Snow Totals Released: Here's How Much Snow Your Town Saw This Week Snow Totals Released: Here's How Much Snow Your Town Saw This Week
Snow Totals Released: Here's How Much Snow Your Town Saw This Week The National Weather Service has released snow totals from this week's winter storm. Snowfall accumulation impacted areas across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New York, with Sussex County, NJ, and Putnam County, NY, seeing the highest totals from Sunday, Dec. 15 into Monday, Dec. 16. Below are detailed figures reported by state, county, and town, as per the National Weather Service: New Jersey Mercer County: Trenton Mercer Airport: Trace (11:59 PM, 12/15) Morris County: Butler (1 S): 3.0 inches (5:15 AM, 12/16) Sussex County: Wantage Twp: 4.1 inches (5:00 AM, 12/16) Wan…
Car Catches Fire In Woods: Frankford Township Fire Department Car Catches Fire In Woods: Frankford Township Fire Department
Car Catches Fire In Woods: Frankford Township Fire Department A vehicle became engulfed in flames in the woods in Sussex County on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 14, authorities said. At 10:41 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to assist with a car fire one mile into the woods in Sandystown Township, the Frankford Township Fir Department said. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze before midnight, fire officials said. It is unknown what caused the fire and if there were any injuries.
Newton Woman Gets Three Years For Dealing LSD: Sussex County Prosecutor Newton Woman Gets Three Years For Dealing LSD: Sussex County Prosecutor
Newton Woman Gets Three Years For Dealing LSD: Sussex County Prosecutor A 31-year-old Newton woman was sentenced to three years in prison on Friday, Dec. 13 for distributing LSD, authorities said. Dana Vail had previously pled guilty to the charges after being arrested in January following an investigation, the New Jersey State Police Strategic Investigations Unit, Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray, said. Undercover detectives conducted two controlled purchases of approximately 10,000 milligrams of LSD from Vail and during a subsequent search of her residence, police found additional quantities of LSD, Murray said.
Wharton Man Gets Decade For Dealing Cocaine: Prosecutor Wharton Man Gets Decade For Dealing Cocaine: Prosecutor
Wharton Man Gets Decade For Dealing Cocaine: Prosecutor A 38-year-old Wharton man was sentenced to 10 years in state prison on Friday, Dec. 6 after previously pleading guilty to distributing cocaine, authorities said. Paul Agosto was originally arrested in 2022 following an investigation by the Sussex County Guns, Gangs and Narcotics Task Force along with multiple other law enforcement agencies including the United States Postal Service and the Morris County Prosecutors Office,  Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray said. Agosto pled guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, conspiring with others to…
Sussex County Man Sentenced For Unlawful Possession Of BB Gun: Prosecutor Sussex County Man Sentenced For Unlawful Possession Of BB Gun: Prosecutor
Sussex County Man Sentenced For Unlawful Possession Of BB Gun: Prosecutor A 24-year-old Montague man learned his fate on Friday, Dec. 6, after pleading guilty to unlawful possession of a BB gun and possession of heroin with intent to distribute, authorities said. Zachary Minter was sentenced to three years probation after serving 373 days in county jail, Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray said. Minter must also engage in substance abuse treatment and pay $1,330 in mandatory fees and penalties, Murray said. Minter was originally arrested in August 2023 by the New Jersey State Police Special Investigations Unit, Murray said.
Mystery In The Skies: FBI Probing Unexplained Drone Sightings In Three NJ Counties (VIDEO) Mystery In The Skies: FBI Probing Unexplained Drone Sightings In Three NJ Counties (VIDEO)
Mystery In The Skies: FBI Probing Unexplained Drone Sightings In Three NJ Counties (Video) The skies over New Jersey remain a puzzling hotspot for drone sightings as reports continue nearly two weeks after they first emerged, with residents growing increasingly uneasy (scroll for video). On Wednesday, Dec. 4, Warren County officials confirmed they are working with the FBI-Newark, New Jersey State Police, and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to monitor, assess, and investigate the unusual activity. This follows a similar announcement from Morris and Somerset counties, where prosecutors, sheriffs, and emergency management offices are coordinating efforts …
21-Year-Old Man Possessed Child Porn: Byram Township PD 21-Year-Old Man Possessed Child Porn: Byram Township PD
21-Year-Old Man Possessed Child Porn: Byram Township PD A 21-year-old Byram Township resident was arrested and charged with possessing child pornography on Thursday, Nov. 14, authorities said. Matthew Ingenito was arrested by Sussex County Prosecutors Office Detectives and Byram Township Police Detectives after a court-authorized search of his electronic device revealed he viewed, saved, downloaded, and/or possessed items depicting nude and/or sexually explicit prepubescent and pubescent children, Byram Township police said. Ingenito has been released pending a Sussex County Superior Court date, police said.
