Crime & Safety

Fisherman's Death, Fatal Rt. 22 Crash, Burglary String Top Regional News

Bomb-making materials found, 'Ellen' underwear model, Far Hills Race booze ban also make headlines.

Man Dead After Being Pulled From Ice in Bloomingdale

Resident heard man 'screaming for help' as two fell through ice of Lake Iosco Tuesday.

Bound Brook Man Killed in Route 22 Crash

The two-car crash occurred on Route 22 West early Thursday morning.

Bomb-Making Materials Found in Man's Garage

Man was not sure how 'suspicious items' used to detonate explosives got in his home.

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Resident Named First 'Ellen' Underwear Model

Mike Wolfinger is one of dozens of people who submitted pictures of themselves wearing Ellen Degeneres's trademark briefs. He appeared on the show that was broadcast on Monday.

CVS Admits Commingling Prescriptions at Chatham Store

Pharmacy agreed to retrain all staff on pharmacy procedures and to pay $650,000 to the state for a public awareness campaign about the proper use of prescription drugs.

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Firefighters Extricate Driver From Overturned Jeep

Accident on Interstate 287 near Exit 33 caused traffic delays Thursday afternoon.

String of Home Burglaries Probed by Police

Jewelry was reportedly taken from three homes since Wednesday.

Booze to be Cut Off at General Admission Gates For Far Hills Races

Changes agreed upon by all involved parties in aftermath of complaints following last October's Race Meeting.

Honeywell to Leave Morris Township for Morris Plains

Company plans to leave its global headquarters of more than 50 years for new location in neighboring town.

$87K in Street Drugs Seized After Police Probe

Parsippany man is being held on $175K bail at the Morris County Jail for allegedly planning to sell controlled substances in a school zone.

Chester man left roadway and smashed someone's garage door, police report.

What's Christie's Favorite Thing About Being NJ Governor? [VIDEO]

Crowd laughs as second grade Montville resident's question is answered.

Full Day Kindergarten Likely for Twp. Schools

Would be first time in district history program was available.

Heroin Bust Yields Six Arrests at Hopatcong Home

Five men, one teen girl found with heroin during search, police say.


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