Three flee Bed, Bath and Beyond with vacuum cleaners
PARSIPPANY — On Friday, February 19 at 2:16 p.m., Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department dispatchers were contacted by employees of Bed, Bath, and Beyond, 790 Route 46, who reported a shoplifting incident.
Upon arrival of Patrol Officer R. McGinnis, he was advised that three suspects were involved in the shoplifting.
He was further advised that a female and male ran out the front of the store carrying multiple Roomba vacuum cleaners. The third suspect held the doors open to assist the first two suspects flee.
Suspect #1 was described as 5’05 tall black female with long black hair, black glasses, and wearing blue scrubs.
Suspect #2 was described as a 6’00 tall black male, wearing a black jacket, black pants, and wearing a maroon winter hat.
Suspect #3 was described as a heavy set black male.
This incident is still under investigation and anyone with information is ask to call the Parsippany Police Department Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
Arrest for Multiple Thefts on Waterview Boulevard
PARSIPPANY — After receiving a report of theft at 20 Waterview Boulevard on January 8 and Monday, January 11 along with another report of theft on Tuesday, January 19 at 11 Waterview Boulevard, Parsippany Police Department Detective M. Czajka conducted a brief investigation which culminated with the arrest of Heather Redlich, 35, Rockaway, Tuesday, January 26.
Ms. Redlich was charged with three counts of Theft of Movable Property. She was released on her own recognizance pending her Court date. Proceeds from the thefts included cash, credit cards, and other personal items.
After further investigation a warrant was issued for Ms. Redlich for three counts of Burglary on Thursday, February 4 stemming from the incidents on Friday, January 8 and Monday, January 11. She was arrested by Rockaway Police Department on Saturday, February 6 at which time Parsippany Police Department took custody of her and transported her to Morris County Correctional Facility where she is being held on a $12,000 bail with no 10% option.
On Thursday, February 4 Parsippany Police Department was contacted by personnel at 10 Waterview Boulevard wanting to report multiple thefts. Detective A. Morelli and J. Keiling along with Patrol Sergeant Sean Jasiecki and Patrol Officer J. Seeger responded to the scene.
After a brief investigation it was determined that there were nine different victims who were reporting the theft of money from their work space. The thefts all occurred on Wednesday, February 3.
After a brief investigation, Detective J. Keiling charged Heather Redlich, 35, Rockaway, with nine counts of Theft of Movable Property on Friday, February 12. Mrs. Redlich was still confined at the time to Morris County Correctional Facility and no addition bail amount was added.
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.
Cebula boys arrested for Possession and Drug Distribution
PARSIPPANY — After receiving information concerning drug distribution in Parsippany, Detective Ted Anderson began an investigation into Evan and Mark Cebula, Parsippany. On Thursday, January 28 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Evan Cebula, 23, Parsippany, along with Mark Cebula, 27, Parsippany, were both arrested and transported to Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Headquarters.
During the arrest Police Officers seized approximately 31 grams of marijuana, $3,600. in U.S. currency, equipment used for the distribution of CDS, along with other drug paraphernalia.
Evan Cebula was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle. Mark Cebula was charged with Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana under 50 grams. The Morris County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit assisted in the investigation.
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.
Man Indicted for the Murder of Three Year Old and Assault of Female
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces that the Morris County Grand Jury has returned an Indictment against Maurice Pearson, age 27, with a last known address of 55A Route 46 East, Pine Brook, and formerly of Altoona, Pennsylvania, charging him with Murder, a crime of the first degree, related to the alleged beating death of his then-girlfriend’s three year old son in April 2015.
The Indictment also charges Pearson with various additional crimes related to his alleged conduct towards the three year old child, including Aggravated Assault, a crime of the second degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a crime of the second degree, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, a crime of the third degree, and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, a crime of the fourth degree.
Pearson was also indicted on the charge of Aggravated Assault, a crime of the third degree, related to the alleged assault of the mother of the same three year old child.
Finally, Pearson was indicted on the charge of Hindering His Own Apprehension, for allegedly proving false information to law enforcement during the course of this investigation.
Pearson is currently in custody at the Morris County Correctional Facility, with a bail set at $1,000,000 cash, bond or property.
