ROCKAWAY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Rockaway Township Police Chief Martin McParland, Jr. announce an active investigation into a bank robbery that occurred on Wednesday, August 31 at 9:30 a.m. in Rockaway Township.
The robbery suspect at the counter of TD Bank
Law enforcement received a report of a bank robbery that occurred at the TD Bank, located at 326 Mount Hope Avenue.
The subsequent investigation has revealed that a male entered the bank branch and demanded money. The suspect can be further described as a white male, approximately in his late 20’s to early 30’s, who was wearing a dark colored baseball hat, black sunglasses, a white T-shirt, tan shorts, black sneakers, black backpack and black gloves. Upon exiting the bank, the male fled from the scene.
Numerous law enforcement agencies have responded and are currently investigating, including the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, the Rockaway Township Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Section, and the FBI.
Anyone with information about this incident, including the identity of this male, is asked to call the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office – Major Crimes Unit at (973) 285-6200, the Rockaway Township Police Department at (973) 625-4000 or Crimestoppers at (973 )267-2255.
PARSIPPANY — An employee at the Paul Miller Land Rover car dealership, 196 Route 46 East was injured last Friday morning in an accident involving a rolling car, according to Daily Record.
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 26, 33-year-old Fernando Costa had put a Land Rover Evoque into a work bay at the dealership, got out of the car from the driver’s side, and left the door open, according to police reports obtained by the Daily Record.
The Land Rover soon rolled backward, said the report, pinning Costa against a wall of the dealership on Route 46.
Costa complained of pain in his entire body, suffering injuries requiring him to be transported to St. Clare’s Hospital, Denville by Parsippany-Troy Hills Emergency Medical Services.
PARSIPPANY — Ashley Burroughsjoined the Lambda Pi Eta honor society at Susquehanna University this year. A 2013 graduate of Parsippany High School, she is the daughter of Don and Arletha Burroughs.
Lambda Pi Eta is the official honor society of the National Communication Association. It recognizes, fosters and rewards outstanding scholastic achievement; stimulates interest in the field of communication; and provides an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas about the field. Membership requires that students complete 60 semester hours at Susquehanna with a GPA of 3.0, have completed 12 hours in the area of communication study with a GPA of 3.25, and be in the upper 35 percent of their graduating class. The Susquehanna chapter was chartered in 2003.
Burroughs is a communications-digital multimedia-broadcasting major in the Class of 2017.
Susquehanna University is a selective, residential liberal arts college that provides a solid background in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as professional experiences. Students develop critical thinking, writing, teamwork and communication skills which, combined with internships and research opportunities, prepare them for a lifetime of personal and professional success. The university is recognized nationally for its commitment to off-campus study through the Global Opportunities program. Small classes enable faculty members to serve as mentors, as well as teachers.
More than 90 percent of Susquehanna students typically are employed or in graduate or professional school within six months of graduation.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received a call from a witness at 10:16 p.m. on August 21 to report a motor vehicle accident on New Road.
The witness further stated that the vehicle involved drover over the curb at 130 New Road and struck a concrete embankment and stop sign.
Upon arrival of responding Officers, the witness directed them to an unoccupied 1997 Mercury van. The van had significant damage to the driver’s side, along with two deflated tires, and the driver and passenger side airbags were deployed.
Upon further investigation officers were able to locate the driver, Juan Carlos Cuamani-Tamisvih, 50, Parsippany, at a nearby apartment.
After a brief investigation it was determined that Mr. Cuamani-Tamisvih was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle.
Mr. Cuamani-Tamisvih was placed under arrest by Patrol Officer R. Taylor and R. Appel for Driving While Intoxicated.
He was then transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters were he was processed and issued summonses for Driving While Intoxicated, Careless Driving, Failure to Report an Accident, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Unlicensed Driver, and Driving While Suspended.
He was released into the custody of an acquaintance pending his court date.
WHIPPANY – September 15 will mark the second anniversary of the opening of New Wave Aquatics located inside Zapp Fitness (Formerly known as Gold’s Gym) at 901 Route 10 East, Whippany. New Wave Aquatics was founded by Elyas Khawaja a 2012 graduate of Parsippany High School.
