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Neighbor Disarms Troubled Saddle Brook Man Whose Stray Gunshot Brought Massive Police Response Neighbor Disarms Troubled Saddle Brook Man Whose Stray Gunshot Brought Massive Police Response
Neighbor Disarms Troubled Saddle Brook Man Whose Stray Gunshot Brought Massive Police Response An intoxicated Saddle Brook man experiencing an emotional crisis fired a gunshot into the air in his backyard just below Route 80, bringing a squadron of local police and fellow officers from four neighboring towns. They were headed to the Sterling Place home around 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5, when a neighbor approached Riste Strezoski, 35, and convinced him to hand over the 9mm handgun, Police Capt. John A. Zotollo, Jr. said. Police from Saddle Brook, Paramus, Maywood, Rochelle Park and Fair Lawn converged on the dead-ended neighborhood just off Saddle River Road and took Strezoski into cust…
Paramus School Bus Driver's Parole Possible At Anniversary Of Horrific Crash That Killed Two Paramus School Bus Driver's Parole Possible At Anniversary Of Horrific Crash That Killed Two
Paramus School Bus Driver's Parole Possible At Anniversary Of Horrific Crash That Killed Two A former Paramus school bus driver who caused a collision on Route 80 that killed a 10-year-old student and one of her teachers is up for parole in a few weeks -- just two days after the sixth anniversary of the horrific crash. Hudy Muldrow, now 83, was taking 40 East Brook Middle School fifth graders and a small group of adults on a field trip to Waterloo Village on May 17, 2018 when he got lost and tried to make an illegal U-turn on the busy interstate in Mount Olive. A dump truck slammed into the bus, killing young Miranda Vargas and teacher Jennifer M. Williamson, 51. Dozens more were…
Shot Fired In Photo Booth At Urban Air, Police Seize Boys 12, 15 Shot Fired In Photo Booth At Urban Air, Police Seize Boys 12, 15
Shot Fired In Photo Booth At Urban Air, Police Seize Boys 12, 15 A steel plate prevented a potential tragedy at Urban Air in South Hackensack when a loaded gun brought into a photo booth by two boys -- one 12, the other 15 -- went off, authorities said. "If not for the steel plate, the round could have gone through the machine and struck an innocent victim," South Hackensack Police Detective Sgt. James Donatello said.  The 6:30 p.m. shooting on Sunday, April 28, was another in a series of incidents that have recently drawn a massive law enforcement response to the all-ages Urban Air Trampoline & Adventure Park just off westbound Route 80. Surve…
34-Acre Wildfire Off Route 80 Fully Contained After More Than 24 Hours 34-Acre Wildfire Off Route 80 Fully Contained After More Than 24 Hours
34-Acre Wildfire Off Route 80 Fully Contained After More Than 24 Hours A wildfire in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Worthington State Forest has been contained after several days, officials announced. What started as a five-acre wildfire around 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 9 along Old Mine Road spread to nearly 34 acres and was visible along Route 80 in Warren County. WILDFIRE UPDATE: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area & Worthington State Forest At 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 10,... Posted by New Jersey Forest Fire Service on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 WILDFIRE UPDATE: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area & Worth…
Sewage Overflow At Mount St. Mary's University Prompts Public Health Alert In Frederick County Sewage Overflow At Mount St. Mary's University Prompts Public Health Alert In Frederick County
Sewage Overflow At Mount St. Mary's University Prompts Public Health Alert In Frederick County The Frederick County Health Department is cautioning residents to avoid certain waterways after a sewage overflow on Mount St. Mary's University campus on the east side of Route 15. According to health officials, the public should avoid the waters from Saint Mary Run to Toms Creek to Monocacy River, and they've cautioned that swimming or full-body immersion in those areas should be avoided. A second alert was issued for the Monocacy River from Route 144 to Route 80 or Fingerboard Road rom Pinecliff Park to Buckeystown Park. If one comes into contact with the impacted areas, health official…
Speeding Route 80 Driver From Paterson Had 20 Pounds Of Cocaine, Nebraska State Troopers Say Speeding Route 80 Driver From Paterson Had 20 Pounds Of Cocaine, Nebraska State Troopers Say
Speeding Route 80 Driver From Paterson Had 20 Pounds Of Cocaine, Nebraska State Troopers Say A Paterson driver who was stopped for speeding on Route 80 in Nebraska was caught with 20 pounds of cocaine, state troopers said. Pablo Suruy Hernandez, 40, had the coke stashed in various compartments of his BMW X5 when he was stopped in York County around noontime Saturday, March 23, according to the Nebraska State Patrol. Hernandez remained held Tuesday in the York County Jail, some 1,300 miles from Paterson. He's charged with both possession and possession with the intent to deliver the drugs.
