PARSIPPANY — Delta Dental of New Jersey (DDNJ)’s Sock Collection Drive for Veterans was held between September 11-21. Socks collected will be distributed at the Smiles for Our Heroes event in which veterans will receive free dental services on November 3-4 at Zufall Health Center in Dover.
With September 11 being a day of service and remembrance, DDNJ employees also wrote letters of support to veterans and first responders.
PARSIPPANY — Teva Pharmaceuticals announced that Teva executives Kåre Schultz and Brendan O’Grady, alongside State of New Jersey Governor, Phil Murphy, formalized Teva’s commitment to consolidate its North America Commercial business to Parsippany at the company’s global headquarters in Petach Tikva, Israel.
Announced earlier this year as part of a global restructuring process, Teva will establish its North America headquarters in Parsippany-Troy Hills, including more than 1,000 high-wage jobs and the transfer and creation of more than 800 positions. Teva accepted an offer of 10-year, $40 million tax savings incentives from the NJ Economic Development Authority to move forward with its plan to negotiate a lease for office space in the Parsippany-Troy Hills area.
“It’s not every day that a global industry leader moves their headquarters to New Jersey,” said Parsippany Mayor Michael Soriano.
“We’re entering into a new era of innovation and growth as a leading global generics and biopharmaceuticals company,” said Brendan O’Grady, EVP and Head of North America Commercial, Teva. “New Jersey offers Teva North America a value proposition of a unique biopharma cluster of universities and life sciences organizations in which Teva can build its future in North America—and today’s event is an important recognition of this milestone.”
This ceremony marks another step forward in Teva’s global restructuring efforts to drive savings, restore financial security and stabilize its business. Reducing the number of sites is part of Teva’s strategy to unify and simplify the organization, as well as improve productivity and efficiencies.
“We’re pleased to honor Teva today in recognition of its long-time partnership and commitment to innovation in New Jersey” said Governor Murphy. “The presence of global life sciences companies like Teva is critical to our ability to strengthen our prosperous innovation ecosystem. We’re excited to welcome Teva to the Garden State–the location to be for the world’s most competitive life sciences companies.”
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officer P. Kolln responded to the parking lot of Planet Fitness, 2956 Route 10, Powdermill Plaza West, at 4:49 p.m. on October 18, for a reported burglary to a vehicle. Upon his arrival, he spoke to the victim who advised him that she parked her vehicle at 3:50 p.m. and placed her purse in the trunk while she worked out.
When she returned to her vehicle approximately one hour later, she found that her purse with all of her belongings was stolen. No signs of forced entry were found on the vehicle and the victim had possession of her car keys.
Parsippany Police Department Detectives, along with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit responded to the scene to assist in the investigation. The value of the stolen belongs was estimated to be $960.00.
This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.
PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officer S. Abrusci was conducting a property check at 6:38 p.m. on October 17 at Parsippany Inn and Suites when he observed a 2011 Hyundai Sonata registered in Pennsylvania parked and occupied by a single male. When Officer Abrusci returned approximately one hour later, the vehicle was still in the same spot and occupied by the same male occupant.
As he approached the vehicle, the occupant appeared to place something under his seat. After a brief investigation by Officers Abrusci and G. Bloete, the driver, Felix Vasquez, 23, Hackettstown, was placed under arrest. Mr. Vasquez was found to be in possession of one glassine fold of suspected Heroin, one empty glassine fold, one hypodermic needle full of suspected heroin, along with two used hypodermic needles. He was transported to police headquarters for processing.
While there he was charged with one count of Third Degree Possession of CDS (Heroin); and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Disorderly Persons Offense.
He was released on his own recognizance 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.
PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officers J. Seeger and J. Hughes observed a 1998 Honda Accord fail to maintain its lane by crossing the double yellow line and white line on Route 46 near South Beverwyck Road at 10:26 p.m. on Monday, October 15.
The vehicle also did not have an inspection sticker. Upon speaking to the driver, Travis Amico, 29, Clifton, the officers detected the odor of raw marijuana emanating from the interior of the vehicle.
After a brief investigation he was found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. He was transported to police headquarters for processing. While there, he was charged with Possession of Less than 50 Grams of Marijuana, a Disorderly Persons Offense; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Disorderly Persons Offense; Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle, a Traffic Offense; Failure to Maintain Lane, a Traffic Offense; and Failure to Inspect, a Traffic Offense.
He was released on his own recognizance 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.
PARSIPPANY — A concerned motorist observed a vehicle being erratically driven and contacted Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Communication Center at 12:07 p.m. on Monday, October 15. The caller further advised that he was able to get the driver of the 2006 Toyota 4 Runner to pull over. Patrol Officer G. Bloete responded to the scene and made contact with the driver, Orion Crandall, 23, Essex Fells.
