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Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Disabled Tractor-Trailer Shuts Down 2 Lanes On Route 80 In Parsippany
A disabled tractor-trailer shut down two lanes of Route 80 in Morris County during the Wednesday morning commute, Oct. 14, the NJDOT site shows. The truck was reported on the eastbound side of I-80 east of Exit 47A for Route 280 in Parsippany-Troy Hills as of 7:11 a.m., according to a traffic alert. Two of the highway's three right lanes were closed, leaving just one lane open to traffic. It was not immediately clear when the lanes would reopen. Major delays were being reported.
Lyndhurst, NJ
Breaking News
Stolen Hyundai Recovered, Two Arrested In Lyndhurst Police Takedown: Cops
A stolen car spotted entering Lyndhurst early Wednesday morning, Aug. 13, led to the swift arrest of two people thanks to coordinated police work and license plate reader technology, authorities said. At 5:20 a.m., the Lyndhurst Police Department was alerted by Nutley police that a black 2019 Hyundai Sonata, reported stolen out of South Brunswick, was possibly crossing into the township at Kingsland and Riverside avenues via the DeJessa Memorial Bridge, Captain Paul F. Haggerty said. A fixed Automated License Plate Reader then confirmed the vehicle was traveling north at Ridge Road and Unio…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Motorcyclist Killed In Fiery Crash That Shut Down Route 80 In Parsippany:
Njsp
A motorcyclist was killed in a fiery crash on Route 80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills Tuesday, July 22, causing major delays for motorists, police said. Troopers responded to the westbound lanes near milepost 41.6 at approximately 1:10 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said. A Dodge pickup truck was towing a Chevrolet Suburban when a Yamaha motorcycle struck the rear of the Chevrolet, police said. Following the impact, all three vehicles became engulfed in flames, and the fire spread into the wooded roadside area, authorities said. The motorcyclist died as a result of the crash,…
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Obituaries
Garfield Native, Cancer Survivor, Killed In Fatal Crash
John DeFalco, a 71-year-old Rockaway resident, was killed in a fatal crash on Route 80 on Sunday, June 8, authorities said. At 9:18 a.m., a Kia Sportage driven by DeFalco was traveling westbound on Route 80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills when it veered off the roadway to the right and struck a guardrail, causing the vehicle to overturn, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said. Defalco was pronounced dead at the scene, Lebron said. With a broken heart.I'm sorry to say that my husband the beautiful John DeFalco passed away today. The services will be Wednesday from 4 to 8…
Rockaway, NJ
Breaking News
Rockaway Man ID’d As Victim In Route 80 Crash:
Njsp
A 71-year-old Rockaway man was killed in a single-car crash on Route 80 on Sunday, June 8, authorities said. At 9:18 a.m., a Kia Sportage driven by Jon Defalco was traveling westbound on Route 80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills when it veered off the roadway to the right and struck a guardrail, causing the vehicle to overturn, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said. Defalco was pronounced dead at the scene, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation, Lebron said.
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Vehicle Goes Off Roadway On Route 80:
Njdot
A vehicle went off the roadway on Route 80 in Morris County on the morning of Monday, Oct. 7, authorities said. The vehicle left the roadway on Route 80 eastbound at Exit 47A in Parsippany-Troy Hills, the New Jersey Department of Transportation said. One lane is closed, the Department of Transportation said. It is unknown if there are any injuries.
