Crime & Safety

Missing 10-Year-Old Youth Located in Township

William "Scotty" Justus was found on New Road and returned home late Saturday afternoon

A missing Parsippany youth was located in the township this afternoon after earlier being reported missing in the area of Rutgers Lane and New Road.

William "Scotty" Justus, 10, had been believed to be missing since 2:45pm Saturday afternoon after riding his Razor scooter in the area, resulting in several Reverse 911 calls being sent out by the Parsippany Police along with notifications on their respective Twitter and Facebook accounts.

"He was found and is safe," Parsippany Police Officer Earl Kinsey stated.

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Justus, who is approximately 5-feet tall and 100 pounds, had left home wearing a green and yellow jacket and blue and black shoes.


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