Wildfire 90 Percent Contained In Morris County: Officials

A wildfire in Morris County that has burned 77 acres of land is now almost fully contained, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

Man Posed As Teen To Sexually Exploit Morris Co. Kids, Feds Say

Police reported that the man posed as a student at an unnamed high school in Morris County in 2023 to sexually exploit a minor.

Voyeur Who Filmed Employees In Morris Co. Restroom Sentenced

Police said the former owner of the Morris Co. clothing store had 1,900 videos and images from a hidden camera in the employee bathroom.

Woman Sues Morris County Company, Says She Was Fired After Miscarriage

The lawsuit claims Arxada in Morristown fired the woman for not checking her emails while recovering from a miscarriage.

Ex-Teacher From Morris Sent To Prison After Child Porn Confession

The 53-year-old pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing pornographic images of prepubescent children, federal officials said.

Cops Injured, 5 Arrested In Morris County Motel Riot: Police

Five people are facing riot and other charges following a brawl at a Morris County motel last month, police said.

Pedestrian Struck And Killed On Route 23 ID'd As Morris Co. Man

A 73-year-old man from Lincoln Park was killed on Tuesday when he was hit by a car while attempting to cross the road.

Cocaine Dealer Caught In Morristown, Police Say

Alex Bravo-Castro was arrested Thursday with $27K in drugs on him, officials said.

Missing Morris County Teen Found Safe

Shoshana Acevedo was found unharmed on Tuesday night, officials say.

15-Year-Old Girl Missing For Almost 2 Weeks In Morris Township

Morris County Prosecutor's Office and the County Sherriff are asking the public for help in locating a missing 15-year-old girl.

Muslim Man Thrown Out Of Morristown Bar For Wearing Turban: Lawsuit

The discrimination lawsuit claims "staff grabbed the Muslim man by the arm and slammed him against a wall after commanding him to leave."

Former Exec Sentenced For Embezzling $1.5M From Morristown Law Firm

Officials said the former CFO for the McElroy Group had given himself a seven-figure raise; he has agreed to pay restitution.

NJ Woman, 57, Killed In Maine Plane Crash

Two people died on Thursday when the small plane crashed near a Maine runway, after leaving from the Morristown Municipal Airport.

Morris Co. Widens Efforts To Target Overdoses, Substance Use Disorders

Morris County officials are working with a local nonprofit, Prevention is Key, to expand harm reduction efforts and overdose awareness.

Man Sexually Assaulted Girl In Morris County Town: Prosecutor

Officials say the 32-year-old Tennessee resident "performed multiple sexual acts" with a child in Morris County; he faces multiple charges.

Morristown Fire Department Adds New 'Enforcer' Aerial Ladder Truck

The truck's ladder can extend 107 feet in the air, and officials say it is well-equipped to handle tough terrain and challenging conditions.

Inmates Arriving To Morris Co. Jail In Agreement With Somerset Co.

This agreement will also see Somerset County pay a daily fee to Morris County per inmate; about 80 detainees have been moved so far.

No Parole For Morris Co. Man Who Admitted Sex Assault, Drug Charges

The 32-year-old was accused of sexually abusing a child at his Morris County residence, as well as dealing drugs, according to officials.

'Beauty And The Beast' Hits Stage At Morristown's Mayo PAC

Multiple performances are going on throughout the weekend, with young actors aged 7-25. See when show times are for this classic story.

'Missed Jury Duty' Scams Targeting Morris County Residents: Officials

Several Morris County residents have gotten calls threatening arrest for missing jury duty. These calls are scams, authorities say.

Morris Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charge After Dog Surrendered: Report

A woman has been accused of not giving food and water to the dog, who had reportedly been used to breed puppies and was covered in sores.

Homeless Man Sexually Assaults Kid In Morristown Park, Officials Say

Police have charged a man, who is known to frequent Morristown, with sexually assaulting a boy at the park on May 9.

NJ Police Officer, Veteran IDed As Man Killed In Morris Co. Crash

Luke Lyons Jr., 31, lived in Randolph and is survived by his wife and children. Close to $50,000 has been raised to help them:

Morristown First Responders Save Woman Whose Leg Was Severed By Train

Police officers rendered first aid to the shocked woman, said officials. A firefighter was able to locate the severed leg under the train.

Driver Killed In Morris County Crash Sunday: Police

The one-vehicle crash took place Sunday afternoon on Route 15, said police.

Man Arrested After Assault On Morris County Trail, Police Say

Deputies arrested Ricardo Martinez-Bonilla on Tuesday after they found him sleeping on a trail in Morristown.

Stopping Crime In Progress: Morris Brings Spike Strips To Local Police

Officials said the $52K purchase will help police bring vehicle chases to a safer end; officers learned how to deploy the strips last week.

Former CFO Admits Embezzling $1.5M From Major Morristown Law Firm: AG

John Dunlea, 61, had served as the Chief Financial Officer of McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP.

200+ Pounds Of Prescription Drugs Handed In At Morris County Take Back

County officials collected 18 bags of medication at the take back events, in partnership with several local police departments.

Public Safety Dispatchers Needed In Morris County: How To Apply

The starting salary is $45,175 for this position, which involves answering 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls and dispatching first responders.

Former Moody's Exec From Morris Failed To File Tax Returns, Feds Say

The 63-year-old Morris County man admitted to not filing federal income tax returns over the course of four years, officials said.

'Significant' Increase In Fraud Reports Recently, Morris Sheriff Says

Authorities shared a list of common scams, and methods that fraudsters might use to get victims' money and personal information.

Morristown Man Sentenced For Soliciting Sexual Photos From Teens: Feds

Officials said there were almost 80 victims that the former teacher and coach admitted to soliciting nude photos and videos from.

Former Teacher From Morris Admits To Federal Child Porn Charges

Police found more than 100 images and videos of young children being sexually abused on the man's cell phone, officials said previously.

'Armed Person' Was Really Student With Water Gun: Morristown PD

Police said that the best way for teens to stay safe is to not play the "assassins" game, which involves surprising others with water guns.

Rape Case Against Former Linebacker From Morris To Be Dropped: Lawyer

Two former football players charged in the rape of a woman during a house party will have the charges dismissed upon completing a program.

Man Gets Prison Time For Sexual Assault At Morris County College

The New Jersey man pleaded guilty last year to forcing a woman into a Fairleigh Dickinson University dorm room and sexually assaulting her.

Man Exposed Himself To Boy, 9, During Online Chat: Morris Prosecutor

The 39-year-old is also accused of asking the child to send him explicit photos, officials said.

Body Pulled From Morris Co. Lake Confirmed As Missing Man: Officials

The 20-year-old was last seen at his home on March 6, according to officials. His personal belongings were discovered on a nearby beach.

Morristown Man Bilked Small Business Owners, Gambled $1.3M Away: Feds

Officials said a man and his co-conspirators offered fake debt relief services to small businesses, and gambled the victims' money away.