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Criminal 'Cops' Caught, Rabid Raccoon, Suspicious Bag Blown Up Top Regional News

Woman pleads guilty to murder, local dancer competes on 'So You Think You Can Dance' also make headlines.

Woman Pleads Guilty to Shooting Mother in Boonton Street

Nearly two years after a woman was shot dead on a Boonton street one summer night while walking with her toddler son and the boy's father, the woman accused of shooting her pleaded guilty to murder.

Criminal 'Cops' Caught in Alleged Robbery Spree

Two men celebrated Memorial Day in the Morris County Department of Corrections after being charged in three robberies while allegedly impersonating police officers and targeting residents based on their immigration status.

Infant Porn Pics Get Parsippany Man 11 Years in Prison

A Lake Hiawatha man who authorities say  on his electronic devices was sentenced to 140 months in prison on Wednesday, according to U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman.

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Positive Rabies Results For Raccoon Killed in Bernardsville

The remains of a 'sickly' raccoon in a storm drain shot by a Bernardsville Police officer on May 17 have tested positive for rabies, according to the Bernards Township Health Department and Bernardsville's animal control service.

Passenger Airlifted From Fiery Accident Site

A Hillsborough man was taken to the hospital Sunday and his passenger flown there after he crashed his car and it burst into flames.

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Cops Blow Up Suspicious Bag at Dunkin' Donuts

An abandoned duffel bag in front of Dunkin’ Donuts garnered the attention of multiple law enforcement agencies Tuesday night, leading to a controlled explosion for the public’s safety, Mt. Olive police said.

Alleged 'Forced Entry' Burglars Arrested

Police arrested two men and a woman who may be linked to the recent burglaries in Chester, Lt. Thomas Williver said.

No Homicide Charges in Crash That Killed Unborn Baby

The investigation into a Chester Township crash that killed an unborn baby, injuring its mother and another driver, has concluded and no additional charges will be brought, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said.

Trial Date Set for 'Real Housewives' Joe Giudice

A trial date has been set for Joe Giudice, the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member and Towaco resident charged with impersonating his brother to get a driver's license.

Three Hospitalized After Route 206 Accident

A two-car crash Friday on Route 206, near Valley Road in Hillsborough, sent three people to area hospitals.

Bloomingdale Resident Advances on 'So You Think You Can Dance'

Shannon 'Shizzy Shake' Tarantino has moved onto the next round on "So You Think You Can Dance."

Cops Seek Help With K9 Unit as Training Ends

The newest member of the police force is just about ready to fully join the squad.

Morris Leads in Number of Drug Takeback Locations

Morris County now boasts the most prescription drug drop boxes of any county in New Jersey.

More Flood-Prone Homes Could be Bought Out

Wayne residents whose homes are repeatedly flooded may qualify to have their homes purchased by the state due to a new $300 million buyout program announced recently by Gov. Chris Christie.

Burglar Sought After Ransacking Township Home

The Morris County K9 Unit was called in to track down a burglar Thursday night after residents of a River Road home in Chatham Township found their home burgled and ransacked.

Morris County Clerk Endorses Vigilante as Successor

With less than a week until the primary election, Morris County Clerk Joan Bramhall has formally chosen to endorse Parsippany resident James Vigilante as her successor.

Teen Launches Global Initiative in Memory of Caregiver

Although Matt Thekkethala may not be old enough to vote, he has already made an impact on the community — the global community. 


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