National Interest
CEO Of CrowdStrike Is NJ Billionaire George Kurtz Working To Remedy Microsoft Meltdown
Friday, July 19 is not a good day for George Kurtz. Kurtz is the CEO of CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity firm that appears to be responsible for the global outage that disrupted flights, stock markets, media outlets, and banks. Kurtz, 59, is also a Parsippany-Troy Hills native and graduate of Seton Hall University who according to Forbes is worth about $3.1 billion. How has Kurtz spent his morning? Assuring the world that all will soon be right again after the issue with a Falcon content update for Windows Hosts that caused the global outage. Today was not a security or cyber incident. O…
North Hunterdon, NJ
Your Community
NJ School Closings: These Districts Have Early Dismissals Ahead Of Snow Storm
School districts across New Jersey have begun announcing schedule changes for Friday, Jan. 19, ahead of the second snow storm of the week. Parts of the state could see up to six inches of snow, expected to begin falling between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. Friday, the National Weather Service said. The following districts have early dismissals: Cranford Dumont Franklin Lakes Hackensack Hanover Park Regional HS Lyndhurst Marlboro Maywood Millburn Mountainside North Arlington Oradell Parsippany-Troy Hills Pompton Lakes Rockaway Roselle Park Scotch Plains-Fanwood Totowa Warren Watchung/Watchung Hills R…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Dump Truck Overturns On Route 287
An overturned dump truck shut a portion of Route 287 in Morris County Thursday, Jan. 4, the state's DOT site shows. The Peterbilt dump truck was heading north when the driver lost control, ran off the roadway to the right, reentered the lane of travel and then overturned around 10:45 a.m. near milepost 40.8 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey State Police Trooper Troy McNair said. No injuries were reported. Two of the five lanes were closed as of 11 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Edison, NJ
Breaking News
Diamond District Operators From NJ, Long Island Busted In $673M Money Laundering Scheme: Feds
Four businessmen from New Jersey and one from Long Island laundered millions of dollars a day in cash through fronts they set up in New York City’s Diamond District, federal authorities charged. Federal agents tied the quintet to $673 million in dirty money laundered through the illicit operations over the past four years, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said. In exchange, Raj Vaidya, 26; Rakesh Vaidya, 51; Shrey Vaidya, 23; and Neel Patel, 26, all of Edison; and Youssef Janfar, aka “Joe Rodeo,” 57, of Great Neck, NY collected sizable fees, he said. The three Vaidyas and P…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Vehicle Fire Closes Portion Of Rt. 80 In Parsippany (
Developing
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A vehicle caught fire and closed a portion of Route 80 in Parsippany, snarling traffic during the late morning on Tuesday, July 25, developing reports say. The blaze broke out on the eastbound side east of exit 43 to Rt. 287 in Parsippany-Troy Hills around 11:15 a.m., according to 511NJ: Vehicle fire on I-80 Express Lanes eastbound East of Exit 43 - I-287 (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) 1 Left lane of 3 lanes closed https://t.co/OxCDPJohIh — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) July 25, 2023 Two of four left lanes were closed as of 11:25 a.m.: Vehicle fire on I-80 Express Lanes eastbound East of Exit…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Sewer Main Break Shuts Down Route 280 In Morris County:
Developing
A sewer main break shut down an exit ramp on Route 280 and started to cause major delays for Morris County commuters on Tuesday, May 9, developing reports say. The sewer main break was reported on the Route 280 westbound ramp to the westbound east of Route 80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills around 2:10 p.m., according to 511NJ: Sewer main break on I-280 westbound ramp to westbound East of I-80 (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) All lanes closed https://t.co/CuW6m3f3xr — 511NJ I280 (@511nji280) May 9, 2023 The incident was starting to back up traffic on the Route 280 westbound ramp to westbound east…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Overturned Truck Spills Debris, Slows Traffic On Rt. 80 In Morris County
An overturned truck spilled debris on Route 80 in Parsippany, causing traffic delays on Thursday, April 27. The accident occurred in the eastbound lanes west of exit 42 to Rt. 202/Littleton Rd. in Parsippany-Troy Hills around 12:40 p.m., according to 511NJ: Crash and Debris on I-80 eastbound West of Exit 42 - US 202/Littleton Rd (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) 1 Left lane and shoulder of 4 lanes closed https://t.co/hQamuCK2lQ — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) April 27, 2023 The crash had shut down one of four left lanes and the shoulder. Overturned Truck on I-80 eastbound West of Exit 42 - US 20…
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Your Community
These NJ Schools Are Closed, Delayed Tuesday, March 14
Parts of New Jersey could get slammed with up to 18 inches of snow in the first Nor'easter of the season, making for messy commutes, the National Weather Service said. The rest of the state will see only a few inches of snow, rain or a wintry mix, according to the NWS. Here are the schools that have announced closures or delays for Tuesday, March 13 (be sure to check your school's website for specifics): Delayed: Bloomingdale Chester Dover Jefferson Township Kinnelon Lenape Valley Regional High School Manchester Regional Mendham Mount Arlington Mount Olive Morris Hills Morris Knolls Morr…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
Corvette Driver Killed In Route 80 Crash Was Dedicated Roofer, Obit Says
The 29-year-old Bergen County Corvette driver killed over the weekend in a crash on Route 80 was being remembered as a devoted husband, son and business owner. Luis Ramirez-Cano, of Bogota, died when his vehicle was struck by a Lexus RX3 around 2:40 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. Ramirez-Cano, formerly of Lodi, was pronounced dead at the scene. According to his obituary and various social media posts, Ramirez-Cano owned Luxury Roofing LLC. His Instagram is filled with inspirational quotes and his white Corvette. …
