Mayor supports legislation affirming WO’s commitment to justice

Mayor supports legislation affirming WO’s commitment to justice

WEST ORANGE, NJ — In a letter to West Orange Township Council President Michelle Casalino, according to a June 18 press release from the township, Mayor Robert Parisi urged all council colleagues to support his efforts toward enacting legislation on the following points: an ordinance banning tear gas, rubber bullets and requiring use of body […]

Mother and child found dead with gunshot wounds in WO apartment

Mother and child found dead with gunshot wounds in WO apartment

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Law enforcement is investigating two deaths that occurred in West Orange on May 31. Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens II announced June 2 that the West Orange Police Department and the prosecutor’s Homicide and Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the fatalities. Sushmita Bardhan, 36, and her 6-year-old daughter were […]

West Orange releases statement regarding George Floyd

West Orange releases statement regarding George Floyd

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange Township officials released the following statement regarding the death of George Floyd and the response it has sparked in the nation: “The death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis has sparked deep rooted outrage across the country. The videos which have emerged depict a gross negligence […]

WOPD reminds residents to lock vehicles, remove valuables from view

WOPD reminds residents to lock vehicles, remove valuables from view

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Overall crime continues to trend downward during the pandemic but auto burglaries continue to plague West Orange, according to a May 20 press release from the West Orange Police Department. Although the vast majority of vehicles entered are through unlocked doors, the WOPD has recently experienced a few forced entries where […]

Hazel community shows love at community parade

Hazel community shows love at community parade

WEST ORANGE, NJ — With Gov. Phil Murphy’s announcement that public school buildings would remain closed through the rest of the school year, the staff of Hazel Elementary reached out to its students to spread the love at a special community parade in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week. “It was a spectacular event,” Hazel Principal […]

WOPD bids fond farewell to longtime officer

WOPD bids fond farewell to longtime officer

WEST ORANGE, NJ — Officer Chris Jacksic recently retired from the West Orange Police Department after more than 25 years of service. Jacksic served on the West Orange PBA executive board since 1998 and has been Local No. 25 president since 2006.  Jacksic brought the “Take Me Home” program to the WOPD, which is a […]

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