PARSIPPANY — While investigating an activated burglar alarm at 7:23 a.m. on July 12 in the Galleria Mall at 2651 Route 10 East, Patrol Officer made contact with Jonathan Robbins, 42, Dover.

After a brief investigation it was determined that he was allowed to be on premise, but had two active no bail warrants.

The first warrant was issued by the Morris County Superior Court and the second warrant was issued by the Essex County Superior Court.

While being placed under arrest, one partial Suboxone pill and one Suboxone sublingual film were found in his possession.

Mr. Robbins was transported to Parsippany Police Headquarters where he was charged with Possession of a Controlled and Dangerous Substance in the third degree.

Judge Frese authorized the warrant with a bail amount of $5,000.00 with no 10% option. Mr. Robbins was transported to Morris County Correctional Facility until his court dates.

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 Police Departments Communication Center received a call from the victim of a car theft on Northfield Road at 10:06 a.m. on Saturday, July 16. Upon arrival of Patrol Officer G. Cacioppo, it was determined that the victims 2013 Dodge Charger was stolen between 3:45 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. It was also determined that the vehicle was left unlocked with the keys inside the vehicle.

At 7:28 p.m. Officers responded back to the victim’s residence and advised them that their vehicle was recovered by the Newark Police Department. This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Parsippany Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Police Department’s Communication Center received a call at 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20 from a passerby about a broken window at Quick Stop, 1446 Route 46, Troy Hills Village Shopping Center.

Upon arrival of Patrol Officers McAuliffe and Ohlsen they observed a broken front window and a metal object laying inside on the floor. Officers checked the interior of the store, but the unknown suspect had already fled. The store owner arrived on scene and advised the Officers that a lockbox with cash was stolen from inside the business. Parsippany Detective John Keiling and the Morris County Sheriff’s Department CID responded to the scene and assisted in the investigation.

Captain J. Wieners observed a broken front window at 1446 Route 46, Quick Stop, while he was traveling through the parking lot on Friday, August 5 at 6:57 a.m.

He advised Police dispatch of his location and multiple backup units responded to the scene. Once the Officers checked the interior of the building it was determined that the unknown suspect had already fled the area. Responding units found two bricks inside the business which were used by the unknown suspect to smash the window and make entry into the business. Once the business owner arrived on scene he advised the Officers that cash and cigarettes were stolen. Morris County Sheriff’s Department CID responded to the scene to assist in the investigation.

These incidents remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to call the Parsippany Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department’s Communication Center was contacted by a concerned motorist reporting a possible drunk driver in a Hyundai Santa Fe who had just pulled into Parsippany Inn and Suites, 2939 Route 10 East on Monday, August 1 at 6:49 p.m.

Responding units located the vehicle at 2939 Route 10 and conducted a motor vehicle stop. Patrol Officer S. Baker made contact with Erik Torgersen, 51, Parsippany, who was driving the vehicle.

After a brief investigation Mr. Torgersen was placed under arrest for Driving While Intoxicated and transported back to Parsippany Police Headquarters.

Upon his arrival, he was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving. He was released on his own recognizance into the custody of a family member 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 deceased body was discovered Friday afternoon, August 5 behind the Michaels Craft Stores, 1099 Route 46.  Although the name hasn’t been released by the Parsippany Police Department, the individual was a homeless man in his late sixties, who was frequently seen around the shopping center.

There is no reason for the public to be alarmed, it is believed the individual died of natural causes.

Parsippany Police Officers, along with the detective bureau and the Morris County Sheriff’s Crime Scene Investigation team were on scene. Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance Squad and Rockaway Neck Ambulance Squad was also on the scene.

Parsippany Focus will update this article when additional information becomes available.