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Former Sussex County College Student Arrested For Threats, Prompting 2-Day Closure: Police A former student at Sussex County Community College allegedly threatened to harm an employee, prompting a two-day evacuation and investigation that eventually led to his arrest for terroristic threats, authorities said. Newton Police responded to the reported threat just before 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 22, the department said in a release. The college was subsequently evacuated and closed for the rest of the evening, as well as the following day. Karl V. Taguinod, 24, was arrested at his Sparta home following an investigation by the Newton Police Department and the Sussex County Prosecutor’…

by Valerie Musson

08/24/2023

Traffic

Crash Investigation Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Morris County UPDATE: A 44-year-old Passaic County man was airlifted to a nearby hospital after being thrown from his motorcycle in a Route 287 crash that shut down the highway during rush-hour on Wednesday, August 23, state police said. ---------------------- A crash investigation closed a portion of Route 287 in Morris County during rush-hour on Wednesday, August 23. The crash occurred on the northbound side near the ramp to exit 52 to NJ 23 in Riverdale around 5 p.m., according to 511NJ. Crash with Injuries on I-287 northbound ramp to Exit 52 - NJ 23 (Riverdale) All lanes closed 10 minute delay …

by Valerie Musson

08/23/2023

Obituaries

Driver Killed In Sussex County Crash At 32 Had Just Purchased Home With High School Sweetheart The 32-year-old driver killed in a Sussex County crash earlier this week had just purchased his first home with his high school sweetheart, according to loved ones who are coming together to provide support. Joseph S. Spagnuolo, of Frankford Township, was killed Monday morning, August 21, when the Ford 800 dump truck he was driving veered off the left side of Fox Hill Road, hit the guardrail, and overturned into the woods, Daily Voice reported. Born in Glen Ridge, Joseph had lived in Frankford Township for most of his life, his obituary says. He graduated from High Point Regional High Schoo…

by Valerie Musson

08/23/2023

Police & Fire

Officers Assaulted By Morris County Driver Armed With Loaded Glock During DWI Arrest An armed Morris County man tried to conceal his identity, assaulted two police officers, and damaged the processing room when he was taken into custody for DWI and resisting arrest, leading to a slew of additional charges by the prosecutor's office, authorities said. Dover Police stopped a Honda Accord for multiple traffic violations near Dickerson Street around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, August 22, they said. After initially giving officers false information, the driver was identified as a 23-year-old Roxbury Township man with an active warrant. The man, whose name was not released, was also susp…

by Valerie Musson

08/23/2023

Lifestyle

FEMA Rescue Dog Left With Fractured Skull In Morris County Hit-And-Run Prompts Wave Of Support Support is on the rise for a FEMA Urban Search and Rescue dog whose skull was fractured by a hit-and-run driver in Morris County. Glow, a Belgian Malinois, is trained in several FEMA rescue operations and most recently pioneered a campaign in an innovative program focusing on active shooters called “Project Tip of the Spear,” according to a GoFundMe launched for her recovery. “Alongside a canine partner, they are trained to charge into volatile active shooter situations — equipped with real-time body cams — ensuring the safety of our officers by neutralizing threats before any law enforceme…

by Valerie Musson

08/23/2023

Police & Fire

60-Year Sentence For Newton Ex-Con In 'Unspeakably Tragic' Hunterdon County Stabbing A Newton ex-con is heading back to prison — this time, for the deadly stabbing of a 38-year-old woman in Hunterdon County, authorities announced Wednesday, August 23. Brandon E. Petersen, 33, was sentenced Tuesday, August 22 to an aggregate 60-year state prison term subject to the No Early Release Act, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson said. Petersen, who previously spent more than eight years behind bars for stabbing a neighbor during a robbery, will have to serve 85 percent of his sentence (51 years) before he is eligible for parole. The ex-con was found guilty of fi…

by Valerie Musson

08/23/2023

Schools

These Are The Top-Ranked Private High Schools In Morris County, Website Says We've seen the list of Morris County's best public high schools, but what about the private ones? Niche has a report for that, too. The community and school ranking site has released its 2023 report of "Best Private High Schools in Morris County." These five private schools were ranked among the best in Morris county by Niche: No. 1: Delbarton School No. 2: Morristown Beard School No. 3: Gill St. Bernard's School No. 4: Villa Walsh Academy No. 5: Academy of Saint Elizabeth All five schools earned an A+ from Niche. Tuition at the Morristown Beard School co…

by Valerie Musson

08/23/2023

Obituaries

Unexpected Death Of Hunterdon County Farm Worker, Devoted Dad Of 3 Prompts Outpour Of Support Support is on the rise for the family of a Hunterdon County farm worker and devoted dad of three following his unexpected death. Augusto Luna Vasquez died Saturday, August 5 in Clinton Township, aged 70, his obituary says. According to a neighbor, a family member found Augusto collapsed in a horse stall at the farm he had worked at. He passed away despite CPR and other life-saving efforts by EMS crews. My neighbor (Lebanon NJ) has a small farm with mostly rescued horses, dogs, a cat and one rescue cow. She always has... Posted by Donna LoStocco on Sunday, August 13, 2023 Born in Guat…

by Valerie Musson

08/22/2023

Police & Fire

Arsonist Torched Somerset County Home: Prosecutor A 25-year-old man was arrested for intentionally starting a fire at a Somerset County home, authorities announced Tuesday, Aug. 22. Paul Basta, of June Place in Manville, was charged with two counts of second-degree aggravated arson, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said in a joint release. Basta is accused of intentionally setting fire to a Manville home shortly before emergency crews responded around 3:40 a.m. on Monday, May 15. The fire was extinguished by the Manville Fire Department with help from the Manville Police Department and the Somerset County Prosecutor’s…

by Valerie Musson

08/22/2023

Business

Grand Opening Set For Fast-Casual Health Food Chain Just Salad's 2nd Morris County Location Fast-casual salad chain Just Salad is celebrating the grand opening of its newest Morris County location. Based in New York City, Just Salad’s new eatery can be found in the Morris Marketplace at 191 E Hanover Ave. in Morristown, marking its second spot in Morris County and sixth in the Garden State. Its first Morris County is at 500 Rt. 23 North in Pompton Plains. The new Morristown spot occupies just over 2,000 square feet and includes a common area with outdoor patio seating. In addition to more than 15 specialty salads, the menu features a variety of fast-casual healthy wraps, warm bo…

by Valerie Musson

08/22/2023

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