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…
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In New Jersey: See The Town By Town Totals Here's Who Got The Most Snow In New Jersey: See The Town By Town Totals
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In New Jersey: See The Town By Town Totals New Jersey experienced a wide range of snowfall from a winter storm that swept through the state on Jan. 19, 2025, with Kinnelon in Morris County topping the charts at a whopping 7 inches, according to reports from the National Weather Service (NWS). Adding to the challenges, a Cold Weather Advisory is now in effect for much of the region from 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20 through noon Wednesday, with wind chills expected to drop as low as 7 below zero. Residents are urged to take precautions to avoid hypothermia and frostbite, including wearing proper clothing, keeping pets indoors, and checking o…
Murphy Declares State Of Emergency, New Snowfall Forecast Released As Winter Storm Nears Murphy Declares State Of Emergency, New Snowfall Forecast Released As Winter Storm Nears
Murphy Declares State Of Emergency, New Snowfall Forecast Released As Winter Storm Nears New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency beginning Sunday morning, Jan. 19, right as the National Weather Service released a brand-new snowfall forecast for the winter storm heading toward the region. CLICK HERE FOR LATEST FORECAST AS OF 9 AM JAN. 19, 2025. The storm will begin with scattered showers and a low of 26 degrees Saturday night, Jan. 18, the NWS said. By Sunday afternoon, snow is expected to begin after 1 p.m., with temperatures hovering around 30 degrees. The snow could be heavy at times, with rates exceeding 1 inch per hour, especially in areas northwest of the…
Mount Olive Daycare Teacher Gets Jail For Assaulting Toddler: Prosecutor Mount Olive Daycare Teacher Gets Jail For Assaulting Toddler: Prosecutor
Mount Olive Daycare Teacher Gets Jail For Assaulting Toddler: Prosecutor A 38-year-old daycare teacher received 90 days in jail on Friday, Jan. 17, after she pleaded guilty to assaulting a toddler in 2024, authorities said. Christina Susco, a Budd Lake resident and teacher at Mount Olive Child Care and Learning Center assaulted the toddler on Monday, March 25, 2024 Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. She pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child, authorities said. Susco was sentenced to 90 days in the Morris County Correctional Facility and five years probation, authorities said. Susco is no longer employed at the day care center, authori…
'No Remorse:' Teacher Fired For Cruel Punishment Of Morristown HS Student, Officials Say 'No Remorse:' Teacher Fired For Cruel Punishment Of Morristown HS Student, Officials Say
'No Remorse:' Teacher Fired For Cruel Punishment Of Morristown HS Student, Officials Say A teacher in Morris County has been fired after she hit a 14-year-old student and prevented him from leaving class in what education officials say was a "cruel or unusual" punishment. Hui-Tzu "Isabella" Chen was a Mandarin teacher with tenure at Morristown High School when she pushed the student, a freshman, struck his forearm and pushed herself against the door to block his way on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, according to charging documents. Chen had taught at the school since 2017. Chen had suspected the student copied his Mandarin assignment and wanted him to stay after class to review his…
Traffic Stop Turns Up Firearm In Denville: Police Traffic Stop Turns Up Firearm In Denville: Police
Traffic Stop Turns Up Firearm In Denville: 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.
NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Lincoln Park Powerball Player Hits Jackpot NEWLY MINTED MILLIONAIRE! Lincoln Park Powerball Player Hits Jackpot
Newly Minted Millionaire! Lincoln Park Powerball Player Hits Jackpot It was a sensational Saturday for a Powerball player in Morris County. A Powerball ticket sold in Lincoln Park matched five white balls in the drawing held on Saturday, Jan. 11, winning $1 million. The ticket was sold at ShopRite on Beaverbrook Road. The winning numbers were 03, 06, 32, 37, 65. The Powerball was 04 and the Power Play was 3X. 
Man Admits To Driving Drunk In Crash That Killed Flanders Teen: Prosecutor Man Admits To Driving Drunk In Crash That Killed Flanders Teen: Prosecutor
Man Admits To Driving Drunk In Crash That Killed Flanders Teen: Prosecutor A 41-year-old Belleville man pleaded guilty on Monday, Jan. 6, to driving while intoxicated in a crash that killed an 18-year-old pre-med student in Morris County last May, authorities said. Gerald Veneziano pled guilty to reckless vehicular homicide and DUI, as part of a plea bargain that will see prosecutors recommend a six-year prison sentence next month, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said.  Jacob Davis was pronounced dead at the scene in Friday, May 31 crash, authorities said. Veneziano was extricated and hospitalized with internal injuries, and numerous open alcohol c…
Person Found Dead Under Route 46 Bridge: Prosecutor Person Found Dead Under Route 46 Bridge: Prosecutor
Person Found Dead Under Route 46 Bridge: Prosecutor A person was found dead under the Route 46 bridge in Morris County on Sunday, Jan. 5, authorities said. Dover police discovered the individual after another person conducted a welfare check, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. Paramedics pronounced the individual dead at the scene, authorities said.  No trauma was observed to the body, authorities said. The death appears medical in nature, and no foul play is suspected, authorities said. The person was turned over to the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities sa…
6 To 8 Inches Of Snow Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA: Here's The Latest Winter Storm Forecast 6 To 8 Inches Of Snow Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA: Here's The Latest Winter Storm Forecast
6 To 8 Inches Of Snow Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA: Here's The Latest Winter Storm Forecast The first significant snowstorm of 2025 is expected to hit the region Sunday night, Jan 5, bringing up to 8 inches of snow to parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is expected to begin late Sunday night, continuing through Monday, Jan. 6 before tapering off into Monday night.  Snow accumulations are forecast across the region, with the highest totals predicted in South Jersey (Vineland, Atlantic City, Cape May) and Philadelphia, where snowfall could reach 6 to 8 inches, new weather maps show.  Greater Philadelphia could see 3 t…
Christmas Eve Bonanza! Cranford Lotto Player Wins Big Christmas Eve Bonanza! Cranford Lotto Player Wins Big
Christmas Eve Bonanza! Cranford Lotto Player Wins Big It was a Christmas Eve to remember for two Mega Millions players in North Jersey. Tickets sold in Morris County and Union County matched four numbers plus the gold Megaball in the drawing held on Tuesday, Dec. 24, winning $10,000.  The tickets were sold at Wegmans in Parsippany an 7-Eleven in Cranford. The winning numbers were 11, 14, 38, 45, 46 and the gold Megaball was 3. 
Holiday Lotto Cheer! Denville Mega Millions Player Wins Big Holiday Lotto Cheer! Denville Mega Millions Player Wins Big
Holiday Lotto Cheer! Denville 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.