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Bhimani, Draeger Silent On Driver’s Licenses For Illegal Immigrants

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Candidate Brian Bergen and Assemblyman Anthony Bucco

BOONTON — The Bucco and Bergen for Assembly campaign released the following statement regarding Lisa Bhimani and Darcy Draeger’s continued silence on Governor Murphy’s policies with regard to illegal immigration:

“First, it was millions in taxpayer dollars to provide legal aid for illegal immigrants. Then Phil Murphy handcuffed law enforcement by declaring New Jersey a sanctuary state, a move supported by Lisa Bhimani. Now, he wants to spend even more taxpayer dollars on illegal immigrants by offering them driver’s licenses, a move that angered even Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin,” said Bucco and Bergen campaign manager Rob Costello. “As property taxes soar and school funding is gutted, 25th district taxpayers deserve to know whether Lisa Bhimani and Darcy Draeger support Governor Murphy when it comes to endless taxpayer-funded handouts to illegal immigrants.”

About Assemblyman Anthony Bucco

Anthony Bucco has dedicated a lifetime to serving others – including as a 39-year volunteer fireman, longtime Rotarian, and founding member of Daytop NJ – to his role today serving as a commonsense, bipartisan voice in the State Assembly. As a municipal law expert, he works for better policies to control property taxes, and has been a leading voice in Trenton to make New Jersey more affordable for families and businesses. Anthony is a cancer survivor and proud husband to Amy, father of six and grandfather of three.

About Brian Bergen

Brian Bergen is a West Point graduate, Iraq War combat veteran, former Army Officer and Apache helicopter pilot. After serving our country overseas, he earned his M.B.A from Rutgers and moved to Denville where he is currently a small business owner. Brian serves on the Denville Council and has served his community volunteering for multiple organizations. Bergen is the current Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2519 Commander and the Morris County American Legion Vice Commander. He is husband to Kristin and father of two young children.

 

Madison Area Chamber of Commerce will decorate Waverly Place

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MADISON — The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Garden Club of Madison will once again dress up the downtown business district with cornstalks and family-friendly scarecrows decorated by Chamber-member businesses and organizations.

Local Chamber members will decorate Chamber supplied scarecrows in their own way denoting their own brands.

The scarecrows will be on display on the lampposts on Waverly Place beginning October 18 and will remain through Halloween.

All are visible from the sidewalks so children, parents and shoppers can enjoy them up close.

GFWC Woman’s club of Boonton seeking new members

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BOONTON — The GFWC Woman’s Club of Boonton is actively looking for new members to join their club! Today women’s clubs meet for community service, developing friendships and leadership skills and to have fun.

The fall is season already underway, with a completed ‘hair cuts for a cause’ fundraiser, a back to school supplies collection, and a garage sale fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, October 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at 404 Rockaway Street, Boonton.

Rain date Sunday, October 6.

The next general meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 7:00 p.m. at the Boonton senior center, 126 North Main Street, or stop by our table at Boonton Day, Sunday, September 29.

For additional information, email [email protected], call (973) 263-8314, and be sure to visit our Facebook page.

For information about the NJSFWC, which was founded in 1894, click here.

Morris County Prosecutor Announces Arrest of Man on Theft Related Charges

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FLORHAM PARK — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker and Florham Park Chief of Police Joseph Orlando announce the arrest of Hector Cardona, 49, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Theft related charges.

On March 3, 2017, the victim, Troy Corporation (“Troy Corp”), reported an alleged theft by its former Director of Travel Services, Mr. Hector Cardona.

Troy Corp. alleged that Mr. Cardona had misappropriated corporate funds by using his corporate credit card for personal expenses and receiving reimbursement payments for expenses that he did not incur in connection with his employment at Troy Corp.

The investigation revealed that, between June 1, 2014 and January 31, 2017, he received reimbursement payments from Troy Corp. totaling $325,165.95. As of November 20, 2017, this account was nearly depleted. Further investigation revealed that the majority of his bank account outgoing transactions appeared to be personal in nature and not related to any business with Troy Corp.

The defendant has been charged with Theft, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3a, a crime of the Third degree.

Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Specialized Crimes, Fraud Unit; the Florham Park Police Department and the New York City Department of Investigations whose efforts contributed to the investigation of this case.

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.

