Man Who Charged $500 To Stolen Credit Cards In Glen Rock Sought By Cops Man Who Charged $500 To Stolen Credit Cards In Glen Rock Sought By Cops Man Who Charged $500 To Stolen Credit Cards In Glen Rock Sought By Cops
Man Who Charged $500 To Stolen Credit Cards In Glen Rock Sought By Cops Police in Glen Rock are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of using stolen credit cards to make a $500 purchase at a local business. The incident happened on May 19, when the suspect and another man entered a store in town and used stolen credit cards to buy roughly $500 in merchandise, according to Glen Rock Police Detective Sgt. James Calaski. Police say the same men used stolen credit cards at other stores in Ocean and Morris counties as well. The suspect, still at large,e is described as a Black male in his 20s, with a thin build, slight facial hair, and a short cor…
Burlington Twp Man Bludgeoned Mother to Death: Prosecutor Burlington Twp Man Bludgeoned Mother to Death: Prosecutor Burlington Twp Man Bludgeoned Mother to Death: Prosecutor
Burlington Twp Man Bludgeoned Mother to Death: Prosecutor A 40-year-old Burlington Township man was arrested and charged Monday, July 14 with beating his mother to death, authorities said. On Sunday, July 6, officers responded to the 100 block of Andre Court after family members found the body of Enid Wordsworth inside the residence she shared with her son, Orsman Summerville, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw and Burlington Township Director of Public Safety Bruce Painter said. An autopsy concluded that Wordsworth had been fatally bludgeoned, authorities said. An investigation determined Summerville killed his mothe…
Pedestrian Critical After Struck By Morris County Sheriff's Officer: Prosecutor Pedestrian Critical After Struck By Morris County Sheriff's Officer: Prosecutor Pedestrian Critical After Struck By Morris County Sheriff's Officer: Prosecutor
Pedestrian Critical After Struck By Morris County Sheriff's Officer: Prosecutor A 46-year-old man is in critical condition after they were struck by a vehicle driven by an off-duty Morris County Sheriff's officer on Monday, July 14, authorities said. At 9 p.m., Netcong police responded to a crash involving a Chevrolet Tahoe and a pedestrian on Route 46 West, a spokesperson for the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. The pedestrian was unresponsive and CPR was initiated, before they were transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition, authorities said.  The driver of the Tahoe, an off-duty Morris County Sheriff’s officer, was transported to an area hos…
$85M Sale Of Morris Plains Luxury Apartments Finalized $85M Sale Of Morris Plains Luxury Apartments Finalized $85M Sale Of Morris Plains Luxury Apartments Finalized
$85M Sale Of Morris Plains Luxury Apartments Finalized A sprawling luxury apartment community in Morris Plains just sold for a whopping $85 million, officials with CBRE announced on Friday, July 11. The buyer, whose name has not been released, purchased Signature Place, a 197-unit Class A complex featuring high-end finishes and resort-style amenities, from Veris Residential, a New Jersey-based real estate investment trust. Built in 2018, Signature Place offers apartments averaging more than 1,000 square feet and is loaded with perks: a pool, yoga studio, golf simulator, movie theater, conference rooms, pet spa, and a clubroom with game tables a…
Flash Flood Watch In Effect Across NJ, PA As Storms Threaten Roads, Power: NWS Flash Flood Watch In Effect Across NJ, PA As Storms Threaten Roads, Power: NWS Flash Flood Watch In Effect Across NJ, PA As Storms Threaten Roads, Power: NWS
Flash Flood Watch In Effect Across NJ, PA As Storms Threaten Roads, Power: NWS A powerful round of thunderstorms is expected to hit New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania beginning Monday afternoon, July 14, with the National Weather Service warning of flash flooding, possible power outages, and dangerous driving conditions. The NWS in Mount Holly issued a Flood Watch that remains in effect through 2 a.m. Tuesday for large parts of the region. Some areas could see rainfall rates exceeding two inches per hour, with total accumulation of up to five inches in spots. Another round of storms is likely Tuesday afternoon, adding to the risk. According to forecasters, the greate…
Driver Airlifted After Vehicle Overturns On Route 80: NJSP Driver Airlifted After Vehicle Overturns On Route 80: NJSP Driver Airlifted After Vehicle Overturns On Route 80: NJSP
Driver Airlifted After Vehicle Overturns On Route 80: Njsp A person had to be airlifted to a hospital after their vehicle overturned on Route 80 in Morris County Wednesday, July 9, authorities said. At 1:24 p.m., troopers responded to the crash on Route 80 West in Mount Olive, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.  A Kia SUV was traveling west when it lost directional control, ran off the road, struck a sign, and overturned, Marchan said. The driver was airlifted with non-life-threatening injuries, Marchan said. The crash remains under investigation, Marchan said.