Chris Amorim and Devin Stone then joined New Wave Aquatics.
The three instructors have a combined teaching experience of over fifteen consecutive years and are fully certified swim instructors. They bring a wealth of knowledge and ideas from working at their previous swimming school. New Wave Aquatics is an elite swim school that offers a unique style of teaching for children and adults of all ages. Their success relies on their attention to the needs of their students and truly helping them learn. They do not succeed unless their students succeed.
New Wave Aquatics first began at the Hilton Hotel, Short Hills. After six months they shifted to Whippany because “business was going great and we grew the company to the point where we needed more pool time and space to grow our company” Khawaja explained. We began to offer a more variety of classes.
They signed a contract with Golds Gym (now Zapp Fitness) to operate the company utilizing their pool. They are a separate entity from the gym and they have a 100% customer satisfaction.
Currently, they have over 400 students in their intensive swim programs.
All instructors are certified swim instructors and certified in CPR/AED. “Safety is our priority. There are always several instructors constantly watching and guiding the students.” he said. “We teach them water survival skills and what steps to take in an emergency,” he added.
Instructors teaching students during a session
Elyas pointed out that “We are receiving great reviews”, a mother wrote on Yelp “My daughter has recently started swim classes with Elias and she absolutely loves it! Elias is patient, warm and above all an excellent swim teacher. She’s already learned so much as we finish out our first session and gear up for the summer session.”
In the review Marisa stated that her daughter was very anxious at first but Elyas’s teaching skills have turned her into a confident and happy swimmer.
They start their students at six months and teach all the way up to adults. Their unique teaching style and years of experience guarantee to get your kids swimming. Classes meet once a week for thirty minutes. They offer group lessons at 3:1 students to teacher ratio and private lessons 1:1 student to teacher.
If you are having a private event at your house with a pool contact New Wave Aquatics so they can have their professional staff there to make it a memory for you and your guests. They will take care of your pool and anybody who decides to use it.
Buddy Valastro owner of Carlos Bakery and star of Cake Boss signed up his son for swimming lessons and in just under two months his son was swimming. Mr. Valastro also taped an episode at New Wave Aquatics which will be airing within the next several months.
Parsippany Focus will update when a confirmation date is given.
“When I was growing up I always envisioned having my own company. I just did not know it would happen so soon,” Elyas Khawaja said.
“I am 22 years old and things could not be any better. It definitely did not come overnight! The hard work, countless events I missed with friends and family, and all the other sacrifices I’ve made to have a successful small business and employ people of New Jersey was all worth it,” he continued. When asked about the future of New Wave Aquatics, Elyas said, “I plan to have my own building with a gigantic pool and training areas.”
New Wave Aquatics is located at 901 Route 10, Whippany. For more information call (973) 487-7917 or click here.
PARSIPPANY — Jessica Brennan, of Lake Hiawatha, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration during commencement exercises August 5, 2016, at Coastal Carolina University.
Brennan was among 360 candidates for graduation at the HTC Student Recreation and Convocation Center on campus.
Speaker Robert Young congratulated the class for being the ‘first CCU students ever to graduate from the number one university in the nation,’ referencing the national College World Series baseball title CCU won on June 30.
Young is professor of marine science and director of undergraduate research at CCU.
Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach, S.C. The University offers 69 undergraduate areas of study, 18 master’s degree programs, a doctoral program in marine science, and two educational specialist degrees.
More than 10,000 students from across the country and the world interact with a world-class faculty, and enjoy a nationally competitive NCAA I athletic program, an inspiring cultural calendar, and a tradition of community interaction that is fueled by more than 180 student clubs and organizations.
Coastal Carolina University was founded in 1954 as Coastal Carolina Junior College and became an independent state university in 1993.
For more information on Coastal Carolina University, click here.
MORRIS COUNTY — If you’re a teen in the sixth through twelfth grades, you can become part of a unique club at the Y.
Leaders Club is for those interested in volunteer work, spending time with friends and having fun! The club meets on Monday evenings at 6:15 p.m. or 7:15 p.m. depending on age group.
As a Leader, you will work on community service projects, attend teen leadership weekends, learn valuable leadership skills, participate in social activities, and more! You might also be able to earn school credit by helping people in your community. Program runs September through June but you can join anytime.
