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
Police: Driver may have fallen asleep in Rte. 15 crash A driver who said he may have fallen asleep at the wheel was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Route 15 North near the... Police & Fire 01 Dec 2025 | 03:44
Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada is shown with Undersheriff Matthew Avenatti, Sgt. John Freykar, Sheriff’s Officer Ken Farber, Sheriff’s Officer Christopher Centrelli, Investigator William Cisko. Sheriff awards officers for exceptional service Sussex County Sheriff Michael F. Strada recognized several members of his staff for exceptional service during an awards... Police & Fire 17 Nov 2025 | 11:37
Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada is shown with recently graduated Sheriff’s Investigator Leo Haines. Sussex County Sheriff announces promotion, new hire Sussex County Sheriff Michael F. Strada has announced the promotion of Detective Justin C. McCann to the rank of sergeant... Police & Fire 06 Nov 2025 | 02:09
Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada is shown with Cpl. Edward Kayal Kayal to retire from Bureau of Corrections Corporal Edward Kayal, a 26-year veteran of the Bureau of Corrections, is retiring, Sussex County Sheriff Michael Strada... Police & Fire 03 Nov 2025 | 04:14
Home search uncovers child sexual assault material, police say Ryan Smith, 24, of Franklin was charged with second-degree possession of images of sexually exploited children among other... Home 11 Oct 2025 | 10:43
Zachary Matthews Sussex teen dies after 3-car crash Zachary Matthews, 19, of Sussex died Friday, Oct. 3 of injuries he suffered in a three-car accident a day earlier in Warwick,... Home 09 Oct 2025 | 02:15
