PARSIPPANY — Davey is a 11/2-year-old yellow Labrador retriever mix in the care of Wise Animal Rescue. He was abandoned in a Taco Bell parking lot by individuals who were seen speeding away. Currently in foster care, Davey gets along well with the dog in his temporary home, but he hasn’t been tested with cats. Davey,…
Retriever mix abandoned in Taco Bell parking lot
Rabbi Gold continues Temple Beth Am’s Third Friday Speaker Series
PARSIPPANY — Temple Beth Am’s popular Third Friday speaker series continues with Rabbi Neal Gold, a leader in the Association of Reform Zionists of America (AZRA).
Rabbi Gold will share his valuable insights as a scholar, teacher and social activist in discussing the “Head, Heart and Hands: The Integrated Jewish Soul.”
His teaching is inspired by of the beauty of Jewish texts and uses the text and tradition as a means of transforming the world. This event will be held on Friday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to hear him speak. The program is free and open to the public. Rabbi Gold currently serves as program and content director of ARZA, dedicated to strengthening the reform movement in Israel and strengthening Zionism within the US Reform community. Rabbi Gold has lived, worked and taught in Israel and for over 18 years has served congregations in New Jersey and Massachusetts. In 2016, he became the first in-house scholar-in-residence for Jewish Family Service of Metrowest.
Mount Olive Man Receives Additional Charges pimping out teenagers
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of Investigations John Speirs, Chief of Police Stephen Beecher of the Mount Olive Police Department, and Chief of Police Jeffrey Almer of the Washington Township Police Department announce additional charges against Michael Keenan of Mount Olive who was arrested for Human Trafficking.
On December 8, 2016, Keenan, 23, was arrested and charged with one count of Human Trafficking, in violation of N.J.S 2C:13-8(a)3, a crime of the first degree, one count of Promoting Prostitution, in violation of N.J.S 2C:34-1b(3), a crime of the first degree, and one count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, in violation of N.J.S. 2C:24-4(a)1, a crime of the third degree.
Keenan had previously been charged with Human Trafficking and Promoting Prostitution on November 23, 2016 for acts involving a 17 year old female. During the course of that investigation, detectives learned of an additional 17 year old victim. The second victim reported that Mr. Keenan drove her to hotels in the Township of Mount Olive to engage in prostitution and would then collect a portion of the proceeds for himself.
Bail was set for Mr. Keenan by the Honorable Catherine Enright at $250,000 with a no 10% option.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank the Washington Township Police Department, Mount Olive Police Department and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit for their joint efforts regarding this investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Detective/Supervisor Marshall Wang of the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200.
Gary Huffman charged with Insurance Fraud
PARSIPPANY — Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal announced the arrest of Gary E. Huffman, 42, 1100 Parsippany Boulevard on charges of Insurance Fraud and Theft by Deception. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit under the direction of Chief Robert Anzilotti.
On March 30 the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office received information that Huffman had been working for an electrical company while receiving worker’s compensation insurance payments from an injury he sustained while working for a different employer.
An investigation by members of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit revealed that Huffman was injured in April 2015.
He had filed for temporary disability and worker’s compensation benefits and began receiving the insurance payments shortly thereafter.
In August 2015, Huffman began working for the new company and received cash payments for the work. The worker’s compensation payments only ended when it was determined that HUFFMAN was working in violation of his disability status.
As a result of the investigation, Huffman was charged on December 8, 2016 with one count of Insurance Fraud, N.J.S.A. 2C:21-4-6a, a third degree crime, and one count of Theft by Deception, N.J.S.A. 2C: 20-4, a third degree crime. Huffman is scheduled to appear in Bergen County Central Judicial Processing Court for a first appearance on Wednesday, December 21 at 8:30 a.m.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Road rage turns into robbery and arrest
PARSIPPANY — On Monday, December 5 at 8:51 p.m. The Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received a 911 call reporting a fight in progress in the parking lot of 1004 Tabor Road.
Upon arrival of responding Officers, they spoke to the 27 year old male victim, who advised them that he was involved in a road rage type incident while driving on Route 80 with another vehicle.
The victim alleged that the vehicle then followed him into the parking lot 1004 Tabor Road where the driver, later identified as Corey Condon, 30, Wayne, began yelling at him and then began striking him in the head with his fist.
During the assault the victim’s sweatshirt, which contained personal items, came off, which was then allegedly taken by Mr. Condon as he fled the scene in his vehicle.
The victim refused any medical attention.
Patrol Officer J. Hughes spoke to Parsippany Municipal Judge Scala who authorized the issuance of a warrant for Mr. Condon’s arrest for Robbery. On Thursday, December 8, Mr. Condon responded to Parsippany Police Headquarters and turned himself in.
He was placed under arrest, processed, and released on $5,000.00 bail with no 10% option pending his court date.
One car crash on North Beverwyck Road knocks down utility pole
PARSIPPANY — Mr. Janardan Lamichhane, 46, Parsippany, was traveling north on North Beverwyck Road and veered off the road, onto the curb and crashed into a utility pole. The pole was broken in half causing electrical wires to fall onto the roadway.