Y membership is not required, only a $50.00 registration fee for members, $75.00 for non-members. Visit www.lakelandhillsymca.com for complete details.
First meeting will be Monday, September 19. There will be a mandatory new Parent Orientation on Monday, September 12 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Y for first time Leaders.
For more information, contact BreAnne at (973) 334-2820 or email by clicking here.
MORRISTOWN – The Morris County Board of Freeholders will observe the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the nation at the Morris County Remembers 9/11 Service on Sunday, September 11.
The ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Morris County September 11th Memorial on West Hanover Avenue in Parsippany-Troy Hills, across from the Morris View Healthcare Center and adjacent to the Morris County Public Safety Academy. It will be held rain or shine.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Kim Guadago will be the keynote speaker. Also speaking will be Parsippany residents Vincent and Loretta Viglione, who are the brother-in law and sister of New York City Firefighter Tommy Sabella, who lost his life along with comrades of Ladder Company 13 at the World Trade Center.
“It is vitally important to gather each year on the anniversary of 9/11 to recall every single one of the nearly 3,000 people who were tragically lost to us on that day, including 64 of our Morris County residents,’’ said Freeholder Director Kathy DeFillippo. “Their families and friends should know that the lives of their loved ones will never be forgotten. So, we ask all elected officials and county residents to join us on 9/11.’’
“We have an obligation to remember what happened on that tragic day, to recall the lives lost and the long-lasting impact on the families, friends, colleagues, and our nation as a result of these terrorist attacks,’’ added Deputy Freeholder Director Hank Lyon. “With that pain comes lessons learned, which we can never forget.’’
The county’s 9/11 event will include a march with a color guard up West Hanover Avenue to the Memorial by police, fire, rescue and emergency personnel from across Morris County.
The observance will include a special invocation, a lighting of candles, and reading of the names of each of the Morris County victims, plus a 21-gun salute, and keynote remarks.
Morris County’s September 11th Memorial pays tribute to all of those who died in the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington D.C., on Sept. 11, 2001, with a special emphasis on the 64 victims from Morris County whose names are etched in plaques that are affixed to the Memorial.
The names of all of the nearly 3,000 people who died that day are engraved in ruby-colored paving stones that have been set in the ground as a walkway surrounding the Memorial.
Since seating at the Memorial is limited, the public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs to the outdoor observance. Parking will be available at the Morris County Department of Human Services building at 340 West Hanover Avenue, in Morris Township – across from the Academy. Shuttle buses will be available to transport those in need to the Memorial.
The freeholders also invite police and fire departments and rescue squads from across the county to participate by sending one apparatus per department and assembling at 4:45 p.m. at the Morris County Public Safety Academy, 500 West Hanover Ave., in Parsippany-Troy Hills. From there, a procession will be held to the Sept. 11th Memorial.
PARSIPPANY — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign will likely be opening its new New Jersey headquarters soon in Parsippany, according to State Sen. Joseph Pennacchio (R-Morris), co-chairman of Trump’s campaign in New Jersey. “It’s progressing,” Pennacchio said in an interview Wednesday. “It looks like it’s going in that direction.” The Trump campaign will likely be…
MORRIS COUNTY — Students and parents interested in exploring higher education options can do so close to home at the Morris County Regional College Fair to be held at County College of Morris (CCM).
CCM will be hosting the regional fair again this year on Sunday, September 18, from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 p.m. Representatives from more than 200 colleges and universities from across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New England, Virginia and other states will participate.
The fair is open to the public at no charge. The event takes place in the Student Community Center and the Health and Physical Education building on CCM’s Randolph Campus, 214 Center Grove Road. Visitors can park in Lots 5 – 9.
College and university representatives will be onsite to share information about programs of study, support services, campus life, housing and tuition costs. For a list of participants, click here.
Be sure to stop by the CCM Admissions table, located in both buildings. In addition to providing degree program information, the college will be waiving the $30.00 application fee.
The regional fair is sponsored by the New Jersey Association of College Admission Counseling and Morris County high schools. For additional information, call the CCM Office of Admissions at (973) 328-5100.
