Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Police: Morris County Homeowner, 58, Threatens Tow Truck Operators With Rifle Police: Morris County Homeowner, 58, Threatens Tow Truck Operators With Rifle
Police: Morris County Homeowner, 58, Threatens Tow Truck Operators With Rifle A 58-year-old Long Valley man brandished a rifle in a Monday morning dispute with tow truck operators, authorities charged. Salvatore Carfaro argued with the operators before threatening them with a rifle during the incident, which occurred outside his Long Valley home just before 11:30 a.m. Monday, Washington Township Lt. Mark Niemynski said. Carfaro was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, aggravated assault with a firearm and making terroristic threats.  He was held at Morris County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance.

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Thieves Steal Two Luxury Cars From Locked Garages In Morris County Thieves Steal Two Luxury Cars From Locked Garages In Morris County
Thieves Steal Two Luxury Cars From Locked Garages In Morris County Two high-end vehicles were stolen from locked garages in Long Valley and Chester on Wednesday and Thursday, authorities said. In both incidents, the thieves accessed the garage using an opener left in an unlocked vehicle, police said. The thieves in the Chester burglary also turned on and moved a loaner vehicle that had been parked in front of the garage door because it was left unlocked with a key fob inside. “These criminals are very bold, dangerous, and may even be armed,” Chester Police said.  “It won't be long before these brazen criminals decide to enter a home in a neighborhoo…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Police: Three Adults, One Teen Egged Morris County Home Causing More Than $500 In Damage Police: Three Adults, One Teen Egged Morris County Home Causing More Than $500 In Damage
Police: Three Adults, One Teen Egged Morris County Home Causing More Than $500 In Damage Three adults and a teen who egged a Morris County home causing nearly $500 in damages were arrested, thanks to surveillance footage of them buying the eggs from a Hackettstown Wawa, authorities said. A Long Vally home owner called police to the scene after discovering eggs had been thrown at their house -- cracking and staining the siding and window screens, Washington Township Police Lt. Mark Niemynski said. Detectives traced the suspect's car to Wawa in Hackettstown, where surveillance footage showed three adults and a teen purchasing the eggs, authorities said. Nicholas Lazorczyk, 19, o…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
West Morris HS Graduate Tyler Zgombic, 26, Had Infectious Smile West Morris HS Graduate Tyler Zgombic, 26, Had Infectious Smile
West Morris HS Graduate Tyler Zgombic, 26, Had Infectious Smile The Long Valley community is mourning West Morris High School graduate Tyler Zgombic, who died Aug. 6 — just one week before his 27th birthday. Zgombic was born in Reno, Nevada and moved to California before settling in Long Valley, where he had lived for the past two decades, his obituary says. A recent graduate of Arizona State University, Zgombic was known for loving sports. He played basketball, umpired games and loved the Baltimore Ravens. Zgombic is survived by his parents, John and Shauna Zgombic; his brothers, Justin, Trey and Matt; his grandmothers, Jo Zgombic and DeAnn Dunnigan, …

