ago and stole several of his World Series rings, two of his MVP plaques and the glove the Yankee legend used to catch Don Larsen’s perfect game were actually part of a multi-state ring. Eight people in all were charged with a series of heists of priceless artwork and one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia from museums and cultural centers in several states and Washington, D.C. from 1999 through …
Morristown Mourns For Talented Musician Steve ‘Hogie’ Hogan After Pancreatic Cancer Death, 42 Morristown Mourns For Talented Musician Steve ‘Hogie’ Hogan After Pancreatic Cancer Death, 42
Morristown Mourns For Talented Musician Steve ‘Hogie’ Hogan After Pancreatic Cancer Death, 42 Tributes and condolences are pouring in after the death of beloved Morristown musician Steve “Hogie” Hogan from pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, April 19 at age 42. A longtime musician and tattoo artist, Hogie was a Morristown native and lived in Ogdensburg, his social media page says. His death comes less than a week after a musical benefit held in his honor at the Laundromat in Morristown. This Thursday at Laundromat will be like no other! Join us in supporting a good friend to all, especially in the music... Posted by Laundromat Bar on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Despite having 15 years …
Serious Crash Closes Route 517 In Sussex County Serious Crash Closes Route 517 In Sussex County
Serious Crash Closes Route 517 In Sussex County Police were investigating a serious crash on Route 517 near Foxhill Drive in Franklin Borough. The crash occurred mid-afternoon Monday, Feb. 27. The crash shut down the route, also known as Munsonhurst Road, from Route 23 in Franklin to Kennedy Avenue in Ogdensburg, police said.
Firefighter Suffers Heat Exhaustion As Crews Battle Blaze At Sussex County Diner (PHOTOS) Firefighter Suffers Heat Exhaustion As Crews Battle Blaze At Sussex County Diner (PHOTOS)
Firefighter Suffers Heat Exhaustion As Crews Battle Blaze At Sussex County Diner (Photos) A firefighter had to be treated for heat exhaustion as crews battled a stubborn blaze at a Sussex County diner, authorities said. The Sparta Township Fire Department responded to the Sparta Classic Diner just after 11:55 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, the squad said. Upon arrival, crews confirmed heavy flames coming from the kitchen and billowing through the roof. Firefighters worked diligently, stretching multiple hose lines through the building to get the blaze under control just before 1 a.m., the department said. Meanwhile, one firefighter suffered from heat exhaustion and was treated at…
Loaded Handgun Found During Traffic Stop Of Stolen Car In Sussex County, Police Say Loaded Handgun Found During Traffic Stop Of Stolen Car In Sussex County, Police Say
Loaded Handgun Found During Traffic Stop Of Stolen Car In Sussex County, Police Say A Sussex County man driving a stolen vehicle was found with a loaded handgun during a traffic stop, authorities charged. Jose M. Colon, of Hamburg, was charged with second-degree eluding, second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, and several other related indictable offenses following the traffic stop on Monday, May 30, Franklin Borough Police said in a release on Wednesday, July 6. Colon, 19, was being sought by police in Hamburg and Hardyston after allegedly stealing a second vehicle within the span of eight hours, the release said. Police in Ogdensburg also assisted with the inves…
Support Surges For Son Of North Jersey Dad Who Died Of Sepsis At 31 Support Surges For Son Of North Jersey Dad Who Died Of Sepsis At 31
Support Surges For Son Of North Jersey Dad Who Died Of Sepsis At 31 Support is on the rise for the son of a beloved North Jersey dad who died from sepsis at the age of 31. Christopher A. Stein died at Newton Medical Center on Sept. 21, his obituary says. Born in Phoenix, AZ, Stein moved to Sussex County at the age of 16 and had spent the last 11 years in Ogdensburg. Stein was known for his frequent vacations to Arizona and his passion for the Diamondbacks, according to his memorial. Above all, Stein was remembered for the fierce and endless love he had for his young son, Silas. More than $3,100 had been raised as of Thursday on a GoFundMe for Silas’ educ…
PHOTOS: Fire Crews Douse Blaze At Sussex County Computer Recycling Center PHOTOS: Fire Crews Douse Blaze At Sussex County Computer Recycling Center
Photos: Fire Crews Douse Blaze At Sussex County Computer Recycling Center Several Sussex County fire crews were quick to douse a blaze that broke out at a local computer recycling center before dawn Sunday. Hardyston and Franklin fire departments responded to the scene at 1 Park Drive just before 2:45 a.m. and observed smoke billowing from the back of the building, authorities said. The address is listed on Google Maps as the location of Back Thru The Future Computer Recycling, Inc. The two-alarm blaze was quickly brought under control with additional help from the McAfee Fire Department, Hamburg FireAux and the Ogdensburg Fire Department. At approximately…
PHOTOS: Crews Battle 2-Alarm Sussex County House Fire PHOTOS: Crews Battle 2-Alarm Sussex County House Fire
