MORRIS COUNTY — At the inaugural meeting held on Wednesday, February 7, Patrick Minutillo commenced his service as a Commissioner on the Morris County CrimeStoppers board. “I am deeply grateful and humbled by this opportunity, and I express my heartfelt thanks to Morris County Sheriff James Gannon and CrimeStoppers Chairman John Sette for their unwavering support and confidence in my capacity to fulfill this vital role,” said Minutillo.

Established in 1986, Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers operates as a non-profit organization overseen by a board of commissioners and sustained through contributions from the business and private sectors. Our dedicated volunteer civilians on the board are committed to combatting crime, aiming to enhance safety and security throughout Morris County.

Their mission is to encourage the residents of Morris County to assist law enforcement in solving and reducing crimes within our communities. They provide a simple and anonymous platform for concerned individuals to report information related to criminal activity and offer cash rewards as incentives.

If you have information regarding crimes, criminal activity, or wanted persons (fugitives), don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Morris County Sheriff’s CrimeStoppers at (973) COP-CALL (973-267-2255) 1-800-SHERIFF (1-800-743-7433)

The lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

MONTVILLE — John Sun, aged 57, from Pine Brook, found himself in police custody on February 6, 2024, on suspicion of driving under the influence. The Fairfield Police Department received a 911 call at 10:24 p.m. reporting a white Tesla swerving off Route 46 West onto the center median. Officer Jayson Sickles promptly responded to the call and located the vehicle.

Upon arrival, Officer Sickles noted the vehicle’s erratic movements and failure to maintain its lane. Bringing the vehicle to a halt, he discovered Sun as its sole occupant. Sun exhibited signs of impairment, such as the scent of alcohol and slurred speech. Notably, the damage to the driver’s side of the vehicle aligned with the earlier report of it leaving the roadway.

Based on these observations, Sun underwent field sobriety testing, resulting in his arrest. He was then transported to the Montville Police Headquarters for processing while his vehicle was impounded as per New Jersey law. Sun declined to provide breath samples at the headquarters, contravening state law requirements.

Facing multiple charges, including drunk driving, refusal to undergo breath testing, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report an accident, careless driving, reckless driving, and other motor vehicle violations.

According to Officer Stacy Chiarolanza, the Public Information Officer for the Fairfield Police Department, Sun was released pending his court appearance at the Fairfield Municipal Court scheduled for February 22, 2024.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the individual(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

PARSIPPANY — Liquid Church, a rapidly growing Christian congregation in New Jersey, announces its commemoration of the 10th anniversary of Night To Shine, a special event sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. In honor of this milestone, Liquid Church will host two complimentary prom nights for teenagers and adults with special needs on Thursday, February 8th, and Friday, February 9th. Anticipating the participation of 700 special guests and supported by 1,000 volunteers, these evenings promise unforgettable experiences.

Lead pastor and Liquid Church founder Tim Lucas expressed his excitement: “It’s our privilege and passion to serve families with special needs, and we’re eagerly looking forward to welcoming hundreds of teens and adults to Liquid as we celebrate a decade of Night To Shine this February! Night To Shine is a testament to God’s love for individuals with special needs, and we spare no effort in rolling out the red carpet for our esteemed guests. Every attendee is treated as royalty at Night To Shine!”

Night to Shine is a global movement that unites communities simultaneously. At Liquid Church’s prom, attendees can anticipate a grand entrance on the red carpet, luxurious limousine rides, karaoke, delectable dining, pampering beauty treatments, shoe-shining stations, entertaining games, and ample dancing opportunities. Most importantly, each guest will be paired with a dedicated “buddy” to ensure they receive VIP treatment throughout the event.

For further details on Night to Shine hosted by Liquid Church in Parsippany, please click here.

FAIRFIELD — The Fairfield Police Department is currently investigating alleged illegal activities at a local business after receiving a tip from the cleaning staff reporting that stolen motor vehicles were being chopped up at the location.

On January 29, 2024, at approximately 2:33 a.m., the Fairfield Police Department received information indicating that Veracity Stone Fabricators, located at 23 Daniel Road East, was being used to house and disassemble stolen motor vehicles.

Further information provided by the caller stated that this evidence would be removed before 6:00 a.m. The caller also provided police with photos showing vehicles disassembled at the business.

Fairfield Police Officers immediately responded to the location to investigate and found no one present. It is alleged that what they did find was a stripped-down 2016 blue Honda CRV in the rear parking lot. It was discovered that this vehicle had been reported stolen by New York City police on December 11, 2023. The engine of this vehicle was later found inside of the Veracity business. All of the vehicles were Honda CRV’s. They became a popular car to steal following an online video posted that taught techniques on stealing the vehicle.

While the officers were at this location conducting their preliminary investigation, it was alleged that a suspicious Honda Ridgeline came to the property twice. It was eventually stopped, and its three occupants were detained. It is further alleged that one of the occupants, identified as Hector Ramirez-Alfaro, 29, of Ridgewood, was found in possession of suspected cocaine. He was arrested, charged, and later released.

Further investigation by Fairfield police detectives allegedly resulted in the discovery of a second, chopped-up vehicle which was a 2016 grey Honda CRV inside of the building. This vehicle was also reported stolen by New York City police on January 5, 2024.

Two additional vehicles were found at the scene and impounded as suspicious. One, a chopped-up black Honda CRV, had its VIN number defaced. The other, a black Honda CRV, had its VIN number concealed. Police will be seeking search warrants to obtain information for these two cars.

At this time, the Fairfield Police Department is now trying to determine if this was part of a larger organization.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the individual(s) are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.