Narcotics Task Force Makes Arrests In Cocaine Distribution

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BOONTON — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Sussex County Prosecutor Francis A. Koch announce the arrest of three individuals following a drug investigation that began earlier this summer and involved the distribution of cocaine in Boonton and Morristown. On September 12, a search warrant was executed in Boonton, which resulted in the arrest of two individuals, Elijah Downey and Myles Wilson, the seizure of cocaine and marijuana, and approximately $2,000 in drug distribution proceeds. The investigation in total yielded the seizure of cocaine in excess of two ounces and marijuana in excess of one ounce. As part of this investigation, a third individual, Kaire Pettiway, was arrested in Morristown.

The following individuals were arrested:

  1. Myles Wilson, 22, of Boonton, was charged with the following:
  • 1 count of Third-Degree Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute
  • 1 count of Fourth-Degree Possession of Marijuana
  • 1 count of Disorderly Persons Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Wilson is currently in custody at the Morris County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance

2. Elijah Downey, 23, of Boonton, was charged with the following:

  • 2 counts of Second-Degree Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute
  • 1 count of Second-Degree Distribution of Cocaine
  • 2 counts of Third-Degree Possession of Cocaine

Downey is currently in custody at the Morris County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance

3. Kaire Pettiway, 22, of  Morristown, was charged with the following:

  • 1 count of Second-Degree Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute
  • 1 count of Second-Degree Distribution of Cocaine
  • 1 count of Second-Degree Possession With Intent to Distribute Cocaine Within 500’ of Public Property
  • 1 Count of Second-Degree Distribution of CDS Within 500’ of Public Property
  • 1 count of Third-Degree Possession of Cocaine

Pettiway is currently in custody at the Morris County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance.

Prosecutor Knapp stated: “This investigation demonstrates the importance of collaborative law enforcement efforts working to thwart individuals committing crime in and around Morris County. Today, the Morris County Narcotics Task Force, led by the Prosecutor’s Office Special Enforcement Unit, worked in conjunction with multiple law enforcement officers to successfully, safely, and without incident, bring about the arrests of these individuals.”

Prosecutor Koch said: “I would like to echo the statement of Prosecutor Knapp as to the importance of law enforcement collaboration and communication.  It is through such joint efforts that we can make both counties and our state safer for all of its citizens.  I would also like to express my gratitude to all of the involved agencies and look forward to working with them in the future.”

Prosecutor’s Knapp and Koch thank the following agencies for their assistance and commitment to cooperative and collaborative law enforcement: Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Operations Division, Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office, Town of Boonton Police Department, Morristown Police Department, New Jersey State Police, Mount Olive Police Department, Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department, Rockaway Borough Police Department, Wharton Police, Department, Chatham Borough Police Department, Chatham Township Police Department, and the Morris Township Police Department.

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.

Kiwanis Club to hold 23rd Annual Wine Tasting

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EAST HANOVER — You may be busy raising your family or serving as a caregiver for relatives and regret not having the time to help improve your community. The Kiwanis Club of Greater Parsippany has a solution to that dilemma. On Thursday, October 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., you can help improve the lives of others and have fun while doing so by attending the Kiwanis annual wine tasting at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover. This wine Tasting is the Kiwanis Club’s largest fundraising event with the goal of supporting programs that benefit children and youth.

The local programs funded by the Kiwanis Club include: sponsored youth programs in the Parsippany Troy Hills school district, such as Key Clubs in both high schools, Builders Clubs in the middle schools, and K-Kids Clubs in all of the elementary schools; Parsippany Day Care Center; Parsippany Library; the Stickley Farms family fun day and numerous other 501(c)3 organizations that serve children and families. In addition to this financial support of children’s leadership development and service initiatives, the club meets the basic needs of the less fortunate families in our community by providing food and food cards, toiletry items, and blankets through a partnership with the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Community Center. The Club also supports state and national organizations that serve the needs of children and their families.

Joe Canal’s is a co-sponsor of the wine tasting event. The event includes silent and live auctions; delicious hot and cold buffet; wines and liquors; and an opportunity to help raise money and do good for others.
Tickets are only $65 each. Kiwanis is a 501(C)3 organization and your contribution is tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

This year, Kiwanis Club is partnering with Sons of Italy #2561.

If you would like to purchase tickets, visit kiwaniswinetasting.com, or call Frank Cahill (862) 213-2200.

