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Butler, NJ
West Milford, NJ
Police & Fire
2 Firefighters Injured, Cat Rescued From West Milford Blaze: Officials
Two firefighters were injured battling a house fire in West Milford on Saturday, Aug. 16, officials said. West Milford fire crews responded to a reported structure fire on Otterhole Road just before 10 a.m., where responders were met by heavy fire and smoke on the front of the home, the fire department said. Fire crews from Butler, Bloomingdale, Wanaque, Riverdale, and Pompton Lakes joined West Milford at the scene, officials said. Firefighters first went inside the home to fight the flames, but heavy smoke and intense heat forced them back outside, where they continued battling the fire, a…
Hackensack, NJ
News
DUI Driver Crashes Outside Rochelle Park Police HQ, 27-Year-Old Hospitalized: PD
A 40-year-old man was arrested after a DUI crash outside police headquarters in Rochelle Park that sent a 27-year-old woman to the hospital, authorities said. The collision happened Friday, Aug. 8, at 12:51 p.m. on West Passaic Street in front of police headquarters, according to Rochelle Park Police Capt. James DePreta. Officers arrived to find a rear-end crash involving two disabled vehicles, police said. The second driver, a 27-year-old woman, was taken to a local hospital with neck pain, according to police. The first driver, identified as Christopher Boccio, of Butler, showed signs of…
Union, NJ
Weather
See The Town-By-Town Rainfall Totals: Here's Who Got The Most In NJ
Overnight storms slammed North and Central Jersey with up to 7 inches of rain, flooding roads, trapping cars, and shutting down major highways by Tuesday, July 15, according to the National Weather Service and emergency alerts. The storm left two people dead in Plainfield, where waters rose quickly, leaving residents trapped in vehicles. The heaviest rainfall came from Oakland (Bergen County), where 7 inches were recorded, followed closely by: Plainfield (Union County): 6.59 inches Mountainside (Union County): 6.35 inches Watchung (Somerset County): 6.51 inches Edison Twp (Middlesex Count…
West Milford, NJ
Police & Fire
Two Teens Seriously Hurt, West Milford Cops Injured In Fiery Crash: Police
A fiery crash on a North Jersey roadway left two teenagers seriously injured and sent two police officers to the hospital, authorities said. West Milford police received a 9-1-1 call reporting a motor vehicle crash with injuries at 10:54 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, according to police. Officers Peter Wunk and Nicholas Soltesz arrived at the scene on Clinton Road to find a 2023 Subaru sedan smoking off the side of the road, authorities said. As Officer Wunk assisted the driver, Ryan Devlin, of Butler, and his passenger, an 18-year-old man also from Butler, the vehicle suddenly caught fi…
Paterson, NJ
Obituaries
Paterson Podcaster, Car Enthusiast Armando Mercado Dies, 39: 'Our Family Is Devastated'
Shock and sadness spread following the death of Armando Francisco Mercado, a Paterson resident who passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 25 after a four-year battle with cancer, according to his obituary on the Shook Funeral Home website and a GoFundMe launched for his support. Born in Nyack, NY, Armando aka Mandi was a "proud" Paterson resident of 35 years, who spent most of his career working in sales, most recently at Verizon in Butler, his obituary says. A lifelong movie lover, Armando shared his opinions on film through his podcast, The DRD Show, which has nearly 200 episodes, according to his…
Butler-Bloomingdale, NJ
Police & Fire
Two Men Busted Stealing Tires From Morris County Tire Center: Police
Two me were arrested after they were caught taking tires from a tire center in Morris County on Monday, Oct. 7, authorities said. At 1:17 a.m., an officer was conducting a routine business check when he found two men, Eduardo Rosales, a 36-year-old Newark resident and Abel Rodriguez, a 32-year-old Bloomfield resident. loading used tires into the back of a small white box truck at ETD Discount Tire Center on Route 23 South in Butler, Butler police said in a release. Police saw Rosales and Rodriguez taking the tires from a locked, fenced-in area at the business, officers said. An investi…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Intoxicated Driver Crashes Into Officer Head-On, Passenger Seriously Injured In NJ: Police
A 57-year-old Butler resident was driving while intoxicated when he drove head-on into a police car in Morris County on Friday, July 26, sending the officer and his own passenger to the hospital, authorities said. While Butler police were conducting speed enforcement, Charles Dampman was driving a black Ford Explorer when he entered the opposite lane of travel on Bartholdi Avenue and struck police officer Justin Brunda's parked vehicle head-on at a high rate of speed, officers said. Brunda was transported to a local hospital where he was later released, police said. Dampman's…
Paterson, NJ
News
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Thousands Of Passaic, Morris County Residents
