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3 charged in dirt bike theft case
After allegedly riding a stolen motorcycle around the township in broad daylight, a Vernon man, as well as his two alleged cronies, who both hail both from West Milford, were apprehended by the West Milford Police Department, authorities said.
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Police make arrests in connection with motorcycle thefts
The West Milford Police Department has charged three individuals with the theft and possession of two motorcycles stolen from township residents earlier in December.
Tranquility Intertown Transit Service
Digging through unused photos from this past year yielded not only the 1963 Walter we saw yesterday , but also this Model AA transit bus that made a quick stop here at Hemmings back in September on the way to a Model A show in New Hampshire.
Jersey boy needs to find his way on Mount Rainier
I'm looking to make a winter ascent of Mount Rainier. I need an altimeter. I'm not sure if I should get an altimeter watch like the Casio Pathfinder or a GPS like the Garmin Oregon 400T, Oregon 300 or Dakota 20.
Teen hiding in closet during Sparta robbery helps police find suspects
Suburban Trends: blotters, November 1
On Sept. 28, Roberto Perez, 54, of Carlstadt, was observed by Police Officer Laura Paul who alleges that he was driving in an erratic manner on Union Valley Road.
West Milford: Police Blotter, October 19
On Sept. 27, Bianca Stevens, 18, of West Milford, was traveling north on Warwick Turnpike when, as she told police, an unknown animal darted into her vehiclea TMs lane of travel.
Fire destroys home in Highland Lakes section of Vernon
A fire that gutted a home in Highland Lakes broke out sometime after the homeowner left to pick up his young daughter from a school bus stop, police said.
Dupont: Bowling with Mr. Baseball
The black-and-white snapshot above was taken in a Franklin tavern sixty-eight years ago.
More than two dozen cited for underage drinking in Ocean Twp.
Police said an officer on patrol discovered a party that involved underage drinking on Parker Avenue.
Bear-related reports up for year, down for month
By TOM HOWELL JR. thowell@njherald.com The number of bear-related incidents reported to the state Division of Fish and Wildlife from January to August is up this year compared to 2008, although there was a decrease in bear calls the last month compared to the same period last year.
Local briefs for 8/31: Seniors group slated to meet Tuesday
The Sandyston Seniors will have a business meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Sandyston Municipal building.
Bear incidents worry Vernon residents
Following a rash of recent bear incidents in Vernon, residents on both sides of the issue voiced their concerns at Thursday night's township council meeting.
Distribution/possession of child pornography
Sussex County Prosecutor David J. Weaver announced that Patrick A. Davenport appeared before the Hon.
Sussex County Prosecutor David J. Weaver announced the sentencing of Michael T. Bell, who appeared before the Honorable N. Peter Conforti, J.S.C. at the Sussex County Courthouse in Newton on July 22.
Distribution/possession of child pornography
Sussex County Prosecutor David J. Weaver announced that Patrick A. Davenport appeared before the Hon.
Second bear incident in week occurs in Vernon
A second bear in less than a week has been shot and killed in Vernon. According to Department of Environmental Protection spokeswoman Darlene Yuhas, the 150-pound adult female bear was shot Sunday by state Division of Fish and Wildlife technicians after being called to the scene by the Vernon Township Police.
Skyhawks fire part-time 'Scooter' after porn charges
The Sussex Skyhawks baseball organization has fired a part-time mascot actor accused of possessing computer files of child pornography and making them available to others.
There are not many instances in modern history of a soldier who, having once held a commanding position in the armed forces of his native land, is able to reinvent himself as a scholar in another country.