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Stolen Car Chase Leads Police on Massive Manhunt

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One suspect handcuffed by police

MORRIS COUNTY — The Town of Boonton Police Department, New Jersey State Police is assisting the Montville Township Police Department with an ongoing investigation. Their investigation led to an area being search in Parsippany at the Jersey City Reservoir Property and Interstate 287 Southbound.

Multiple law enforcement agencies are in that area assisting with the search.

Police arrested three suspects, and are searching for one more.

Montville Police issued this statement “Attempted burglaries to motor vehicles off of Taylortown and in the northern part of town. Review cameras and email sregan@montvillenj.org.”

As details are released, Morris Focus will update this article.

New Jersey State Police Helicopters flying over the area

Editor’s Note: An arrest or signing a criminal complaint is merely an accusation.  Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.





CCM to Offer Free Eldercare, Guardianship and Estate Planning Workshop 

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Frank Cahill
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Trish Colucci Barbosa

MORRIS COUNTY — Caring for an elderly loved one can result in a multitude of overwhelming responsibilities and myriad unanswered questions. Join County College of Morris (CCM) Foundation Board member John P. Beyel, Esq., of McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP of Morristown, and CCM alumna Trish Colucci Barbosa ’85, RN-BC, CCM of Peace Aging Care Experts, LLC of Flanders, as they share their expertise and offer informative advice on the sensitive topic of caring for elderly loved ones.

This free session is being held on Thursday, September 29, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Student Community Center, Davidson Room A, on CCM’s campus at 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph. Refreshments will be served.

Beyel, a partner at McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP, has extensive experience in many facets of the legal system. The firm’s practice areas include environmental, aviation, immigration, insurance, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate and tax law. In addition, Beyel has been co-chair of the Trust & Estate Section of the Morris County Bar Association.

Barbosa, president and founder of Peace Aging Care Experts, LLC, began her care management agency when she realized her nursing skills combined with her care management expertise filled a special need in people’s lives. She founded Peace Aging Care in 2006 to assist people and their families with successfully navigating crisis situations, planning ahead for future care needs and getting more out of life every day.

While there is no fee to attend the presentation, space is limited. Kindly RSVP online at by clicking here or for more information contact Pam Williams at pwiliams2@ccm.edu or (973) 328-5060.

Participants can use Parking Lot 6 directly adjacent to the Student Community Center.





Happer, Hayward, and Stelling Announce Their Candidacy for Borough Council

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Frank Cahill
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MOUNTAIN LAKES — Mountain Lakes Councilman Daniel Happer, along with Jane Hayward, and Lucas Stelling proudly announce their candidacy for the 2022 election for Borough Council for Mountain Lakes. The candidates are sending the message to the residents of Mountain Lakes that they will listen to and amplify the voice of all community members. The candidates believe so strongly in committing to the priorities of their fellow lakers that they kicked off their campaign with a survey to receive community feedback on the importance of local issues including safety, the environment, town services, taxes, and the borough hall construction project.

The candidates’ platform is: “Your Voice, Your Priorities.” “Residents in town deserve representatives that will listen first and act second,” said incumbent Councilman and former mayor, Dan Happer on behalf of the campaign. “I am hearing concerns from Mountain Lakes residents about the slow progress of the Borough Hall project, the quality of the lakes and increased theft in town. We want to make sure our administration is responsive to these concerns- being raised directly by the residents. We want to advance the agenda of the residents.”

Happer, Hayward, and Stelling bring unrivaled municipal leadership, business, financial,
legal and community experience.

Daniel Happer is a 24-year resident and 14-year member of Borough Council. He served
as Mayor 2013-2014 and Deputy Mayor 2011-2012. Happer is a current member of the
Environmental, Financial Advisory and Public Safety/Borough Hall Infrastructure Advisory, andSolid Waste committees. He volunteered his time to the community by serving ten years in Borough’s Swimming program, including seven years as president. The town has relied on Happer’s finance and accounting experience and fiscal responsibility as he is a finance executive with more than 40 years of experience. Councilman Dan Happer is the father of three MLHS graduates and is now a proud grandfather who is often seen pushing a stroller down the Boulevard with his wife Cindi.

Lucas Stelling is a 9-year resident of Mountain Lakes. He holds a BS, cum laude in Physics
and Chemistry from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). He also earned a JD in Law from the Catholic University of America. Stelling has 14-years of experience as a civil servant in the federal government as a Patent Examiner at the USPTO. He specialized in environmental remediation, drinking water purification, and sewage processing patent applications. He is currently a patent attorney for an international intellectual property law firm. He is an active member of the Mountain Lakes Shade Tree Commission, a Morris County Master Poll Worker for Denville and Rockaway Borough, and a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, in Ridgewood.

