PHOTOS: Fire Crews Douse Fully Engulfed Car Blaze At Morris County Apartment Complex PHOTOS: Fire Crews Douse Fully Engulfed Car Blaze At Morris County Apartment Complex
Photos: Fire Crews Douse Fully Engulfed Car Blaze At Morris County Apartment Complex Fire crews in Morris County were quick to extinguish a car that went up in flames at a local apartment complex Tuesday afternoon. The vehicle caught fire at Beaverbrook Garden Apartments on Comly Road in Lincoln Park around 2 p.m., the local police department said. The car was fully engulfed in flames as the department arrived at the scene — though the driver had already exited safely, authorities said. The Lincoln Park First Aid Squad also responded, authorities said. No injuries were reported. “Great work LPFD!” the department said. Around 2PM today, there was a reported car fire…
Morris County Man Nabbed In Drug-Fueled Stabbing Arrested Again For Slew Of Vehicle Burglaries Morris County Man Nabbed In Drug-Fueled Stabbing Arrested Again For Slew Of Vehicle Burglaries
Morris County Man Nabbed In Drug-Fueled Stabbing Arrested Again For Slew Of Vehicle Burglaries A Morris County man arrested in April for allegedly stabbing a man during a drug-fueled argument was nabbed in yet another string of car burglaries and a vehicle theft Wednesday, authorities said. Joseph Derissio, 23, is accused of burglarizing several vehicles and stealing another on June 10, according to Lincoln Park Police. Each of the alleged burglaries occurred in the upper Main Street area neighborhoods as well as the Hunting Meadow Condo Complex, which is also in close proximity to Main Street, police said. Police say they quickly identified Derissio, of Lincoln Park, as the suspect…
Bergen County Pilot Says Crosswind Caused Crash In Woods Near Lincoln Park Airport Bergen County Pilot Says Crosswind Caused Crash In Woods Near Lincoln Park Airport
Bergen County Pilot Says Crosswind Caused Crash In Woods Near Lincoln Park Airport A Bergen County pilot caught in heavy crosswinds lost control of his aircraft and crashed in the woods while attempting to land at the Lincoln Park airport Sunday night, police said. North Arlington pilot Henry Rosas-Linares was attempting to land a 1973 Piper PA-28 when the aircraft ran off the western side of the runway and ended up in a wooded area near the Lincoln Park airport around 6:30 p.m., police said. Rosas-Linares stated that a “heavy crosswind” contributed to the crash, police said. Rosas-Linares and his passenger were uninjured and refused medical treatment, police said. The …
WINNERS: Mega Millions Tickets Good For $10K Sold At These 9 New Jersey Stores WINNERS: Mega Millions Tickets Good For $10K Sold At These 9 New Jersey Stores
Winners: Mega Millions Tickets Good For $10K Sold At These 9 New Jersey Stores Nine third-tier prizewinning tickets from the Tuesday, Jan. 12 Mega Millions drawing were sold across New Jersey. Each ticket matched four of the five white balls and the gold ball winning $10,000.  The winning numbers were: 12, 14, 26, 28, and 33. The Gold Mega Ball was 09, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02. Those tickets were purchased at the following locations: Atlantic County: New Farmers Market, 2732 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City; Atlantic County: Shore True Value Hardware, 515 New Rd., Somers Point; Bergen County: Quick Chek #168, 156 Hackensack Ave., Hackensack; Cumberland …
SNOW DAY: These Morris And Sussex County Districts Are Closed Thursday SNOW DAY: These Morris And Sussex County Districts Are Closed Thursday
Snow DAY: These Morris And Sussex County Districts Are Closed Thursday Dozens of schools and districts in Northern Jersey have announced closures and early releases in anticipation of the Nor’easter storm expected to pummel the region with heavy snowfall. Several Morris and Sussex County schools made the list, including Rockaway Valley Elementary School in Boonton and the entire Madison Public School district, marking its first snow day of the year. Scroll down to view the updated list of Morris and Sussex County schools and districts that will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 17. Butler  Boonton Denville  East Hanover  Fredon Township Elementary S…
Bubbakoo's Burritos Opens Another Morris County Location Bubbakoo's Burritos Opens Another Morris County Location
Bubbakoo's Burritos Opens Another Morris County Location Fast-casual Mexican eatery Bubbakoo’s Burritos has opened a new Morris County Location. The restaurant opened Monday at 275 Comly Road in Lincoln Park, according to a Facebook post from Bubbakoo’s. Founded in Point Pleasant in 2008, Bubbakoo's is known for its variety of 16 different proteins that can be put into authentic entrees like burritos, tacos, bowls, nachos, salads, quesadillas and more. Bubbakoo's other Morris County locations are in Budd Lake and Parsippany. From staples like fried chicken and barbecue pork to one-of-a-kind culinary combinations like ghost pepper chicken, srira…
