Warren County Man, 29, Deprived Animals Of Water, Shelter, Police Say Warren County Man, 29, Deprived Animals Of Water, Shelter, Police Say Warren County Man, 29, Deprived Animals Of Water, Shelter, Police Say
Warren County Man, 29, Deprived Animals Of Water, Shelter, Police Say A Warren County man has been accused of animal cruelty after he failed to give water or provide proper shelter to a dog and rabbit in his care, authorities said. Officers responded to Timothy Pruden Jr.’s home on the 200 block of Axford Avenue in Oxford to investigate the report of animal cruelty on May 18, according to Washington Township Police. Pruden, 29, was charged after officers determined that he failed to provide water and shelter for a dog and rabbit that had been in his care, police said. Pruden was previously arrested for DWI and other offenses in 2013 after he allegedly attemp…
Crews Douse Blaze At Morris County Shredding Warehouse Crews Douse Blaze At Morris County Shredding Warehouse Crews Douse Blaze At Morris County Shredding Warehouse
Crews Douse Blaze At Morris County Shredding Warehouse Fire crews from several jurisdictions responded to the scene of a blaze that broke out at a Morris County paper shredding warehouse Thursday morning, authorities said. The fire was reported at the Absolute Shredding warehouse at 59 Newburgh Rd. in Long Valley around 8:30 a.m., Washington Township Police said in a release. Firefighters successfully prevented the blaze from spreading to surrounding businesses and cleared the scene within about two hours, the Tri-County Volunteer Fire Company said. No injuries were reported. “Strong work by all agencies involved!” the volunteer fire company …
Woman, 80, Hurt After Crashing Into Tree During Medical Episode In Morris County Woman, 80, Hurt After Crashing Into Tree During Medical Episode In Morris County Woman, 80, Hurt After Crashing Into Tree During Medical Episode In Morris County
Woman, 80, Hurt After Crashing Into Tree During Medical Episode In Morris County An 80-year-old woman suffering from a medical issue crashed into a tree in Morris County Wednesday morning, police said. The woman drove off the road and struck a tree near W. Springtown Road and Harvest Lane around 7:30 a.m., Washington Township Police Lt. Mark Niemynski told Daily Voice. She was apparently suffering from a medical issue prior to the crash, Niemynski said. A Medevac was requested as a precaution and later canceled, authorities said. Niemynski did not specify the victim's extent of injuries, though initial reports say she was unconscious as emergency crews arrived. No ot…
Gloucester County Woman, 86, Killed In Crash Gloucester County Woman, 86, Killed In Crash Gloucester County Woman, 86, Killed In Crash
Gloucester County Woman, 86, Killed In Crash An 86-year-old woman from Gloucester County was killed in a collision on Monday, authorities said. Maria Calabria of Sewell was a front-seat passenger in a two-car crash in Washington Township, who later died at the hospital.  A car was traveling south on Delsea Drive in Washington Township near the intersection of Parke Place Boulevard when it collided with a car trying to make a left turn onto the boulevard from Delsea Drive, according to Washington Township police. The driver of the southbound vehicle, 23-year-old Montgomery Brown of Newtown Square, PA, was not seriously injured, p…
COVID-19: Pair Of Warren County Restaurant Owners Charged For Violating Executive Mask Order COVID-19: Pair Of Warren County Restaurant Owners Charged For Violating Executive Mask Order COVID-19: Pair Of Warren County Restaurant Owners Charged For Violating Executive Mask Order
Covid-19: Pair Of Warren County Restaurant Owners Charged For Violating Executive Mask Order Two restaurant owners in Warren County were charged with violating the state’s executive mask order, authorities said. Stephen Desiderio, 51, of Branchburg, and Philip Blanche, 65, of Washington, were charged with failure to comply with the mask mandate following an April 17 investigation by the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office, Washington Township police said Monday. Desiderio, owner of Desiderio’s Stone Tavern on Route 31 S. in Washington Township, and Blanche, owner of Philburt’s Pub on W. Washington Avenue in Washington Borough, were issued summonses and are scheduled to appear in cour…
Phillipsburg Pair Nabbed For Possession, Distribution Of Heroin, Meth Phillipsburg Pair Nabbed For Possession, Distribution Of Heroin, Meth Phillipsburg Pair Nabbed For Possession, Distribution Of Heroin, Meth
Phillipsburg Pair Nabbed For Possession, Distribution Of Heroin, Meth Two Phillipsburg men accused of possessing heroin and methamphetamine were arrested Friday, police said. The drugs were found when Phillipsburg officers carried out a search warrant, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said. Jeffrey Wolfe, 36, was charged with two counts of heroin possession, two counts of distribution, three counts of possession with the intent to distribute heroin and distribution of methamphetamine — all third-degree charges, police said. Joshua Rivera, 36, was charged with third-degree possession of methamphetamine. Third-degree offenses are punishable by up to…
PA Woman Stole Thousands From Morris County Group Home Residents Over 9 Months, Police Say PA Woman Stole Thousands From Morris County Group Home Residents Over 9 Months, Police Say PA Woman Stole Thousands From Morris County Group Home Residents Over 9 Months, Police Say
PA Woman Stole Thousands From Morris County Group Home Residents Over 9 Months, Police Say A Pennsylvania woman has been accused of stealing thousands from two residents of a Long Valley group home over the course of nine months, authorities said. The Mount Pocono woman — whose name was not released — wrote fraudulent receipts for items purchased for the victims and collect the money from their allotted funds between Jan. 16, 2020 and Oct. 16, 2020, Washington Township Police Chief Jeffrey Almer said. The total amount stolen was $2,386.53, Almer said. The woman was charged March 10 with third-degree theft and is scheduled for a virtual appearance in Morris County Superior Court.
