Following Car Too Closely Gets Man Popped For DUI: Denville PD
A 21-year-old Morris Plains resident was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Denville, authorities recently announced.
At 1:03 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, officers pulled over a vehicle on Route 53 for following a vehicle too closely, Denville Police said.
The driver of the vehicle, Fabian Carvajal Patino, was determined to be driving while intoxicated, police said.
Patino was arrested and charged with driving while under the influence, following too closely, reckless driving and careless driving, police said.
Small Earthquake Reported In Morris Plains
A minor earthquake rattled parts of North Jersey Monday morning, July 21.
The magnitude 1.6 quake struck at 5:40 a.m. local time about 3 kilometers west of Morris Plains, NJ, the USGS said. The tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers (roughly 3 miles), and residents across several towns reported feeling light shaking.
The most notable responses came from Morristown, Randolph, Mendham, and Denville, where residents logged "weak" to "light" shaking levels, rated MMI III and IV, on the USGS's "Did You Feel It?" map. A total of 27 citizen reports were submitted.
The earthquake was r…
$85M Sale Of Morris Plains Luxury Apartments Finalized
A sprawling luxury apartment community in Morris Plains just sold for a whopping $85 million, officials with CBRE announced on Friday, July 11.
The buyer, whose name has not been released, purchased Signature Place, a 197-unit Class A complex featuring high-end finishes and resort-style amenities, from Veris Residential, a New Jersey-based real estate investment trust.
Built in 2018, Signature Place offers apartments averaging more than 1,000 square feet and is loaded with perks: a pool, yoga studio, golf simulator, movie theater, conference rooms, pet spa, and a clubroom with game tables a…
'Gladly Go To Prison:' Morris County Man Admits Threats After Commentator’s Rabbi Remarks
A Morris County man admitted to threatening to kill a political commentator in an online video and group message, federal officials said.
Haim Braverman, 47, of Morris Plains, pleaded guilty in Newark federal court to transmitting threats in interstate commerce, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced Tuesday, May 6. He entered the plea before U.S. District Judge Evelyn Padin. Sentencing is set for Sept. 15, 2025.
According to court documents, Braverman posted a video on or about Sept. 10, 2024, in which he threatened a political commentator while holding a bat.
“You’ll get what’s coming to yo…
Morris County Man Must Pay $51K, Sentenced To 7 Years Behind Bars For OD Death: Prosecutor
A 28-year-old Morris Plains man was sentenced to 7 years in prison on Friday, July 26, for his role in a fatal overdose in Whippany in February 2023.
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 Anthony Dello-Russo distributed drugs the fatal drugs to T.H. a day before his death, authorities sai…
Rutgers Student, Edison Resident Noah Koenig Dies, 20
Noah Benjamin Koenig, of Edison, died suddenly on Friday, June 7, according to an obituary published by Dangler Funeral Home. He was 20 years old.
Noah graduated from John P. Stevens High School in Edison in 2022, and joined the Cub Scouts in the first grade, his obituary said. He continued his journey with Boy Scouts where he earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout.
As a sophomore at Rutgers University, Noah majored in criminal justice so he could follow in the footsteps of his uncle, Robert Laureano, his obituary said. He was a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at Rutgers. …
Tommy's Tavern + Tap Announces Edgewater Opening Date
A popular bar and restaurant with nine locations in New Jersey is opening another later this month.
Tommy's Tavern + Tap announced on Instagram that its Edgewater location will open at City Place on Wednesday, June 26.
The expansive Tommy's menu includes pizza, burgers, salads, small plates, sushi, beer, cocktails, wine, happy hour specials, and more.
Tommy's has locations in Sea Bright, Freehold, Clifton, Bridgewater, Edison, Princeton, Morris Plains, Mount Laurel, Cherry Hill, and now Edgewater.
Tommy's Tavern + Tap, 11 The Promenade at City Place, Edgewater.
Why Miss Teen USA, North Jersey 17-Year-Old Is Giving Up Her Crown
Miss Teen USA, a Morris Plains native, is giving up her crown.
UmaSofia Srivastava, 17, made the announcement on Instagram on Wednesday, May 8, saying her personal values no longer fully align with the "direction of the organization."
"I am grateful for all the support from my family, my state directors, my sister queens, and the fans who have cheered me on since I won my state title," said Srivastava, who was crowned last September in Reno, NV.
"I will always look back on my time as Miss NJ Teen USA fondly, and the experience of representing my state as a first generation, Mexican-I…
Stephen Gallagher, Former Police Chief In Morris County, Dies At 66
Stephen Gallagher, who served as police chief in Hanover Township, died recently at the age of 66, according to his obituary.
Born in Montclair, Gallagher spent most of his life in Morris Plains and had recently moved to Waretown, his obituary reads. After earning his degree from the College of St. Elizabeth, Gallagher became Chief of Police for the Township of Hanover, retiring in 2016 after 34 years serving the township, according to his obituary.
Gallagher also served as President of the Morris County Police Chief Association, was a member of the Morris Plains Rotary and volunteered for …
Most Popular Pizzerias In North Jersey
Some North Jersey pizzerias have been around for decades. Others are brand new. Some have a thin and crispy crust. Others are fluffy and plump.
Whatever your pizza preference may be, one thing's for sure: There are plenty of places to choose from in North Jersey.
Daily Voice polled our Instagram followers on their favorite pizzerias, and (in no particular order) here were the most common answers:
Ralph's, Nutley
Danny's, Bloomingdale
Grant Street Cafe, Dumont
Tenth Street Pasta & Pizza, Hoboken
Nellie's, Waldwick
Park Tavern, East Rutherford
Mario's, Saddle Brook
Star Tavern, Ora…
