Stanhope man sentenced to 7 years for attempted sexual assault of minor A Stanhope man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for attempting to sexually assault someone he believed was... Police & Fire 10 Apr 2026 | 01:03
Sparta Township Police Dept. Eluding Andrew Lang, 28, of Newton, was charged March 6 with eluding after police said he failed to stop for a traffic stop... Police & Fire 03 Apr 2026 | 01:23
Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada stands with Kenneth Farber, recently promoted to Sergeant. ( Photo submitted) Sussex County Sheriff’s Office promotes Kenneth Farber to sergeant Sussex County Sheriff’s Office has promoted Cpl. Kenneth Farber to the rank of sergeant, Sheriff Michael F. Strada announced.... Police & Fire 02 Apr 2026 | 04:02
Over 30 dogs were abandoned in multiple Sussex County locations March 16. Photos: NJ State Police Facebook Three charged after dozens of dogs abandoned in Sussex County Three Phillipsburg residents have been charged with animal cruelty after authorities said dozens of dogs were abandoned in... Police & Fire 20 Mar 2026 | 02:46
New Jersey joins Pennsylvania aggressive driving crackdown New Jersey is partnering with Pennsylvania in a multi-state aggressive driving enforcement campaign running through April... Police & Fire 20 Mar 2026 | 01:30
Retiring Sgt. John Lindquist stands with Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada. ( Photo submitted) Sussex County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. John Lindquist retires Sergeant John Lindquist retired from the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office on Friday after 25 years of service, Sheriff Michael... Police & Fire 02 Mar 2026 | 02:38
Sparta man pleads not guilty to drug, money laundering charges A Sparta man has pleaded not guilty to a seven-count indictment stemming from an investigation into alleged illegal marijuana... Police & Fire 19 Feb 2026 | 10:29
Pedestrian killed in Route 15 crash A 63-year-old man died after being struck by a commercial vehicle Feb. 10 on Route 15 North in Sparta, according to the Sparta... Police & Fire 13 Feb 2026 | 12:52
Hayden seeks pretrial intervention Former Sussex County Commissioner Bill Hayden’s Feb. 9 Superior Court appearance in Newton was adjourned to allow more time... Police & Fire 10 Feb 2026 | 09:55
Daniel M. Perez sworn in as Sussex County prosecutor Daniel M. Perez was sworn in as Sussex County Prosecutor during a ceremony at the Sussex County Courthouse in Newton. He... Police & Fire 02 Feb 2026 | 02:35
Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada stands retiring Corporal Brian Snyder. ( Photo submitted) Sussex County Sheriff’s Office corporal retires after 25 years Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada announced the retirement of Corporal Brian Snyder after 25 years with the Sheriff’s... Police & Fire 02 Feb 2026 | 02:30
The PSTA held a graduation in the Performing Arts Center for students in the program. ( Photo: Alex Ralph; Lunch Box Studio) SCCC academy graduates 92 in public safety programs Sussex County Community College’s Public Safety Training Academy recently held its annual graduation ceremony before an audience... Police & Fire 15 Jan 2026 | 02:09
Sussx County Sheriff Michael Strada, right, stands with retiring Cpl. Jason Kimble. Corrections Cpl. Kimble retires after 25 years Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada announced the retirement of Cpl. Jason Kimble from the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office... Police & Fire 18 Dec 2025 | 02:52
Randolph attorney charged in $500K fraud tied to Sparta real estate deal A Randolph man has been charged in connection with an alleged fraud exceeding $550,000 that was reported to the Sparta Township... Police & Fire 15 Dec 2025 | 02:23
Stanhope man convicted in attempted sexual assault Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice announced that a Sussex County man has been convicted... Police & Fire 11 Dec 2025 | 01:06
