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It’s peak lightning season: The number of strikes in N.J. may surprise you
A freak weather event like getting struck by lightning was not something that crossed Robin Lally’s mind that much – until July 2008. That’s when the Dover woman was driving home from the shore with her husband to find police and fire fighters descending on her house, which had just sustained a serious lightning strike. The…
Synthetic Marijuana Grab on Route 80
PARSIPPANY — New Jersey State Trooper Sonia Perez stopped to assist a man walking on Interstate 80 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, on Wednesday, July 1. A brief investigation at the location revealed the man to be in possession of synthetic marijuana.
Juan Dockey, 26, of Sunbury, Pennsylvania, was arrested and taken to Netcong Barracks to be processed. The continuing investigation at the station resulted in the seizure of 370 grams of synthetic marijuana, prescription pills, and drug paraphernalia.
Dockey was charged with possession of synthetic marijuana and prescription legend drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, and distribution. He was lodged at Morris County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bail with no 10% option.
The above photo are of some types of synthetic marijuana for the parents who don’t know what it looks like. It’s marketed towards kids, so be on the lookout.
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.
County Counsel O’Mullan Retires After Four Decades of Service
MORRIS COUNTY — Dan O’Mullan is retiring after four decades of legal service to Morris County, including the past seven years as chief Morris County Counsel.
O’Mullan served for nearly 30 years as an assistant and special counsel appointed by the county freeholders. He was then named Acting County Counsel in 2008 and was appointed as the county’s permanent chief legal advisor in 2009.
He was honored with a special resolution by the freeholders on June 24, in the presence of his wife, Helen, and two sons, Michael and Matthew.
“Dan O’Mullan served with great dedication, intelligence and integrity, and with the best interests of Morris County in mind,’’ said the resolution read by Freeholder Director Kathy DeFillippo.
Before working for Morris County, O’Mullan was an attorney for the Federal Trade Commission, a Special Deputy Attorney General, and an Assistant Hudson County Prosecutor. The Fordham University Law School graduate was appointed an assistant Morris County Counsel in 1980.
O’Mullan, who also has long been a partner in the Cedar Knolls-based O’Mullan and Brady law firm, will be replaced by attorney John Napolitano, Randolph, who took the oath of office on Tuesday, June 30
Students named to Dean’s List at Grove City College
PARSIPPANY — The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2015 semester at Grove City College.
Students eligible for the Dean’s List have a GPA of 3.40 to 3.59; for the Dean’s List with Distinction a GPA of 3.60 to 3.84 and for the Dean’s List with High Distinction a GPA of 3.85 to 4.0.
Matthew Adamo was named to the Dean’s List. Matthew was a senior Computer Infmtn Systems major. Matthew is a 2011 graduate of Homeschooled and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Adamo (Cynthia) from Lake Hiawatha.
Daniel Greenfield was named to the Dean’s List with Distinction. Daniel was a junior Biochemistry major. Daniel is a 2012 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School and is the son of Mr. and Ms. Scott Greenfield (Kimberly) from Parsippany.
Lauren Schmitt was named to the Dean’s List with High Distinction. Lauren was a senior Music Education major. Lauren is a 2011 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schmitt, Jr. (Marion) from Parsippany.
Morris County Jail receives perfect score; Nationally accredited 12th year in a row
The New Jersey Department of Corrections concluded their annual independent inspection of the Morris County Correctional Facility this week and again, the Correctional Facility received a perfect score of 100%.
This came just after the American Correctional Association (ACA) gave the correctional facility a score of 98.6%, making this the twelfth year in a row the correctional facility was nationally accredited.
The review was conducted by three out-of-state independent correctional professionals.
This accreditation is one of prestige as only 160 jails of the over 3,000 in the United States have ever accomplished this feat. These two national accreditations finish up the three essential national assessments, earning the Morris County Sheriff’s Office the Triple Crown Award for the 11th year in a row.
The Triple Crown Award’s distinction have only been earned by 36 of the 3,083 Sheriff’s Offices nationwide. This also comes on the heels of just having received reaccreditation from The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) with a perfect score of 100% for all essential standards and a 94% in the non essential standards.
Sheriff Edward Rochford would like to congratulate the men and women of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Corrections for their continued outstanding work.
Three car accident sends one driver to hospital
PARSIPPANY — Mr. Anthony Tuorto, 46, was traveling south on Route 53 near the Brooklawn Drive intersection, and was stopped in traffic. Ms. Samantha Vanghan, 44, was traveling behind Mr. Tuorto and was stopped in traffic, when Mr. Patrick Hentze, 26, hit her vehicle from behind pushing her vehicle into Mr. Tuorto’s vehicle. This accident occurred on Tuesday, June 30 at approximately 8:30 a.m.
Mr. Tuorto was driving a 2011 Subaru Impreza, and was the vehicle was driven away from the scene.
Ms. Vanghan was driving a 2013 Audi A5, and the vehicle was towed from the scene by Powder Mill Towing.
Mr. Patrick Hentze was driving a 2008 Toyota Pick Up, and the vehicle was towed from the scene by Powder Mill Towing.
Mrs. Vanghan was transported to St. Clare’s Hospital by Parsippany Emergency Medical Services.
Patrolman Dave Cavilere investigated the accident.
At the time of this article, there were no summons issued.
Par-Troy All Stars Win District 1 Title Championship
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Par Troy East Seniors All Stars 2015 defeats Dover 5-0 to win the District 1 Title.
Nicole Ruggiero went 2-3, helping PTE to a 5-0 victory and the district crown over Dover on Tuesday at Gallo Field. She singled in the second inning and doubled in the seventh inning. Caitlin Brennan struck out 11 hitters en route to the victory. Ruiz took the loss for Dover. She pitched seven innings, walked six, struck out seven, and allowed five runs.
PTE never trailed after Ruggiero’s single in the 2nd. Alivia Mercuro had a big two out RBI single later in the game to seal the win. Caitlin Brennan received a lot of defensive support from her team. Only 1 error from the defensive helped her preserve back to back shutouts. Next up for Par Troy East will be Triboro Little League for the Section 1 championship.
Games will be on Gallo Field at the Par Troy East Complex on Monday, July 6, Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 8 at 5:30. It winner will be best of 3.
Goddard School holds graduation for Pre-Kindergarten Class of 2015
PARSIPPANY — The Goddard School, 311 Smith Road, held graduation for Pre-Kindergarten Class of 2015 on Friday, June 26.
The following students received their diploma during the ceremony: Damian Barone, Emma Bray, Kayla Cangelosi, Caleb Furmanek, Siya Gaware, Samuel Hader, Dhruv Harsh, Miles Herbig, Advik Kamath, Ethan Leung, Matthew Liau, Jessie Liu, Mahrosh Mannan, Adem Misirlioglu, Shonali Murthy, Shaan Naidu, Aabha Paranjpe, Maya Parikh, Roy Poikayil, Sushanth Vodlakonda, Avika Sharma, Pranav Sharma, Alexandra Stella and Tyler Truesdale.
Ten Parsippany Residents Graduate The College of New Jersey
PARSIPPANY — The following students participated in the 2015 Commencement Ceremonies at The College of New Jersey on Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22.
Christopher Frey, Kirpa Chohan, Frank Caccavale, Byron Kou, Elizabeth Dinsmore, Paul Flores, Disha Patel, William Westerman, Alissa Velazquez and Willian Hua are all graduates of the Class of 2015.