Red Cross Offers Tips for a Fun and Safe Fourth of July

Frank L. Cahill
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Red Cross Offers Tips for a Fun and Safe Fourth of July

PARSIPPANY — Fourth of July is right around the corner and Parsippany residents as well as many other residents will be spending the holiday weekend firing up the backyard grill, traveling or enjoying one of the state’s many beaches, lakes and pools. The American Red Cross offers a series of steps everyone can follow to safely enjoy the holiday.

“Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue or headed to the shore, the American Red Cross has tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe while enjoying the Fourth of July holiday,” said Ana Montero, CEO, American Red Cross New Jersey Region. 

WATER SAFETY Many New Jerseyans may be planning swimming and other water-related activities for the Fourth of July. The Red Cross encourages everyone to make water safety a priority as they enjoy pools or any of the state’s beaches, lakes and rivers.

1.     Ensure everyone in your family knows how to swim and only swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards.

2.     Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to swim alone.

3.     For a backyard pool, have appropriate equipment, such as reaching or throwing equipment, a cell phone, life jackets and a first aid kit.

4.     If someone plans to swim in the ocean, they should always check weather conditions before going in the water.

5.     Be aware of the danger of rip currents. If caught in one, swim parallel to the shore until out of the current. When free, turn and swim toward shore. If unable to swim to the shore, call out for help, float or tread water until free of the rip current and then head toward shore.

GRILLING SAFETY Every year people are injured while using charcoal or gas grills. Here are several steps to safely cook up treats for the backyard barbecue:

1.     Always supervise a barbecue grill when in use.

2.     Never grill indoors – not in the house, camper, tent, or any enclosed area.

3.     Make sure everyone, including the pets, stays away from the grill.

4.     Keep the grill out in the open, away from the house, the deck, tree branches, or anything that could catch fire. 

5.     Use the long-handled tools especially made for cooking on the grill to keep the chef safe.

HIGHWAY SAFETY Millions of people will be on the highways over the Fourth of July weekend. The Red Cross offers these five things everyone should do to stay safe while traveling:

1.     Buckle seat belts, observe speed limits.

2.     Do not drink and drive.

3.     Pay full attention to the road – don’t use a cell phone to call or text.

4.     Use caution in work zones.

5.     Clean the vehicle’s lights and windows to help the driver see, especially at night. Turn the headlights on as dusk approaches, or during inclement weather.

EMERGENCY APP People can download the free Red Cross Emergency App to receive severe weather watches and warnings in their local area, at travel destinations and where loved ones live. “Family Safe” is a unique feature that allows app users to notify family and friends who are in an area affected by an emergency or disaster. First Aid steps for situations such as heart attacks, heat-related emergencies and water safety information are also included. The content is available in English and Spanish. The app can be downloaded from app stores by searching for “American Red Cross” or by clicking here.

 

Shoplifters nabbed after passerby alerted police

Frank L. Cahill
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Shoplifters nabbed after passerby alerted police

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer Z. Koch was assisting at a medical call at 4:00 p.m. on June 24 at Home Depot when he was alerted by a passerby that a male was possibly shoplifting at Modell’s Sporting Goods Store.

He advised a nearby patrol unit of the information and as they arrived on scene, they observed a male matching the given description running through the parking lot and get into the passenger seat of a 2011 Nissan Rogue.

At this time Patrol Officer Z. Koch was able to get back to his patrol vehicle and initiate a motor vehicle stop on the vehicle as it attempted to drive away.

After a brief investigation by Patrol Officer Koch, G. Bloete and J. Seeger, the passenger, Gregoria Calvo, 47, Union City, and driver, Jose Nunez, 39, Union City, were placed under arrest for multiple offenses and transported to Parsippany Police Headquarters.

While at Parsippany Police Headquarters, the investigation continued with the assistance of Detective A. Morelli. Officers located numerous pieces of stolen merchandise inside the 2011 Nissan Rogue belonging to the Parsippany Home Depot.

The two males were subsequently charged with the following:

Jose Nunez was charged on a Complaint-Summons with one count of Third Degree Theft by Unlawful Taking of Movable Property and one count of Third Degree Conspiracy to Commit Shoplifting.

He was released on his own recognizance.

Gregorio Calvo was charged on a Complaint-Warrant with one count of Third Degree Shoplifting (Modell’s Sporting Goods),  one count of Third Degree Shoplifting (Home Depot), one count of Third Degree Unlawful Taking of Movable Property, one count of Fourth Degree Hindering Apprehension (Initially gave a fake name to officers) and one count of Third Degree Conspiracy to Commit Shoplifting.