Prominent Morris County Photographer, Nature-Lover Jill Homcy Dies, 54 Prominent Morris County Photographer, Nature-Lover Jill Homcy Dies, 54
Prominent Morris County Photographer, Nature-Lover Jill Homcy Dies, 54 Jill Marie Homcy of Lincoln Park, a nature-lover who founded a massive Facebook page dedicated to wildlife, died on Sept. 30. She was 54. Born in Passaic, Homcy was a Montclair State graduate known for her love of art and nature, her obituary says. She worked as a Production Manager for Strategic Content Imaging, a digital printing company in Secaucus, for 13 years. Homcy was also known for creating and running a Facebook group called NJ Nature and Wildlife, which had more than 10,000 members to date. Her photography projects have helped raise awareness of local environmental issues, such …
5 From North Jersey Busted In Lucrative Political Bribery Scheme With Morristown Lawyer 5 From North Jersey Busted In Lucrative Political Bribery Scheme With Morristown Lawyer
5 From North Jersey Busted In Lucrative Political Bribery Scheme With Morristown Lawyer Five North Jersey residents were busted in a major political corruption case that has already produced charges against public officials and political candidates from Hudson and Morris counties. Last month, state officials said Elizabeth Valandingham, 47, had prepared and submitted proposals for the law firm where she worked to the township of Bloomfield for legal services between 2012 and 2016, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. Valandingham said the company hadn’t made any political contributions. She was lying, Grewal said. Valandingham and an unnamed co-conspirator “recr…
DWI Motorcyclist, 28, Leads Police On Pursuit Through Passaic, Morris Counties DWI Motorcyclist, 28, Leads Police On Pursuit Through Passaic, Morris Counties
DWI Motorcyclist, 28, Leads Police On Pursuit Through Passaic, Morris Counties A Morris County motorcyclist had been drinking when he led officers on a pursuit through three different towns, authorities said. Lincoln Park Police responded to the area of Valley Road on reports of of an erratic motorcycle driver May 1 around 10:30 p.m., authorities said. The motorcyclist -- later identified as Elliot Montalvo, 28, of Towaco -- was located on Pinebrook Road, where police said he ran a stop sign, prompting them to pull him over. The man didn't stop, though, and officers pursued him through Lincoln Park to Montville, back to Lincoln Park and finally to Wayne. Montalvo&nb…
Police: 'Other Medical Reason' Could've Caused Crash Involving Driver Wearing N95 Mask Police: 'Other Medical Reason' Could've Caused Crash Involving Driver Wearing N95 Mask
Police: 'Other Medical Reason' Could've Caused Crash Involving Driver Wearing N95 Mask An N95 mask worn by a driver may not have been the reason he fainted and crashed, said police in Lincoln Park, updating an original report. “It is certainly possible that some other medical reason could've contributed" to the accident, they said in an updated post. “Police officers are not physicians and do not know the medical history of every person we encounter,” police said. “We conduct accident scene investigations using training, experience and observations at the scene to determine a cause. “It was stated in the original post that we ‘believed’ the excessive wearing of an N95 mask …
SEE ANYTHING? Lincoln Park Police Investigate Attempted Burglary SEE ANYTHING? Lincoln Park Police Investigate Attempted Burglary
SEE Anything? Lincoln Park Police Investigate Attempted Burglary Police in Lincoln Park are investigating after an attempted garage burglary. A homeowner on George Cobb Lane reported observing two black males trying to enter a garage Thursday morning, authorities said. When they were spotted by the homeowner, the men fled east down the New Jersey Transit railroad tracks on foot, Lincoln Park police said. One suspect was wearing all black clothing, and the other was dressed in a white hoodie and blue Adidas-style striped sweatpants, authorities said. A K-9 search of the premises tracked the suspects to the wooded area north of Park Avenue that runs alo…
Morris County Sushi Restaurant Named Best In NJ Morris County Sushi Restaurant Named Best In NJ
Morris County Sushi Restaurant Named Best In NJ Of the thousands of sushi restaurants in New Jersey, one in Morris County was named the best by food website The Daily Meal. The website released a list of "The Best Sushi Restaurant in Every State" -- with Kenko in Lincoln Park representing the Garden State. The website looked at Japanese restaurant highly-rated by user-generated review sites, local publications and pre-existing rankings.  The picks were then graded on sourcing of fish, variety of menu options, national renown, ambiance and freshness. Kenko is known for giving tables complementary rolls and dessert too.Daily Meal Scr…