Northern Highlands, NJ
Breaking News
Bergen Corvette Driver, 29, Dies In Route 80 Crash: Police
A 29-year-old Corvette driver from Bergen County died in a crash on Route 80 overnight, authorities said. Luis Ramirez-Cano, of Bogota, was heading north on Route 287 when he got on Route 80 west via a ramp and, near milepost 43.8, was struck by a Lexus RX3 around 2:40 a.m. in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. Ramirez-Cano was ejected and died, while his passenger was rushed to Morristown Medical Center with unknown injuries. The driver of the Lexus sustained minor injuries but refused medical attention. The passenger of the Lexus sustained m…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Trio Nabbed In Parsippany Burglary
Three men in medical masks were caught breaking into a home in Parsippany early on Tuesday, authorities have announced. Parsippany-Troy Hills police were called to a home on Beechwood Avenue in Lake Hiawatha around 10 a.m. on Dec. 20 by a man who reported seeing burglars enter his neighbor's house, the department said in a release. On arrival, officers found and detained a man standing watch near a car at the intersection with Lake Shore Drive. Two others were found inside the home with stolen property in their possession, police claimed All three — 26-year-old John Gonzal…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
2 Men Restrained Female Workers With Zipties To Rob $578K From NJ Check Cashers At Gunpoint: DA
Two men from New York City were arrested and jailed after they were apparently connected to a series of gunpoint robberies at check cashing services throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania that involved female workers being restrained with zipties, authorities announced. Ramel Harris, 40, and Neville Brown, 38, both of Brooklyn, were charged by complaint with one count of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, three counts of Hobbs Act robbery, and one count of using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announce…
Lyndhurst, NJ
Breaking News
Accountant From Morris Charged With Sexually Abusing Bergen Pre-Teen
A Lyndhurst preteen was sexually abused by an accountant from Morris County, authorities said. Amit Bhatt, 42, of Denville was charged with sexual assault by contact and child endangerment, records show. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said a joint investigation by members of his Special Victims Unit and Lyndhurst police “revealed that (he) sexually assaulted the victim." Bhatt is accused of masturbating in front of the child, court records show. Bhatt, who has a practice in West Caldwell, was graduated from Rutgers University and received a Master of Business degree in account…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
‘Inexcusable:’ Town Of Parsippany Drops Contracted Towing Company Following Racist Incident
The town of Parsippany-Troy Hills has dropped one of its contracted towing companies after a worker used racial slurs against a customer Wednesday morning. An employee at Ajaco Towing Recovery, a business contracted with the Parsippany Police Department, was caught on tape addressing a customer using “racial epithets and hostile language,” according to a post on the town’s official Facebook page. “After reviewing the video, the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills and the Parsippany Police Department has decided to no longer use Ajaco Towing effective immediately,” reads the post. The compan…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Morris Prosecutor: 17 Years Behind Bars For Drunk Driver In Triple Fatal Wrong-Way Rt. 80 Crash
The Dumont car salesman who caused three deaths during a wrong-way DWI crash on Route 80 was sentenced Thursday to 17 years in state prison, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office said. Miguel Botero, 30, plead guilty in November to two counts of second-degree vehicular homicide, one count of third-degree strict liability vehicular homicide and DWI, Acting Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. Botero, who had a BAC of .20, was headed west on the eastbound side of the highway in Parsippany-Troy Hills when his Jeep Grand Cherokee slammed into a Toyota Corolla on Oct. 18, 2019, killing Ronal…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Nearly 100 Fentanyl-Laced Pills, Cocaine, Handgun Seized In Morris County Bust, Prosecutor Says
Nearly 100 fake pills laced with Fentanyl, a half ounce of cocaine, .32 caliber handgun and thousands in cash were seized during a drug bust in Morris County earlier this week, resulting in a laundry list of charges for a Victory Gardens couple, authorities said. Timothy Lyons-Garcia, 24, is facing nearly two-dozen second-, third- and fourth-degree drug possession and distribution charges as well as illegal weapons offenses and money laundering after a May 11 investigation turned up the following, according to Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll: Almost 100 fictitious pills l…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Prosecutor: Man Struck, Killed On Route 46 In Morris County
A man was struck and killed on Route 46 in Morris County Wednesday night, authorities said. The man was hit while attempting to cross the road near 690 Rt. 46 westbound in Parsippany-Troy Hills around 7:35 p.m., Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. He sustained severe head trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene, Carroll said. The man was not in a designated crosswalk when he was hit, Carroll said. His name has not been released. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at 973-…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
State Police: Girl, 15, Struck And Killed By Car On Route 80
A 15-year-old girl was struck and killed by a car on Route 80 early Tuesday morning, state police said. The girl ran into the road and was hit by an unknown vehicle eastbound near milepost 45.3 in Parsippany-Troy Hills just before 3:30 a.m., NJSP Trooper Alejandro Goez told Daily Voice. The girl was pronounced dead at the scene, Goez said. Her name was not released. The center and right lanes were closed for about three hours during the crash investigation.
