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Morris County authorities denounced the actions of five former Memphis, TN, police officers accused of killing 29-year-old Tyre Nichols, and urged calm ahead of Friday night’s anticipated release of grim bodycam video. “The release of the video of Nichols’ death will understandably generate grief, horror, and anger. We recognize...

A school bus driver was apparently handcuffed and escorted off by police after slamming the vehicle into a home in West Caldwell Friday, Jan. 27, according to a News12 report. The crash happened near Terrace Place and Passaic Avenue, the outlet said. Accidents are apparently common at the intersection, where neighbors told reports there's a "tight turn."

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - Morris Township Police have updated the community on the incident that occurred on January 23. The person in question was located and according to police,  it was a delivery person searching for the house he was trying to make the delivery to. Residents should still be alert and aware of their surroundings.  According to police, a resident of Morris Township was traveling to her residence on the west side of town. She pulled into the driveway, and entered her garage, when she noticed a male behind her peering into the garage.  The male fled a short time later, said police. "We remind residents to be please be aware of their surroundings", said Morris Township Chief Robert Shearer. Residents should contact the police department with anything that appears to be suspicious.     Sign up to get all the news as it happens at www.TAPinto.net/enews and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MorristownTAP/ and on Twitter at @MorristownTAP and on Instagram at @tapintomorristown Download the TAPinto App!   Click here for Android.  Click here for iOS

MORRIS  COUNTY, NJ - A Code Blue has been issued for Morris County beginning Thursday January 26.   Temperatures are expected to fall into the 30's tonight, stated the National Weather Service.  Temperatures will climb to 40 degrees on Friday but fall into the high 20's Friday evening. Warming Center locations can be found at: https://www.nj211.org/njcodeblue

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – An Essex County man was taken into custody last week after drugs and paraphernalia were allegedly found during a traffic stop in Mount Olive Township. On Jan. 21, an officer observed a black GMC SUV with a brake light out and fail...

WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- A school bus with no children aboard slammed into a house around 9 a.m. Friday, forcing Passaic Avenue to be closed in West Caldwell and Roseland. According to WNBC Channel 4 News, the bus hit the residence hard enough to partially shift the foundation. According to the report, the home was not occupied at the time. Police said that the driver let off students at West Caldwell Tech three miles away a few minutes before the crash. The incident remained under investigation Friday afternoon. WNBC-4 reported that the bus driver was led away from the scene in handcuffs. The Roseland Police Department sent out an alert at 9:15 a.m. Friday: Please be advised that there is a traffic accident on Passaic Ave going towards West Caldwell near the intersection of Harrison Ave. Until the accident is cleared, Passaic Ave is closed in that area. Please avoid the area and plan an alternate route.

HOPATCONG BOROUGH, NJ (Sussex County) – Police are investigating a report that a man attempted to lure a juvenile into his car Friday morning. The incident happened at around 8:03 a.m. on Broadway in Hopatcong Borough, police said. According to police, a white male, approximately 30-40-years-old, clean cut hair,...

There is an update in the case of a local 'widespread criminal organization' that was dismantled in 2022 for selling what was referenced as a staggering amount of drugs, yielding three dozen arrests. 'Operation Final Blow,' a four-month long investigation centering around major narcotics trafficking locally in Port Jervis, as...

Franklin Borough's volunteer fire chief has been suspended from his duties after he was arrested last week for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and destroying her apartment, later fleeing the home in the borough-issued chief's pickup truck, police said. Khyle Conklin, 28, who has served as the borough's top firefighter since...

Congratulations to these New Jersey eateries for being named the best!. How do you decide on a place to eat? Do you have a tried and true spot you always head to? Or do you search for new places in town to eat?. Many people (myself included) rely on Yelp...

Two lucky tickets matched all five numbers drawn splitting the $493,936 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from Thursday, Jan.26,. Each ticket is worth $246,968. The winning numbers were: 05, 14, 19, 30 and 32 and the XTRA number was: 02. The retailers will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for each...

The first Black woman promoted to a supervisory rank in the Morristown police bureau said so long Thursday before a cheering crowd outside town hall. “It’s still sinking in. I’ve got to remember that I don’t have to come into work today,” said newly retired Beverly Downey.

No, we’re not kidding! Emergency crews blamed (well, let’s say attributed) the cause of an early morning call regarding a gaseous odor in Morris County to a “curious kitty cat” — here’s how. The cat managed to jump onto the counter of an apartment...

After a great county tournament slate a week ago, we’re rolling out previews once again. Burlington, Essex, Middlesex and Morris are the ones in action this week and the Shore Conference Tournament is also taking place on Friday and Saturday.

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Detective Bureau is currently investigating two motor vehicle thefts that occurred over the last two weeks in addition to two incidents involving stolen motor vehicles that led to arrests. Livingston officers responded first to a Fawn Drive residence at approximately 5:12 p.m. on Jan. 15 on a report of a stolen 2019 BMW X7. According to police, the homeowners advised responding officers that they observed the vehicle being driven out of their driveway and leaving the scene. The vehicle was left unlocked with the key fob inside, police said. On Jan. 22, Livingston officers responded to a Tuxedo...

Don’t overhype the Dover saga of Mayor Carolyn Blackman and Alderman Edward Correa, the latter told InsiderNJ this morning. They have their fights, but they’re ultimately allies in the struggle to prevent former Mayor James Dodd from returning to the throne of local power. Correa formerly served as...

WEST CALDWELL, NJ -- Police have charged a Newark man with Driving Under the Influence with Minor Passengers and a host of other offenses after the bus he was driving crashed into a Passaic Avenue house Friday morning. At 8:39 a.m., the West Caldwell Police Department was dispatched to a report of a school bus leaving the roadway and colliding into a residence on Passaic Avenue, just north of Terrace Place. There were no children on the bus at the time. The full-sized school bus slammed into the north side of a ranch-style Passaic Avenue dwelling. The driver, who was the sole occupant...

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - It's the best time of the week again! THE WEEKEND! Here's what's happening in and around Morristown. Have a great weekend everyone! Friday, January 26 Meet the Artist Open House; Meet artist Mary Ann Kohaut; CCM's Women Center, Room 115; 3pm - 6pm Comedy Night at Glenbrook Brewery; 6:30pm ($20) The Troubadour presents Tracy Grammer; Morristown Unitarian Fellowship; 7:30pm Saturday, January 27 S'mores and Popcorn Party; Fosterfields; 4pm - 5pm ($10) Comet Observing Night; Morris Museum Parking Deck; 7pm Latin Night Dance Party with Free Salsa and Bachata Lessons; Fat Cactus Cantina in Parsippay; 8pm (free entrance) Sunday, January 28 Morris County Winter Market; Parking Lot at Convent Station Train Station; 9:30am - 1pm Open House at St. Patrick School; 10:30am - 12pm Free Lunar New Year Celebration; Garden State Plaza Level 1, Court Area near Pandora; 12pm. Sensory Friendly Viewing of Puss in Boots; The Mills at Jersey Gardens' AMC; 2pm Live Music with the Trevor B. Power Band; Whiskey and Virtue; 3pm ($8)  

SOMERSET, NJ - Commuters should avoid Weston Road and Old Georgetown Road if possible to to road closures that will last until 4:30 pm today, according to alerts sent by the township.  Read below for alerts sent out after 8:39 am today:  Road Closure: Weston Rd between Mettlers Rd and Elizabeth Ave from 9:00AM-4:30PM for tree work. Local Traffic only. Road Closure Old Georgetown Rd between Canal Rd & Carroll Pl from 8:30AM-3:00PM for DPW Work. Local Traffic only.