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by Valerie Musson
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Police & Fire
Long Valley Motorcyclist, 33, Killed In Sussex County Crash Long Valley Motorcyclist, 33, Killed In Sussex County Crash
Long Valley Motorcyclist, 33, Killed In Sussex County Crash A 33-year-old Long Valley motorcyclist was killed in a Sussex County crash over the weekend, authorities say. A 40-year-old man from Springfield was headed southbound in his Mazda on Wawayanda Road when he collided with the northbound motorcyclist in a group of about 20 others, around 2:45 p.m. Sunday, the NJHerald reports. The section of Wawayanda Road between the Barry Lakes Clubhouse and Burgher Road was closed until about 8 p.m. Sunday, authorities said. Police did not release the name of the motorcyclist or the Mazda driver. The crash remains under investigation, authoritie…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
These 22 Morris County Homes Are Decked Out In Christmas Lights These 22 Morris County Homes Are Decked Out In Christmas Lights
These 22 Morris County Homes Are Decked Out In Christmas Lights December is looking sparkly and bright in Morris County. The Morris County Mommy Friends and Moms Helping Moms in Morris came up with a list of Christmas lights displays in the area, which they are kindly sharing with Daily Voice. Here are local displays to light up your nights.  Disclaimer: We are purposely leaving out the specific addresses out of respect to the families, but the lights shouldn't be hard to miss! 1 Crestfield Road, Boonton (Christmas in Boonton Township) Sheridan Lane, Boonton Twp. Debbie Place, Dover Erickson Way, Denville Tomahawk Trail, Denville Prospect Street…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
Morris County Girl Dies After Cancer Battle Morris County Girl Dies After Cancer Battle
Morris County Girl Dies After Cancer Battle Anna Catherine McFarland of Long Valley died surrounded by her family on Nov. 24 after a valiant 16-month battle with leukemia. She was 14 years old. The West Morris Central High School freshman was remembered in her obituary for her creative mind, joyous spirit -- being an April Fool's baby -- and love for animals. "There was never a moment where her personality seemed beat down by her cancer," Becca Bartiromo wrote on her obituary. "She was such a ray of sunshine and I am so honored and blessed to have known her for the brief time that I did." "The spirit of that beautiful girl will rem…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
Joshua Broadhurst Of Long Valley, 24, Was Disciplined Bodybuilder With Undeniable Potential Joshua Broadhurst Of Long Valley, 24, Was Disciplined Bodybuilder With Undeniable Potential
Joshua Broadhurst Of Long Valley, 24, Was Disciplined Bodybuilder With Undeniable Potential Joshua Broadhurst of Long Valley died on Dec. 6. The 24-year-old was a fitness icon -- a disciplined and naturally-gifted bodybuilder, he was regular at Gold's Gym in Hackettstown. Bodybuilding organization Team12 penned a heartfelt tribute in Broadhurst's memory.  Nearly every tribute recognized his unquestionable athletic potential. Tribute: @astrongspirit Instagram@astrongspirit Instagram Broadhurst was born in Saipan, in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. He later moved with his parents and four siblings to New Jersey. He graduated from West Morris Central High Sch…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
LAWSUIT: Ex-Olympian Faces Suit From Equestrienne He's Accused Of Shooting LAWSUIT: Ex-Olympian Faces Suit From Equestrienne He's Accused Of Shooting
Lawsuit: Ex-Olympian Faces Suit From Equestrienne He's Accused Of Shooting Former Olympian Michael Barisone of Long Valley is facing a lawsuit from the 39-year-old equestrienne he is accused of shooting last August at his horse farm, a recent news report says. Lauren Kanarek and her fiancé Robert Goodwin were incessantly harassed prior to the Aug. 7 shooting, according to the lawsuit -- filed against Barisone and his company, Sweetgrass Farms, NJ.com reports. Barisone faces charges of attempted murder and weapons offenses, and is being held in the Morris County Jail without bail. A court appearance is scheduled for November. The suit -- filed Friday in Morris Co…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Long Valley Family Displaced In House Fire Long Valley Family Displaced In House Fire
Long Valley Family Displaced In House Fire The local police department is collecting gift cards for a Long Valley family displaced in a house fire over the weekend. The parents and their two small boys made it out of the Lenore Court house, but lost nearly everything in Saturday's 3:30 a.m. blaze, first responders said. The Washington Township Police Department is collecting gift cards between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. "Washington Township and its residents always come together in times of need," said police, "and we thank you in advance for your assistance to this family." Responding fire companies were: Chester …

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Forklift Crushes Long Valley Worker's Leg Forklift Crushes Long Valley Worker's Leg
Forklift Crushes Long Valley Worker's Leg A 25-year-old man was taken to the hospital after being crushed by a forklift in Long Valley Wednesday morning, authorities said. The man was working behind the UPS Store on Schooleys Mountain Road when his leg and foot were run over just before 10 a.m., Washington Township Police Lt. Douglas Compton said. The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment, Compton said. Further details were not released as of 11:30 a.m.

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
78-Year-Old Man Accidentally Drives Wrong SUV Off Hackettstown Parking Lot 78-Year-Old Man Accidentally Drives Wrong SUV Off Hackettstown Parking Lot
78-Year-Old Man Accidentally Drives Wrong SUV Off Hackettstown Parking Lot No charges were filed against a 78-year-old Califon man who accidentally got in someone else's car and drove home, authorities said. A 72-year-old woman from Long Valley reported her 2015 Gray Nissan Murano with handicapped placecard hanging from the rearview mirror as stolen around 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, Hackettstown police said. The woman told police she had the key fob but didn't know if the car was locked. Nine hours later, a Hackettstown officer noticed a 2015 Gray Nissan Rogue parked in the lot of a closed Main Street business -- right near where the Murano had been parked earlier, polic…

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by Cecilia Levine