Thousands of residents across Morris and Passaic counties are urged to boil their water due to high turbidity, or cloudiness, officials said. Officials in both Butler and Bloomingdale made the announcement earlier this week due to "emergent conditions" at the Butler water treatment plant. A water sample taken on Monday, June 24 showed a peak turbidity level of 8.34 nephelometric turbidity — which is above the standard of 1 nephelometric turbidity unit, Butler Water said. "Because of the high levels of turbidity, there is an increased chance that the water may contain d…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Morris County Magician Caught With Child Porn, Police Say
There were a few things Scott Morley couldn't make disappear. The 48-year-old Morris County magician was arrested and charged on Wednesday, May 15, with possession of child pornography, authorities said. Acting on a tip, a search of Morley's computer turned up child sexual abuse materials, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Morris County Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Butler Police Chief Scott Ricker said. Morley ran the since shuttered Morley Magic Theater on Boonton Avenue in Butler. The facility is listed as being permanently closed on Google, and all of th…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Newly Minted Millionaire! Morris County Lotto Player Hits Big Jackpot
New Jersey's streak of winning millions continues. A lottery player in Morris County split the Pick-6 jackpot drawing held on Thursday, March 28, winning an estimated $15 million. The ticket was sold at a Quick Chek in Butler. The win comes on the heels of a Monmouth County lottery player winning the $1.13 billion Mega Millons jackpot on Tuesday, March 26.
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Killed By Vehicle On Route 23: Prosecutor
A man was fatally struck by a vehicle on Route 23 on Monday evening, Feb. 26, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred on Route 23 North and Center Court in Butler, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. The victim, an adult male, died at the scene, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. The crash remains under investigation and the driver is cooperating, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said.
Hackensack, NJ
Weather
These North Jersey Towns Got The Most Snow
New Jersey residents are digging out of this week's snow storm — the worst of the season so far. According to the National Weather Service, the storm left 15 inches in the northern-most part of the state, canceling schools across the region. Here are the towns who got the most snow in the Tuesday, Feb. 13 storm, according to the National Weather Service. BERGEN River Vale: 9.8 inches Franklin Lakes: 9.1 Waldwick: 9.0 Bergenfield: 8.1 Mahwah: 8.0 Fair Lawn: 7.0 Lyndhurst: 6.5 HUDSON Harrison: 5.5 East Newark: 5.0 SW Hoboken: 4.8 MORRIS Green Pond/Randolph: 11.5 Denville: 10.2 Kinnelon…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Deli Owner, 30-Year-Old Firefighter Killed In Line Of Duty
Services have been set for a 30-year-old Morris County firefighter who died in the line of duty. Kinnelon Fire Lt. Justin Bower's wife found him unresponsive and called 9-1-1, after he returned home from a fire call on Saturday, Nov. 18, the Morris Plains Fire Department and the Morris Plains Fire Association said. We unfortunately assisted the Kinnelon Volunteer Fire Company this afternoon with a dignitary escort of one of their... Posted by Butler Police Department on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 It is with heavy hearts and deepest regrets that we announce the passing of Lieutenant…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Traffic
Crash With Injuries Closes Portion Of Route 23 In Morris County
A crash with injuries shut down a portion of Route 23 for rush hour commuters in Morris County on Wednesday morning, Nov. 8, developing reports say. The crash occurred on Rt. 23 in both directions south of CR 511/Boonton Avenue in Butler around 8:15 a.m., according to 511NJ. One left lane was closed on the northbound side, while three lanes were closed on the southbound side, causing delays of up to 15 minutes as of 9 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Morris County Resident Filmed Women Using Bathroom Stall At Aerodrome Field: Prosecutor
A Morris County resident was charged with several counts of invasion of privacy for taking videos of women using a bathroom stall at the Rockaway Valley Aerodrome (RVA) Fields, authorities said. The investigation began Saturday, July 22, when a concerned citizen approached Boonton Township Police stating that someone had been in the women’s bathroom at the RVA Fields for "an extended period of time." Justin N. Emker, 19, of Butler, was later found inside one of the stalls, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. Further investigation led to the discovery of three videos on Emker’s…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Schools
These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Due To Snow Tuesday, Feb. 28
The first winter storm of the season is causing a change in plans for New Jersey schools on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Some districts have delayed openings while others are closed completely. Here's a list of which school are closed or delayed for Tuesday, Feb. 28. Check your school/district's website for details. Bedminster: 10: 50 a.m. start Bellville: Delayed Bergen County Tech: Closed Bergenfield: 2-hour delay Bernards: 2-hour delay Bloomfield: Delay Bloomingdale: Closed Bogota: Delayed Butler: Closed Cliffside Park: 10 a.m. start Clifton: Delayed Closter: Delayed Cresskill: Delayed Demarest: …