20-Year-Old Audi Driver Charged In High-Speed Mount Olive Pursuit That Injured 3: Prosecutor 20-Year-Old Audi Driver Charged In High-Speed Mount Olive Pursuit That Injured 3: Prosecutor 20-Year-Old Audi Driver Charged In High-Speed Mount Olive Pursuit That Injured 3: Prosecutor
20-Year-Old Audi Driver Charged In High-Speed Mount Olive Pursuit That Injured 3: Prosecutor A 20-year-old repeat offender is facing multiple charges after a high-speed police chase ended in a crash that sent three people to the hospital Tuesday, July 8 in Morris County, authorities said. Tyler A. Burwell, of Hopatcong, was behind the wheel of a 2019 Audi A4 that led Mount Arlington and Mount Olive police on a pursuit around 10:45 p.m., according to Meghan Knab, a spokesperson for the prosecutor's office. The Audi struck a 2014 Ford Flex at the intersection of Route 46 and Mount Olive Road, Knab said. The impact caused the Ford to crash into a Mount Arlington Police patrol vehicle.…
VIDEO: Hundreds Of Tow Trucks Roll Out To Honor Driver Killed On Route 287 VIDEO: Hundreds Of Tow Trucks Roll Out To Honor Driver Killed On Route 287 VIDEO: Hundreds Of Tow Trucks Roll Out To Honor Driver Killed On Route 287
Video: Hundreds Of Tow Trucks Roll Out To Honor Driver Killed On Route 287 A massive convoy of tow trucks gathered Tuesday morning, July 8 to honor the life of Daniel “DJ” Ortiz, a tow operator killed last week while on the job along Route 287. The event, described as a “final ride,” brought more than 400 trucks together at Landing Softball Field. The procession began at 8:30 a.m. and escorted Ortiz to his final resting place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover. "Let’s show up, loud and proud — lights on, hearts heavy — united as one towing family to give DJ the sendoff he deserves," wrote Ron & Sons Towing, DJ's former employer. DanaMarie Swansinger s…
Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands Across NJ; Thunderstorm Watch In Effect Until 10PM Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands Across NJ; Thunderstorm Watch In Effect Until 10PM Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands Across NJ; Thunderstorm Watch In Effect Until 10PM
Storms Knock Out Power To Thousands Across NJ; Thunderstorm Watch In Effect Until 10PM Thousands of homes and businesses lost power across New Jersey on Thursday, July 3, as storms moved through the state, according to outage data from JCP&L and PSE&G. As of 6:15 p.m., Sussex County had the most widespread outages, with 3,029 customers in the dark, JCP&L reported. The hardest-hit towns included: Sparta, with 1,724 outages Ogdensburg, with 404 outages Andover, with 298 outages Stillwater, with 210 outages In Morris County, 1,295 customers were without power, including: 646 in Chester 265 in Mendham Borough 136 in Mendham Township Smaller outages were reported in…
Tow Truck Driver, 24, Killed Helping Motorist On I-287; Company Outraged: ‘Slow The F— Down’ Tow Truck Driver, 24, Killed Helping Motorist On I-287; Company Outraged: ‘Slow The F— Down’ Tow Truck Driver, 24, Killed Helping Motorist On I-287; Company Outraged: ‘Slow The F— Down’
Tow Truck Driver, 24, Killed Helping Motorist On I-287; Company Outraged: ‘Slow The F— Down’ A young tow truck operator was killed while helping a stranded driver on Interstate 287 in Morris County, New Jersey State Police said. Daniel "DJ" Ortiz, 24, of Hopatcong, was working on the right shoulder of I-287 southbound at milepost 31.4 in Harding Township when he was struck around 11:42 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. According to a preliminary investigation, Ortiz had been recovering a disabled Honda with a Ram tow truck when a Jeep SUV entered the shoulder and struck the Ram, the Honda, and Ortiz, Lebron said. Ortiz sustained serious injuries and was taken to a …
Succasunna Man, 21, Killed In Route 10 Bike Crash Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donation Succasunna Man, 21, Killed In Route 10 Bike Crash Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donation Succasunna Man, 21, Killed In Route 10 Bike Crash Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donation
Succasunna Man, 21, Killed In Route 10 Bike Crash Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donation A 21-year-old man who was hit by a vehicle while riding his bike on Route 10 has died from his injuries, but his final act is giving others a second chance at life. Colin Robertson, a 2022 graduate of Roxbury High School, died on Monday, June 23, after being struck by a Subaru Crosstrek while crossing Route 10 East near Hillside Avenue on Monday, June 16, around 9:15 p.m., according to Meghan Knab, a spokesperson for the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. Robertson, who was crossing the roadway on a bicycle, was transported to Morristown Medical Center in serious condition. He passed away o…
Extreme Heat Buckles I-287, Shuts Down Lanes In Morris County Extreme Heat Buckles I-287, Shuts Down Lanes In Morris County Extreme Heat Buckles I-287, Shuts Down Lanes In Morris County
Extreme Heat Buckles I-287, Shuts Down Lanes In Morris County Emergency roadwork shut down multiple lanes of Route 287 south in Morris County Tuesday, June 24, after cracked concrete due to expanding bridge joints made driving unsafe, state officials said. According to the New Jersey Department of Transportation, the right lane was closed at mile marker 52.6 in Riverdale, just south of Route 23. Further south, in Montville, the left and center lanes were shut down at mile marker 49.3 near the Brook Valley Road bridge. Only the right lane and shoulder were open, and crews temporarily converted the shoulder into a travel lane to ease the backup. Shortl…