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Man Charged with Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

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Frank Cahill
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MADISON — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp, Acting Chief of Investigations Robert McNally, and Chief Darren Dachisen of the Madison Borough Police Department announces the arrest of Gary Anderson, 44, of Madison.

It is alleged that Anderson utilized his home computer to upload images of child pornography and distributed said images between the dates of December 16, 2018 and July 18, 2019.

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office was first alerted to the computer upload by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Anderson has been charged with two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child for the Distribution of Child Pornography in violation of N.J.S.A 2C:24-4b(5)(a)(i), a crime of the second degree and for the Possession of Child Pornography in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:24-4b(5)(b)(iii), a crime of the third degree.

After Anderson’s arrest, he was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance scheduled for Friday, July 19.

Anyone with information relating to this case or any related incident is asked to call Detective/Supervisor Jazmin Munoz-Felder of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6233.

Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office’s Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Madison Borough Police Department, and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigations Section whose efforts contributed to the investigation and resolution of the matter.

EDITOR’S NOTE: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, this defendant is presumed innocent until he is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.





Unemployment Rate at Historically Low 3.5%

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — Employment levels in the Garden State increased in June while the state’s unemployment rate fell to an historic monthly low, according to estimates produced by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state’s unemployment rate fell by 0.3 percentage points to 3.5 percent — the lowest monthly rate since state-level records began in 1976 — and below the national unemployment rate of 3.7 percent.

Total nonfarm wage and salary employment in the state increased by 10,200 in June to reach a seasonally adjusted level of 4,204,600. Gains were realized in both the private (+9,600) and public (+600) sectors of the state’s economy.
Looking at the longer term, from June 2018 – June 2019, employment in New Jersey was higher by 47,600 jobs, with gains recorded in both the private (+45,400) and public (+2,200) sectors of the New Jersey economy. Since February 2010 (the low point of the last recession), New Jersey’s private sector employers have added 410,900 jobs.
Based on more complete reporting from employers, the previously released total nonfarm employment estimate for May was revised higher by 600 to show an over-the-month (April – May) decrease of 7,000 jobs. Preliminary estimates indicated an over-the-month decrease of 7,600 jobs. The state’s revised May unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.8 percent.
In June, employment increases were recorded in eight out of nine major private industry sectors. Industry sectors that added jobs were professional and business services (+3,000), trade, transportation, and utilities (+2,600), manufacturing (+1,000), information (+800), education and health services (+800), construction (+700), leisure and hospitality (+600), and other services (+100). The financial services industry sector was unchanged over the month. Over the month, public sector employment was higher by 600 jobs.
Preliminary BLS data for July 2019 will be released on August 15, 2019.




Suspect surrenders after stand-off with Police

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Frank Cahill
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Morris County Sheriff's and Morris County Prosecutor's Office Swat Team

EAST HANOVER — East Hanover Police Department received a call from West Caldwell Police Department requesting assistance in locating an individual who had just committed an act of Domestic Violence in their town, on Thursday, July 18 at 8:30 a.m.

East Hanover Police Captain John Ambrose at the scene

West Caldwell Police Department reported the suspect was staying at a residence in East Hanover, located in the East Hanover Condo, off of River Road.

Patrols arrived and were unsuccessful in getting anyone to come to the door at the residence.

East Hanover Condo complex located off of River Road

The Morris County Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team and Prosecutor’s Office Crisis Negotiation Unit were contacted. Ultimately the suspect surrendered and was taken into custody. He was a 47-year old West Caldwell resident.

Various police agencies at the scene
East Hanover Police at the scene
Investigators at the scene
East Hanover Emergency Services Team




Duo shoplifts over $400.00 from Wegmans

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Frank Cahill
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Wegmans

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Hanover Township Police Officer Erik Woodruff arrested Mr. Mark Werner, 42, Wayne, and Mr. Mark Sharkey, 46, Flanders,for Shoplifting on Saturday, July 13.

Officer Woodruff responded to the Wegmans for a shoplifting in progress.

Prior to arrival, patrols were informed that the two suspects were leaving the scene and were provided with vehicle descriptions.

Both vehicles were stopped upon entering Route 10 west and several items of merchandise valued at over $400.00 were located inside the vehicles.

After a brief investigation both drivers were arrested and charged with Shoplifting and conspiracy. Mr. Sharkey was transported to the county jail pending his court date.

Editor’s Note: An arrest or the signing of 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.





Mother and daughter charged with shoplifting at ShopRite

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Frank Cahill
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HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Hanover Township Police Officer Eric Prach arrested Ms. Maria Sidiropoulos, 50, Morris Plains, and her daughter Ms. Sophia Pavloyianis, 24, Morris Plains for shoplifting, on Friday, July 12.

Officer Prach responded to ShopRite on Hanover Avenue for a report of two shoplifters in custody.

Upon arrival he was briefed by the stores loss prevention officer who advised him that the two females attempted to exit the store without paying for $590.00 worth of merchandise.

The females were arrested and charged with Shoplifting and were then released pending their court dates.

Editor’s Note: An arrest or the signing of 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.





Hanover Police catch suspects in over 17 motor vehicle burglaries in the township

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Frank Cahill
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HANOVER TOWNSHIP — Hanover Township Police were alerted of a speeding car travelling west on Route 10 from East Hanover, on Sunday, July 14, shortly before midnight. Sergeants Gundersdorf and Vitanza immediately located the vehicle as was entering onto Route 287 North.