Boy, 15, Robbed Trying To Buy Sneakers In Washington Township Shopping Center Lot Boy, 15, Robbed Trying To Buy Sneakers In Washington Township Shopping Center Lot Boy, 15, Robbed Trying To Buy Sneakers In Washington Township Shopping Center Lot
Boy, 15, Robbed Trying To Buy Sneakers In Washington Township Shopping Center Lot A 15-year-old Bergen County boy was robbed when he tried to buy a pair of used sneakers from a stranger at a local shopping center, authorities said. The boy arranged through a mutual friend to meet the stranger, who showed up Thursday in an SUV with a companion at Washington Town Center on Pascack Road, Washington Township Police Capt. John Calamari said. After getting the sneakers, he said, the boy paid the seller through an online money transfer. The seller and his companion then “threatened and assaulted the victim, took the sneakers and fled in their vehicle,” Calamari said. Any…
RECOGNIZE THEM? Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Warren County Men In Gas Station Incident RECOGNIZE THEM? Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Warren County Men In Gas Station Incident RECOGNIZE THEM? Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Warren County Men In Gas Station Incident
Recognize Them? Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Warren County Men In Gas Station Incident Police in Warren County are seeking the public’s help identifying two men involved in an unspecified incident at a local gas station. The men pictured above were found to be involved in an incident at the Enrite Gas Station (274 W. Washington Ave.) around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Washington Township Police said. Anyone with information about their identity is asked to contact the department at 908-689-1111. Authorities did not immediately respond to Daily Voice’s request for additional information.
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Paramus Driver OK In Washington Township Rollover An apparently distracted driver escaped without serious injury when she rolled her car Tuesday morning in Washington Township, authorities said. The 19-year-old Paramus woman crashed the Honda Civic in the 600 block of Mariann Place, Capt. John Calamari said. A flatbed tow truck righted the vehicle and removed it. Washington Township police, firefighters and EMS responded to the crash just after 9 a.m. Boyd A. Loving took the photos and contributed to this account.
UPDATE: Runaway Warren County Girl, 15, Found Safe UPDATE: Runaway Warren County Girl, 15, Found Safe UPDATE: Runaway Warren County Girl, 15, Found Safe
Update: Runaway Warren County Girl, 15, Found Safe UPDATE: Stiles has been located safely and reunited with her family, police said Monday morning. Authorities are asking the public's help in locating a runaway Warren County teen. Abigail Stiles, 15, was last seen near Long Hill Avenue in Washington Township around 4:30 p.m. Dec. 19, local police said. Stiles is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 115 pounds. She has long brown hair and hazel eyes, police said. Anyone with information about Stiles’ location is asked to contact Washington Township Police at 908-689-1111.
Police: DWI Warren County Man In McDonald’s Drive-Thru Found With Heroin Police: DWI Warren County Man In McDonald’s Drive-Thru Found With Heroin Police: DWI Warren County Man In McDonald’s Drive-Thru Found With Heroin
Police: DWI Warren County Man In McDonald’s Drive-Thru Found With Heroin A Warren County man was drunk when he was found with heroin and paraphernalia in the drive-thru of a local McDonald’s, authorities charged. The 45-year-old Washington man — whose name was not released — had stopped for food at the drive-thru of the McDonald’s on Route 31 S. last Thursday, Washington Township police said. Police arrived at the scene and determined that the man was intoxicated and in possession of heroin and paraphernalia, authorities said. The man was arrested and charged with DWI, possession of heroin and paraphernalia, driving with a suspended license and having CDS in a …