PARSIPPANY — Mr. Anthony Costa, 22, Mount Arlington, was traveling eastbound on Littleton Road through the intersection of Parsippany Road, when Ms. Aparna Balakrishnan, 26, Parsippany, traveling westbound on Littleton Road, turned left onto Parsippany Road and collided with Mr. Costa, on Saturday, July 11 at approximately 2:00 p.m.

Ms. Balakrishnan stated she was behind a third vehicle waiting to make the left turn and she did not see Mr. Costa’s vehicle enter the intersection.

Both vehicles had a solid green light.  Police investigation found damage to the vehicles to be consistent with the driver and witness statements and that the collision occurred due to Ms. Balakrishnan inattention and failure to yield to the right of way of Mr. Costa.

Mr. Costa was driving a 2009 Dodge Avenger and Mr. Balakrishnan was driving a 2004 Hyundai XG250L.

Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Corigliano Towing.  At the time of this article no summons were issued.  There were no injuries reported.

The accident was investigated by Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrolman James Seeger.

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Volunteer Fire District 5 held a car wash on Sunday, July 19. The weather cooperated with temperatures up to 100 degrees in Parsippany.  The members were washing cars as part of their annual fund-raising activities.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Councilman Michael dePierro was in line to have his car wash. Mr. dePierro is a supporter of District 5 and is seen at all of their fundraising events.

PARSIPPANY — Mr. David Mecca, 27, Montville was traveling south on North Beverwyck Road when he attempted to make a left turn onto Vail Road and was struck by a 2014 Mitsubishi driven by Mr. Vincent M. Trabucco, 22, Randolph, on Friday, July 10, at 8:15 p.m.

Mr.Trabucco was traveling north on North Beverwyck Road when he proceeded to go around another vehicle that stopped at the light on North Beverwyck Road at the traffic light. Going through the traffic light he was struck on the driver’s side causing him to jump a curb, and knock down a traffic signal.

Police investigation revealed that both vehicles were at fault for attempting to make it through the light on a yellow signal.

Both drivers were issued a summons for Careless Driving by Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officer Clarence DeLoatch.

Mr. Meccas was driving a 2013 Nissan. Both vehicles were towed from the scene by Eagle Towing.

PARSIPPANY — A Barbara Street resident contacted the Parsippany Police Department to report a burglary to their residence, on July 14 at 6:23 p.m.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer G. Lowe responded to the scene and spoke to the resident who advised him that someone entered the house through a rear exterior door.

The resident further stated that the unknown actor(s) ransacked the master bedroom and stole jewelry and various personal documents.

Anyone with information regarding the incident should contact the Parsippany Police Department at (973) 263-4300.

PARSIPPANY — UPS security personnel contacted the Parsippany Police Department to report they had two employees they suspected of stealing items out of packages prior to loading them into the shipping trailers, on Wednesday, July 15 at 8:11 a.m.

Patrol Officer A. Van Orden and J. Lubeck responded to UPS and spoke to UPS security personnel. Through the course of their investigation, along with evidence received from UPS security, Sean Stevenson, 26, North Haledon and Joseph Meola, 27, Hawthorne, were placed under arrest and transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters.

Mr. Meola was charged with Theft of Movable Property for the theft of a cell phone. Mr. Stevenson was charged with Theft of Movable Property for the theft of five cell phones.

Both parties were released pending their court appearance.

Editors Note: A complaint or a charge 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 — Home Depot Asset Protection contacted the Parsippany Police Department to report they had a shoplifter detained in the store on Tuesday, July 7 at 4:29 p.m.

Patrol Officer P. Kolln and C. Cifaldi responded to the scene. Once on scene they were advised by Asset Protection personnel that Christopher Beyel, 23, Parsippany, had placed three different power tools into his cart and exited the store.

Asset Protection personnel then stopped him and brought him back inside the store until Parsippany Police arrived.

Mr. Beyel was arrested and transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters. He was issued a summons for Shoplifting and released pending his court appearance.

Editors Note: A complaint or a charge 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.