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Justice Served: Anthony Dello-Russo Sentenced to Seven Years for Fatal Overdose
MORRIS PLAINS — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Hanover Township Police Chief Michael Loock confirmed the sentencing of Anthony Dello-Russo, 28, of Morris Plains, for first-degree Strict Liability for Drug Induced Death and other charges. On June 5, 2024, Dello-Russo entered guilty...
Two people dead after plane that took off from Morris County crashes in Maine
BAR HARBOR, ME (Hancock County) – Two people died after a plane that took off from Morris County crashed in Maine Thursday afternoon, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). A single-engine Cirrus SR22 took off from Morristown Municipal Airport and crashed on approach to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport...
Police seek 4 suspects in connection with catalytic converter thefts in Morris County
BOONTON, NJ (Morris County) – Police in Boonton are looking for four suspects they say stole catalytic converters early Thursday morning. On July 25, between 4:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. four suspects arrived to the areas of Green Street and William Street in what appeared to be a dark colored BMW X5, police said.
Morris County Man Must Pay $51K, Sentenced To 7 Years Behind Bars For OD Death: Prosecutor
In February 2023, a 28-year-old man, identified as T.H. was found dead at a residence in Whippany, after overdosing on a lethal toxicity of cocaine, fentanyl and acetyl fentanyl, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Hanover Township Police Chief Michael Loock said. An investigation revealed...
'PTA mom' opening Morris County's latest pot dispensary, with Tokey the Bear by her side
BOONTON — After years of wrangling with state and local officials, "Tokey the Bear" is ready to welcome the public to the town's first retail cannabis shop . Following a soft opening that began last week, Boone Town Provisions will cut the ribbon for its official grand opening on Sunday. Morris County's fifth...
These Morris County athletes are competing in Paris Olympics: Here's when to watch
As the 2024 Paris Games gets underway, there is plenty of Olympic spirit across the Garden State, particularly in Morris County. New Jersey has 21 Olympic athletes, according to a list provided by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. But that includes only those who grew up in the Garden State and not the many others who've lived or built their college careers here over the years. ...
Drug dealer sentenced to prison for selling cocaine, fentanyl that killed N.J. man
A drug dealer has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for selling cocaine and fentanyl to a man who overdosed and died in Morris County, officials aid. Anthony Dello-Russo, 28, of Morris Plains, will have to serve at least five years before he is eligible for parole, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office said Friday.
Deirdre’s House: A Beacon of Hope for Morris County’s Child Victims
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Since its opening in 1996, Deirdre’s House in Morristown has provided a nurturing and safe environment for Morris County’s most vulnerable victims to speak to law enforcement.…
North Jersey woman identified as one of two killed in Maine airplane crash
A North Jersey woman was among two people killed in a plane that crashed in Maine Thursday, hours after departing a Morris County airport, authorities said. Christina Chung, 57, of Livingston, was a passenger in the single-engine Cirrus SR22 piloted by 71-year-old Michael Leibowitz, of Charleston, South Carolina, when it crashed and caught fire just off the runway at Hancock-Bar Harbor Airport in Trenton, Maine, said Shannon Moss, a spokesperson for the Maine Department of Public Safety. ...
Mosquito spraying set for Saturday morning in 2 Morris County towns
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The Morris County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be using an All-Terrain vehicle and backpack to treat a section of woods in Jefferson Township, and Chatham on Saturday morning. The mosquito spraying will go on from 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. on Saturday,...
Large disturbance leads to assault, one charged in Morris County
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, NJ (Morris County) – Parsippany police are actively investigating a large disturbance that occurred Saturday night. On July 20, at 10:59 p.m., officers responded to a report of a large physical disturbance in the roadway outside of a Roosevelt Avenue residence, police said. Upon the officers’ arrival,...
Morris County Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Women in Government
Commissioner Director and County Administrator Featured Guest Speakers. The Morris County Chamber of Commerce celebrated women in government today at its annual “Women in Government Luncheon” held at the Park Avenue Club in Florham Park, where Morris County Commissioner Director Christine Myers and Morris County Administrator Deena Leary were the distinguished guest speakers.
Ex-law firm CFO who gave himself a 6-figure raise sentenced to prison
The former chief financial officer of a Morris County-based national law firm who admitted earlier this year to embezzling over $1.5 million from the business was sentenced Friday to five years in state prison, officials said. John Dunlea, 61, of Westfield, was also ordered to pay more than $1.5 million...
Murder charge: Young NJ woman was shot and killed with puppy
Authorities have identified a 21-year-old woman as the victim shot and killed in Warren County last week — for which a Morris County man has been charged with murder. Amanda Pulver, of Independence, was shot on June 27 after 8 a.m. along Alphano Road, according to Acting Warren County Prosecutor Anthony Picione.
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