Driver charged with possession of CDS

Frank L. Cahill
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Driver charged with possession of CDS

PARSIPPANY — While monitoring traffic in the area of Kingston Road on Sunday, January 17 at 10:31 a.m. Patrol Officer William Stone observed a 2006 Toyota Camry excessively sounding its horn while following another vehicle.

He initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle excessively sounding its horn.

Once outside his vehicle Patrol Officer Stone immediately smelled the odor of raw marijuana as the driver, Wojciech Dymacz, 28, Parsippany, opened his window.

After a brief investigation, Mr. Dymacz was placed under arrest for possession of 50 grams or less of marijuana. He was transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters were he was issued summons for Possession of 50 grams or less of Marijuana, Improper Use of Horn, and having an Expired Inspection Sticker. 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.

Retired Parsippany Deputy Chief charged with DWI

Frank L. Cahill
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Retired Parsippany Deputy Chief charged with DWI

PARSIPPANY — Patrol Sergeant Ross Cooper was patrolling the area of Parsippany Road at 4:04 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, when he observed a vehicle parked, with its engine running in the parking lot of the Parsippany Elks Lodge, 230 Parsippany Road, at which time he pulled into the parking lot to check on the vehicle.

Patrol Sergeant Cooper approached the vehicle and observed the driver, later identified as William Makowitz, 72, Sparta, sitting in the driver’s seat with his head tilted back. Makowitz a former Parsippany Deputy Chief retired in 2006 from the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department.

Makowitz receives an annual pension of $102,523.

Makowitz was appointed deputy chief in April 2001, but his promotion wasn’t officially recognized by the state Department of Personnel until 2004.

Patrol Sergeant Cooper was able wake Mr. Makowitz after a few attempts and speak to him.

After a brief investigation, Mr. Makowitz was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters.

He was charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Failure to Submit to Breath Testing. Mr. Makowitz 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.

 

David M. Samuel named to Deans List at Monmouth

Frank L. Cahill
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David M. Samuel named to Deans List at Monmouth

PARSIPPANY — Sophomore David M. Samuel III was named to the Deans List for Fall Semester at Monmouth University with an overall GPA of 3.73.

David is a 2013 graduate from Parsippany High School.

Located along New Jersey’s northern coastline, Monmouth University offers a welcoming and dynamic setting for student development. Innovative academic programs, individual faculty attention and nationally ranked Division One athletics make our private university a great place to find your future.

Monmouth’s beautiful coastal campus sits at the heart of a vibrant culture rich in history, the arts, technology and entrepreneurship. Just one hour from New York and Philadelphia, we take pride in preparing students to succeed in life after Monmouth. Our renowned faculty are actively involved in advancing academic research nationwide while encouraging meaningful community involvement and critical thinking for self-fulfillment.

Woman’s Club February Meeting Features Speaker from Jersey Battered Women’s Services

Frank L. Cahill
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Woman’s Club February Meeting Features Speaker from Jersey Battered Women’s Services

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, February 22 at 7:00 p.m.

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, the Director of Community Relations at Jersey Battered Women’s Services (JBWS) will be the guest speaker.  She will provide information on the different services JBWS provides to women in the community.  She will also present information on how to recognize if an acquaintance or family member is being abused and what information you could provide to help.

Club members and guests are asked to make a donation towards purchasing baby monitors or bring paper goods or cleaning products to the General Meeting.

Everything will be donated to a local JBWS shelter. For additional information on JBWS, please contact info@jbws.org .

For information on the Woman’s Club involvement with JBWS call Cathy Haney at (973) 335-9769.

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 find us on the web by clicking here.

PHHS Swim Team holding a swim-a-thon

Frank L. Cahill
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PHHS Swim Team holding a swim-a-thon

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Hills High School Swim Team is holding a first time swim-a-thon event to help raise money for the New Jersey DECA Community Service fundraiser “Packages for Patriots”.

Through this fundraiser, the business club is supporting the charity, Operation Shoebox. Operation Shoebox is a non-profit organization that is based in New Jersey and sends care packages to soldiers overseas using products and goods that are donated to them. Recently this organization shipped package number 100,000 to a New Jersey service person on active duty.

At the moment the organization needs the money to continue to send all these packages to our soldiers. This year, New Jersey DECA’s state goal is to raise and donate $25,000 to the cause. Through this business club at their school, Parsippany Hills juniors, Shreya Moola and Jillian Bostek have co-chaired their chapter’s fundraising efforts. During the course of the year a variety of activities have been utilized to raise funds. The girls are also members of the PHHS swim team and have used their passion for swimming to organize an event through their team.

They have set up a swim-a-thon that will give the entire swim team a chance to do something to give back to the community. The event will take place on February 1st at Morristown High School between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The entire swim team and its supporters are excited to see what the outcomes of this event will be and are hopeful to raise the money needed!

If community members would like to donate to this worthwhile cause they contact Mr.John Pico or Mr.William Soden at Parsippany Hills High School.

Jonathan Franchini makes the Fall 2015 Dean’s List at Delaware Valley University

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Jonathan Franchini makes the Fall 2015 Dean’s List at Delaware Valley University
Jonathan Franchini
Jonathan Franchini

PARSIPPANY — Jonathan Franchini a resident of Lake Hiawatha was honored for academic achievement by being named to the Dean’s List at Delaware Valley University for the Fall 2015 semester.

Delaware Valley University is an independent, comprehensive university with more than 1,000 acres in Bucks and Montgomery counties. Founded in 1896, DelVal emphasizes experiential and interdisciplinary learning and provides small class sizes where students learn on a first-name basis.

