Firefighter Falls Through Floor While Dousing Morris County Residential Blaze Firefighter Falls Through Floor While Dousing Morris County Residential Blaze Firefighter Falls Through Floor While Dousing Morris County Residential Blaze
Firefighter Falls Through Floor While Dousing Morris County Residential Blaze A firefighter fell through the floor while dousing a stubborn house fire in Morris County Monday evening, authorities said. The blaze broke out just after 6 p.m. at a home on Sandshore Road in Budd Lake, the Hackettstown Fire Department said. Several surrounding fire companies responded to a mayday transmitted for a fireman who fell through the floor and into the basement, authorities said. The mayday was later canceled after an attic ladder was passed down to the firefighter to help him escape safely, the department said. No injuries were reported in the fire, authorities said. The Scho…
Sheriff: $1,000 Reward Offered For Info On Urn With Ashes Stolen From Morris County Doorstep Sheriff: $1,000 Reward Offered For Info On Urn With Ashes Stolen From Morris County Doorstep Sheriff: $1,000 Reward Offered For Info On Urn With Ashes Stolen From Morris County Doorstep
Sheriff: $1,000 Reward Offered For Info On Urn With Ashes Stolen From Morris County Doorstep Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information about an urn holding cremated ashes that was stolen from the doorstep of a Mount Olive apartment. A package containing the urn — which holds the ashes of the victim’s father — was stolen from the Village Green Apartment Complex in Budd Lake sometime between 12:50 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Feb. 26, Sheriff James M. Gannon said. The urn has a motorcycle on top and is engraved with the victim’s father’s name, Gannon said. The urn pictured above is similar but not identical to the one that was stolen. “Help u…
BUSTED: Raid Of 40-Year-Old Morris County Man's Apartment Turns Up Cocaine, Pot, $12K Cash BUSTED: Raid Of 40-Year-Old Morris County Man's Apartment Turns Up Cocaine, Pot, $12K Cash BUSTED: Raid Of 40-Year-Old Morris County Man's Apartment Turns Up Cocaine, Pot, $12K Cash
Busted: Raid Of 40-Year-Old Morris County Man's Apartment Turns Up Cocaine, Pot, $12K Cash A 40-year-old man accused of selling cocaine and other drugs was arrested following a raid of his Morris County apartment, authorities said. Keith M. Harrington was arrested Feb. 9 after a search of his apartment at Hensyn Village in Budd Lake turned up an ounce of cocaine, pot, paraphernalia and $12,000 in cash, Mount Olive police said. Harrington was charged with possession with intent to distribute over half an ounce of cocaine, possession of cocaine, money laundering and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was being held at the Morris County Correctional Facility pendin…
Morris County Native, Addiction Recovery Advocate Heather Ryan Dies After Cancer Battle, 35 Morris County Native, Addiction Recovery Advocate Heather Ryan Dies After Cancer Battle, 35 Morris County Native, Addiction Recovery Advocate Heather Ryan Dies After Cancer Battle, 35
Morris County Native, Addiction Recovery Advocate Heather Ryan Dies After Cancer Battle, 35 Morris County resident, and addiction recovery advocate Heather Ryan died Feb. 7 after a five year battle with breast cancer. She was 35. Born in Dover, Ryan attended Mount Olive High School, where she played soccer, basketball, and ran track, graduating in 2004, her obituary says. Ryan went on to study business and marketing at Villanova University School of Business, where she graduated in 2008, her memorial says. Ryan was then employed in the marketing field for several years, most recently working for Wyndham Worldwide, according to her obit. Outside of work, Ryan loved to spend time …
Firefighters Injured Battling LongHorn Steakhouse Blaze In Morris County Firefighters Injured Battling LongHorn Steakhouse Blaze In Morris County Firefighters Injured Battling LongHorn Steakhouse Blaze In Morris County
Firefighters Injured Battling LongHorn Steakhouse Blaze In Morris County A late-night three-alarm blaze ravaged a Morris County LongHorn Steakhouse and injured three firefighters, authorities said. The fire broke out at the Flanders location on International Drive South Tuesday around 12 a.m., according to Byram Township fire officials. The blaze completely ravaged the restaurant, which had to be demolished due to damages, the Mt. Olive Fire Marshal said. Three firefighters sustained minor injuries battling the all-night blaze, which remains under investigation, authorities said. Fire crews in Flanders and Budd Lake also assisted at the scene.
