Police: Sussex County Man, 41, Busted In Attempted Home Break-In
An impaired Sussex County man used a broomstick when he attempted to break into a Newton home, authorities said.
Gerald Mitchell Jr., 41, was seen coming from a vacant home before hitting the door of an enclosed porch at a Newton home in an attempt to gain access shortly before 7 a.m. on Oct. 5, police said.
Mitchell, of Newton, was showing signs of impairment during the incident, police said. He was treated at Newton Medical Center and later charged with unlicensed entry, criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.
Mitchell was released and is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 28.
Police: DUI Sussex County Woman, 31, Injured After Hitting Utility Pole, Parking Meters
A Sussex County woman was driving under the influence when she crashed into a utility pole and two parking meters damaging them -- and injuring her head, neck and back, authorities said.
Marisa Izquierdo, 31, was driving a 1995 Toyota Camry westbound in Newton when she hit the pole and the meters in front of 33 Trinity St. just after 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, police said.
Izquierdo, of Newton, injured her head, neck and back during the crash, which deployed the vehicle’s airbag, authorities said.
She was transported to Newton Medical Center for treatment and later charged with DUI, careless dri…
Sussex County Driver, 26, Killed In Route 80 Parsippany-Troy Hills Construction Truck Accident
A 26-year-old Wantage man was killed after he struck the back of a parked construction vehicle on Route 80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills Monday night, state police said.
Frank Orlando Jr., 26, of Wantage was driving a Chevy pickup truck when he struck the back of an international construction truck driven by Salvatore Fucci, 57, of Manchester on Route 80 near mile marker 46.3 just after 8:30 p.m., Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice.
Fucci -- whose truck had been stopped for a mobile construction detail -- sustained minor injuries. Orlando's passenger, a 31-year-old Newton woman, suffered moderat…