After a brief investigation he was found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana. He was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters. While there he was charged with Possession of Less than 50 Grams of Marijuana, a Disorderly Persons Offense; Driving While Intoxicated, a Traffic Offense; Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle, a Traffic Offense; and Reckless Driving, a Traffic Offense.
He was released on his own recognizance 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.
PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officer J. Hughes conducted a random license plate inquiry at 11:55 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, on a 2018 Hyundai Tucson, which showed the registered owner had a suspended driver’s license. He conducted a motor vehicle stop and spoke to the driver, Angie Osorio-Ospina, 29, from Dover. While speaking to Ms. Osorio-Ospina, Officer Hughes detected the distinct odor of burnt marijuana.
After a brief investigation she was found to be in possession of a plastic container of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. She was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters for processing. While there, she was charged with the following:
Possession of less than fifty Grams of Marijuana, a Disorderly Persons Offense; Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a Disorderly Persons Offense; Driving While Suspended, a Traffic Offense; and Possession of CDS in a Motor Vehicle, a Traffic Offense.
She was released on her own recognizance pending her 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.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hill Police Officers responded at 6:24 a.m. on Saturday, October 13 to a property on Edwards Road for a burglary and theft in progress. The Parsippany Communication Center relayed to officers that the caller interrupted two males who were wearing masks that had already smashed the passenger window and removed two tires and rims from the vehicle. The suspect’s vehicle was last seen heading towards the Route 280 interchange.
Officers spoke to the caller who stated that he had arrived at his property and observed two males wearing masks near his nephew’s 20018 Honda Accord. After a brief verbal exchange with the suspects, they fled the area in a light colored hatchback.
After further investigation, it was determined that the unknown suspects shattered the front passenger window to gain entry to the vehicle and steal miscellaneous items. They also removed all four wheels lug nuts, and stole two of the four tires and rims.
The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigations Unit responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.
Approximate value of the items stolen was $1,000.
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Mayor Michael Soriano was at the starting line to greet the walkers in today’s “Making Strides of Parsippany” event held in the Century Office Campus.
At the time this article was published the Parsippany Making Strides raised $455,164. You can still make a donation by clicking here.
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events raise awareness and money to save lives from breast cancer. The money you raise and the donations made are helping the American Cancer Society fund innovative breast cancer research, 24/7 information and support, prevention and early detection initiatives, and so much more.
Top teams were BASF Florham Park raising $20,311; Rising to the Challenge raising $18,636; The Pink Striders raising $15,129; GAF raising $12,388; Team Mary raising $11,231; Rockaway Dental Associates raising $10,278 and #teamRocketsMom raising $10,166.
Top participants were Joan Van Soest raising $18,636; Sylvia G Samaniego raising $14,103; and Nancy Medford raising $14,042.
MORRISTOWN —Early Thursday morning, campaign volunteers were shocked and horrified to find numerous Jay Webber for Congress and other campaign signs shredded and dumped at MRVP Campaign Headquarters at 26 Schuyler Place, Morristown.
According to Executive Director Rob Zwigard, who filed a report with Morristown police, “our volunteers including older women, mothers and teens who work and volunteer at our Headquarters are terrified to return as they could be subject to further violence.”
In this election season where brazen government leaders like Eric Holder, Cory Booker and Maxine Waters have made statements encouraging aggressive confrontations with Republicans, it has created an atmosphere which can incite some to misread these cues and act by violent and illegal means.
According to Zwigard “I know Chip Robinson and other Morris Democrat leaders – while I disagree with them strongly on important issues, I know them to be honorable and decent people. I do not think Mikie Sherrill or her Campaign were at all directly involved in these despicable acts, however, the national and statewide Democrat rhetoric has created an environment where some find this abhorrent behavior acceptable.
MRVP calls on government leaders – Republican and Democrat alike to denounce these illegal, threatening and violent acts and – encourage all activists – of all parties and persuasions – to use peaceful and legal means to vigorously advocate for the candidate(s) off their choice.
Sheriff James Gannon, whose facility is across the street from MRVP Headquarters, is investigating the incident in conjunction with the Morristown Police.
According to Zwigard, “MRVP is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that will lead to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators. Identities of anyone who comes forward will be kept confidential.”
Zwigard concluded, “in these final weeks for the campaign, I hope both parties can conduct a civil issue oriented campaign, ensuring that all campaign supporters acquit themselves in an honorable and respectful manor. One that will ensure the free fair and honest elections Morris County residents deserve”. Mr. Zwigard can be reached at MRVP Headquarters (973) 539-7630.
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