Deer Hit By Train In Far Hills

Far Hills, NJ - Far Hills police release the blotter for last week.

Suspicious Incident

On June 13: Far Hills resident contacted the Far Hills Police Department in reference to a suspicious phone call. Resident stated he received a phone call from the number 360-208-0901 indicating that there is a warrant for his arrest. Caller stated he was from the IRS. Resident further added the caller's English was incomprehensible.

Animal Complaint

On June 16: Far Hills Police were requested to respond to the train station by the NJ Transit PD. A deer was struck by a train and needed to be dispatched. Upon arrival, the officer met with NJTPD and was directed to the injured deer. It was severely injured and not able to walk or run. The officer dispatched the animal with his duty weapon without incident.

Warrant Arrest

On June 17: A Far Hills Police Officer was traveling East on Liberty Corner Road, he observed a red Toyota bearing NJ reg traveling in the West bound lane at a high rate of speed. The Officer estimated the vehicles speed to be approximately 54 mph. The officer then utilized his in car radar and locked in a reading of 55 mph in a 40 mph zone. He then activated his overhead emergency lights and conducted a motor vehicle stop on Liberty Corner Road at Douglas Road. Subsequent to the investigation, the driver, later identified as James Florio, was arrested for an outstanding traffic warrant. Florio had an active warrant for $89 out of Dennis Twp. Florio was transported to our police headquarters where he was processed and issued a summons for speeding. He was released on bail.

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