Man Airlifted To Hospital After Car Overturns On Route 80 In Morris County: NJSP Man Airlifted To Hospital After Car Overturns On Route 80 In Morris County: NJSP
Man Airlifted To Hospital After Car Overturns On Route 80 In Morris County: Njsp A 27-year-old Rockaway man was seriously injured after a two-car crash caused his vehicle to overturn on Route 80 on Thursday, March 21, authorities said. At 7:34 p.m., on Route 80 west in Roxbury Township, a Ford vehicle collided with the back of a Dodge, ran off the roadway, struck a guardrail and overturned, Troy McNair, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. The driver of the Ford suffered serious injuries and was medevacked to an area hospital, McNair said. No other injuries were reported and the crash remains under investigation, McNair said. 
Driver Ejected From Vehicle In Route 80 Crash: NJSP Driver Ejected From Vehicle In Route 80 Crash: NJSP
Driver Ejected From Vehicle In Route 80 Crash: Njsp A 40-year-old Connecticut man was seriously injured when he was ejected from his vehicle in a crash on Route 80 in Morris County early Thursday morning, March 14, authorities said. At 12:59 a.m., a Volvo traveling eastbound on Route 80 in Mount Arlington lost directional control, ran off the roadway to the left, struck the concrete barrier, re-entered the lanes of travel, ran off the roadway to the right, struck a guardrail, overturned and then crashed into a tree, Troy McNair, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. During the crash, the driver, who is from Norwalk, was ejected f…
Increased Snow Projections: 18 Inches Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA In Major Storm, NWS Says Increased Snow Projections: 18 Inches Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA In Major Storm, NWS Says
Increased Snow Projections: 18 Inches Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA In Major Storm, NWS Says The National Weather Service says parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania could see more snow than what was initially predicted due to a shift in the storm track. In an updating briefing published Monday, Feb. 12, the NWS said 12 to 18 inches of snow could fall in parts of Sussex County, NJ and the Pocono Mountains. ALSO SEE: North Jersey School Closed, Delayed Ahead Of Major Winter Storm The weather map shows between 8 and 12 inches expected in parts of Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Essex, Warren, Somerset and Hunterdon counties, where winter storm warnings have been issued. Winter weather a…
Crash Slows Traffic On Route 80 In Rockaway Crash Slows Traffic On Route 80 In Rockaway
Crash Slows Traffic On Route 80 In Rockaway A crash just before rush hour jammed traffic along Route 80 in Morris County Wednesday, Feb. 7. It happened on the westbound side east of Exit 39 in Rockaway around 4:15 p.m. A major slowdown was seen on DOT traffic cameras as of 5:15 p.m.
SEE ANYTHING? Armed Robbers Accost Guest At Hotel Off Route 80 SEE ANYTHING? Armed Robbers Accost Guest At Hotel Off Route 80
SEE Anything? Armed Robbers Accost Guest At Hotel Off Route 80 A gunman and his partner robbed a visitor at a hotel just off Route 80 in Saddle Brook. The victim was visiting a friend when the bandits robbed him in an elevator at the Crowne Plaza Hotel around 1 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, said Saddle Brook Police Capt. John Zotollo Jr. the officer in charge of the department. What they took at gunpoint wasn't specified, nor was an estimated value given. Responders initially said it was two suitcases but couldn't elaborate. The robbers were described only as Hispanic, with one brandishing a handgun.The victim wasn't injured, Zotollo said. ANYONE w…
Diesel Tank Dislodges, Hits Car In Messy Crash That Closed Route 80 For Hours: Police Diesel Tank Dislodges, Hits Car In Messy Crash That Closed Route 80 For Hours: Police
Diesel Tank Dislodges, Hits Car In Messy Crash That Closed Route 80 For Hours: Police A Freightliner driver was hospitalized after being rear-ended by an SUV in a crash that closed a portion of Route 80 closed for several hours on Tuesday morning, Dec. 26, state police said. The crash occurred on the westbound side near milepost 22.4 in Allamuchy just before 8 a.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Troy McNair told Daily Voice. A Chevy SUV lost control and rear-ended the tractor-trailer, causing its tank, which was carrying diesel fuel, to come loose and hit a Subaru passenger vehicle, McNair said. The Freightliner driver was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. T…
Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 80 At Morris/Sussex County Border Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 80 At Morris/Sussex County Border
Tractor Trailer Overturns On Route 80 At Morris/Sussex County Border A tractor trailer overturned on Route 80 Sunday night, Nov. 26. Two right lanes were closed along the westbound side of the highway in Byram Township, near the Allamuchy Rest Area as of 8:20 p.m., the state's DOT website says. **HAPPENING NOW** BLS 4351 and Byram Twp Fire Department are operating at a tractor trailer rollover with diesel spill... Posted by Lakeland Emergency Squad on Sunday, November 26, 2023
Four Juveniles Hospitalized In Roxbury Route 80 SUV Crash: State Police Four Juveniles Hospitalized In Roxbury Route 80 SUV Crash: State Police
Four Juveniles Hospitalized In Roxbury Route 80 SUV Crash: State Police Four juveniles and an adult were hospitalized in a double SUV crash on Route 80 Wednesday, Nov. 15, state police said. A Jeep SUV and a Honda SUV were heading westbound when they collided near milepost 29 in Roxbury around 1:45 a.m., NJSP Detective I Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. The Jeep driver and its four passengers were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation of minor injuries, Lebron said. No other injuries were reported in the crash, which remains under investigation.
Woman, 32, Seriously Injured In Route 80 Tractor Trailer Crash In Wharton Woman, 32, Seriously Injured In Route 80 Tractor Trailer Crash In Wharton
Woman, 32, Seriously Injured In Route 80 Tractor Trailer Crash In Wharton A 32-year-old North Jersey woman suffered serious injuries after being rear-ended by a tractor trailer on Route 80. Troopers responding to the crash Tuesday, Oct. 31 in Wharton, found that the woman's Subaru SUV and tractor trailer were both heading east near milepost 33.8, when the SUV slowed and stopped in the lanes of travel due to a previous crash, New Jersey State Police Trooper Troy McNair said. The woman's vehicle was struck from behind by the Volvo tractor trailer. She was taken to the hospital by ambulance with serious injuries, while the driver of the tractor trailer, a 63-ye…
Anti-Hamas Message On Electronic Billboard Over Route 80 Prompts Hundreds Of Calls To Police Anti-Hamas Message On Electronic Billboard Over Route 80 Prompts Hundreds Of Calls To Police
Anti-Hamas Message On Electronic Billboard Over Route 80 Prompts Hundreds Of Calls To Police An anti-Hamas message on a billboard overlooking Route 80 triggered hundreds of phone calls to a local police department due to a social media suggestion. "Oh, don't be naive," the electronic message on a hot pink background read. "Hamas would chop your head off too." It was signed "jewbelong." Bogota police fielded more than 100 complaints from callers, Bogota Police Sgt. Geoffrey Cole said late Tuesday, Oct. 17. Some were from people who felt threatened by the message, while others expressed fears over possible violence -- not to mention general outrage from those who felt targeted, t…
Crash Jams Route 80 In Knowlton Crash Jams Route 80 In Knowlton
Crash Jams Route 80 In Knowlton A crash on Route 80 had traffic piled up Thursday afternoon, Oct. 5 in Warren County. The collision happened in the westbound lanes, east of the Delaware Water Gap Rest Area. While only one lane was closed as of 1:30 p.m., traffic crawled.
Passenger Airlifted In Route 80 Crash (UPDATE) Passenger Airlifted In Route 80 Crash (UPDATE)
Passenger Airlifted In Route 80 Crash (Update) One person suffered serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash that closed Route 80 Monday afternoon, Oct. 2. A Hyundai SUV was heading west on the highway when a Ford traveling on the on ramp from Route 206 south around 4:30 p.m. in Mount Olive, NJSP Sgt. Charles Marchan said. The Hyundai struck the curb on the right shoulder, traveled over a concrete median and struck the Ford. The Ford was redirected off the right side of the road and struck a guardrail on impact, and the Hyundai overturned and impacted a guardrail off the right shoulder. A passenger in the Hyundai suffered serious injuri…
Car Flips On Route 80 In Rockaway Car Flips On Route 80 In Rockaway
Car Flips On Route 80 In Rockaway A vehicle overturned early Tuesday, Sept. 26 on Route 80. It happened in the eastbound lanes, east of Exit 34 in Rockaway around 5:45 a.m.  Delays on I-80 eastbound East of Exit 34 - NJ 15 (Wharton) to East of Exit 35 - Mount Hope Av (Rockaway Twp) current travel time is less than 5 minutes https://t.co/oBjwCRb3w5 — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) September 26, 2023 Injuries were not immediately known. Minor delays were being reported.
