Police & Fire

Denville Now covers police and fire news in Denville, New Jersey: arrests, crashes, structure fires and safety alerts. We follow the Denville Township Police Department (Denville PD), the Denville Volunteer Fire Department and Morris County Prosecutor’s Office cases, plus crashes on Interstate 80, Route 46, Route 10 and Route 53.

Denville Police Department headquarters is in the Denville Municipal Building at 1 St. Mary’s Place, Denville, NJ 07834. Non-emergency line: (973) 627-4900. For emergencies, always dial 911.

Anyone named in an arrest report is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Denville Volunteer Fire Department Marks 100 Years, Seeks Members

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The Denville Volunteer Fire Department is marking 100 years of service to the township in 2026, and the all-volunteer department…

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Denville Police Log 3,733 Calls in September 2026 Recap

The Denville Police Department handled 3,733 calls for service in September 2026, an increase of…

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New York City Man Charged With DWI After Route 10 Stop in Denville

A 35-year-old New York City man is facing a drunk driving charge and eight other…

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Denville Police Charge 2 Drivers With DWI in Separate Stops

Denville police arrested two drivers on impaired driving charges in separate overnight stops last week,…

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East Hanover Man Charged With Impersonating Official in Denville

Denville police have charged a 55-year-old East Hanover man with impersonating a public servant after…

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Denville Braces for Nor’easter Winds and Rain Through Sept. 27, 2026

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Denville Police Launch Online Reporting for Non-Emergency Crimes

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Denville Police Log 3,265 Calls for Service in August 2026

Denville Police flyer summarizing New Jersey's 2026 e-bike laws, including license, registration and insurance requirements

Denville Police Share New NJ E-Bike Rules for Local Riders

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East Orange Man Charged After Denville Route 46 Traffic Stop

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Overturned Tractor-Trailer Shut I-80 in Both Directions in Denville

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Denville Man Charged Federally With Storing Explosives at Home

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Denville-Piloted ARRIVE Program Marks First Year Countywide

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Denville Police Report Five Arrests Between Aug. 8 and Aug. 19

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Denville Police Log 2,964 Calls for Service in July 2026

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Denville Police Train for Active Shooter at Morris Knolls

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Denville Traffic Stops Lead to Four Arrests, July 24 to 27

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Sheriff Warns Morris County Residents of Jury Duty Phone Scam

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Denville Police Launch Free Home Security Assessment Program

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Denville National Night Out Set for Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026

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Denville Police Report Six Arrests Between July 18 and 22

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Two Women Charged in $4,000 Shoplifting at Denville CVS

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Denville Police Therapy K9 Mac Dies After Cancer Diagnosis

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Denville Police Recap 3,010 Calls for Service in June

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Denville Junior Police Academy Graduates 2026 Class July 17

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Morris County Prosecutor Named NJ Public Official of the Year

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Denville Police Assist Morris County Smoke Shop Bust, 11 Raided

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Denville Police Charge Flanders Man With DWI at Green Light

Denville Now graphic announcing the July 23, 2026 clam bake fundraiser for Morris County Sheriff's K-9 officer Chris Murarik, who is battling ALS

Clam Bake July 23 Supports Morris County K-9 Officer With ALS

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