After checking the registration, the officers learned the vehicle was stolen from Somers, New York. The vehicle continued to flee at a high rate of speed while Sgt. Gundersdorf and Sgt. Vitanza continued to pursue.

The suspect vehicle entered Route 80 East and the pursuit continued onto Route 46 in Wayne. The suspects rammed a North Caldwell Police vehicle in Little Falls and the vehicle finally struck a curb disabling the stolen car near the Willowbrook Mall.

Some of the suspects fled on foot; however, after a brief foot chase all seven suspects were apprehended. The suspects were all juveniles between the ages of 13 and 17 and were from the New Haven, Connecticut area. All the juveniles were initially charged with eluding, receiving stolen property, possession of under 50 grams of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

There are numerous motor vehicle charges pending from each of the jurisdictions they traveled through, including aggravated assault charges for striking a police vehicle in Little Falls.

Sergeants Vitanza and Gundersdorf, along with Detectives Seely and Littman, were able to link these suspects to 17 car burglaries that occurred in Hanover Township prior to the pursuit.

Further investigation revealed that these suspects were possibly responsible for at least two motor vehicle burglaries in Florham Park, 15 in Livingston, as well as, numerous others in Somers and Kent, New York.

All the suspects were lodged in the Morris County Juvenile Detention Center pending their court appearance and the filing of the additional charges.





Back to School supplies drive underway

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Frank Cahill
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BOONTON — While you are shopping for your new school supplies, please consider buying some extra items for those who are less fortunate. The GFWC Woman’s Club of Boonton has set up some collection sites around town to help make your donation easy!  All donations will be distributed through the local social service agencies.

Items that have been requested should be new and include;  black sharpies, colored pencils, one and three subject spiral notebooks, three ring binders, two pocket folders, five inch scissors, hard pencil cases, three inch x three inch post it notes, blue and red pens,  highlighters, twenty-four count Crayola crayons, glue sticks.

The school supplies can be dropped off through August 25 at the following locations:

Boonton Coffee, 516 Main Street
Boonton Holmes Public Library, 621 Main Street
ConnectOne Bank, 104 Ely Road
Eagle Martial Arts, 719 Main Street
Heavenly Temptations, 712 Main Street
46 W Hair Studio, 929 Main Street

The GFWC Woman’s Club of Boonton is a nonprofit, community service organization that is supporting the people of Boonton through volunteer service and charitable endeavors.  The club is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s clubs (NJSFWC), a statewide community service organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others, one project at a time. Visit their website at njsfwc.org.

Any women interested in membership, email the club at boontonwc@aol.com.





Cars crashes into Pet Supplies Plus

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Frank Cahill
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HANOVER TOWNSHIP — An early morning crash in Cedar Knolls at the corner of Horsehill Road and East Hanover Avenue, a car jumped the curb, over the sidewalk and landed in the ditch and crashed into the corner of Pet Supplies Plus.

Sources at the scene stated the driver was injured.

When official details become available, Morris Focus will update the article and add more photos taken from the scene.

Car jumped the curb, over the sidewalk and landed in the ditch and crashed into the corner of Pets Supplies Plus
Car jumped the curb, over the sidewalk and landed in the ditch and crashed into the corner of Pets Supplies Plus




American Cancer Society joins Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce

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Frank Cahill
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Cori Mastropolo, Community Manager, Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso, Executive Board Member Frank Cahill, Katelyn Tiernan, Community Development Manager, Hanover Committee Chairperson Barbara Freda

HANOVER TOWNSHIP — American Cancer Society located at Seven Ridgedale Avenue, Cedar Knolls recently joined the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Cori Mastropolo, Community Manager and Katelyn Tiernan, Community Development Manager, accepted the membership plaque from Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member Frank Cahill. Joining in welcoming American Cancer Society was Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce President Robert Peluso and Hanover Committee Chairperson Barbara Freda.

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer. Established in 1913, the society is organized into six geographical regions of both medical and lay volunteers operating in more than 250 Regional offices throughout the United States.

Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce is a service organization for businesses, merchants, residents and volunteers that provides education, information and networking opportunities to the Parsippany area.

For more information click here.

 

 





Off-duty Newark Police Lieutenant shoots ex-wife dead and injures her boyfriend

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of Investigations Robert McNally and Chief Sean Conrad of the Jefferson Township Police Department confirmed an ongoing investigation into an incident that occurred in Jefferson Township.  On Sunday, July 14, at approximately 11:21 p.m., law enforcement was dispatched to a residence located on Mirror Place in Jefferson Township, on a report of shots fired.

The fatality of one adult female has been confirmed.  An adult male also sustained serious injury during this incident.  At this time, the identities of these individuals will not be released.

According to News12NJ, Officer John Formisano, 49, was taken into custody in Livingston, around thirty minutes after the shooting occurred. Formisano is accused of shooting his ex-wife and critically injuring her boyfriend. Formisano’s eight-year-old daughter and three-year-old son were in the home at the time, but were not physically harmed. Formisano has been on the police force in Newark for 24 years.

The investigation remains ongoing but at this time there is no concern for the safety of the community.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200 or the Jefferson Township Police Department at (973) 697-1300.





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