Morris Motorist Who May Lose Leg From Head-On Crash With Passaic Driver Gets $1.5M Settlement Morris Motorist Who May Lose Leg From Head-On Crash With Passaic Driver Gets $1.5M Settlement Morris Motorist Who May Lose Leg From Head-On Crash With Passaic Driver Gets $1.5M Settlement
Morris Motorist Who May Lose Leg From Head-On Crash With Passaic Driver Gets $1.5M Settlement A nursing assistant who may end up losing a leg from a head-on crash with a Passaic County driver in Morris County reportedly has won a $1.49 million settlement. Melissa Van Orden, now 47, of Budd Lake was driving home from work on southbound Route 206 in Andover when an oncoming Volkswagen crossed the double-yellow center line and slammed head-on into her Hyundai Santa Fe shortly after 7 a.m. on Dec. 22, 2019, authorities said. Both Van Orden and the Volkwagen driver, Enrico Stampone, now 27, of Totowa, were airlifted to Morristown Medical Center, responders said at the time. Va…
PHOTOS: 2-Alarm Oil Fire Ravages Morris County Apartment Building PHOTOS: 2-Alarm Oil Fire Ravages Morris County Apartment Building PHOTOS: 2-Alarm Oil Fire Ravages Morris County Apartment Building
Photos: 2-Alarm Oil Fire Ravages Morris County Apartment Building The Budd Lake Fire Department and several other emergency crews jumped to action to douse a two-alarm blaze that ravaged a Morris County apartment building Thursday morning. The fire broke out at building 2 of the Village Green Apartment Complex in Budd Lake around 8:30 a.m., police said. A resident was cooking and tried to use water to put out a pan of oil that caught fire, Mount Olive Police said. Crews arrived and observed heavy smoke and large, billowing flames coming from the roof of the building, authorities said. While working to extinguish the blaze, Budd Lake firefighters had to …
Police: Morris County Man, 28, Found With Meth After Car Chase, Crash, Two Foot Pursuits Police: Morris County Man, 28, Found With Meth After Car Chase, Crash, Two Foot Pursuits Police: Morris County Man, 28, Found With Meth After Car Chase, Crash, Two Foot Pursuits
Police: Morris County Man, 28, Found With Meth After Car Chase, Crash, Two Foot Pursuits A Morris County man with meth sped away from officers during a traffic stop, initiating a high-speed pursuit that ended with a crash and not one but two foot chases, police said. Michael A. Liska, Jr., 28, sped off while officers tried to stop him for driving without a seatbelt and having a broken brake light near the Budd Lake Diner around 1:35 p.m. Saturday, Mount Olive Police said. Liska, of Budd Lake, sped through the parking lot of CVS on Woodsedge Avenue before crashing into a vehicle on Route 46 east, police said. Liska hit snow banks and blew through stop signs as he continued to s…
Police: DWI Budd Lake Man, 55, Takes Down 2 Utility Poles In SUV Crash Police: DWI Budd Lake Man, 55, Takes Down 2 Utility Poles In SUV Crash Police: DWI Budd Lake Man, 55, Takes Down 2 Utility Poles In SUV Crash
Police: DWI Budd Lake Man, 55, Takes Down 2 Utility Poles In SUV Crash A Budd Lake man was drunk when he damaged two utility poles in a Morris County crash Wednesday night, authorities said. Christopher K. Murray, 55, crashed his white Ford Explorer into the poles near Route 46 and Mount Olive Road around 7:30 p.m. snapping one at the base and significantly damaging the other, police said. Murray’s SUV was later found with severe damage to the driver’s side and front end, Mount Olive police said. Responding officers observed Murray outside his vehicle and picked up obvious signs of intoxication during questioning, police said. Murray was taken to Morristown …
Bubbakoo's Burritos Opens Another Morris County Location Bubbakoo's Burritos Opens Another Morris County Location Bubbakoo's Burritos Opens Another Morris County Location
Bubbakoo's Burritos Opens Another Morris County Location Fast-casual Mexican eatery Bubbakoo’s Burritos has opened a new Morris County Location. The restaurant opened Monday at 275 Comly Road in Lincoln Park, according to a Facebook post from Bubbakoo’s. Founded in Point Pleasant in 2008, Bubbakoo's is known for its variety of 16 different proteins that can be put into authentic entrees like burritos, tacos, bowls, nachos, salads, quesadillas and more. Bubbakoo's other Morris County locations are in Budd Lake and Parsippany. From staples like fried chicken and barbecue pork to one-of-a-kind culinary combinations like ghost pepper chicken, srira…
Police: DWI Morris County Man Flees From Officers On Route 46 Police: DWI Morris County Man Flees From Officers On Route 46 Police: DWI Morris County Man Flees From Officers On Route 46
Police: DWI Morris County Man Flees From Officers On Route 46 A Morris County man was drunk when he stopped his car in an intersection on Route 46 and sped away from officers trying to pull him over, authorities said. Jose A. Goncalves-Caldas, 34, was seen at the intersection of Route 46 and Woodsedge Avenue in a blue Subaru that did not have running lights on shortly before 9:25 p.m. on Oct. 30, Mount Olive Police said. When officers tried to initiate a traffic stop, Goncalves-Caldas sped away and onto Route 46, police said. Goncalves-Caldas later stopped for police near Wolfe Road and Vasa Park, where he was questioned and determined to be intoxica…
PD: Morris County Man Who Forced Woman Into Prostitution Nabbed For Armed Robbery -- Again PD: Morris County Man Who Forced Woman Into Prostitution Nabbed For Armed Robbery -- Again PD: Morris County Man Who Forced Woman Into Prostitution Nabbed For Armed Robbery -- Again
PD: Morris County Man Who Forced Woman Into Prostitution Nabbed For Armed Robbery -- Again A Morris County man accused of forcing a woman into prostitution with drugs for more than a month has been charged in an additional armed robbery from 2018, authorities said. Jeremiah Forde, 39, is accused of beating a victim with an expandable baton and throwing them through a sliding glass door, causing severe injuries during an armed robbery at the Red Carpet Inn on Nov. 14, 2018, Hanover Police Chief Mark D. Roddy said. Forde, who is being held at the Morris County Correctional Facility on unrelated offenses, was charged with armed robbery, authorities said. Forde, of Budd Lake, was ac…