Photos: Crews Battle 2-Alarm Sussex County House Fire Firefighters put out a two-alarm fire that broke out at a Sussex County home Sunday evening. The blaze was reported at 197 Hamburg Tpk. in Stockholm just before 9:30 p.m., the Hardyston Township Volunteer Fire Department said on Facebook. Crew members battled the blaze for more than an hour after ensuring that all occupants had safely exited the home, authorities said. The scene was cleared by 1:10 a.m. following an “extensive overhaul,” the department said. Fire crews in Franklin, Ogdensburg, West Milford, Highland Lakes and Byram also responded at the scene…
PHOTOS: 2-Alarm Fire Consumes Sussex County Home PHOTOS: 2-Alarm Fire Consumes Sussex County Home
Photos: 2-Alarm Fire Consumes Sussex County Home Firefighters put out a fire that broke out at a two-story Sussex County home over the weekend. The blaze was reported at 3409 Rt. 94 in Hardyston Township just after 4 p.m. Saturday, the township volunteer fire department said on Facebook. Crew members placed hand lines in operation after ensuring that all occupants had safely exited the home, authorities said. The fire was placed under control about an hour later, and no injuries were reported, authorities said. Fire departments in Hamburg, Franklin, Ogdensburg, McAfee, Vernon, Pochuck Valley, Lafayette, Andover, and Byram also responded…
Fire Guts Popular Sussex County Restaurant... Again Fire Guts Popular Sussex County Restaurant... Again
Fire Guts Popular Sussex County Restaurant... Again A popular Sussex County restaurant gutted by a fire 12 years ago was destroyed by another blaze Labor Day Weekend. Flames and plumes of smoke could be seen from the windows of Tony's Pizza Restaurant and Pub on the southbound side of Route 23 in Stockholm, as firefighters arrived around 12:30 p.m. Monday. Firefighters put out the fire in the back of the building before overhauling and ventilating the facility. Firefighters from the Hardyston, Franklin, Ogdensburg, West Milford and Jefferson responded. The Milton First Aid Squad, Saint Claire's EMS and the Sussex County Fire Marshall were …
These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Sussex County These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Sussex County
These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Sussex County We've seen the best places to live in New Jersey, but what about Sussex County? According to a newly-released set of rankings by Niche.com, the top three spots in the area are Lake Mohawk, Stanhope and Hardyston Township. Top towns for public schools in the county include Lake Mohawk, Montague Township and Stanhope. Here are the other top places to live in Sussex County, according to Niche.com. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. 4. Highland Lakes 5. Andover Township 6. Montague Township 7. Fredon Township 8…
Authorities: Sussex DWI Driver Struck Pedestrian In Lowe’s Parking Lot Authorities: Sussex DWI Driver Struck Pedestrian In Lowe’s Parking Lot
Authorities: Sussex DWI Driver Struck Pedestrian In Lowe’s Parking Lot A motorist from Sussex County was intoxicated when he struck a pedestrian in the parking lot of Lowe’s in Flanders, authorities said. Gregory Summers, 64, of Ogdensburg "showed obvious signs of impairment" when Officer Bill Galop responded to a car-pedestrian crash on Wednesday, Mount Olive Township police said. Summers was asked to take a series of field sobriety tests outside of the home improvement store in Morris County. The driver was charged with DWI, reckless driving and failure to maintain a lane, police said. He was released to the custody of a sober driver, they said. The pedestr…
Hardyston Church Blaze Was Contained Thanks To Closed Door, Authorities Say Hardyston Church Blaze Was Contained Thanks To Closed Door, Authorities Say
Hardyston Church Blaze Was Contained Thanks To Closed Door, Authorities Say A closed office door at a Hardyston church is to thank for the minimal damage sustained in a fire that otherwise could've been much worse, officials said. Fire crews responded to Christian Faith Fellowship Church on Route 94 after alarms sounded in the office around 6:30 p.m. Monday, NJHerald reports. Fortunately, the doors to the church’s office were closed, proving to be a critical factor in keeping it contained to the room and a small carpeted area outside. The Sussex County Fire Marshal’s Office and fire crews from Sparta, Hamburg, Franklin, McAfee, and Ogdensburg were called to assist…
Firefighters Battle Sussex County Barn Blaze For Hours Firefighters Battle Sussex County Barn Blaze For Hours
Firefighters Battle Sussex County Barn Blaze For Hours A barn blaze that broke out in Hardyston took several hours to be extinguished. Flames were shooting out of a barn behind 215 North Church Road when firefighters arrived around 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The fire quickly climbed to a second alarm as Hardyston companies battled with assistance from Mcafee, Lafayette, Ogdensburg, Franklin, Hamburg, Vernon, Pochuck Valley, Sussex and West Milford. Firefighters stayed at the scene digging up hay until around 1 a.m., to make sure the blaze wouldn't reignite. Glenwood Pochuck EMS and St. Clares EMS also responded, although no injuries were reported.
