Driver arrested for DWI after crashing into trees in Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, NJ — The Fairfield Police Department announces the arrest of 52-year-old Damien-Adel Pacheco, of Lake Hiawatha, for driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle crash on Clinton Road. On Nov. 7, at approximately 3:45 a.m., Fairfield police officers responded to the area of Clinton Road and Matt Drive...

Parsippany Woman Charged With Stealing Over $200 From Employee’s Wallet at Denville Restaurant

MORRIS COUNTY — A 35-year-old Parsippany woman has been charged with stealing more than $200 from an employee’s wallet at a Denville restaurant, according to the Denville Police Department. On Sunday, November 8, at approximately 7:25 p.m., Denville police officers responded to a reported theft at Jimmy Tomato’s...

Reckless Driver Drove Drunk At Burger King: Denville PD

A 43-year-old Denville man was arrested and charged with driving under the influence at Burger King on Tuesday, Nov. 10, authorities said. At 3:25 a.m., officers observed a suspicious vehicle at the Burger King at 171 W. Main Street, Denville police said. While speaking with the driver, Fernando Boc…

Little Falls Police Department – October 2026 Activity Report

NJ construction worker in deadly Long Island bridge scaffolding collapse ID’d as brother of Brazilian pol

Authorities have identified the two New Jersey construction workers who plunged into the icy waters off Long Island when a drawbridge scaffolding collapsed Wednesday, leaving one dead and the other still missing. The makeshift structure on the Loop Parkway drawbridge — which connects the Meadowbrook State Parkway to Long Beach — buckled just before noon, sending Kleiton de Madeiros, 39, and Diogo de Oliveira, 38, tumbling into the frigid waters of the Reynolds Channel, state police told multiple outlets. De Madeiros, of Montclair, was pulled out of the bay and rushed to a local hospital where he later died, Newsday reported. Rescue crews search the water after several construction workers fell into the bay while making repairs on the Loop Parkway Bridge. ABC 7 Grieving family and friends in his native Brazil mourned Madeiros’ death — and remembered him as a deeply caring figure. “I just want to thank you for being that wonderful person in my life, the person who taught me how to drive, who taught me how to fish, who taught me to ride a horse,” Junior Gonzaga, a family friend, wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post. Bidding wars for Long Island homes are so brutal, even

3 Arrested After Shoplifting At Lululemon, Gap, Possessing Drugs: Denville PD

Three people are facing numerous charges after a shoplifting incident at Shoppes at Union Hill on Sunday, Nov. 8, authorities said. At 3:44 p.m., officers responded to a 9-1-1 call at the Lululemon clothing store at the shopping center and located three people, Shaunda Billups, Lawrence Perkins and …

Two Arrested on Cocaine Charges Following Hanover Township Traffic Stop

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Two Morris County residents were arrested on drug charges following a traffic stop on Wednesday, October 21, according to police. Kristen Elder, 37, of Mount Arlington, and Christopher Wright, 38, of Boonton, were charged with possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia after an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Elder was driving the vehicle, and Wright was a passenger.

Facing Backlash, Montclair Council Tables Town Hall Substation Plan ‘Indefinitely’

Amid significant neighborhood opposition, Montclair’s town council on Tuesday night “indefinitely” tabled a redevelopment plan that would have permitted PSE&G to place an electrical substation at the site of the municipal building at 205 Claremont Ave. The move comes as the township considers alternative locations for the...

A new artisan bakery and specialty coffee shop has opened in Wayne.

Morning Club Bread & Coffee is now open at 163 Hamburg Turnpike, offering freshly baked goods, specialty coffee and a menu of breakfast and lunch options. The café’s menu includes espresso drinks, signature lattes, matcha, chai and fresh juices, alongside a selection of pastries, croissants, breads and other baked goods.

