Police Department announces “2016 Citizen’s Police Academy”

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Police Department announces “2016 Citizen’s Police Academy”

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department is now accepting applications from its residents for enrollment in the 2016 Citizen’s Police Academy.

The Citizen’s Police Academy is a ten-week program designed to give the participants a working knowledge of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department.

The goal is to increase communication and partnership between the citizens and the police through education and discussion in order to establish a safer community.

The series consist of sessions held once a week, on Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. starting Thursday, September 22.

The classes provide an in-depth view into various areas of law enforcement such as criminal investigations, neighborhood watch, crime prevention, firearms, use of force and advancements in technology utilized in law enforcement today. It is an educational and informative program that allows citizens the opportunity to learn about the issues that affect law enforcement efforts in the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.

Class size is limited to approximately twenty students and there is no cost to anyone attending the academy.

When residents take a more personal interest in the protection of their community and neighborhoods, they enjoy a safer and closer relationship with their neighbors.

It is the hope that the graduates become partners in identifying problems and solutions to the crime and safety issues that are affecting our community.

Community Oriented Policing plays an important and vital role in reducing crime.

Graduates of the academy are able to take what they have learned back into their neighborhoods where they can utilize it to enhance the quality of neighborhood life. Upon completion of the course with a minimum attendance of eight classes, graduates will receive a diploma, and a class photo.

Click here to download the application which can be downloaded and mailed or saved to a computer and e-mailed directly to us.

For more information or to receive an application by mail, please call Officer Remo D’Alessandro at (973) 263-4383.

Applications will be accepted until Monday, August 22 or until the class is filled.

Student adds ‘Black Belt’ to long list of Accomplishments

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Student adds ‘Black Belt’ to long list of Accomplishments

PARSIPPANY —Amanda Lyons, 18, began studying karate at five years old at the Madison Area YMCA Kinder Karate program. Both her parents, long-term karate practitioners, encouraged her, the youngest of two siblings, to try the sport out. Lyons recalls her desire to earn a Black Belt when she was three years old.

On April 27, Lyons was awarded her black belt in a formal ceremony after three days of testing. Her belt was awarded by Christopher J. Goedecke, career martial artist, author and 8th degree black belt.

Speaking of her current karate training, Amanda stated, “Although Karate matched my expectations, I didn’t match my own expectations. Martial arts has brought me closer to over there,” her reference to her future, potential self.

Lyons has a vivid imagination, a sharp academic mind and exceptional literary skills which have led her to complete the first draft of a ten-book, sword and sorcery, literary fiction series that she started when she was four.

Lyons is a senior at Morris Catholic in Denville and will be attending Brown University this fall. According to her high school principal, Mr. Robert Loia, Lyons has broken all academic standards at her school. She was school Valedictorian and State Scholar Athlete (NJSIAA). She also received national merit recognition as a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship Competition.

Lyons cites her father, 5th degree black belt, Tom Lyons, current CFO of Provident Bank, of making a great impression on her martial study. Lyons mother, Andrea, was also the first female black belt of the Wind School, a Morris county martial arts school founded in 1974, by noted karate expert, Christopher J. Goedecke.

Karate runs in the family blood. Coincidentally, Amanda’s parents met while training in the Wind School. Both earned their black belts and married as a result of their meeting.

Parsippany’s Memorial Day Parade

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Parsippany’s Memorial Day Parade

The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills will be remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces on Monday, May 30.

The townships Memorial Day Parade starts at 12:00 Noon at Sylvan Way and Route 202 and continues up Route 202 (Littleton Road) and ends at the reviewing stand at Rita Drive.

For more information, please contact the Mayors Office at (973) 263-4297.

Memorial Day is a federal public holiday in the United States. Decoration Day is usually observed on the last Monday of May every year.

Memorial Day 2016 is on May 30. This day is set aside to celebrate and honor United States men and women who have died serving their country in military. Memorial Day originally began to honor and celebrate Union Soldiers who died during the American Civil War.

For many Americans, this day marks the start of summer. Learning institutions are usually closed on this day.

Relay For Life Fundraiser at Kafe Mozart

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Relay For Life Fundraiser at Kafe Mozart

PARSIPPANY — The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Central Morris County’s “Strike Out Cancer” team, headed by Margie Forman, will be holding a fundraiser at Kafe Mozart, as part of their Dine to Donate program, on Monday, May 16.

Regardless of whether you eat breakfast, lunch or dinner, dine in or take out, or even purchase a gift certificate for future use, Relay For Life will receive 10% of the entire day’s proceeds.

However, you must bring the flyer with you for this fundraiser.  The flyer can be found at www.KafeMozart.com under their Dine to Donate tab.  Please help us fight cancer, while enjoying a delicious meal!

Kafe Mozart is located at 2900 Route 10 West, Powder Mill Plaza West in Parsippany.  For reservations, please call Kafe Mozart at (973) 998-7788.