Rt. 80 Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer, 5 Passenger Vehicles Sends 2 To Hospital: State Police Rt. 80 Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer, 5 Passenger Vehicles Sends 2 To Hospital: State Police
Rt. 80 Crash Involving Tractor-Trailer, 5 Passenger Vehicles Sends 2 To Hospital: State Police A Route 80 crash involving a tractor-trailer and five passenger vehicles sent two people to the hospital over the weekend, state police said. The six vehicles collided on the westbound side near milepost 20.5 in Allamuchy Township around 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 23, NJSP Detective I Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. Two occupants were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of minor injuries, the detective added. The crash remains under investigation.
Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Portion Of Rt. 80 In Parsippany Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Portion Of Rt. 80 In Parsippany
Tractor-Trailer Fire Closes Portion Of Rt. 80 In Parsippany A tractor-trailer fire shut down a portion of Route 80 in Parsippany late Thursday morning, Sept. 14. The fire broke out on the local lanes westbound east of exit 43 to I-287 in Parsippany around 10:50 a.m., according to 511NJ. Truck fire on I-80 westbound East of Exit 43 - I-287 (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) right shoulder closed https://t.co/UplssTnnkT — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) September 14, 2023 All lanes and the right shoulder were closed as emergency crews responded. Tractor trailer fire on I-80 local lanes westbound East of Exit 43 - I-287 (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) All lanes an…
Crash Closes Portion Of Route 80, Jams Traffic In Morris County Crash Closes Portion Of Route 80, Jams Traffic In Morris County
Crash Closes Portion Of Route 80, Jams Traffic In Morris County A crash shut down a portion of Route 80 and backed up traffic in Morris County on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 5, developing reports say. The crash occurred on the eastbound side west of exit 28 to CR 631/US 46 in Roxbury just before 12:30 p.m., according to 511NJ: Crash on I-80 eastbound West of Exit 28 - CR 631/US 46 (Roxbury Twp) 2 Right lanes of 3 lanes closed https://t.co/BxcsO1o1nr — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) September 5, 2023 Two of three right lanes were closed, causing delays of up to 15 minutes. Delays on I-80 eastbound East of Exit 26 - US 46 (Mount Olive Twp) to West of Exit 28…
3 Hospitalized In Crash Involving Passenger Vehicles On Rt. 80: State Police 3 Hospitalized In Crash Involving Passenger Vehicles On Rt. 80: State Police
3 Hospitalized In Crash Involving Passenger Vehicles On Rt. 80: State Police Three people were hospitalized in a crash between two passenger vehicles on Route 80 Sunday night, August 27, state police said. The vehicles collided on the eastbound side near milepost 12 in Hardwick Township just before 9 p.m., NJSP Det. Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. Both drivers and one passenger were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Lebron added. The vehicles sustained disabling damage and were towed from the scene. The crash remains under investigation. No further details were released.
