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Valerie Musson

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Morris County Woman, 62, Accused Of Selling Drugs For Second Time, Police Say A 62-year-old Morris County woman has been accused of selling narcotics for the second time in just over a month, authorities said. Shelley R. Briggs was stopped in a 1998 Toyota Sienna after making an improper u-turn on Route 46 near Sand Shore Road just after 11:40 a.m. August 5, Mount Olive police said. During questioning, Briggs’ location was inconsistent with the statements she provide d to police, authorities said. Briggs consented to a search of her vehicle, which turned up a recent prescription for Xanax with 25 pills missing, police said. The police investigation showed that Brig…

by Valerie Musson

08/09/2021

Police & Fire

DWI Branchburg Man Caught Running Away From Hunterdon County Crash Scene, Police Say A Branchburg man was intoxicated when he ran from the scene of a crash on Route 22 in Hunterdon County over the weekend, authorities said. Eric Specht was seen running away from the scene of an accident on Route 22 near Mountain Road just after 1:15 a.m. Saturday, according to Readington Township Police, who were alerted by a witness. Specht was showing signs of intoxication during questioning and failed a series of field sobriety tests, police said. Specht was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, and failure to report an …

by Valerie Musson

08/09/2021

News

Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $10K Sold In Morris County It's a winner! A Mega Millions lottery ticket worth $10,000 was sold in Morris County. A ticket matching four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball for Friday’s drawing was sold at Lakeview Convenience on White Meadow Road in Rockaway. The winning numbers were: 09, 18, 40, 46, and 69. The Gold Mega Ball was 09, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02. The lucky ticket holder is eligible for the $10,000 third-tier prize. The Mega Millions jackpot now totals $20…

by Valerie Musson

08/09/2021

Police & Fire

One Man Killed, Another Injured In Northampton County Target Shooting One man was killed and another injured in a Sunday afternoon shooting outside Target in Northampton County, authorities said. The gunfire was exchanged during a dispute involving at least two vehicles in the parking lot of Target in the Lower Nazareth Commons shopping center on Dryland Way around 2:15 p.m., The Morning Call reports citing Northampton County District Attorney Terry Houck. One man was killed and another remained in stable condition, though their identities have not been released, Houck said. There was no evidence that any bystanders had been injured during the incident…

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08/09/2021

Police & Fire

Newark Man, 20, Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of Maplewood Soccer Standout Moussa Fofana A 20-year-old Newark man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the June shooting that fatally wounded a Maplewood high school soccer player. Yohan Hernandez was taken into custody late Thursday in the June 6 shooting 18-year-old Moussa Fofana dead near Underhill Field, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II, and Maplewood Police Chief Jimmy DeVaul said. A second victim was injured in the shooting and treated at a local hospital, authorities said. Hernandez was charged with murder, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, The investigation is on…

by Valerie Musson

08/06/2021

Obituaries

'Loved By So Many People:' Bethlehem Native, Beloved Father Nathan Becker Dies At Age 26 Bethlehem native and beloved father Nathan Becker died July 28 at the age of 26. Born in Bethlehem, Becker graduated from Freedom High School in 2012, his obituary says. Becker enjoyed baseball and was a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, his memorial says. Above all, Becker loved to spend with his family, especially his son, Noah. In addition to his son, Becker is survived by his parents, Michael and Heather Renninger; sister Alyssa Renninger, and many extended family members and close friends. Becker’s services will be held privately. “You are our angel,” reads a tribute on Becker’s me…

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08/06/2021

Police & Fire

Recognize Them? Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Theft Suspects Police in Bethlehem are seeking the public’s help identifying two theft suspects. The suspects above are wanted for questioning in connection to a theft investigation, Bethlehem Police said. Anyone with information about the suspects’ identities is asked to contact the police department at 610-865-7000 or email bethlehempolice@bethlehem-pa.gov.

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08/06/2021

News

Parsippany-Troy Hills Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies A skunk tested positive for rabies in Parsippany, health officials said Friday. The animal was found off Mohawk Avenue in the Lake Hiawatha section of town, officials said. Town officials reminds residents to avoid feeding or picking up stray animals, including common carriers of the virus such as raccoons, skunks, foxes, woodchucks, bats, and feral (stray) cats. “Do not make pets of wild animals,” officials said. Meanwhile, dog owners are asked to ensure that their pets are properly licensed and vaccinations. “If you know of any stray cats, or dogs or any other animal in the area acting…

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08/06/2021

Police & Fire

Security Guard Charged In Dog Attack At NJ Restaurant A 33-year-old security guard whose K9 officer bit a man outside of a New Jersey restaurant has been charged with aggravated assault, authorities said. Steven T. Rudy was working as a private guard during the incident involving a 26-year-old man outside of Adelphia Restaurant in Deptford on July 29, the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office said. The man, Khalif Hunter, of Burlington City, began yelling at Rudy and other guards after getting up from a curb, authorities said. Hunter can be seen in a 15-second clip posted to Facebook walking off as someone calls Rudy a "white p****y," at…

by Valerie Musson & Cecilia Levine

08/06/2021

Police & Fire

Busted: 4 Charged; Handgun, $8K Cash Recovered In Scheme To Mail Cocaine Kilo In Morris County Four people have been charged in a scheme involving the alleged distribution of cocaine to Morris County residents through the US Postal Service, authorities said. Two half-kilo cocaine packages were intercepted United States Postal Inspection Service, who determined that the drug was being sent to residences in Jefferson and Rockaway Townships, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll and Chief of Detectives Christoph Kimker said in a release Friday. A follow-up investigation led to the arrest of Raymond D. Rosario, 38, Anthony J. Cavallone, 25, Rebecca R. Keir, 25, all of Lake Hopa…

by Valerie Musson

08/06/2021

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