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Man Threatens Cops, Scout Troop Mines Success Tops News

See what you might have missed in Hopatcong and Sparta this week in our week in review.

Sparta Woman Charged With Arson Pleads Not Guilty

Lindsay Kiensicki remains hospitalized after suffering third-degree burns in a Feb. 28 house fire.

Troop 88 Scouts Go Mining for Merit Badges

First-ever Camp-O-Ree draws 300 participants from Sussex District of Boy Scouts of America.

Police searching for shooters who hit 26 residences Sunday night.

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Hopatcong resident staged burglary of his own home, stole girlfriend's cash, police said.

Is There Enough For Our Kids To Do?

Would you like to see more entertainment and activity in Hopatcong and Sparta to help keep kids out of trouble?

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Father and Son Jailed After Burglary Investigation

Hopatcong police also charge Carlos Spina Jr. with resisting arrest.

Teen Charged in Fake Luring Incident

13-year-old Mt. Olive resident falsely claimed a stranger in a van lied to him, tried getting him into car, police report.

Pair of 19-year-old men charged with obstruction and underage drinking, according to Hopatcong Police.

Alleged 'James Bond Gang' Burglars Plead Not Guilty

Teaneck man ordered held on $500,000 bail after Sparta burglary.

Teen's Rape Charge Could Drop With Good Behavior

Judge says a year of meeting conditions could lead to a dismissal of sexual assault charge.


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