Murder suspect's defense seeks more time to prepare
10 hrs ago | via New Jersey Herald
The defense for accused murderer Giuseppe Tedesco, 26, was in court Wednesday to ask for more time to rewrite reports from private investigators following the death of a prosecution witness. Comment?
Cops: Teen Stole Grandparents' Credit Cards
Friday May 25 | via Patch.com
A Hopatcong teen stole her grandparents' credit cards and used them at multiple locations throughout the borough, police said. Comment?
H.S. Baseball: Kittatinny falls in pitcher's duel
Tuesday May 22 | via New Jersey Herald
Being a tournament's No. 1 seed offers the major advantage of giving a team the chance to play at home for as long as it lasts. Comment?
Drug Program Back in Hopatcong Schools
Tuesday May 22 | via Patch.com
After months of negotiating, a drug-awareness program will return to Hopatcong schools in 2012-2013. Hopatcong Board of Education President Cliff Lundin said Durban Avenue School 's fifth-graders will take part in the Drug Abuse Resistance Program, or D.A.R.E., next school year. Comment?
Cops: Teens Drinking at Devil's Footprint
Monday May 21 | via Patch.com
Four Hopatcong teens were drinking alcohol in the area known as Devil's Footprint, police said. Comment?
Saturday May 19 | via Patch.com
Another week, another batch of big stories out of Hopatcong. Think you missed something? Check out our week in review. Comment?
Hopatcong Cops Offer Click It Or Ticket Tips
Saturday May 19 | via Patch.com
Recently, the Hopatcong police department announced it would participate in the state's "Click It or Ticket" program from May 21 to June 3. On Friday, the department offered the following tips to borough motorists. Comment?
Hopatcong allows special anti-deer fencing
Thursday May 17 | via New Jersey Herald
When Laura Harrington was a junior at High Point Regional High School, she had her sights set on the best four-year colleges, but her life was changed by a car accident. Comment?
Man Pleads Guilty to Hurting Hopatcong Cop
Thursday May 17 | via Patch.com
A Hopatcong man admitted that he tried to gouge out a Hopatcong police officer's eye after swinging at bat at a group of officers in March, according to the Sussex County Prosecutor's Office. Comment?
Woman arrested in Washington Twp. on warrants after ...
Thursday May 17 | via The Jersey Journal
Marguerit Mbida, 24, of Elizabeth was arrested on May 16 for outstanding warrants following a traffic stop in Washington Township, police said. Comment?
Cops: Woman Wanted on $1,300 in Warrants
Wednesday May 16 | via Patch.com
A woman from Elizabeth was arrested in Long Valley for three outstanding warrants after being stopped for alleged speeding, Washington Township Police Lt. Comment?
Mount Olive Police charge Hopatcong man in connectio...
Wednesday May 16 | via The Jersey Journal
MOUNT OLIVE - A 21-year-old Hopatcong man, Sean Murray, and a man from Plattsburg, N.Y. Shane Connors, 26, were each charged with possession of oxycodone after police stopped the vehicle they were driving in on Route 46 on May 10 at 2:48 p.m. According to police, Officer Michael Zarro was on patrol in the Budd Lake section of town when he observed ... (more) Comment?
Mount Olive police charge two men with possession of...
Tuesday May 15 | via The Jersey Journal
Two men were charged with possession of Oxycodone at the Shell station on Route 46 in Budd Lake on May 10 at 2:48 p.m. Officer Michael Zarro was on patrol when he saw a 2012 Ford traveling on Route 46, whose driver was not wearing a seat belt. Comment?
Cops: Drunk Driver on Wrong Side of Road
Monday May 14 | via Patch.com
A Hopatcong woman drifted into the oncoming lane while driving drunk, police said. Comment?
Cops: Officer Helps Woman Breathe After OD
Thursday May 10 | via Patch.com
Hopatcong officers had to help a Sparta woman breathe after she overdosed on heroin, police said. Comment?
Cops: Officer Draws Gun on Violent Man
Thursday May 10 | via Patch.com
An officer draw his gun on a man wielding a metal mop handle after a fight broke out in the street, Hopatcong police said. Comment?
Hopatcong man arrested after fight
Wednesday May 9 | via New Jersey Herald
A Vernon resident was arrested and charged with drug possession after police stopped her vehicle and found she had 19 bags of heroin, police said Thursday. Comment?
Saturday May 5 | via Patch.com
And another busy week comes to a close in Hopatcong. Miss something? Check out the biggest headlines of the week below. Comment?
Cops: Borough Resident Hits Man with Beer Bottle
Saturday May 5 | via Patch.com
A Hopatcong man struck another man with a beer bottle at a Byram Quick Chek early Saturday, Byram police said. Comment?
Hopatcong man charged with fraud
Wednesday May 2 | via New Jersey Herald
A 32-year-old borough man was arrested and charged with fraud after he identified himself as a doctor and tried to call in a prescription for drugs. Comment?