Mr. Lamichhane stated that while he was traveling he believed to have seen a dark shadow in the road which caused him to veer off the roadway.
He was driving a 2017 Hyundai Sonata, which was towed from the scene by Corrigliano Towing. This accident occurred on Wednesday, December 7 at 9:55 p.m.
Jersey Central Power and Light was called to replace the pole.
Mr. Lamichhane was charged with careless driving.
DWI arrest on North Beverwyck Road
PARSIPPANY — While patrolling in the area of North Beverwyck Road and Vail Road, Patrol Officers J. Williams and S. Baker observed a 2006 Volkswagen Passat fail to maintain its lane and drift across the lane markings onto the shoulder of the roadway. This incident occurred at 1:26 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22.
The Officers then initiated a motor vehicle stop on the vehicle on Rockaway Place.
The Officers made contact with the driver, Edreece Saleh, 23, Parsippany.
After a brief investigation, Mr. Saleh was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters.
While at Police Headquarters he was processed, and issued the following summonses: Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, and Failure to Maintain Lane. Mr. Saleh was released on his own recognizance into the custody of a sober adult pending his court date.
Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the defendant is presumed innocent until he or she is proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Fox Hill Road Closed today for construction
PARSIPPANY — Fox Hill Road will be CLOSED between Watts Avenue and Country Lane until 4:00 p.m. today. The road will be impassable due to road construction. You will not be able to get from Route 46 (in Mountain Lakes) to Route 53 via Fox Hill Road or Route 53 to Route 46 (in Mountain Lakes) via Fox Hill Road during the closure.
Liberty Office Suites Announces New Shared Office and Coworking Space
PARSIPPANY — Business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers now have more options to rent office space in New Jersey with the opening of Liberty Office Suites’ new Parsippany location.
Liberty Office Suites’ Parsippany center, located on the third floor of 181 New Road, is expected to open in mid-January 2017. At around 15,000 square feet, the location will be home to 40 private offices, four conference rooms, and one large training room.
“For years, clients have enjoyed the benefits of coming to work at Liberty Office Suites’ Montville location, with all the advantages of a well-appointed office space without the high cost,” says Ron Soussa of Liberty Office Suites. “Now we can make even more clients happy with the addition of our new office space in Parsippany, New Jersey.”
What sets Liberty Office Suites apart are the additional amenities provided to clients. This includes valet dry cleaning service, food delivery prepared by Kettlebell Kitchen, and sheltered parking.
“We’re also bringing something new to the Parsippany location,” continues Soussa. “One new feature will be larger, furnished suites – with phone and WiFi – capable of accommodating teams of up to 25 people in a true co-working environment.”
An intangible benefit of renting shared office space are the connections made with other people. Through connections made at Liberty Office Suites, people have been able to cultivate friendships and professional relationships that can last a lifetime.
“Our team will do our very best to cultivate the same atmosphere at our Parsippany location that you can find at our Montville location,” says Soussa. “Clients keep coming back to Liberty Office Suites because of the family atmosphere that exists, with spur of the moment gatherings, access to the kitchen for coffee, or a chat with an office neighbor all helping to facilitate valuable connections.”
Clients of Liberty Office Suites’ Montville location will be able to make an easy transition to the new Parsippany location, if they find that address to be more convenient.
If you would like to know more about office space for rent in New Jersey at our new Parsippany location, call (973) 265-2900.
PHS is accepting Hall of Fame nominations
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School is accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame. The PHS Hall of Fame recognizes and honors PHS graduates and staff members who have distinguished themselves during their time at PHS and/or in their careers in their fields of work or service. Recognition will be given but not limited to accomplishment in the fields of: Music, School Services, Fine Arts, Medicine, Business, Journalism, Politics, Athletics, Education, Science, Armed Forces, Community Service.
The person being nominated must have graduated from PHS at least ten years ago (2007 or earlier). In the case of a staff member, the nominee must have been a member of the professional staff (including non-teacher coaches and activity advisors), who has retired or left the employ of Parsippany High School at least three years ago (prior to 2014).
The person being nominated DOES NOT have to be a college graduate. Posthumous nominations WILL BE accepted. As many as ten nominees may be inducted in any given year.
Nominees selected for induction into the PHS Hall of Fame will be honored at an annual ceremony held in the winter and at a home basketball game (date to be determined). Each inductee will receive an engraved memento and will be recognized on a perpetual plaque in the main hall of Parsippany High School. Nominations may be submitted by any Parsippany High School graduate or by a relative, friend, or co-worker of the person being nominated. The committee evaluates each nominee on three criteria:
1. Recognized excellence in one’s field/profession
2. Service and dedication to Parsippany High School
3. Contributions to professional/civic organizations and/or publications, presentations, and recognition
Nomination forms can be found on the PHS website by clicking here. Be sure to include all requested information. Reasons for nomination and written description may be submitted on separate sheets of paper (not to exceed three sheets and must be stapled to the nomination form). Parsippany High School Hall of Fame 309 Baldwin Road, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054.
All forms are due by January 6, 2017 c/o Dr. Mulroony.