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Teacher Sex Scandal Tops Parsippany News

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A Parsippany Hills High School teacher was charged with criminal sexual contact Saturday after Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp said Jenna Leahey had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old male student.

Bail Lowered For Teacher Accused of Sexual Contact With Student

Bail for Parsippany Hills High School teacher Jenna Leahey was lowered in Superior Court Tuesday, by request of her attorney, according to a report.

Driver Seriously Injured After Monday Night Crash

Parsippany Police are investigating a Monday night crash which left a man in critical condition.

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The identity of the driver has not been released by police.

Parsippany police are investigating an apartment burglary and a possible attempted break-in which occurred within hours of each other on Saturday.

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Alleged Home Burglar Nabbed at Parsippany Motel

A Long Valley resident whose home was burglarized ended up getting arrested himself after a two-week long investigation that had Washington Township police searching for a suspect throughout Morris County, Lt. Art Adams said.

A pair of Denville men were sentenced to non-criminal probation Monday after they were charged with covering up a Parsippany accident in which a man fell from the rear bumper of a moving Jeep to his death, according to NJ.com.

Hazardous Materials Found in Brooklawn Middle School Classroom

Parsippany-Troy Hills School officials have decided to close a Brooklawn Middle School classroom for the duration of the year after hazardous materials were found in a light fixture.

Lab Salesmen Admit Bribing Doctors for Referrals

The president of a Parsippany-based medical laboratory and six salesman working either for or with the lab pleaded guilty Monday to charges of conspiracy and money laundering after authorities said they illegally paid doctors for referrals to their company.

Teen Activist To Testify In Support of Gay Conversion Therapy Ban

Parsippany teen and viral video star Jacob Rudolph will be traveling to Trenton on Thursday to support proposed legislation that would ban gay conversion therapy on minors.

Litigation Settled Over Pump Station Project

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council passed a resolution Tuesday night to settle litigation with a contractor over a discrepancy on a pump station replacement project.

Parsippany Musicians Raise Money For New Smiles

Parsippany musicians raised more than $14,000 through a benefit concert to provide free surgeries for children with a cleft lip or palate.

Par-Troy Board of Ed Presents Student and Teacher Awards

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education held a special award ceremony during Thursday night's meeting at Parsippany Hills High School, attended by hundreds of proud parents, relatives and teachers.


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