Police: Man Who Had Warrants, Passenger Found With Heroin At Budd Lake Shopping Center Police: Man Who Had Warrants, Passenger Found With Heroin At Budd Lake Shopping Center
Police: Man Who Had Warrants, Passenger Found With Heroin At Budd Lake Shopping Center An Ogdensburg man with two warrants out for his arrest and a Hackettstown woman were charged with heroin possession after police saw the car they were in speed to the back of a Budd Lake shopping mall, authorities said. Mount Olive Police Officer Spotts was on routine patrol when he saw a 2011 Ford in the parking lot of Mall at Wild Geese just before midnight Sept. 30, Mount Olive police said. The Ford driver, later identified as Thomas Curtin, 31, sped away when he saw Spotts, police said. Spotts pulled the Ford over near Wolfe Road where he made contact with Curtin, 31, and identified th…
Newton PD: Woman Running Out Of Cemetery From Police Had Heroin, 2 Warrants Newton PD: Woman Running Out Of Cemetery From Police Had Heroin, 2 Warrants
Newton PD: Woman Running Out Of Cemetery From Police Had Heroin, 2 Warrants A 28-year-old Newton woman was caught with heroin while trying to run from police, authorities said. Katelyn Shipps, who also had active warrants out of Totowa and Ogdensburg, was running from the St. Joseph's Cemetery around 11:50 a.m. Sunday, Newton Police Lt. Robert Osborn said. Police stopped Shipps on Main Street, where she had thrown several bags of heroin on the ground, the lieutenant said. Shipps was arrested and charged with drug possession and hindering apprehension. She was being held in the Sussex County Jail.
Flames Shoot Out Front Door Of Hardyston House Flames Shoot Out Front Door Of Hardyston House
Flames Shoot Out Front Door Of Hardyston House A Hardyston townhouse was damaged in a fire Saturday night. Flames were shooting out the front door of the Sugar Maple Lane home (in Crystal Springs) when firefighters arrived around 8:40 p.m. The townhouse was damaged as a result of the fire. Details were not immediately available as of Sunday morning. Companies from Hamburg, Franklin, Ogdensburg, Vernon, Mcafee, Pochuck Valley, Sparta, Sussex and Montague also responded.
84 Busted In Paterson Drug Sweep, 930 Heroin Bags, 259 Crack Vials Seized 84 Busted In Paterson Drug Sweep, 930 Heroin Bags, 259 Crack Vials Seized
84 Busted In Paterson Drug Sweep, 930 Heroin Bags, 259 Crack Vials Seized A staggering 84 people were arrested in a multi-pronged Paterson drug sweep prompted by citizens’ complaints. City Narcotics Division detectives led the Auburn Street initiative, which turned up 930 glassine envelopes of heroin, 259 vials of crack and five ounces of cocaine, Police Director Jerry Speziale said. They also seized more than $1,900 in drug proceeds, Speziale said. The sweep focused on both dealers and buyers in “a well-known location where many drug arrests have occurred,” the director said. The accused dealers, all of Paterson, included: Christian Cody, 24; Chandra Edwards…