Hammer-wielding thief robs burger joint at mall, stuffs manager in freezer
Authorities are continuing to investigate a report by the manager of a Rockaway Townsquare Mall burger joint that he was assaulted by a masked man and then locked into a walk-in refrigerator one evening after closing.
Iconic horses to retire from Morris living historical farm
Calvin and Hobbes, a Belgian draft horse duo that has spent the last 16 years at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, are set to retire and the search is on to find them a place to spend their golden years.
Trio stole $1K worth of beer kegs without realizing they were empty, cops say
A trio's plan to bring beer to a lake party Tuesday didn't go very smoothly after Riverdale police caught them trying to steal $1,000 worth of kegs from a Route 23 restaurant, authorities said.
Cops: Bikini-clad woman among 3 who broke into home
Officers responded around 5 p.m. to a Talbot Drive home after receiving a report that it had been broken into through a window at the rear of the residence, police said.
Teens steal car while they were supposed to be babysitting, cops say
Two teenage boys were arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly sneaking out of a babysitting job in Budd Lake to take the homeowner's Ford Mustang on a joyride.
2 bridges reopen following county-funded replacement projects
After undergoing extensive replacement projects, two bridges have re-opened just in time for all the traffic that comes along with the start of a new school year.
Cops continue to investigate crash that claimed Vernon woman's life
The Vernon woman died when her 1998 Chevy Blazer overturned and struck a tree after she lost control near a curve on Vernon Crossing Road, Lt. Keith Kimkowski said.
Man killed during test drive of souped-up golf cart, cops say
A 51-year-old borough man was killed Wednesday afternoon after a golf cart he'd spent months modifying in his garage veered off the roadway and into the woods, where it struck a tree, police said.
Patrons settle library fines with food for residents in need
For the last two weeks at the Parsippany Library, patrons have actually been eager to resolve their fines, Library Director Jayne Beline said.
Essex men charged in overseas credit card fraud operation
Township detectives closed out a year-long investigation last week by arresting two Essex County men who were allegedly involved with a credit card fraud operation that originated overseas.
Vernon woman dies in crash after losing control of car, cops say
A 53-year-old Vernon woman was killed Tuesday afternoon when her car overturned and struck a tree after she lost control near a curve in the roadway, police said.
Discovery of dead body in Mount Olive under investigation
Authorities said there's no threat to the general public following the discovery of a dead body Monday afternoon in Mount Olive.
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