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Was I wrong to not turn in this NJ ‘criminal’?
I’d like to think I’m a good citizen. I’ve never been arrested. The worst I’ve had is a speeding ticket and that was 14 years ago. I’ve served on a jury. I vote. I pay my taxes. But when I saw this story about a...
22 Year Old Man Charged in Connection With Vandalism to Morristown Church Sign
MORRISTOWN, NJ - A 22 year old man has turned himself in to authorities in connection to the damage to the Church of the Redeemer's lawn sign, announced Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert M. McNally, Sheriff James Gannon, and Morristown Chief Darnell Richardson. The man, whose name is being withheld, turned himself into the Morristown Police Department Headquarters on May 30, 2023. According to police, the man saw surveillance photos of himself released through the Crimstoppers program. Crimestoppers released several photos of individuals walking East on South Street around 1:26am on May 20. Some people in the footage...
Ambulance Overturns At Garden State Parkway Toll Plaza
Two people were injured after an ambulance overturned at the Essex County Toll Plaza Thursday morning, June 1 on the Garden State Parkway, state police said.The crash happened at 9:06 a.m. after the ambulance struck the toll plaza, Philip Curry, a public information officer for the New Jersey State…
Human body parts keep washing ashore in Union County, NJ
ELIZABETH — Authorities have been trying to solve the gruesome mystery of several human body parts — including a torso — washed ashore in Union County. The partial remains were found in Elizabeth in the area where Front Street ends at the body of water known as the Arthur Kill, according to law enforcement.
Somerville Man, 37, Dies 'Doing What He Loved Most,' Family Organizes Tribute Event
The family of an avid motorcyclist is memorializing his passion for bikes with a gathering they plan to hold yearly.Steve Delaney, Jr, of Somerville, died in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, May 27 at 37 years old, according to his obituary and a GoFundMe created for his funeral expenses. De…
Hanover Police: Rubber Pieces Across Railroad Tracks are Safe to Drive Over
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - According to the Hanover police, they have been receiving several inquiries over what the rubber pieces are that run along the railroad tracks of South Jefferson Road and Troy Hills Road. Concerned drivers are calling inquiring about the safety of driving over them. According to the police, " Please know that there is no safety hazard or danger associated with the pieces of rubber sticking out. Vehicles can continue to travel over the pieces of rubber sticking out with no issues. We have contacted the Morristown & Erie Railway and requested repairs be made at the two locations. Thank you!"
Driver Hurt As Dump Truck Overturns, Spilling Gravel And Jamming Rt. 80 For Hours: State Police
A dump truck driver was hurt in a crash that left gravel scattered along Route 80 and a traffic jam lasting several hours in Morris County Wednesday, May 31, state police said.The dump truck overturned and hit a guardrail in the eastbound lanes near milepost 46.9 in Parsippany just after 5:30 a.m.,…
Safe to drink? Some NJ water affected by lead and ‘forever’ cancer chemicals
U.S. Rep Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J. 5th District, continues to push for federal funding to help clean up water supplies in New Jersey. During a visit to Fair Lawn on Friday, he announced a new $3.4 million federal investment to help the Bergen County borough install new water treatment technology in three wells currently offline from increased levels of lead and "forever chemicals" linked to cancer known as PFAS.
Fire damages boardwalk at one of the N.J.’s most exclusive lakes
An overnight fire that damaged a small section of the iconic Lake Mohawk boardwalk in Sparta appears to have started in a planter, authorities said. Firefighters responded to the nearly century-old, privately-owned boardwalk at 2:22 a.m. Wednesday and quickly extinguished the blaze, “saving the boardwalk and local businesses from substantial damage,” the Sparta Fire Department said in a Facebook post.
These 6 Morris/Sussex softball teams will play for sectional titles
Softball semifinal rounds were completed on Tuesday and Wednesday and we now know the finalists for the 20 sectional finals across the state. On Friday and Saturday, six area teams from Morris and Sussex counties will play for a chance to become state sectional champions, including two finals between area teams. Immaculate Conception (Lodi) at Morris Catholic ...
Mosquito spraying set for Thursday morning in 3 Morris County towns
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The Morris County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be using an All-Terrain vehicle to treat a section of woods in Montville Township, Lincoln Park Borough and Rockaway Township on Thursday morning. The mosquito spraying will go on from 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m....
Overturned Ambulance Backs up GSP Traffic in Bloomfield
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- This morning, an overturned ambulance at the Essex Toll Plaza in Bloomfield created a significant backup on both sides of the Garden State Parkway. At approximately 910 a.m., an ambulance labeled as Guardian EMS flipped onto its side while approaching the toll plaza on Parkway South. There were only minor injuries reported, and it is unknown if the ambulance was transporting any patients.
Plainfield OKs these three legal weed stores, cultivator to open in city
PLAINFIELD – Three marijuana stores and a large marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility will be opening in the city. The stores, known as adult use dispensaries, which are different than medical marijuana dispensaries, will be opening on Front Street, South Avenue and Park Avenue. The cultivation and manufacturing facility,...
Man charged with DWI, leaving the scene following motorcycle crash in Morris County
DENVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – A Morris County Man is facing several charges including DWI, and leaving the scene following a motorcycle crash in Denville Township, according to police. On May 29, at around 7:22 p.m., police responded to a report of a single vehicle crash involving a...
Food Distribution for Any Morristown Resident in Need; June 1 - June 2
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The free food distribution will take place in Morristown on June 1 from 1pm - 2pm at Bishop Nazery Way (59 Spring Street in Morristown). An additional food distribution will take place on Friday June 2 in Parsippany, 299 Webro Road from 10:30am - 11:30am 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
Getaway Driver, Armed Robber Captured In Linden With Third At Large: Police
On Thursday, May 17, police responded to a report of a robbery at gunpoint by two men armed with ski masks on the 1400 block of S. Wood Ave, Captain Christopher Guenther of the Linden Police Department said. The suspects fled the scene in a black Nissan driven by a woman, Guenther said.
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