Crash With Injuries Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Parsippany Crash With Injuries Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Parsippany
Crash With Injuries Closes Portion Of Route 287 In Parsippany A crash with injuries closed a portion of Route 287 early on Friday, August 25. The crash occurred on the southbound side north of exit 41 to Route 80 in Parsippany around 7:30 a.m., according to 511NJ. Crash with Injuries on I-287 southbound North of Exit 41 - I-80 (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) 2 Left lanes of 4 lanes closed https://t.co/SVLJzwNBo0 — 511NJ I287 (@511nji287) August 25, 2023 Two of four left lanes were shut down, causing delays for early morning commuters. Delays on I-287 southbound North of Exit 42 - US 46 (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) to North of Exit 41 - I-80 (Parsi…
Sedan Slams Into Route 46 Gas Pump, Bursts Into Flames Sedan Slams Into Route 46 Gas Pump, Bursts Into Flames
Sedan Slams Into Route 46 Gas Pump, Bursts Into Flames A driver escaped serious injury after his sedan plowed into a pump and burst into flames at a Route 46 gas station. The 32-year-old driver from Englewood lost control of the two-door Infiniti, which crashed at the QuickCheck on the westbound highway -- near the entrances to Route 80 and the New Jersey Turnpike -- at 7:40 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, Ridgefield Fire Chief David Brierty said. The attendant shut down the pump and called 911, the chief said. Ridgefield firefighters quickly doused the flames. The driver was taken to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center with relatively minor injuri…
Jackknifed Trailer Slows Traffic On Route 80 Jackknifed Trailer Slows Traffic On Route 80
Jackknifed Trailer Slows Traffic On Route 80 A jackknifed tractor-trailer slowed traffic along Route 80 in Morris County Wednesday morning, Aug. 16. The crash occurred at 3:45 a.m. on the eastbound side of the highway in Montville, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. The driver lost control, ran off the roadway to the left, and struck a guardrail. The tractor trailer continued forward, jackknifing, and coming to a final rest in the right shoulder and grass area next to the right shoulder.  As a result, the right and left lanes were closed for approximately four hours, cutting into the morning rush. The driver suffer…
Tour Bus With 15 Occupants Rear-Ends Tractor-Trailer On Rt. 80: State Police Tour Bus With 15 Occupants Rear-Ends Tractor-Trailer On Rt. 80: State Police
Tour Bus With 15 Occupants Rear-Ends Tractor-Trailer On Rt. 80: State Police Fifteen occupants of a tour bus were unharmed after a Route 80 collision involving a tractor-trailer on Wednesday, August 2, state police said. The bus rear-ended the trailer on the eastbound side near milepost 8 in Knowlton around 6:45 a.m., SFC Philip Curry told Daily Voice. No major injuries were reported, Curry said. Additional details were not released.
Vehicle Fire Closes Portion Of Rt. 80 In Parsippany (DEVELOPING) Vehicle Fire Closes Portion Of Rt. 80 In Parsippany (DEVELOPING)
Vehicle Fire Closes Portion Of Rt. 80 In Parsippany (Developing) 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…
Body Of Missing Paterson Swimmer, 19, Recovered From Delaware River Body Of Missing Paterson Swimmer, 19, Recovered From Delaware River
Body Of Missing Paterson Swimmer, 19, Recovered From Delaware River Emergency crews have recovered the body of a missing swimmer from the Delaware River after a three-day search. Jose Madera Martinez, 19, of Paterson, was found around 11:15 a.m. Sunday, July 16 near Kittatinny Point in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, according to a release from the NPS. Madera Martinez was last seen “struggling in the current” around 8 p.m. Thursday, July 13 at Karamac — located about a mile north of Route 80, Daily Voice reported. He was found in about 12 feet of water approximately one mile downstream. Madera Martinez had been trying to swim from t…
Box Truck Being Towed Tips Beneath Route 80 Overpass Box Truck Being Towed Tips Beneath Route 80 Overpass
Box Truck Being Towed Tips Beneath Route 80 Overpass A box truck tipped while being towed beneath a Route 80 overpass in Elmwood Park, jamming area traffic early Friday afternoon. Another tow was needed to straighten and remove the truck owned by Salerno's Custom Cabinetry in Saddle Brook from the corner of River Road and Market Street shortly after 1 p.m. No injuries were reported. Elmwood Park police and firefighters responded. Jo Fehl took the photos and contributed to this story. No injuries were reported.Jo Fehl for DAILY VOICE
Route 80 Crash Causes Rush-Hour Delays (DEVELOPING) Route 80 Crash Causes Rush-Hour Delays (DEVELOPING)
Route 80 Crash Causes Rush-Hour Delays (Developing) A crash on Route 80 backed up traffic for rush-hour commuters on Monday, July 10, developing reports say. The crash occurred on the westbound side west of Exit 39 to NJ 53 in Denville Township around 3:45 p.m., according to 511NJ. Crash on I-80 westbound West of Exit 39 - NJ 53 (Denville Twp) 1 Right lane of 4 lanes closed 10 minute delay https://t.co/uDaGKPVCQJ — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) July 10, 2023 One of four lanes were closed, causing delays of about 10 minutes as of 4:15 p.m. Daily Voice has reached out to authorities for more information.