He was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility 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.

Another Vehicle broken in at LA Fitness

Frank L. Cahill
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Another Vehicle broken in at LA Fitness

PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to LA Fitness, 1159 Route 46, for a reported burglary to a vehicle at 6:23 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27.

Upon speaking to the victim they were advised that his 2014 BMW 320i was broken and a bag containing electronics and a watch was removed from the vehicle.

This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

Car stolen from Baldwin Manor found at Holiday Inn

Frank L. Cahill
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Car stolen from Baldwin Manor found at Holiday Inn

PARSIPPANY — Patrol Officer G. Cacioppo responded to a reported vehicle theft in the Baldwin Manor Apartments located at 200 Baldwin Road. Upon his arrival, he spoke to the victim who advised him between 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27 and 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28  someone stole his vehicle. The vehicle that was stolen was a 2006 Chevrolet Impala.

The vehicle was subsequently located unoccupied on Thursday, June 29 at 10:34 a.m at the Holiday Inn, 707 Route 46

This incident remains under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact the Parsippany Police Department’s Investigative Division at (973) 263-4311.

Fired employee returns and threatens employees

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Fired employee returns and threatens employees

PARSIPPANY — Multiple Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to a report of a male attacking people at FarmPlast, 125 East Halsey Road at 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27. Upon arrival of Officers, Gregory Radzyuk, 46, Brooklyn, NY, was being restrained by employees in the parking lot.

After a brief investigation it was determined that Mr. Radzyuk was just released from his job and told not to return.

After being told not to return Mr. Radzyuk went back into the building with a large sheathed knife and grabbed a female employee by the arm. While grabbing the victim, he threatened to physically harm her, at which time another employee was able to restrain and disarm Mr. Radzyuk.

Mr. Radzyuk was placed under arrest and transported by Par-Troy Emergency Medical Services to Saint Clares Hospital for a minor injury he received prior to the officers arrival.

Once cleared from the Hospital he was transported to the Parsippany Police Department and processed. While there, he was charged with one count of Third Degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, one count of Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, one count of Third Degree Terroristic Threats and one count of Defiant Trespass a Petty Disorderly Persons Offense.

He was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility 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.

Editors correction: It was previously reported that the incident occurred at J D Carton & Son. This information was incorrect. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Quick acting police officer arrests driver for DWI

Frank L. Cahill
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Quick acting police officer arrests driver for DWI

PARSIPPANY — On Saturday, June 24 at 12:38 a.m. Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Officers responded to the area of 450 Norht Beverwyck Road for a reported intoxicated female attempting to drive away. Upon arrival of responding Officers, they located the vehicle, a 2002 Honda Accord, in a nearby parking lot, occupied by the driver, parked diagonally in a space, and running. Upon making contact with the driver, identified as Lisa Alessandra, 50,  Parsippany,

Parsippany-Troy Hills Patrol Officer Ryan Taylor detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from Ms. Alessandra.

After a brief investigation she was placed under arrest and transported to Parsippany Police Headquarters.

She was processed and charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving.

She was released on her own recognizance pending her 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.

Quick police work apprehends female causing a disturbance

Frank L. Cahill
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Quick police work apprehends female causing a disturbance

PARSIPPANY — Officers responded to the Walgreens on a disturbance at 3:49 p.m. on Friday, June 23. While responding Officers were advised that the female suspect was in a 2003 Lincoln Town Car. Upon arrival of Officers, they observed the vehicle attempting to leave the area and conducted a motor vehicle stop on it.

Patrol Officer Ryan Taylor began to speak to the female, who identified herself as “Megan Cerza.”

After further investigation it was revealed her real name was Natasha Walsh, 23, Bronx, NY.

After speaking to the involved parties it was determined Ms. Walsh was having difficulties completing a Western Union Transaction at which time she got into a verbal argument with store employees and threw a hand sanitizer bottle at them, which did not hit anyone.

She was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to Parsippany Police Headquarters.

While there, she was processed and charged with the following: one count in the fourth Degree of Hindering Apprehension, one count of Disorderly Conduct a Petty Disorderly Persons Offense.

She was released on her own recognizance pending her 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.

 

Hillside man arrested for theft at LA Fitness; Committed fraud on credit cards

Frank L. Cahill
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Hillside man arrested for theft at LA Fitness; Committed fraud on credit cards

PARSIPPANY — On January 23, 2017 at 9:26 p.m. Patrol Officer C. DeLoatch responded to the Parsippany Police Department’s lobby to speak with the victim of a vehicle burglary.

