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Lehigh Valley Native, Environmental Technician Dies Suddenly, 36 Beloved Lehigh Valley native and environmental technician Dwight C. Fisher died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 28. He was 36. Born in Easton, Dwight graduated from Bangor High School, his obituary says. Dwight worked as an environmental technician for JMT Industrial & Environmental Contracting Services in Forks Township, according to his memorial. A member of the Wells Hunting Camp, Dwight was known for his love of all things outdoors, including hunting and fishing, as well as Motocross racing. Above all, Dwight is remembered for his genuine personality and ability to put a smile on …

by Valerie Musson

05/12/2022

Police & Fire

Driver Killed In Fiery Sussex County Crash With Box Truck, State Police Say A driver was killed in a fiery crash with a box truck in Sussex County, state police confirmed. A Freightliner box truck was heading southbound on Route 565 in Wantage when it was struck head-on by a northbound Ford Escape that crossed over the double-yellow lines near milepost 5.5 just after 6:25 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, NJSP Trooper Brandi Slota told DailyVoice.com. The Ford then went up in flames, killing the driver, Slota said. The victim’s identity was pending family notification. The cause of the crash remained under investigation.

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05/12/2022

Police & Fire

Possible Drowning Victim Airlifted In Sussex County (Update) A possible drowning victim was airlifted to a hospital Thursday morning, state police confirmed. NJSP and state park police responded to Swartswood State Park just before 10:15 a.m., Sgt. Philip Curry told DailyVoice.com. Initial reports stated that the victim was a male kayaker. The victim was taken to Newton Hospital before being airlifted to Morristown Medical Center, Curry said. The victim’s current condition was not known.

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05/12/2022

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Support Surges For Family Of High School Senior Killed In Lehigh Valley Crash Support is on the rise for a family left heartbroken after the unexpected death of a local high school senior from a car crash in the Lehigh Valley. Isaac Shane Cooper was behind the wheel of a 2002 Audi A6 heading northbound on Five Points Richmond Road in Upper Mount Bethel Township when the vehicle veered off the right side of the roadway, struck a utility pole, and flipped multiple times shortly before 5:25 a.m. on Sunday, May 8, DailyVoice.com reported. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Born in Bethlehem, Isaac was a senior at Bangor Area High School and a member…

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05/12/2022

Police & Fire

Tractor Driver Killed In NJ Turnpike Crash, State Police Say A tractor driver from Delaware was killed in a crash on the NJ Turnpike, state police confirmed. Wilbert Normand, 50, was behind the wheel of a Western Star tractor pulling a flatbed trailer southbound on the outer roadway in Robbinsville when the tractor struck the back of an enclosed trailer being pulled by a Kenworth tractor near milepost 59.9 around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told DailyVoice.com. Crash with Injuries on New Jersey Turnpike Outer Roadway southbound South of Interchange 7A - I-195 (Robbinsville) All lanes blocked https://t.co/MswyVAMb0U — 511N…

by Valerie Musson

05/11/2022

Obituaries

'Beautiful Soul Inside And Out:' Morris County Native Dies Suddenly, 33 Beloved Morris County native Maryjayne Cartagena died unexpectedly at her home in South Carolina on Friday, April 15. She was 33. Born in Denville, Maryjayne grew up in Morris County and graduated from Boonton High School in 2007, her obituary says. Maryjayne moved to South Carolina when she was 27 and had pursued several different jobs involving cosmetology, hospitality, and childcare, according to her memorial. Maryjayne was known for her love of travel and passion for making others laugh and smile. She was an avid singer and dancer who enjoyed spending time with her many friends and fam…

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05/11/2022

Police & Fire

Pair Nabbed In Shooting Of On-Duty Trenton Firefighter Two suspects in last month’s shooting of an on-duty firefighter in Trenton have been arrested and charged, authorities announced Wednesday. Kena L. West was charged with criminal attempted murder and multiple counts of aggravated assault, as well as several weapons offenses, Trenton Police Director Steve Wilson said. Zaequan Cofield was charged with child endangerment and obstruction, as well as numerous weapons offenses. The suspects — both of Trenton — were identified following an extensive investigation into the shooting with a stray bullet of an on-duty Trenton Fire Department firefigh…

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05/11/2022

Police & Fire

Driver Taken To Hospital As Car Flips, Takes Down Power Lines In Warren County A driver was extricated and taken to a nearby hospital after a rollover crash caused entrapment and brought down several power lines in Warren County, authorities said. The Lopatcong Township Fire Company responded to the crash and confirmed a trapped driver in the overturned vehicle around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, the department said. Emergency crews were forced to wait for the arrival of JCP&L to rescue the driver due to the possibility of the downed power lines energizing the vehicle. Once the car was deemed safe to enter, the driver was quickly brought to safety and taken to Hun…

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05/11/2022

Police & Fire

Victim Flown To Trauma Center After Falling Down Staircase In Warren County A victim was taken to a nearby trauma center after falling down a flight of stairs in Warren County, authorities said. The Hope Volunteer Fire Department responded to the accident scene in Hope Township and found the patient unconscious just after 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 8, the department said. The victim was treated at the scene as a NorthStar medical helicopter was requested to land at the Hope School nearby, the department said. The victim was taken to a nearby trauma center as half of the crew members cleared the scene to assist with a fire in Liberty Township. Scroll down to view a…

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05/11/2022

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Know Anything? Elk Statue Vandalized In Front Of Hunterdon County Charity Lodge (Photos) Know anything? Police are seeking clues after a legendary elk statue that stands in front of a well-known charity lodge was vandalized with graffiti. The vandalism occurred in front of the Flemington Elks Lodge on Route 31 late on Saturday, May 7, according to Dave Norton, owner of The Corner boutique and photography studio located just down the road at 52 Main St. The word “devil” appears to have been scrawled across the statue in red paint. The Flemington Elks Lodge is described as a nonprofit organization that regularly gives back to the community, its Facebook page says. The funding u…

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05/11/2022

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