Jane Hayward is a 22-year resident of Mountain Lakes who holds a BS, Business
Administration & Hospitality Management from Montclair State University. She is a career
project manager working in pharmaceutical, healthcare and bio life sciences. Hayward
volunteered her time as the Chair of Mountain Lakes Day Committee for 12 years, a member of the Mountain Lakes Centennial Committee four years, and Volunteer for Mountain Lakes Swimming Association. Hayward is an active member and cantor of St. Catherine of Siena Church. She is the mother of two children and is proud to see her youngest start college this year.

The candidates’ campaign kick-off letter to Mountain Lakes residents included the
following: “Motivated by YOUR priorities, we come together as a team of candidates to bring experience and a new perspective to Borough Council. In the past four years, Borough Council has approved more spending than ever before in the history of Mountain Lakes. It is time to focus on YOUR priorities and work with our residents and committees to maintain our quality of life, on a smart budget.”

The Happer, Hayward and Stelling “Your Voices, Your Priorities” platform is to:
• HEAR resident concerns and priorities
• DELIVER budget conscious solutions
• PROTECT our community
• PRESERVE our parks, lakes, open spaces, and community character

Election day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The Mountain Lakes Borough Council elections will be held concurrently with other local, state, and federal elections.

Learn more about the candidates and their campaign by clicking here.





Madison Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting Ladies Night

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Frank Cahill
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MADISON — Madison is hosting Ladies Night on Thursday, September 15, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is being sponsored by Bottle Hill Tavern, 13 Waverly Place, GameChanger Madison, 132 Main Street, Harvest Bistro, 50 1/2 Main Street, Morris Animal Inn, 120 Sand Spring Road, Morristown, Pipe Works Home Services, 33 River Road, Chatham and Provident Bank, 98 Main Street. 

Madison businesses are looking forward to welcoming all those who plan to come and enjoy an evening out shopping and dining throughout the downtown.

Participants are invited to begin the evening at registration which opens at 5:30 p.m. at The Pink Pear, 42 Main Street. Refreshments will be offered at registration compliments of Gary’s Wine & Marketplace, 121 Main Street and Harvest Bistro. You must be at least 21 years old to participate.

The first 100 registrants will receive a gift bag filled with items donated by the local businesses. You must be present to receive a bag.

After registration participants can browse through the downtown businesses and enjoy the many open houses, special deals, and demonstrations. Many participating businesses will also be holding basket raffles.

Please visit MadisonNJChamber.org and facebook.com/ilovemadisonnj for more event information.





Thief Wanted For Razor Shoplifting Spree In Denville

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — Residents are being asked to help the Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers identify this man, who is a suspect in a Denville Township burglary.

The Denville Township Police Department reports that at 4:18 p.m. on Saturday, August 20, a black male suspect shoplifted approximately $680 worth of razors from the CVS in Denville, located at 267 East Main Street.

The suspect then went to Denville’s Walgreens, located at 22 West Main Street, and attempted to shoplift several more items.

An employee confronted the suspect inside the Walgreens and chased him out of the store. The suspect was then seen getting into the back seat of a silver or beige four-door sedan, which was thought to be either an Uber or Lyft.

According to police, the suspect is believed to have been involved in similar shoplifting incidents throughout the state.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers at www.copcall.org, or call 973-COP-CALL.





Roots and Wings Host Annual Rise and Fly Gala

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Frank Cahill
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FLORHAM PARK — Supporters gather for an evening to raise awareness and funds for young people who have aged-out of foster care in New Jersey, which currently impacts 600-800 youths annually. Sadly, many of these young adults are not reunited with their families or placed into permanent housing, leaving them vulnerable to homelessness, poverty, unemployment, lack of education, and incarceration.

This year’s event is proud to honor Paul Heroux, an avid volunteer and supporter of Roots & Wings. The evening will also feature inspirational stories from the young people the agency serves, exciting auction prizes, and opportunities to make a significant impact on their mission.

The event will be held on Wednesday, September 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and the Park Savoy, 263 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park.

The mission of Roots & Wings, a Denville-based non-profit organization, is to provide safe housing, emotional support, life skills, and educational opportunities for youth aging out of foster care; empowering them to rise toward their greatest potential.

Roots & Wings is funded almost entirely by individual donors. The Rise & Fly Gala is the largest fundraising event of the year. This funding allows them to continue to change the course of the lives of aged-out foster youth in New Jersey.

WHO: Youth speakers will share their inspirational stories and Paul Heroux will be honored for his unwavering support of the Roots & Wings mission.

To learn more and register to attend, click here.

Founded in 1999 by Irene DeGrandpre, a CASA volunteer and NJ hero honoree, R&W began as a community-based volunteer operation. Intending to provide an intensive, life-changing program focused on the empowerment of education and the development of critically necessary life skills, R&W volunteers established a residential program to support these young people as they transition from foster care to independence. Today, we have housing in Morris and Union counties and accept young adults from all over the state.