Taste of Hope will be hold on Tuesday, September 17

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP — The American Cancer Society Taste of Hope – NJ will be held on Tuesday, September 17, for a one-of-a-kind evening, featuring great food, dancing, a spectacular silent auction, and much more. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at the Essex County Country CLub, 350 Mount Pleasant Avenue, West Orange.

With your support, the American Cancer Society saves lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer.

The American Cancer Society is working to finish the fight against every cancer in every community. We are the largest private, not-for-profit funder of cancer research in the United States, investing more than $4 billion since 1946. To purchase tickets click here.

For additional information, please contact Steve Cavanaugh at (973) 285-8025, or email [email protected].

Scooter is looking for a new home

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MORRIS COUNTY — With Scooter, it is guaranteed that he will ride his way into your heart! He is a two-year old Boston Terrier who is a fun-loving boy with a stellar personality.

Besides the hysterical snorts and snoring, Scooter will never fail to entertain you with his goofy antics. Whether it involves doing ‘zoomies’ in the backyard or being clumsy, he will bring a smile to your face every day.

Just as much as he is a goofball, Scooter is also a total sweetheart. There is nothing like coming home from work and seeing Scooter’s entire body wiggle with joy. He then wants nothing more than to cover your face in kisses!

Looking to get in shape? Scooter will happily be your workout buddy! He would love to go hiking, jogging, or take long walks in the neighborhood!

He is housebroken and crate trained. Scooter wouldn’t mind living with other dogs as long as there is a proper introduction! He takes some time to get comfortable with their presence but once he does, he is more than happy to play and lounge with them. Scooter is working hard on his leash training and looks forward to working on it every day. Scooter would be fine living with kids above the age of 16.

Scooter needs a home that will provide him with proper structure and exercise which will allow him to thrive. He is a very loving dog but needs guidance to turn him into the perfect gentleman that we know he can become.

If you are interested in adopting Scooter, please fill out an application by clicking here.

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Arrest of Woman on Forgery and Perjury Related Charges

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MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Acting Chief of Investigations Christoph Kimker announce the arrest of Lynneann K. Groves (a/k/a Lynne K. Groves), 37, of Franklin, on Forgery and Perjury related charges.

On March 8, 2019, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part received documents, filed on behalf of the defendant, Lynne Groves.

The defendant provided these documents as an attached Exhibit to the Defendant’s Certification in Opposition to Plaintiff’s Modification Application and in Support of Cross-Application that her attorney was filing on behalf of the defendant in the pending Family Part matter.

The documents were allegedly medical invoices totaling $2,800.00 and were attached as Exhibits to the defendant’s submission to the Court.

The investigation revealed that the documents submitted by the defendant to the Court as Exhibits were fraudulent. The investigation also revealed several alterations to the original invoices and that the amounts claimed on several of the invoices were greater than actually billed by the medical provider. The Certification signed by the defendant certified that the foregoing statements made by her were true and accurate and she was aware if any statement was willfully false that she was subject to punishment.

The defendant has been charged with the following offenses:

• One count of Forgery, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:21-1a(1), a crime of the Third degree;
• One count of Perjury, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:28-1a, a crime of the Third degree; and
• One count of Falsifying Records, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:21-4a, a crime of the Fourth degree.

Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Specialized Crimes, Fraud Unit; the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, Family Part whose efforts contributed to the investigation of this case.

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.

Bartender Charged with Invasion of Privacy and Hindering

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ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Acting Chief of Investigations Chris Kimker, and Chief Martin McParland, Jr. of the Rockaway Township Police Department announce that John P. Daley, 50, of Flanders, has been charged with one count of Invasion of Privacy, a crime of the third degree, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:14-9b (1), and Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution, a crime of the fourth degree, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:29-3B (1).

The defendant was employed as a bartender in the Clubhouse Bar at the White Meadow Lake Clubhouse in Rockaway Township.

On September 8, Mr. Daley is alleged to have used a device to photograph or record a female patron who was utilizing the restroom at the Clubhouse and then destroying evidence relating to the act.

The defendant was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility upon his arrest and subsequently released in accordance with Criminal Justice Reform.  He is pending a court date of October 15.

Anyone with information relating to this or any related incident is asked to call Detective Michael Rossi of the Rockaway Township Police Department at (973) 625-4000.

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.

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