Here's How Much Snow Bergen County Could See Amid Powerful Cold Front This Week: NWS Here's How Much Snow Bergen County Could See Amid Powerful Cold Front This Week: NWS
Here's How Much Snow Bergen County Could See Amid Powerful Cold Front This Week: NWS A powerful cold front is set to move through the region mid-week, bringing light snow and widespread gusts of 40-50 mph, with higher totals in some areas, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The storm is expected to bring rain and snow showers starting Wednesday night, Dec. 4, with minor snowfall accumulations possible through Thursday morning. Most areas in New Jersey will see less than one inch of snow, while higher elevations in northern counties, such as Sussex and Morris, could receive up to two inches. The bigger concern is the strong winds forecasted for Thursday morning…
Massive 3-Alarm Fire Erupts On Gingerbread Castle Road, Crews Battle Blaze For 12 Hours Massive 3-Alarm Fire Erupts On Gingerbread Castle Road, Crews Battle Blaze For 12 Hours
Massive 3-Alarm Fire Erupts On Gingerbread Castle Road, Crews Battle Blaze For 12 Hours Firefighters from across Sussex and Morris counties worked tirelessly for more than 12 hours Monday, Nov. 25 to extinguish a massive commercial structure fire. At approximately 2:00 am on Monday morning the Hamburg fire department was dispatched to Gingerbread Castle Road for a... Posted by Hamburg NJ Fire & Rescue on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Hamburg Fire Department responded to the blaze on Gingerbread Castle Road in Hamburg around 2 a.m., and quickly upgraded it to a 3-alarm fire due to its intensity.  Mutual aid units from surrounding counties and the Sussex Coun…
Snow Totals Climb With 20 Inches Recorded In This NJ Town: Check How Much Snow Your Area Got Snow Totals Climb With 20 Inches Recorded In This NJ Town: Check How Much Snow Your Area Got
Snow Totals Climb With 20 Inches Recorded In This NJ Town: Check How Much Snow Your Area Got Snowfall totals in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have surged higher than earlier reports, with some areas now measuring up to 20 inches, the National Weather Service announced Friday, Nov. 22. High Point, NJ, has officially recorded 20 inches of snow as of Friday morning, marking the highest total in the region.  In Pennsylvania, Richmondale follows closely with 19.5 inches, and Cortez reached 19 inches, highlighting the storm's significant impact on higher elevations. Other notable totals include 17.2 inches near Uniondale and 17 inches in Clifford, both in northeastern Pennsylvania. F…
Snow Forecast Expands In NJ, PA: Here's How Much Snow Is Now Being Predicted Snow Forecast Expands In NJ, PA: Here's How Much Snow Is Now Being Predicted
Snow Forecast Expands In NJ, PA: Here's How Much Snow Is Now Being Predicted A powerful low-pressure system is set to bring more snow and rain to the region than initially predicted, with higher elevations now expected to see significant snowfall by Friday evening, Nov. 22 in parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Rainfall amounts have been updated to range from 0.1 to 0.25 inches across much of South Jersey, while northern areas, including Mount Pocono, could see up to 1.5 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service. In addition to the rain, snow accumulations in higher elevations are expected to be heavier than earlier forecasts: Mount Pocono could no…
Byram Man Gets 13 Years After Violating Probation: Sussex County Prosecutor Byram Man Gets 13 Years After Violating Probation: Sussex County Prosecutor
Byram Man Gets 13 Years After Violating Probation: Sussex County Prosecutor A 55-year-old Byram Township man was sentenced to 13 years in state prison on Friday, Nov. 8, after admitting he violated his recovery court probation, authorities said. Steven Kristiansen will receive credit for almost four years already served, Sussex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray said. Kristiansen had previously been sentenced to recovery court probation in connection with multiple counts of burglary and theft stemming from incidents in 2020 and 2021, Murray said. He admitted to violating the terms of his probation on Sunday, November 3, 2023, Murray said. Kristiansen's state prison …