Through housing and case management, we provide a safety net, protecting our clients from the risks foster youth face, when left without support and guidance. This greatly reduces their risk of lifetime poverty and hardship. Clients leave R&W having broken the cycle of poverty, abuse, and despair that research shows often continues generation after generation absent intensive outside intervention. All this, because a volunteer in her community, decided to change the world, one young adult at a time.





Lodi Superintendent of Schools; Hanover Resident Arrested in Seaside Heights

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Frank Cahill
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Lodi Schools Superintendent Douglas Petty (left) checks his cell phone during special Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, August 31

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Lodi Schools Superintendent Douglas J. Petty punched a woman in the head on a Seaside Heights street, then brawled with a man who came to her aid, according to police reports.

A Seaside Heights traffic police officer, Officer Timothy Farrell, reported seeing Petty, 46, of Cedar Knolls, punch the woman in the head with a closed fist near the corner of Sumner Avenue and Boulevard around 1:20 a.m. Sunday, August 25.

When additional officers arrived, Petty was on top of another man on the sidewalk as the traffic officer attempted to break up the fight and struggled to put Petty in handcuffs.

Douglas J. Petty was arrested for fighting on Sunday morning.

Seaside Heights Police Officer Erik Hershey took Petty into custody and charged him with “purposely, knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury to another” — basically simple assault.

The second officer was able to cuff Petty, who was brought to the Seaside Heights police station. Petty was charged just after 5:15 a.m. the same day with simple assault with intent to cause bodily injury — a disorderly persons offense.

A conviction for a disorderly persons offense carries a maximum possible sentence of up to six months in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000.

He was ordered released by a Superior Court judge later that day pending a scheduled September 14 first appearance in Municipal Court in Seaside Heights.

Petty, who left as principal of a public school in Newark to become Lodi’s schools chief in November 2019

He attended the Lodi Board of Education meeting on Wednesday according to Lodi Live. The topic didn’t come up at the meeting, which was live-streamed.

The Board Attorney should have advised immediately to suspend Douglas Petty upon arrest and pending court matter. Instead, Joseph Garcia sat on stage with Petty in a nonchalant manner. Garcia is a partner in the Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC.

Because of conflicts of interest, Board President Nancy Cardone (Relatives on the BOE payroll), Board Vice President Sharon Salvacion (daughter is a Lodi teacher), and Appointed Trustee Marjorie Breitweiser (daughter-in-law is a Lodi teacher) are prohibited from all matters pertaining to the Superintendent, Doug Petty. Therefore, possibly six board members could participate in superintendent discussions and take action.

Editor’s Note: An arrest or signing a criminal complaint is merely an accusation.  Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.





Justin Davis Shoplifting from Wegmans

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Frank Cahill
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File Photo

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Officer Emmanuel Malasig charged Mr. Justin Davis, 30, Paterson, with shoplifting on Wednesday, August 10.

Officer Malasig responded to the Wegmans for a reported shoplifter that had left the store. Mr. Davis was approached by loss prevention upon leaving the store and not paying for approximately $900.00 in merchandise.

He then fled the scene but left his bag in the shopping cart that contained his ID with the stolen merchandise. Video surveillance and identification left behind by Mr. Davis confirmed he was responsible for the theft.

He was charged with shoplifting and was provide a court date.

Editor’s Note: An arrest or signing a criminal complaint is merely an accusation.  Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.





Shoplifter Fled Scene from Wegmans; Arrested at Red Carpet Inn

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Frank Cahill
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HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Hanover Township Police Officer Daniel Acquaro arrested Ms. Yolanda Jones, a 49 year old currently residing at the Red Carpet Inn, 1255 Route 10 East, Whippany, for shoplifting on Friday, August 9.

Officer Acquaro responded to the Wegmans for a shoplifter who had fled the scene.

Ms. Jones was known to Wegmans loss prevention due to past incidents and believed she stayed at the Red Carpet Inn. Patrols responded to the hotel and located Ms. Jones sitting in her vehicle.

After a review of the surveillance camera, Ms. Jones was arrested and charged with shoplifting approximately $730.00 worth of merchandise.

She was processed and released pending her court date.

Editor’s Note: An arrest or signing a criminal complaint is merely an accusation.  Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.





Morristown Resident Charged with DWI and other Motor Vehicle Violations

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Frank Cahill
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HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Hanover Township Police Sergeant Anthony Vitanza arrested Mr. Sebastian Arias, 25, Morristown, for DWI on Wednesday, August 3.

Mr. Arias was originally stopped for a motor vehicle violation when the odor of burnt marijuana was detected. Subsequent file sobriety tests resulted in Mr. Arias arrest.

He was issued motor vehicle summons for noisy muffler, cracked windshield, DWI, failure to wear seatbelt and careless driving.

He was released pending his court date.

Editor’s Note: An arrest or signing a criminal complaint is merely an accusation.  Despite this accusation, the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until he or she has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.





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