NJ Police Officer Killed In Deer Hunting Accident: Prosecutor

Jason Franco was hunting deer with a family member when he was hit by a shotgun blast, authorities said.

Hopatcong Police: Lock Your Car Doors

Authorities say burglaries are happening because doors are being left unlocked.

FBI 2019 Crime Report: See Trends In Hopatcong

Hopatcong saw a decrease in violations, the report said.

FBI 2019 Crime Report: See Trends In Sparta

Sparta saw a decrease in violations, the report said.

Sussex County Teens Charged With Mischief, Conspiracy: Police

An observant resident led to the charges, police said.

Hopatcong Graduate Charged As Alleged Sex Offender: Authorities

Matthew Marzullo was one of 21 arrested in "Operation Screen Capture" authorities said.

Hopatcong Police Pull Driver From Smoking Wreck (Video)

Officers were able to cut the driver free and save his dog, authorities said.

Man Trashed Stranger's Sparta Property Over Trump Flag: Police

Richard Keller was charged with several offenses after repeatedly throwing garbage on property displaying loyalty to the president: Police

Gunfire, Graffiti Reported In Attack At NJ Sheriff's Home

Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada's has relocated his family in the wake of the incident, officials said.

Drunk Man 'Threw Bodily Fluids' At NJ Officers: Cops

David Hathaway also resisted arrest, police said.

'Makeshift Morgue' Nursing Home In NJ Fined $220K

Andover Subacute & Rehab Center Two put patients in jeopardy for 15 days, according to a federal invesigation.

Sussex County Woman Charged After Getting Trapped In Park: Cops

Jeannine Svard was violating executive orders, police said.

Sparta Man Refused To Wear Mask In Store, Attacked Officers: Cops

Wadim Sakiewicz said he had coronavirus, coughed on Stop & Shop employee, tried to spit on and bite police, authorities said.

Hopatcong Municipal Court Update

Municipal court sessions will be suspended for two weeks, beginning Monday, to mitigate public exposure to COVID-19 coronavirus.

Hopatcong Police Restricts Access To Department

The new protocols have been put in place to combat the emerging novel coronavirus.

Drunk Sparta Man Caused Car Crackup: Police

C. Scott Caruso was charged with careless driving, police said.

Hopatcong, Sparta Make List Of Safest NJ Towns For 2020

Alarms.org looked at violent crime rate as part of its 2020 rankings.

Sparta Resident Arrested For Burglary

C. Patton stole from a residence on River Road in Chatham, police said.

Hate, Extremism, Anti-Semitism In Sussex County In 2019: Report

In 2019, there were 216 incidents of hate, extremism and anti-Semitism in NJ. Here is what was reported in Sussex County.

Grand Jury Indicts Petting Zoo Owner On Animal Cruelty Charges

Detectives found a number of dead, sick and injured animals at Sugar Sweet Farms last summer, according to reports.

11 Fatal Overdoses In One North Jersey County: State Police Alert

State Police issued an "overdose alert" in a New Jersey county that had a 175 percent increase in fatal ODs.

Here Are 3 'Credibly Accused' Hopatcong-Sparta Priests

ProPublica released various lists of “credibly accused” Catholic clergy from around the country. Here’s the 3 with Hopatcong-Sparta ties.

Cocaine, Pot, Guns Seized In Multi-County Drug Bust

A 44-year-old Sparta man and 37-year-old Cliffside woman face charges for drugs, guns and money laundering.

Sussex County Sheriff’s Office Hires Four New Officers

Sheriff Michael F. Strada hired of four new Sheriff’s Officers in the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Law Enforcement.

Unlicensed Drunk Driver Collides With Guardrail: Sparta Police

Erik Tikkanen cracked up his car on Father John's Lane, police said.

Drunk Driver Charged After Domestic Dispute: Sparta Police

Wendy Mittelstadt was stopped at Sparta Junction, police said.

Drunk Driver Fled Accident Scene: Sparta Police

Anthony Rosario was charged with driving while intoxicated, police said.

DWI Arrest For Sparta Man Parked On Lawn: Police

Shaun Tatka was eventually released to a sober adult, police said.

Former Sparta CFO Charged With Embezzling Millions: U.S. Attorney

Jonathan Baker stole from a construction company and defrauded lenders, authorities said.

Car Crash Leads To Outstanding Warrant Arrest: Sparta Police

Adrianne Smith was wanted on an active warrant out of Andover.

Vehicles 'Ransacked' In Hopatcong: Police

Police are asking for help locating video footage of the suspects.

Get Rid Of Your Unwanted Medications In Hopatcong, Sparta

It's National Drug Take Back Day, and for the first time, locations will be collecting vapes in addition to drugs.

FBI Crime Stats: Where Hopatcong, Sparta Stand

New FBI data shows the amount of crime decreased nationwide from 2017 to 2018. See if it was the same trend in Hopatcong and Sparta.

Missing Sussex Co. Teen Was Prostituted In Morris Co.: PD

Police say the man picked the teen up at home and took her to a local hotel, where he paid her for sex.

Video Shows Wild Bobcat At NJ House

A camera captured the bobcat at a New Jersey house.

Body Of Man Missing In Lake Hopatcong Found Monday: Cops

The driver of the boat the man went missing from has been charged with boating while drunk, police said.

Fatal Crash In NJ: Van Struck Concrete Barrier, Tree, Cops Say

Police say they are investigating a fatal crash.

Skydiving Accident On 4th Of July In NJ

Police say they are investigating a skydiving accident in New Jersey on the 4th of July.

Spartas Kids Can Get A Slurpee Ticket For Doing Something Good

Children caught in the act of doing something good can get a free 7-Eleven Slurpee under "Operation Chill" this summer.

Search Called Off For Ex-Sparta Mayor Missing In Vermont: PD

A search for ex-mayor Brian Brady was called off on Lake Champlain the same weekend he was set to be re-sentenced in a misconduct case.