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
'I Had No Choice': Parsippany Mayor Explains 39 Percent Hike In Water Sewer Fees
The mayor of one Morris County town said he was left with no choice but to increase the tax rate on water sewer fees. Come the next quarterly billing cycle, Parsippany-Troy Hills' new 39 percent will show up on the bill. That means residents will be paying approximately $150 a month in the fees. "If I had a choice, there would’ve been no rate increase this year," Mayor Michael Soriano said in a Facebook announcement. "But I did not have a choice. The Council did not have a choice. And if you were in my shoes, you would not have had a choice, either." The Township had been inching closer an…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Parsippany Troy-Hills Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies
A skunk in Parsippany Troy-Hills has tested positive for rabies virus, local health officials said Thursday. The skunk was found on South Roosevelt Avenue, officials said. Raccoons, skunks, foxes, woodchucks and stray cats are among the most common carriers of the virus, health officials said. Local residents are warned to stay away from stray animals and keep household pets updated on all licenses and vaccines. Health officials also remind residents to keep garbage in a container with a tight lid to avoid attracting animals. “If you know of any stray cats, or dogs or any other animal in…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Sussex County Driver, 26, Killed In Route 80 Parsippany-Troy Hills Construction Truck Accident
A 26-year-old Wantage man was killed after he struck the back of a parked construction vehicle on Route 80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills Monday night, state police said. Frank Orlando Jr., 26, of Wantage was driving a Chevy pickup truck when he struck the back of an international construction truck driven by Salvatore Fucci, 57, of Manchester on Route 80 near mile marker 46.3 just after 8:30 p.m., Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice. Fucci -- whose truck had been stopped for a mobile construction detail -- sustained minor injuries. Orlando's passenger, a 31-year-old Newton woman, suffered moderat…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Backs Up Route 287 In Parsippany
Traffic backed up along the northbound side of Route 287 in Parsippany-Troy Hills due to a jackknifed tractor trailer Tuesday morning. The truck was blocking the highway just north of Exit 40, according to 511nj.org. Three left lanes were currently closed, causing a five to 10 minute delay, . This is a developing story. Check back for more details.
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Authorities: Morris County Suspect Captured After Fatally Stabbing Man While Children Were Home
A Morris County man was arrested after stabbing 35-year-old man to death during an argument while two children were home, said authorities who charged him. Edilson D. Trejo, 21 -- who lives at the Parsippany Road apartment where the incident occurred -- took a shower, changed his clothes then fled the Parsippany Road apartment, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp said in a release with local police. The victim's body was found at the apartment with multiple stab wounds in his neck and torso after the incident was reported around 5:50 Saturday morning, Knapp said. …
Middletown, NJ
Breaking News
See The List: More Than 500 NJ Longterm Care Facilities With
Covid-
19 Cases
Health officials on Monday updated a list of every longterm care facility in New Jersey with coronavirus cases -- accounting for more than 50 percent of the state's total. Altogether, there are more than 500 nursing homes and healthcare facilities with COVID-19 cases and fatalities in the state. The number of cases and fatalities were reported by the facilities themselves. The facilities in each county with the most fatalities per population: Atlantic: Hammonton Center: 154 cases, 12 deaths Bergen: Veterans Memorial Home - Paramus: 256 cases, 57 deaths, with Oakland Rehabilitation a…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Breaking News
Newark Man Identified As Third Victim Of Wrong-Way Route 80 Crash
Authorities have identified the three victims of last October's Route 80 crash that killed three people. Ronald Francois, 28, of Newark, Jalen Davis, 20, of Stanhope, and Julia Wells, 20, of Mine Hill, were killed after being struck by Miguel Botero of Dumont on Oct. 18, 2019 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, the Daily Record reports. Online campaigns had been created after the crash for Wells and Davis, but this is the first time in the nearly three months since the accident that the third victim was identified. Botero, a 28-year-old car salesman, was headed west on the eastbound side of the high…
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