Lakewood, NJ
Business
7-Eleven Selling These 18 New Jersey Locations
7-Eleven Inc. is looking to sell or lease 73 of its stores, 18 of which are in New Jersey. NRC Realty & Capital Advisors LLC is helping with the process, having posted a list of all of the sites along with a bid deadline of Tuesday, Nov. 1. Some of the stores are some of the 3,800 Speedway stores that 7-Eleven purchased in May 2021. The New Jersey stores touting for sale signs are: Colonia, Saint Georges Avenue Scotch Plains, Park Avenue Newark, Broad Street Newark, Market Street Newark, Ferry Street Butler, Route 23 Elmwood Park, Broadway Holmdel, Route 35 Hackettstown, Main Street…
West Milford, NJ
News
Update
: Fierce Passaic County House Fire Kills Two, Authorities Confirm
Two women died in a fierce Passaic County house fire, authorities confirmed. The three-alarm fire broke out in the basement of two-story, wood-frame home at the top of a long, steep driveway across Hamburg Turnpike from the Stumble Inn in Bloomingdale around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30. One victim was found moments after firefighters arrived. The other was discovered shortly before the fire was declared under control around 9:30 a.m., responders at the scene said. A cause hadn't yet been officially determined. Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, Bloomingdale Police Chief Joseph B…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Dog Attacked By Bear In Morris County Backyard, Police Say
Police have issued a warning to Morris County residents after a dog was attacked by a bear in a local backyard. Officers were called to a home on Scott Street in Butler the day after the Saturday, August 20 attack, police said. A friend of the dog’s owner had apparently been pet sitting when the animal was let outside, police said. The friend was unaware that a mother bear and her cubs had entered the backyard, which was fenced. Surveillance footage from the incident showed the dog approaching the bears before being attacked by the mother bear, according to police. “We would like to remi…
Englewood, NJ
News
Four NJ Smoke Shops Raided, Five Busted For Selling Pot, THC Edibles
A group of owners and operators sold pot and THC products out of smoke shops in Englewood, Butler, Randolph, and Scotch Plains, charged authorities who busted them during a series of raids. Detectives assisted by the DEA seized seizure of hundreds of pounds of marijuana, THC edibles and THC wax/oil, along with $305,000 in illicit proceeds, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. They arrested co-owners Michael Ligus, 24, and Damian Harry Wesler Sr., 44, along with Damian H. Wesler Jr., 22, all of Ringwood, and were arrested, along with Anthony Garcia, 45, of Secaucus and Ezekiel Pau…
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
News
Wawa To Break Ground In Sussex County
Wawa will be breaking ground in Sussex County on Dec. 10 for the opening of their newest location, NJ Advance Media reports. A groundbreaking ceremony for the new Wawa will happen at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Route 15 and Route 206 in Frankford Township. The store will occupy the former space of The Chatterbox, an iconic New Jersey drive-in restaurant that shut down three years ago and was demolished in March 2021. The latest location for the convenience chain will be the first Wawa in Sussex County. It is expected to open in the summer of 2022 Wawa has seen a massive expansion o…
Elizabeth, NJ
Business
Another Wawa Opens In NJ & More On The Way
After years of planning, a long-awaited New Jersey Wawa store is hours away from opening its doors. The Plainfield location will open at 1470 South Ave., at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 3, NJ.com reports. Free T-shirts will be given to the first 100 customers, and all customers will get free coffee through Sunday, Dec. 5. The property sold last October for $8.8 million, according to the Kislak Company. The property includes 5,051 square feet of newly-constructed retail space on 1.71 acres and a triple net ground lease with Wawa that includes an initial 20-year term, multiple renewal opt…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Major Crash Shuts Down Route 23 In Morris County
A major crash shut down both directions of Route 23 in Morris County Wednesday morning, authorities said. The crash occurred near the Home Depot in Riverdale shortly before 8:30 a.m., according to a social media post from Kinnelon Borough officials. The roadway was closed in both directions following the crash, which was also causing delays on Kiel Avenue, Boonton Avenue, Main Street and Hamburg Turnpike in Butler, local police said. An accident on Rt 23 in Riverdale by the Home Depot is causing traffic delays throughout our town. Expect delays on Kiel Ave, Boonton Ave, Main St, and H…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Traffic
‘Plan An Alternate Route:’ Weeklong Paving Project Will Cause Delays, Detours In Butler
A weeklong paving project is expected to cause delays and detours in Butler, officials said. Road work on Kiel Avenue will begin August 17 from the intersection of Decker Road to Boonton Avenue, Butler Police said. The project is expected to last approximately one week. Work hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Expect delays, or plan an alternate route,” police said.