Essex County, RWJBarnabas Health to Host Thanksgiving Food Distribution Nov. 19

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. and RWJBarnabas Health will host a Thanksgiving food distribution event Thursday, Nov. 19, at Essex County Branch Brook Park in Newark to help families facing food insecurity and rising food costs. The event will begin at 9 a.m. at the park’s Cherry Blossom...

This New Jersey Reservoir Has A Story Most People Driving Past It Have Never Heard

What if the peaceful reservoir you drive past was once an entire village? Not a handful of old buildings, but a real community with homes, roads, and people who had to leave it all behind. Sounds like the setup for a historical mystery, doesn’t it?. I find it fascinating...

N.J. Woman Dies After Being Hit by Driver Who Mistook Her for Garbage Bag

It's hard to fathom how a driver could possibly mistake a woman for an inanimate garbage bag. However, per People, that is what allegedly happened in New Jersey recently, with fatal consequences. According to the outlet, on November 6, "The driver hit what she thought was a garbage bag, but then found the woman under her car in a supermarket parking lot two miles away." The victim was dragged beneath the supposedly unsuspecting driver's car for about two miles before she was found. Sadly, she was deceased. According to People, neither the woman who was hit nor the driver have been publicly named. It is unclear at this time if charges will be brought.

Woman Accused of Hitting Horse Carriage Driver With Skateboard

An animal rights activist unleashed fury on a horse-drawn carriage driver in New York City on Tuesday, and berated the man before attacking him with her skateboard. One of the drivers recorded the activist's meltdown in Central Park and shared the wild incident on. "You're animal abusers! Horses do not...

Man Busted For Drugs After Acting Erratically In Supermarket Parking Lot: Denville PD

A 32-year-old Flemington man was arrested and charged with multiple drug offenses after reports of erratic behavior in a supermarket parking lot in Denville, authorities said. At 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, officers responded to a report of a person acting erratically in the parking lot of ACME Mark…

77-Year-Old Driver's Wrong Turn Lands Him Mile Down Saddle Brook Train Tracks: NJ Transit

A 77-year-old Bergen County driver made a wrong turn and traveled approximately one mile down NJ Transit train tracks before coming to a stop, authorities said. The Washington Township resident entered the Bergen County Line tracks at the Midland Avenue crossing in Saddle Brook around 5:35 p.m. Wedn…

Wayne Begins Demolition Of Valley Road Office For 275 Apartments

Demolition of the 126,520-square-foot Wayne office building is underway, and the site is being cleared for 275 rental apartments. The replacement has received conditional approval. The proposal calls for demolishing the office building and its parking and putting up four apartment buildings. The inclusionary project is planned for a 10.95-acre site along the southbound side of Valley Road.

N.J. engineering firm tied to construction site in deadly Brooklyn building collapse

The president of a Linden engineering firm is listed in New York City records as the engineer on plans to stabilize the soil during excavation next to the Brooklyn building that collapsed Wednesday, according to Engineering News-Record. Jieming Wang, president of LMW Engineering Group, is named on a permit filed...

12 New Jersey Restaurants That Go All Out With Christmas Decorations

One restaurant closes its doors for two full days every year just to hang its Christmas decorations. Two days!. I love that kind of commitment, and I can’t stop wondering how many boxes of ornaments that takes. It turns out that spot has company. Some dining rooms here hang...

Fans Camp Out In River Edge Overnight For 'Outlander' Star Sam Heughan

Fans have been camping outside a Bergen County liquor store since Wednesday evening, Nov. 11, hoping to meet "Outlander" heartthrob Sam Heughan. The line outside Total Wine & More in River Edge was wrapped around the block ahead of the Scottish actor's scheduled 1 p.m. appearance Thursday, Nov. …

Butler Man Charged With Eluding Police After Fleeing Hanover Township Traffic Stop

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — A Butler man was arrested after allegedly fleeing an attempted traffic stop, according to police. Jower Tavarez, 34, of Butler, was arrested on Thursday, October 1, following an incident that occurred on Wednesday, September 30. According to police, an officer observed a driver holding a cellphone...