Retired cop dies from injuries sustained in Police Unity Tour bike crash

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Retired cop dies from injuries sustained in Police Unity Tour bike crash

ROXBURY — The retired lieutenant of the Roxbury Police Department who was critically injured in a bicycle crash during the Police Unity Tour Monday has died, his family said. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Franklin,” Franklin’s family said in a statement. “Helping others even in death, he donated…

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Parsippany Town Council Agenda Meeting – May 2, 2016

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Parsippany Town Council Agenda Meeting – May 2, 2016

Woman allegedly shot heroin in Wawa parking lot while her kids were in the car

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Woman allegedly shot heroin in Wawa parking lot while her kids were in the car

PARSIPPANY — A 33-year-old Fair Lawn woman was arrested Saturday morning after injecting heroin while sitting in a car with her children, State Police said. Elizabeth Kelley Crew was seen in the parking lot of the New Road Wawa around 8:30 a.m. by a state trooper who grew suspicious because Crew seemed unresponsive, the Daily Record…

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Boiling Springs Savings Bank Honors Local Heroes

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Boiling Springs Savings Bank Honors Local Heroes

PARSIPPANY — May is Military Appreciation Month and to honor local heroes, Boiling Springs Savings Bank (BSSB) has introduced a new checking account, Heroes Checking. The bank is also recognizing all military and emergency service personnel by pledging to donate up to $5,000 through a Facebook promotion encouraging local residents to share the faces of their local heroes. Boiling Springs Savings Bank is located at 66 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha and can be reached by calling (973) 257-8882.

BSSB’s new Heroes Checking was designed to show appreciation for the service of our active, retired, paid and volunteer service members. This account provides amenities including interest earned on all balances, no monthly fees, and a low $100 minimum deposit to open a new account. All you need is proof of service.

“For over 75 years, our customers have been our friends and neighbors,” says Robert E. Stillwell, BSSB President and CEO. “Boiling Springs Savings Bank is dedicated to maintaining our local roots and local values, and we are honored to recognize our local heroes and thank them for their service. Heroes Checking was created for them.”

For the month of May, area residents are encouraged to post and share photos of local heroes on the bank’s Facebook page. Boiling Springs Savings Bank will donate $1 for each photo that is posted, and an additional $1 for each positive reaction, up to $5,000 total to a local police, fire, first aid or military organization. All entries to the Local Heroes Photo Campaign must be submitted by May 31, 2016. Photos can include paid, volunteer or retired members of the police, fire department, EMS/first aid, or any branch of the U.S. military. BSSB is committed to support emergency service organizations throughout Bergen, Essex, Morris and Passaic counties in New Jersey.

For more information on Heroes Checking or BSSB, visit the their web site by clicking here. Official rules for the Local Heroes Photo Campaign can be found on the Boiling Springs Facebook page by clicking here.

About Boiling Springs Savings Bank
Boiling Springs Savings Bank is a New Jersey chartered savings bank with $1.5 billion in assets. The Bank is headquartered in Rutherford and has 17 branch locations in Bergen, Essex, Morris and Passaic Counties. Boiling Springs offers a full suite of loan and deposit products, plus many services, including free mobile banking, online banking, Debit MasterCard and free bill pay services. Its deposits are insured by the FDIC. Boiling Springs Savings Bank was named one of the Best Banks to Work For in the nation by American Banker Magazine; of which Boiling Springs Savings Bank is the only bank in New Jersey listed for this prestigious award.

Car drives through windows at On The Run

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Car drives through windows at On The Run

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officers and Parsippany Emergency Medical Services ambulance personnel responded to 2959 Route 10 at the On The Run convenience store, on Sunday, May 8 at 4:50 p.m., for a report of a motor vehicle crash into the building.

Upon arrival, officers were met by the driver of a 2008 black Honda Pilot. The driver, Mr. John P. Tierney, 44, Denville, allegedly attempted to stop his rolling vehicle after parking in a parking space, however depressed the accelerator instead of the brake.

The vehicle crashed into the interior of the building. No one inside the building was injured. Mr. Tierney suffered minor injury. His three passengers, one adult female and two chidren were also uninjured.

Damage was done to the aluminum window frame, two glass windows, display cases and various pieces of merchandise.

No charges were filed against the driver who was determined at fault due to inattention.

Eagle Towing transported the vehicle from the scene.

Accidental Discharge of a Firearm at PAL Youth Center

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Accidental Discharge of a Firearm at PAL Youth Center

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Patrol Officers and Parsippany Volunteer Ambulance personnel responded to Parsippany PAL Youth Center, 33 Baldwin Road, for a report of a possible accidental discharge of a firearm.

Upon arrival, Officers were met by the accused, Mr. William Wetzler Jr.,  58, Hasbrouck Heights, who was a vendor at a coin show being held on Sunday, May 1.

Mr. Wetzler was in possession of a silver colored Walther PPK, 9mm handgun, which allegedly accidentally discharged while in his pocket.

The discharged round ricocheted on the ground and struck the victim, a 67 year old male from Toms River, who was also a vendor at the show.

Both parties suffered non-life threatening, minor injury and did not require medical attention.

Mr. Wetzler was placed under arrest and charged with Unlawful Possession of a Handgun and Negligently Discharging a Firearm in a Public Location.

He was released on his own recognizance pending court dates.

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