While speaking to the victim, it was determined that between 5:45 p.m. and 7:20 p.m. an unknown suspect gained access to her vehicle parked at LA Fitness, 1159 Route 46, and stole her purse and gym bag.

She did not realize at the time her purse was stolen and went to her residence. Once at her residence she received multiple transaction alerts from different credit card companies totaling over $4000.00 at which time she responded to Police Headquarters to report the incident.

After a brief investigation Detective M. McAuliffe was able to identify the suspect as Marshall Moreira, 23, Hillside.

A Complaint-Warrant for Third Degree Burglary and a Complaint-Summons for Third Degree Credit Card Theft were issued for his arrest on Thursday, June 22.

He was subsequently arrested on Monday, June 26 by Hillside Police Department and transported to the Parsippany Police Headquarters for processing.

Once processed he was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility 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 resident arrested for Wendy’s break-in

Frank L. Cahill
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Parsippany resident arrested for Wendy’s break-in

PARSIPPANY — On Thursday, June 22, with the assistance of Denville Police Department’s Detective Bureau, Det. J. Pledger identified Quincy Penn, 26, Parsippany, as the suspect in a burglary on Monday, June 19 at Wendy’s, 2099 Route 46.

He was subsequently arrested and charged on a Complaint-Warrant with the following: Burglary in the third degree and Criminal Mischief (a Disorderly Persons Offense).

He was remanded to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending his court appearance.

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.

Freeholders Consent to Lease Morris View

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Freeholders Consent to Lease Morris View

MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Board of Freeholders last night passed a resolution consenting to the lease of the Morris View Healthcare Center, and authorizing the Morris County Improvement Authority to finalize an agreement with Allaire Healthcare Group of Freehold to lease the facility.

The MCIA expects to conclude negotiations with Allaire in the coming weeks. The private company should take over Morris View operations in the fall.

The tentative contract calls for Allaire to pay the county $2.3 million annually, to lease Morris View, which is a 283-bed county owned and operated nursing home and sub-acute rehabilitation facility located in Morris Township.

The initial proposal submitted by Allaire included providing Morris County $2.7 million per year. During contract negotiations, Morris County’s Proposal Review Committee recommended that staffing and program enhancements at Morris View, which were identified as priorities by residents and family members, be incorporated into the final contract.

The Freeholder Board’s commitment to ensure quality of resident care concurred with these enhancements and reduced the annual lease payment by $400,000, to $2.3 million.

Combined with a reduction in costs to the county to operate Morris View, the $2.3 million annual lease could result in an initial total annual savings to Morris County taxpayers of $4 million to $6 million, and up to $8 million a year by the end of the decade.

However, even with the positive financial outlook, the freeholders stressed again yesterday that a continued high quality of patient care will be essential to the continuation of any lease arrangement. 

“It is important to note that during the lease agreement Morris County will continue to own Morris View and we will closely monitor the quality of care offered by Allaire,’’ said Freeholder Director Doug Cabana. “The health and welfare of the residents at Morris View remains our priority.’’

Meanwhile, in the short term, Allaire will assume management of Morris View starting on July 1. That is when the county’s existing management contract for Morris View with Premier Healthcare expires.

However, during the interim period, and until the lease arrangement with Allaire takes effect in the fall, the county remains ultimately responsible for day-to-day operations and decisions regarding Morris View.

Allaire CEO Ben Kurland

Allaire CEO Ben Kurland and Director of Care Management Brie Gallo briefed the Morris County Freeholders on his company’s current operations and plans for Morris View.

Kurland said Allaire expects to retain most of the current Morris View staff, has already begun a continuing dialogue with patients’ families, will meet quarterly with county officials to review operations, and has begun a dialogue with hospitals and the medical community in Morris County.

In addition, Kurland said Allaire will emphasize continuing education for the staff and administration, with an emphasis on new technology. He also promised an enhanced slate of programs and activities for patients.

“This is their home – it needs to run like a cruise ship for them,’’ Kurland said. “We may not be the county, but we hope to be the best alternative to running Morris View for our residents.’’

Director of Care Management Brie Gallo

In May, with approval of the Freeholders, the MCIA selected Allaire as the company best qualified from eight applicants to lease and run Morris View based on evaluation criteria approved by the State Comptrollers’ Office. Factors considered by the panel, included staffing capabilities, operational practices, quality control, and financial viability.

Allaire previously purchased and is successfully operating the former Monmouth County John L. Montgomery nursing home, a 174-bed facility that had been owned and managed by Monmouth County government.

For more information on Morris View click here. For more information on the Allaire Healthcare Group click here.

 

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