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21-Year-Old Morris County Woman Struck Parked Car While Drunk: Police
At 3:29 a.m., Mount Olive police responded to Center Street for a car crash, officers said. Police located a Nissan Sentra that had struck a parked vehicle and was now in the roadway, officers said. As officers spoke with the driver, Kelsey Chaplin, a Budd Lake resident, the odor of...
Randolph Softball Battles Valiantly Against Top Ranked Morris Knolls But Comes Up Short
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph softball team fought hard and kept things close for most of the game against top-ranked and undefeated Morris Knolls, but ultimately came up short by the score of 5-2. ( game photos in link at end of story ) Knolls came in undefeated at 11-0 and ranked in the top-5 in the state, and the Lady Rams made them sweat for most of the game. Brianna Colburn pitched valiantly, holding the Golden Eagles to only 1 earned run in the game while striking out 4 and scattering 9 hits. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
Death of Woman at Raritan Public Library Deemed Not Suspicious
RARITAN, NJ - Raritan Borough Police are investigating the death of a 44-year-old woman after she was found April 20 at 9:45 a.m. bleeding in the bathroom of the Raritan Borough Public Library, on East Somerset Street. According to Sgt. Everett Holt, the Somerville woman was found suffering from several self-inflicted wounds to her arms.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Officers started lifesaving measures, Holt said, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital BLS and ALS units also responded to the scene to assist. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Holt said a preliminary report deemed the woman's death to be non-suspicious. The Northern NJ Regional Medical Examiner's Office will perform an autopsy at a later date. Raritan Borough Police reminded the public that if they or someone they know is suffering from crisis, they can call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Grand Jury Indicts Somerville Man Charged in Murder of Mary Rose Fealey in Somerville Jan. 30
SOMERVILLE, NJ – A Somerset County Grand Jury has indicted Somerville resident David C. Shroitman, 27 for the Jan. 30 murder of Mary Rose Fealey, 27, of North Bridge Street, who lived one mile from the suspect's apartment in Brookside Gardens, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald. Shroitman was indicted on charges of 1st degree Murder with Aggravating Factors; 3rd degree Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution; 3rd degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose; 4th degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon; and 4th degree Stalking.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He has been in custody at the...
110-Year-Old New Jersey Man Attributes His Longevity To His Second Family: “The Fire Department… I Met So Many Friends”
A man who has lived through three centuries. New Jersey 110-year-old man Vincent Dransfield still lives independently in the town of Little Falls, which he has called home since 1945. Everyone who has lived for an extended period of time has their little tips and tricks, like 116-year-old Edie Ceccarelli saying "a little red wine" keeps her alive. But given that Dransfield still operates entirely independently and still drives, the world wants to know his secrets to become a supercentenarian. Dransfield has never had any major health issues like cancer or heart disease and does not suffer from minor illnesses like headaches...
Fairfield Police Chief Cautions Residents After Another Break-in of an Occupied Home
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- Fairfield Police Chief Anthony Manna told Fairfield residents at Monday’s Township Council meeting to make sure all windows and doors are locked every night, and if they have a security alarm system, it should be set because there was another occupied residential burglary on Saturday, April 21. The suspects entered the residence at 2:48 a.m. through an unlocked side window after having forcibly removed the window’s screen. The fob to a 2024 BMW X7M was found inside the home, and the vehicle was stolen.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Chief Manna said, “Our department’s community services unit will be more than happy to meet with any resident at...
Shavar Ross Net Worth 2024: What Is The "Diff'rent Strokes" Icon Worth?
PARSIPPANY, NJ - OCTOBER 28: Shavar Ross attends 2016 Chiller Theatre Expo Day 1 at Parsippany Hilton on October 28, 2016 in Parsippany, New Jersey. (Photo by Bobby Bank/WireImage) Examine Shavar Ross's career from his childhood acting days on "Diff'rent Strokes" to his later work as a filmmaker and entrepreneur.
Sparta's Animal Control Officer Recognized for 23 Year Service to Community
SPARTA, NJ – The township’s animal control officer, Don Critchlaw was recognized at the township council meeting on Tuesday during Police Chief Jeff McCarrick’s report in honor of National Animal Control Officers Week. McCarrick said Critchlaw has served Sparta for 23 years so far, having a total of 33 years in the profession.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Critchlaw said, “It’s a great job.” He said one of his most interesting calls was to catch an alligator. Critchlaw said a homeowner “opened his barbecue and got a surprise,” a three-foot alligator. Critchlaw said they surmised it had gotten out of a residence where it was being kept. He said he put the alligator in a cat carrier and had to bring it home for the night because it was Sunday. New Jersey Fish and Wildlife picked it up and it is now residing at the Camden Aquarium he said.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. McCarrick echoed Critchlaw’s sentiment; “He is invested because he loves his job.” For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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