Robbery Arrest Following Motor Vehicle Crash

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officers responded to the area of Alexander Drive for a person striking a vehicle with an object in the roadway on Tuesday, July 19 at 1:57 a.m.

Once on scene Patrol Officer E. Giordano conducted an initial investigation which revealed the victim/driver, a 19 year old male from Parsippany and the accused, later identified as Anthony Chacon, 21, Lake Hiawatha, were involved in a road rage incident prior to the crash.

Once the crash occurred between the accused’s vehicle, a 2001 Honda CRV and the victim’s vehicle, a 2003 Hyundai Elantra, the accused exited his vehicle and began to further damage the victim’s vehicle.

The victim then exited his vehicle at which time the accused pushed him against the Hyundai Elantra, threw his vehicle keys, and removed cash from him.

The accused then left the area in his Honda CRV. Patrol Officers were advised of the accused’s vehicle description along with his identity.

A short time later the accused was located at his residence and placed under arrest by Patrol Officer J. Schicke and J. Hughes.

The accused was transported back to Police Headquarters where he was charged with Robbery and Criminal Mischief. He was transported to Morris County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail pending a 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.

Drunk Driver Crashes into Police Vehicle

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer M. Kimble activated his emergency lights and stopped in the left lane of Route 10 east after observing property that was reported missing on a previous incident at 12:50 a.m. on Sunday, July 26.

While retrieving the item from the roadway he observed a vehicle, later identified as a 2007 Infiniti G35, approaching his vehicle.

Patrol Officer M. Kimble was able to avoid being struck by the vehicle as it crashed into the left side of his patrol vehicle.

After a brief investigation Charles Wilfong, 63, Rockaway, was placed under arrest by Ptl. J. Pledger for suspicion of Driving While Intoxicated and transported to Police Headquarters.

While at Police Headquarters Mr. Wilfong was issued summons for Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, and Careless Driving. He was released to a family member 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.

 

Par-Troy East 8u All Star team wins tournament championship

PARSIPPANY — Par-Troy East 8u All Star team won the tournament championship on Tuesday, July 28, 19-7 against Randolph.

The team finished the tournament with a perfect record of 10-0. The game ended in the bottom of the 4th inning as the teams youngest All Star, 7 year old Trevor Nussbaum crossed home plate, after a bases loaded walk, giving Par Troy a 12 run lead, ending the game due to the Little League mercy rule. (12 run lead after the 4th inning).

The team steamrolled through the tournament under the brilliant coaching of Mike Plescia and the true dedication of his assistant coaches, players, and their families throughout the five week tournament.

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It could feel like 100 in Parsippany this afternoon

Tuesday was hot. Wednesday could be even hotter, say forecasters. Highs will reach 95 in Newark, and 94 in Camden and Trenton this afternoon under sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service. The high humidity will make it feel even warmer with heat indexes of 100 or more the norm, AccuWeather.com said. The NWS is…

Parsippany man guilty of sexually assaulting girl for 9 years

MORRISTOWN — A 58-year-old Parsippany man was found guilty on all counts Tuesday in the sexual assault of a girl in Mount Olive and later in Roxbury over a nine-year period. A jury in Superior Court in Morristown convicted Guy Parker on six counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and seven counts of second-degree sexual assault.…

76 Morris County Offenders arrested by Sheriff’s Department

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Sheriff’s Office participated in a statewide Child Support Sweep coordinated by the N.J. State Judiciary and the Sheriff’s Association of New Jersey during the week of July 20 to July 24.

Officers from the Morris County Sheriff’s Office arrested seventy-six (76) offenders for non-payment of child support.

Morris County collected more than $56,000 in back child support, making the county number one out of all twenty-one New Jersey counties in funds collected.

“As the Morris County Sheriff I am very proud that our agency ranked number one in the state in collecting unpaid child support for families,” said Morris County Sheriff Edward V. Rochford.

The Morris County Sheriff’s Office is the first Nationally Accredited Sheriff’s Office in New Jersey and provides shared law enforcement services for all thirty-nine municipalities in Morris County.

 

 

 

Four residents file for position on Board of Education

PARSIPPANY — The deadline for filing a nominating position for the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education was yesterday, and four residents filed with the Morris County Clerk to fill three seats that will become available December 31, 2015. The seats are for a term of three years.

Frank Neglia, Judy Mayer and Michael Pietowicz terms expire on December 31, 2015. Mayer and Pietowicz was appointed unanimously in February 2015 to fill the seats vacated by James Carifi and the late Dr. Frank Calabria

The school board election will be held during the General Election on November 3.

Susy Golderer, Louis Maccarella, Judy Mayer and Frank Neglia, Jr. are competing for the three expiring seats.

Parsippany Focus will be sending a questionnaire to all candidates in the upcoming weeks.

 

Heat is on as 90s are back for next several days

Another stretch of hot weather is set to ratchet up Tuesday in New Jersey. Temperatures are expected to be 90 degrees or higher across much of the state for at least the next three days. The high humidity will make it feel closer to 100. The National Weather Service is calling for highs of 92 in…

Par-Troy 8U All Star Baseball Team playing Championship Game

Scan-2PARSIPPANY — Par-Troy 8u All Star baseball team is playing in the championship game on Tuesday, July 28 at 5:45 p.m. against Randolph at Taylor Field, Little League East Baseball Complex behind Northvale School.

The Par Troy East All Stars are 9-0.  The team consists of all  7 & 8 years old and have won every game they have played (9-0).  

Zinburger opening soon; now hiring

PARSIPPANY — As first reported in Parsippany Focus, on July 9, 2014, Zinburger is coming to Parsippany. (Click here to read complete article). Just recently job postings been appearing on websites for help wanted.

Zinburger announced in 2014 they will be opening in the former Chevy’s Fresh Mex on the corner of Littleton Road (Route 202) and Route 10, Parsippany. The building housed the former Chevy’s Tex Mex Restaurant, until it was on fire on May 11, 2011 when a motorist reported he saw flames shooting through the restaurant’s roof at about 8:45 a.m.  The general alarm fire caused total damage to the interior of the building. The building has been vacant since.

In October 2014, the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Adjustment approved a variance to construct signage accessory to a restaurant contrary to current zoning.

In January, Parsippany-Troy Hills Council approved a person-to-person, and place-to-place transfer of retail consumption liquor license to Zin Morris Plains, LLC.

Construction on the building has been going on for months, and it appears to be coming to completion. The sign on the front of the building facing Route 10 was also erected on Tuesday, July 28.

Some of the positions they are looking to fill are Front Desk Host/Hostess, Dishwasher, Prep Cook, Line Cook and Bartenders.

For more information on open positions, click here.

Zinburger (East) is operated  by the Briad Group, 78 Okner Parkway, Livingston. Briad Group also operates other franchises such as Cups Frozen Yogurt, Wendy’s and T.G.I. Friday’s. The Briad Group is also a licensed franchisee for Marriott and Hilton branded hotels.

Other Zinburger locations in New Jersey are in Clifton; Cherry Hill and Garden State Plaza, Paramus.

Click here to view their website.