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
Morris County Mom, Special Ed Teacher Jennie Byram Dies After 5-Year Breast Cancer Battle, 34
Morris County mom and special education teacher Jennie Elizabeth Byram died Jan. 22 following a five-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was 34. Byram was born in the Bronx and grew up in Butler, her obituary says. She “made her childhood dream come true” by pursuing special education and teaching students in a one-on-one setting for seven years, her obituary says. Byram, who lived in Morristown at the time of her death, worked as a co-teacher at Mary Kay McMillin Early Education Center in Berkeley Heights during the last two years of her teaching career, her memorial says. Byra…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Schools
North Jersey School Districts Across County Lines Will Share Same Superintendent
A high school isn't the only thing Bloomingdale and Butler will be sharing. Starting Jan. 1, the two districts will share the same superintendent, ending Bloomingdale's longtime search. Dr. Daniel Johnson made the announcement to both "learning communities" in Passaic and Morris counties on Wednesday. "Butler and Bloomingdale have had a relationship for the better part of the past 100 years, and it is logical for the districts to begin to share services for the best interest of students and staff," said Johnson, who was hired in Butler in 2018. "Starting today, we redefine our longs…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Schools
Snow
DAY: These Morris And Sussex County Districts Are Closed Thursday
Dozens of schools and districts in Northern Jersey have announced closures and early releases in anticipation of the Nor’easter storm expected to pummel the region with heavy snowfall. Several Morris and Sussex County schools made the list, including Rockaway Valley Elementary School in Boonton and the entire Madison Public School district, marking its first snow day of the year. Scroll down to view the updated list of Morris and Sussex County schools and districts that will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 17. Butler Boonton Denville East Hanover Fredon Township Elementary S…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
Community Rallies For Morris County Teen Undergoing Treatment For Second Bout With Cancer
The Morris County community is coming together in support of a teen undergoing treatment during his second bout with cancer. Kyle Gauweiler, a junior at Montville Township High School, was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma — a cancerous tumor in the brain stem — at the end of his eighth grade year, according to a GoFundMe created for his medical expenses. After undergoing an emergency surgery to remove the tumor, Kyle spent the following two years receiving intense radiation and chemotherapy while attempting to regain his physical and mental strength. “He was doing really well and looking fo…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Know
HIM? Butler Police Seek Gas Station Robber
Authorities in Butler are seeking the public’s help in identifying the man who was caught on surveillance tapes robbing a local gas station. A man driving a black truck robbed the Delta gas station on Route 23 on Thursday, Sept. 3 around 4:25 p.m., Butler police said on Facebook. Anyone with information about the man or vehicle pictured above is asked to contact Detective Jarred Schmiedhauser at 973-838-4100.
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
Joseph R. May Formerly Of Chatham Dies, 94
Joseph "Joe" Richard May, 94, formerly of Chatham, passed away of natural causes on July 26. He was at the home of his son David in Corona, CA, where he moved recently after losing vision in one eye. He is reunited in Heaven with Martha Jane May, his wife of 50 years who passed away in 2009. Born in Ridgewood to bridge designer Joseph Otto and Marcella Mary (Urell) May on June 29, 1926, he was the youngest of three children. After graduating from Ridgewood High School in 1944 during WWII, Joe joined the Army Air Corps. He was in airplane mechanic school when the war ended but his serv…
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Police & Fire
ATV Driver, Passenger Airlifted With Serious Injuries In Sussex County Crash
The driver and passenger of an ATV were airlifted with serious injuries after crashing into an embankment in Sussex County over the weekend, state police said. Thomas Bedell Jr., 49, was driving a Tracker Off Road ATV at a home on Beaver Run Road in Lafeyette when the vehicle hit an embankment and a rock shortly before 4:45 p.m., Trooper Alejandro Goez told Daily Voice. Both Bedell, Jr., of Lafayette and the passenger, Carol Keizer, 45, of Butler, were ejected from the ATV and airlifted to Morristown Medical Center with serious injuries, Goez said. This is a developing story. Check back fo…
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