HANOVER TOWNSHIP
Whippany Man Charged After Allegedly Stealing Dump Truck From Denville Business
DENVILLE — A Whippany man has been charged with burglary and motor vehicle theft after authorities allege he stole a dump truck from a Denville business before being apprehended in Morristown.
According to the Denville...
Man Charged With DWI After Vehicle Found Facing Wrong Way on Hanover Township Roadway
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — A Hackettstown man was charged with driving while intoxicated after police found a vehicle stopped in the wrong lane of travel early May 3, authorities said.
Police said an officer on patrol...
Morristown Man Arrested on Criminal Warrant
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — A Morristown man was taken into custody on an outstanding criminal warrant issued by Hanover Township Municipal Court, according to police.
On May 1, 2026, Hanover Township Police Officer Jake Crane arrested...
Hanover Township Police Arrest Two Whippany Men on Warrants, Additional Charges Filed Following Drone...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Two Whippany men were arrested on outstanding warrants and face additional charges following a drone investigation at a local hotel, according to police.
On May 1, 2026, Police Officer Patrick Thompson arrested...
Hanover Township Officer Trevor Smith Graduates Morris County Police Academy
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — The Hanover Township Police Department proudly congratulated Officer Trevor Smith on graduating from the Morris County Police Academy's 106th Basic Police Class on June 1.
The graduation marks the successful completion of...
Hanover Township Police Welcome Probationary Officer Sami Tamimi
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Chief Loock announced the appointment of Probationary Police Officer Sami Tamimi to the Hanover Township Police Department.
Officer Tamimi will attend the Morris County Police Academy beginning in July. After completing the...
State Police Launch Increased Patrols For Memorial Day Weekend
NEW JERSEY -- Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and the beginning of the busy travel season. Safety must be a priority on every journey as roadways fill with drivers heading to...
Clarice Lee Performs in 2026 New Jersey All-State Honor Choir
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Clarice Lee, a seventh-grade student at Memorial Junior School in Whippany, recently performed in the prestigious 2026 New Jersey All-State Honor Choir on May 2 at J.P. Case Middle School.
The New...
Hanover Township Police Responded to More Than 3,000 Calls in April
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — The Hanover Township Police Department released its activity statistics for April 2026, highlighting the department’s continued efforts to keep the community safe through proactive patrols, emergency response, and traffic enforcement.
During April,...
Morristown Man Charged With Drug Offenses Following Medical Call At Red Carpet Inn
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — On April 2, 2026, Police Officer Carlos Najera arrested Daren Stickle, 53, of Morristown, for possession of drug paraphernalia and being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance.
Police Officer Najera...
Lake Hiawatha Man Charged After Allegedly Depositing Stolen Check From Coworker’s Wallet
HANOVER TOWNSHIP -- On April 6, 2026, Hanover Township Police Officer Mamdouh Hassan, arrested Brandon Pedrero, 22, of Lake Hiawatha, for Forgery and Theft by Deception. On February 9, Police Officer Hassan and...
Hanover Township Motel Incident Leads to Two Arrests, Officer Assault Charges Filed
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Two people were arrested following an investigation into suspected drug activity and an alleged assault on a police officer at Red Carpet Inn in Hanover Township. Hanover Township Police said Andrew...
Morris County Residents Turn In 273 Pounds Of Expired Medications
MORRIS COUNTY — Law enforcement agencies across Morris County collected a total of 273 pounds of unused and expired prescription medications during the first National Prescription Drug Take Back Day of 2026, officials announced.
The...
Hanover Opposes Plan to Shift Lead Service Line Replacement Costs to Homeowners
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — The Township of Hanover has issued a strong statement opposing a proposal by the Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (SMCMUA) that would place the financial burden of replacing lead and...
Driver Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated on Justin Court in Hanover Township
HANOVER TOWNSHIP — On March 14, 2026, Hanover Township Police Officer Mamdouh Hassan arrested Gabrielle Sommers, 23, of Lake Hiawatha, for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Officer Hassan and Officer Manney responded...