This case is being handled by Chief Assistant Prosecutor Matthew Troiano.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to thank members of the Montville Police Department, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office – Criminal Investigation Section, the Fairfield Police Department, and the Altoona (PA) Police Department who have contributed to this ongoing investigation and prosecution.
If anyone has any information related to this investigation, they are encouraged to call the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office at (973) 285-6200.
Editors note: Despite this Indictment, the Defendant is presumed innocent unless and until he has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Authorities seek help in locating missing female
PARSIPPANY – Local authorities and family members are seeking your assistance in locating a missing female from Parsippany by the name of Kirshis Sanchez.
Ms. Sanchez was last seen driving a 2001 Gold Pontiac Grand AM with a New Jersey registration of S87-GBP on February 23.
Please share this and if you see or know anything please contact her daughter Zenith at (973) 489-5323 or the Parsippany Police Department at (973) 263-4300.
Two Parsippany students qualify for New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs Spelling Bee Championship
PARSIPPANY — The three winners from the Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills Spelling Bee, Sayanika Upadhyay from the Northvail School. Audrey Kuo from Mt. Tabor School and Nehal Singhal, also from Mt.Tabor, all fifth graders, recently participated in the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC) District Spelling Bee held at the Sparta Middle School. Nehal Singhal and Audrey Kuo qualified for the NJSFWC Spelling Bee Championship to be held at NJSFWC Headquarters in New Brunswick on March 5.
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC), which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.
The next General Meeting, which is open to area women, will be held on Monday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery, 100 Centerton Drive. For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com or visit their website by clicking here.
Woman’s Club Meeting Features Speaker from Saint Barnabas Medical Center
PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills will hold their monthly General Meeting at the Lake Parsippany Rescue & Recovery Building, 100 Centerton Drive on Monday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m.
The club is a great group of women of all ages and walks of life committed to volunteerism and service and we have fun at the same time! The meeting is open to all area women interested in learning about the club and its involvement in the local community.
After the business meeting, Moira Davis RN, BSN, OCN, Nurse Navigator at Saint Barnabas Medical Center for the Melanoma Program and Thyroid, Head and Neck Cancer Institute, will be the guest speaker. She will speak on skin safety tips and present information on melanoma, the most serious skin cancer.
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a member of the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC), which is the largest volunteer women’s service organization in the state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service.
For more information call Cathy at (973) 984-0758, e-mail the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com or check us out on the web by clicking here.
Mayor Barberio’s Six Years of Accomplishments
10) Leniency letter to Morris County Judge for a Parsippany drug dealer on Township stationery
9) $3,000,000.00 from sewer surplus to regular operating fund and tells taxpayers the tax increase is below 2% mandatory cap.
8) Did not review Township Attorney’s submitted invoices that included $5,000.00 in sales tax. (Township is exempt from sales tax).
7) Violates township ordinance which Mayor voted for as a councilman that Mayor’s automobile should have township emblem.
6) Allows township employee(s) to take automobile home in violation of township ordinance that Mayor Barberio voted for as a councilman.
5) Starting pay scale far exceeding the retiring employee’s salary.
4) Did not follow up civil action settlement payments from former planning board attorney.
3) Staggering amount of $750,000 to a private information security firm for imaging the hard drive of a police officers computer.
2) Cost taxpayers for reimbursement of personal attorneys for Mayor Barberio’s Sunday night meeting. $5,000.00 for Mayor’s attorney and 5,662.50 for councilman Brian Stanton’s attorney.
1b) Witch-hunt of retired police captain and sewer treatment employee’s costing taxpayers $2,000,000.00 with no end in sight for the first witch-hunt.
1a) Serving legal papers to the aforementioned police officer on Christmas Eve, who’s been retired for 1½ years.
Roy’s Corner…. Next top ten arriving soon
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Pianist gets $2.5M after Parsippany crash impairs his ability to play
MORRISTOWN — A classical pianist from New York who can no longer play at the high level he mastered after suffering an elbow injury in a 2011 crash was awarded $2.5 million in compensation, according to the Daily Record. A jury voted 6-1 earlier this month to award William J. Finizio, Jr., 47, of New York…