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Police & Fire

2 Vehicles Stolen From Sussex County Driveway, Thieves Escape Following Route 515 Chase Two vehicles were stolen from a Sussex County driveway early Tuesday morning, according to police who unsuccessfully attempted to stop the thieves. A resident on Route 517 in Vernon told township police that two vehicles had just been stolen from their driveway around 7:05 a.m., authorities said. Responding officers found the stolen cars traveling south on Route 515, said police, who tried but were unable to stop the drivers. Meanwhile, an Acura SUV reported stolen from Readington was recovered by officers canvassing the area, Vernon Township Police said. Earlier that morning, a homeowner…

by Valerie Musson

10/26/2021

Police & Fire

DUI Flemington Man Pretends To Be Passenger After Causing Serious 3-Car Crash, Police Say A Flemington man was intoxicated when he crashed his vehicle and climbed into the back seat in an attempt to act as a passenger and avoid apprehension, authorities charged. Flemington officers responding to the 3-car crash report on Main Street near Capner Street found Oscar Garcia-Caballero, 35, in the back seat of one of the vehicles on Saturday, Oct. 16, police said in a Tuesday release. Garcia-Caballero allegedly told police that the driver had fled the scene after the crash, which caused significant damages. Various witness statements and video footage showed that Garcia-Caballero had…

by Valerie Musson

10/26/2021

Police & Fire

Slate Belt Man Involved In Domestic Dispute Busted With Meth, Police Say A Slate Belt man was arrested for methamphetamine possession by officers responding to a domestic dispute report last week, authorities said. Slate Belt Regional Police responding to the report on the 400 block of E. Main Street in Turkey Hill in the Borough of Pen Argyl found Johnathon M. Stevens, 33, to be under the influence of methamphetamine around 11:10 p.m. Oct. 21, the department said. During questioning, Stevens admitted to being in possession of methamphetamine, according to police, who then reportedly located a bag containing about 24 grams of the drug. Stevens was arreste…

by Valerie Musson

10/26/2021

Business

Know HIM? Man Caught On Tape Burglarizing Popular Sussex County Pizzeria Police are investigating after a man was caught on tape burglarizing a popular Sussex County pizzeria over the weekend. The man can be seen entering AG Pizza at 55 Rt. 15 on the corner between Rt. 15 and Rt. 94 in Lafayette around 11:50 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, pizzeria employee Erika Medina told Daily Voice. “Thankfully not much was taken but they did damage to the property and did get away with some cash,” Medina said. New Jersey State Police, who are investigating the burglary, say one more detail may be an important clue. “[The suspect] walked to the pizzeria, they didn’t drive, so…

by Valerie Musson

10/26/2021

Police & Fire

Pair Rescued From Overturned Car, Hospitalized In Serious Lehigh Valley Crash Two victims were rescued and taken to a local trauma center following a serious Lehigh Valley crash Monday night, authorities said. The multi-car crash was reported near 512 and Brodhead Road in Hanover Township around 5 p.m., according to the Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Company, which arrived about a minute after dispatch. Crew members confirmed upon arrival that two people were stuck inside one overturned vehicle while the other vehicle’s engine compartment had caught fire, authorities said. Lower Nazareth’s rescue truck 5341 was requested to the scene while other crew members douse…

by Valerie Musson

10/26/2021

Police & Fire

Phillipsburg Man Nabbed With 138 Grams Of Cocaine, More Than $23K Cash In Easton A Phillipsburg man was found with more than 100 grams of cocaine and $23,000 in cash in Easton following an investigation into the drug’s distribution that spanned nearly two months, authorities announced Monday. Eugene Burnham, of the 300 block of South Main Street in Phillipsburg, was arrested Monday after a search warrant carried out on his 2011 Ford pickup truck turned up more than a half ounce of cocaine, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said. A secondary search warrant carried out at 548 West Berwick St. in Easton turned up more than 138 grams of cocaine and $23,577 in cash,…

by Valerie Musson

10/25/2021

Business

One Warren County Business Already Victimized In New Electricity Scam, Police Say At least one business in Warren County has already been victimized in a new scam involving electricity payments, police warn. The scam begins when a business receives a call stating that the building’s electricity will soon be shut off due to missed payments, Washington Township police said Monday. “It is rare that any electric/energy company will call you on the phone to tell you they are going to ‘shut off’ your power,” police said. Warren County residents and business owners alike are warned to remain cautious and avoid sending payments without confirming the details with the energy su…

by Valerie Musson

10/25/2021

Police & Fire

Overturned Tractor-Trailer Causes Delays On Route 78 In Hunterdon County A tractor-trailer overturned on Route 78 in Hunterdon County, causing major delays Monday afternoon, authorities said. The trailer overturned in the westbound lanes east of Exit 7 and Route 173 in Bethlehem Township shortly before 2 p.m., according to 511NJ78. Overturned Truck on I-78 westbound East of Exit 7 - NJ 173 (Bethlehem Twp) All lanes closed https://t.co/dDpfxlq3Sb — 511NJ I78 (@511nji78) October 25, 2021 All lanes remained closed as of 3:35 p.m., authorities said. The Pattenburg Volunteer Fire Company and Bloomsbury Fire Department were assisting at the scene. Bethlehem…

by Valerie Musson

10/25/2021

Police & Fire

Car Goes Up In Flames On Route 78 In Hunterdon County Fire crews rushed to the scene of a fully-involved car blaze on Route 78 in Hunterdon County Monday afternoon, state police said. The car went up in flames in the eastbound lanes near milepost 20.6 in Lebanon around 12:20 p.m., NJSP Trooper Charles Marchan told Daily Voice. Major delays were reported. No one was injured at the scene of the fire, which remains under investigation, Marchan said.

by Valerie Musson

10/25/2021

Obituaries

Sussex County Native, Beloved Father William VanGorden Dies Suddenly At 31 Sussex County native and beloved father William D. VanGorden died suddenly at Newton Medical Center on Oct. 21. He was 31. Born in Newton, VanGorden grew up in Sussex County before settling in Lords Valley, PA, his obituary says. VanGorden was known for his love of sports, including the NY Mets, LA Lakers, Dallas Cowboys and UFC Champion Connor McGregor, as well as TV series Trailer Park Boys and Sons of Anarchy, according to his memorial. Above all, VanGorden was remembered for embracing his role as a loving father to daughter, Amelia Anastasia May Van Gorden, and step-daughters, Lilly Ba…

by Valerie Musson

10/25/2021

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