Through the innovative Experience360 Program, all DelVal students gain real world experience in their fields. Located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, DelVal combines the comfort of small-town living with the excitement of big-city access.

DelVal offers more than 25 undergraduate majors in the sciences, humanities and business, more than five master’s programs, a Doctor of Education and a variety of adult education courses.

Learn more at: delval.edu

Two Parsippany Residents victim of IRS phone scam

Frank L. Cahill
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Two Parsippany Residents victim of IRS phone scam

PARSIPPANY — A female victim came to Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department to report she was the victim of a IRS scam, at 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26. The female victim stated she was contacted by an IRS employee on her phone and was advised she owed $7,000 in taxes and needed to pay them immediately or be arrested. The victim went to a Western Union location in Parsippany and wired approximately $3,000.00, the maximum allowable limit per transfer, to “Martin Douglas.” The victim advised Patrol Officer J. Hughes she attempted to cancel the wire transfer after she became suspicious of the phone call and wire transfer. Unfortunately, the wire transfers were already completed and the victim lost her money.

Parsippany Police Officer E. Elston was investigating a report of a possible missing person when the victim contacted her daughter, who was at Parsippany Police Headquarters, and advised her she was home on Monday, January 21 at 9:21 p.m.

Prior to responding to Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Headquarters to report the victim missing, the daughter was unable to reach her mother at work, received vague texts from her mother, and a male named “Brian” called her and advised her that he knew were the victim was, but would not divulge where.

Officers responded to the victim’s residence at which time she advised the Officers that she was on the phone continuously since 11:00 a.m. with the IRS who told her she owed $17,500. in back taxes.

She further advised that she was threatened with arrest if she did not immediately pay or hung up the phone. The Officers advised the victim that this was a phone scam and not the IRS calling to collect back taxes.

Upon further investigation the caller, “Melvin Harris”, instructed her to go to multiple MoneyGram locations and wire money to satisfy the taxes she owed. The victim unfortunately followed the instructions and sent the money.
These incident is still under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Investigative Division at (973) 263-4313.

While this incident is under investigation it is important to know the following pointers to avoid being a victim:

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  • The IRS does not ask payment via pre-paid debit cards or wire transfers.
  • The IRS will contact you via USPS mail first, then a possible phone call.
  • The IRS will not force you to immediately pay because you have the right to appeal.
  • Do not trust your caller ID. Scammers will spoof their caller ID to look like they are legitimately from the IRS or other agencies.
  • The IRS will not threaten you with immediate arrest or force you to stay on the phone.

    If you suspect the call is fraudulent hang up and call the IRS at 800-829-1040 and they can assist you in determining if you do in fact owe money.

    For more information click here.

    • Poodle escaped in Fairfield from Animal Hospital

    Frank L. Cahill
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    Poodle escaped in Fairfield from Animal Hospital

    FAIRFIELD —  You bring your animal to an animal hospital for treatment and your animal escapes and it has been five days and no sign of him.

    A nurse was walking Pepper, a 17-pound, gray, male poodle, around 6:30 a.m. on Saturday morning when the snow was already coming down and the leash slipped from her grasp and the dog ran off.

    The dog is missing from Animal Emergency and Referral Associates, 1237 Bloomfield Avenue, Fairfield, since Saturday morning.

    Pepper crossed Bloomfield Avenue, zigging and zagging through more than six inches of snow, before running into dense woods along the Passaic River. He hasn’t been seen since.

     

    Cambria brought Pepper to the animal hospital Friday, after he was hit by a car in front of her house and needed minor treatment.

    The hospital said after the poodle ran away Saturday morning, hospital staff searched for him for six hours in the blizzard. When they stopped looking, they figured the dog had probably hidden in the snow.

    Pepper is not wearing a collar but has a microchip under his chin with identifying information, Cambria said. She said he had an IV catheter banded to his front leg and was attached to a blue-white harness when he went missing.

    The family is offering a $100.00 reward for Pepper’s safe return.  His dog ID # is 481886.

    If you seen him please call Cambria at (917) 449-8144 or call Dr. Palescandolo at (973) 226-3282.

    Support Project Graduation at Houlihans

    Frank L. Cahill
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    Support Project Graduation at Houlihans

    PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Hills High School Project Graduation fundraiser will be held on Thursday, February 11 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., at Houlihan’s, 1735 Route 46 East.

    A portion of the proceeds goes to benefit Parsippany Hills High School Project Graduation. No coupons or discounts may be applied to Fundraiser Events. No early bird menu. Valid for to-go orders.

    To get a gauge of seats needed, please RSVP before February 9 to Catherine Paraan at cparaan@optonine.net. Walk-ins still welcome on night of event.

    For additional information, please call (973) 818-6437.

    Click here to download a flyer and please bring it with you so PHHS Project Graduation

     

    PHS Bands Fundraiser at Bedding Shoppe

    Frank L. Cahill
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    PHS Bands Fundraiser at Bedding Shoppe

    PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany High School Band will hold a fundraiser on Saturday, January 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Bedding Shoppe, 811 Route 46.

    Bedding Shoppe, Parsippany’s trusted local mattress store for the last 28 years, is offering a private mattress sale to raise funds for PHS Bands.  Bedding Shoppe will donate $25 to $150 to the PHS Bands for ever set sold during this event. Donations will help offset the cost of the trip to West Virginia in May and support other programs. Individual band members will also be given a $10.00 referral donation toward their cost of the trip for each person they refer who makes a purchase. Bedding Shoppe will also offer local delivery, removal of your old set, and no interest financing to qualified buyers. Treat yourself to that new mattress you’ve wanted and help a great cause. Please help get the word out.

    Click here for a copy of the bands flyer.

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