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Man Claiming To Be From UPS Swipes Fraudulent Purchase From Long Hill Porch, PD Says Man Claiming To Be From UPS Swipes Fraudulent Purchase From Long Hill Porch, PD Says Man Claiming To Be From UPS Swipes Fraudulent Purchase From Long Hill Porch, PD Says
Man Claiming To Be From UPS Swipes Fraudulent Purchase From Long Hill Porch, PD Says A man claiming to be from UPS showed up to a Morris County home to swipe a package that had been delivered under the homeowners' names without their knowing, police said. The unknown man showed up around 10 a.m. Friday to the Bungalow Terrace home in Millington moments after they had been delivered, Long Hill police said. "The package contained cell phones purchased under the resident’s account without their knowing," police said. The investigation is ongoing.
Outrage Spreads After Vernon Police Officer Shoots, Kills Dog 'Hiro' Outside His Home Outrage Spreads After Vernon Police Officer Shoots, Kills Dog 'Hiro' Outside His Home Outrage Spreads After Vernon Police Officer Shoots, Kills Dog 'Hiro' Outside His Home
Outrage Spreads After Vernon Police Officer Shoots, Kills Dog 'Hiro' Outside His Home Shock and outrage spread through Vernon after a police officer shot and killed a dog outside of his home. ** STORY UPDATE: Vernon Police Release Body Cam Footage Of Officer Fatally Shooting Dog ** The Labrador named "Hiro" -- who was previously a rescue dog with "Eleventh Hour Rescue" -- had gotten loose in the Scenic Lakes community when an officer came to help capture him late Saturday afternoon, Buddha Dog Rescue & Recovery wrote in a Facebook post detailing the shooting. Police told a BDRR official the dog was foaming at the mouth when he charged at the officer -- who was "scared …
SEE ANYTHING? Man Fatally Struck By Car On Route 46 In Montville SEE ANYTHING? Man Fatally Struck By Car On Route 46 In Montville SEE ANYTHING? Man Fatally Struck By Car On Route 46 In Montville
SEE Anything? Man Fatally Struck By Car On Route 46 In Montville A 41-year-old man was fatally struck by a car on Route 46 westbound in Montville, authorities said. The Pine Brook resident was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit on the westbound side of the highway around 9:15 p.m. Thursday, Montville police said. The man, who was not identified, was apparently walking outside of McDonald's along the highway when he was hit, police said. The driver who hit him was not injured, police said. There were no passengers in the car. The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Morris County Sheriff’s Department and local police are investigating. Anyone w…
SEE ANYTHING? Man, 28, Dies In Elizabeth Bar Fight; Authorities Seek Killer SEE ANYTHING? Man, 28, Dies In Elizabeth Bar Fight; Authorities Seek Killer SEE ANYTHING? Man, 28, Dies In Elizabeth Bar Fight; Authorities Seek Killer
SEE Anything? Man, 28, Dies In Elizabeth Bar Fight; Authorities Seek Killer Authorities are offering a reward of up to $10,000 in an effort to solve the death of a 28-year-old man in an Elizabeth bar fight. Oscar Melara was taken to Trinitas Regional Medical Center after a 2 a.m. fight at Ben's Bar on Meadow Street, Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo said.  Melara was pronounced dead at the hospital. The prosecutor's office, Elizabeth Police Department and Union County Sheriff's Office are investigating. Anyone with information about Melara’s death is being urged to contact Sgt. Johnny Ho at 908-403-8271 or Detective Lamar Hartsfield at 908-451-…
Swimming Advisory Lifted In Portion Of Lake Hopatcong Only Accessible By Boat Swimming Advisory Lifted In Portion Of Lake Hopatcong Only Accessible By Boat Swimming Advisory Lifted In Portion Of Lake Hopatcong Only Accessible By Boat
Swimming Advisory Lifted In Portion Of Lake Hopatcong Only Accessible By Boat A swimming advisory in a portion of Lake Hopatcong only accessible by boat has been lifted after nearly a month. State environmental officials issued the advisory in place during a harmful algae bloom in late June. Measurements in Indian Harbor indicate that cyanobacteria levels are below the State’s 20,000 cells per milliliter advisory threshold.  Bacteria levels at Indian Harbor were 19,000 on July 23, and 18,500 on July 25.  Indian Harbor is near beaches that will not be accessible due to continued high bacteria levels, including 24,750 at Pebble Beach, 24,500 at Sand Harbor …
