The suspect was burglarizing properties near Skinner Trail and Chestnut Drive in Chester Township, police said.
Washington Township police officers have been busy this month, making several arrests relating to fraud and outstanding warrants.
Suspects tried to make off with thousands of dollars worth of products, police said.
Responders had to remove the vehicle door to extract the victim, officials said.
Melissa Rivera, of Haskell, will be required to pay nearly $300K back to the victim parishes.
Washington Township Police released its blotter for the last month.
Black bears have been spotted in Long Valley neighborhoods, prompting officials to remind residents how to stay safe.
Police said they have completed an investigation into altered checks, in which both the payee and the amounts were changed to steal money.
Police said a 20-year-old man from Bayonne was arrested for drunk driving following a crash on Kings Highway this past weekend.
After 25 years with the Washington Township Police Department, Sgt. James Burns is retiring.
Described as a "rite of passage for graduating seniors," the game can involve students wearing ski masks and carrying water guns.
Applications are being accepted to join the Washington Township Police Department through April 30.
Washington Township Police released its latest blotter for the past two weeks.
Police say a 66-year-old man from Budd Lake crashed into a utility pole, snapping it in half and sparking two brush fires.
Melissa Rivera, 60, was charged with theft and forgery for allegedly stealing from two Morris County churches over a five-year period.
A 40-year-old man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after a crash near Rock Ridge Golf Course, police said.
The official ceremony took place during the Township Council Meeting on Wednesday.
A water main break is disrupting water service effective immediately, township officials say.
Washington Township Police released its blotter for the month of February.
The Long Valley First Aid Squad had to remove the passenger door using their battery-powered extraction tools.
Washington Township Police released the blotter for the past few weeks.
The Blue Envelope aims to make interactions between local police and residents with autism smoother and more supportive.
A new report indicates that the Washington Township Police Department reported no major disciplinary cases in 2023.
No one was injured after an older gentleman drove into the side of the Ledgewood Old Navy.
Authorities said the 66-year-old used a file-sharing program to share child pornography, and had more than 1,000 files in his possession.
The Washington Township Police Department stated that it appears that the property was specifically targeted.
Washington Township Police released the blotter for the past week.
A recent arrest was made a township resident reported having their identity stolen, according to the police department.
Patrol Officer Alan Yennie and Patrol Officer Cole Szymanski officially graduated from the Morris County Police Academy.
The victim was a hard-working senior at Hackettstown High School, according to a GoFundMe supporting her family.
Christopher Angst, 48, of Long Valley, and Michael McFadden, 54, of New Milford are facing charges for alleged insurance fraud.
On Tuesday evening, a car at Palmer Park was broken into in what police are calling a smash-and-grab car burglary.
A recent arrest was made in connection with a theft of more than $4,000 in the township, according to the police department.
Arthur Terr, accused of burglarizing a home in Washington Township, has been arrested by the Washington Township Police Department.
Police officers and other first responders were honored at the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Awards Ceremony.
The toddler was flown to a nearby trauma center, police said.
John Green, 65, of Washington Township, had over 1,000 pieces of Child Sexual Abuse Material in his possession.
Officer Anthony Costantino was recently honored by the Washington Township Police Department.