Rockaway Woman Gets 5 Years Behind Bars For DWI Crash That Killed Friend, 22 Rockaway Woman Gets 5 Years Behind Bars For DWI Crash That Killed Friend, 22 Rockaway Woman Gets 5 Years Behind Bars For DWI Crash That Killed Friend, 22
Rockaway Woman Gets 5 Years Behind Bars For DWI Crash That Killed Friend, 22 A 22-year-old Rockaway woman was sentenced to five years in state prison with no parole in connection with a February crash that left her friend dead. Samantha Viscardi last month pleaded guilty to second degree reckless vehicular homicide and driving while intoxicated, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp said. Viscardi, who formerly worked at BMW of Morristown, had been drinking at two bars and was using her cellphone when she crashed her car near 435 Green Pond Road, with 22-year-old Kimberly Boyle in the front passenger seat, according to the police report. Boyle died of brai…
Irvington Man In Graphic Morris County Arrest Video Sentenced For Domestic Violence: Prosecutor Irvington Man In Graphic Morris County Arrest Video Sentenced For Domestic Violence: Prosecutor Irvington Man In Graphic Morris County Arrest Video Sentenced For Domestic Violence: Prosecutor
Irvington Man In Graphic Morris County Arrest Video Sentenced For Domestic Violence: Prosecutor An Irvington man whose arrest video went viral on social media earlier this year was sentenced to two years of probation for domestic violence and resisting arrest, authorities said. Video footage captured in May shows police officers struggling to apprehend Cyprian Luke, 19, of Irvington near a Dover Kraszer's for violating court orders and criminal mischief. An investigation found that Luke was involved in acts of domestic violence from February through May of this year. He admitted to damaging his ex-girlfriend's car, violating a pretrial release order and a no-contact with the victim w…
Police Urge Caution After Coyote, Fox Sightings In Teaneck Police Urge Caution After Coyote, Fox Sightings In Teaneck Police Urge Caution After Coyote, Fox Sightings In Teaneck
Police Urge Caution After Coyote, Fox Sightings In Teaneck Police are urging caution after receiving several reports of fox and coyote sightings in Teaneck. The animals were spotted near Queen Anne Road and Merrison Street. "We are monitoring the situation," police said.  Coyotes tend to be carnivorous yet opportunistic animals, according to wildlifehelp.org. "Their diet tends to reflect the most abundant prey species in their area and commonly includes small rodents, rabbits, carrion, deer, waterfowl, livestock, poultry and free-ranging pets," the site says.  "Coyotes living in populated areas get used to people, and are drawn to yard…
Hamburg Motorcyclist Killed In Rockaway Crash Was Doting Dad, Loving Husband Hamburg Motorcyclist Killed In Rockaway Crash Was Doting Dad, Loving Husband Hamburg Motorcyclist Killed In Rockaway Crash Was Doting Dad, Loving Husband
Hamburg Motorcyclist Killed In Rockaway Crash Was Doting Dad, Loving Husband A 34-year-old father of two was killed in a motorcycle crash in Rockaway. A resident called 911 after a black 2009 Harley-Davidson driven by James Reddy of Hamburg crashed on the front lawn of a Green Pond Road home around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, authorities said. Reddy, who was underneath the cycle when police arrived, was pronounced dead at the scene, they said. What caused the crash wasn't immediately clear. Born in Hackensack, Reddy grew up in Kinnelon and lived in Highland Lakes before settling in Hamburg with his wife, Celeste, a few years ago, his obituary says. He was known for …
REPORT: Maywood Students Could Go To Becton High School REPORT: Maywood Students Could Go To Becton High School REPORT: Maywood Students Could Go To Becton High School
Report: Maywood Students Could Go To Becton High School Resolutions that could send Maywood's high school students to Henry P. Becton Regional in East Rutherford have been approved by local officials. If the state agrees, changes could take effect for the 2020-21 school year, NorthJersey.com reports. Hackensack High School has long absorbed Maywood's high school-aged students. The district's seven-year contract ended in 2017, though, and renegotiations have since cited high tuition rates, overcrowding and more, the report says. Students already at Hackensack will be able to finish high school there if state officials consent to the new out-of-d…
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