Montville Township Police Department

Montville Township Police Department Dedicated to serving the citizens of Montville Township NJ.

Horseneck Road will be closed to thru traffic from Pine Brook Road to Underwood Road due to JCPL utility work. Any traf...
09/14/2026

Horseneck Road will be closed to thru traffic from Pine Brook Road to Underwood Road due to JCPL utility work. Any traffic attempting to get to Woodland Road must come from the Montville High School end. Utility work is being completed between #32 and #36 Horseneck Road. Ask oficers on scene which is the best route if your house is between the work zone.

Today is a day that will forever live in our memories, a day when so many innocent lives were lost, and a day that has s...
09/11/2026

Today is a day that will forever live in our memories, a day when so many innocent lives were lost, and a day that has scarred countless people, families, and Americans.

To say “Never Forget” is much more than a phrase; it is measured by our actions and how we carry the memory of those we lost.

The Montville Police Department will NEVER FORGET that day.

09/11/2026

Utility work will be conducted on Virginia Road and will be closed at Glenwood Drive. Detour is Glenwood drive for both ends of Virginia Road. Follow Detour signs and officer instructions.

Now that it flies, let’s catch bad guys!The Montville Township Police Department is proud to introduce our new Skydio dr...
09/10/2026

Now that it flies, let’s catch bad guys!

The Montville Township Police Department is proud to introduce our new Skydio drone, an exciting new tool that will be used for law enforcement purposes.

Whether it’s searching for a suspect after a “bail out,” looking for a missing person, or providing an aerial perspective during an incident, this drone is equipped with the technology we need to help our officers get the job done.

With an HD camera, infrared capabilities, and ultra zoom, this drone gives our officers an entirely new perspective and valuable capability in the field.

For now, Ptl. Baum, a licensed helicopter pilot, will serve as our primary drone operator while additional officers receive training on this new technology.

We’re excited to add this capability to the Montville Township Police Department and look forward to putting it to work for the Montville community.

09/04/2026

*** HIRING ANNOUCEMENT- POLICE OFFICER ***

The Morris Plains Police Department is currently hiring for the position of Police Officer. Our application period will be open until October 4th, 2026, 11:59PM. We are currently looking for NJ PTC Certified Police Officer or someone who is actively enrolled in a Basic Training Course approved by the NJPTC.

Please visit https://www.policeapp.com/Entry-Level-Morris-Plains-NJ-Police-Officer-Jobs/2300/ for more information or to make application.

One of the many scams that are tricking people. If you have received any documents or phone calls/Texts like this, alwa...
09/03/2026

One of the many scams that are tricking people. If you have received any documents or phone calls/Texts like this, always check with your local officals if you are concerned or suspicious. Courts, US Department of Justice are not going to call and request money, payments with gift cards, Bitcoin or the alike.

09/03/2026

Well done a Fairfield Police Department! Love the immediate backup! Stay safe to all officers!!

09/02/2026

MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: September 1, 2026

Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon and Montville Township Police Department Chief Andrew Caggiano announced:

On August 31, 2026, at approximately 10:14 PM, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office located an unattended vehicle in the parking lot of Pyramid Mountain. The Sheriff’s Office and additional agencies checked the surrounding area for the owner of the vehicle, but no one was located. The search for the owner of the vehicle was suspended at 4:00 AM on September 1, 2026, due to weather. A missing person investigation was undertaken and determined that John Higgins, age 77 of Pompton Plains, and Virginia Taetzch, age 87 of Pompton Plains went for a hike in Pyramid Mountain on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at approximately 1:00 PM.
A more comprehensive search of the area began at 9 AM on September 1, 2026. After an extensive search by more than 30 officers they located Mr. Higgins alive at 11:40 AM. Officers were able to get Mr. Higgins out of the park, and he was transported to Morristown Memorial Hospital. The search continued and officers located Ms. Taetzch, who was later pronounced at the scene.
Officers from Montville Township, Morris County Sheriff’s Office, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Boonton, Boonton Township, Lincoln Park, Kinnelon Police Department, Montville Fire Department, Par-Troy EMS and St. Clares MICU assisted in the search and rescue efforts.
Sheriff James Gannon
Our multi-agency Search and Rescue operation successfully saved one life, while sadly recovering a deceased individual. Our deepest condolences and prayers are with the families during this difficult time, and we thank all agencies involved for their dedicated efforts.

Chief Andrew Caggiano
This was a tremendous effort by the men and women of multiple Morris County Law Enforcement agencies. The coordination and determination of all of those officers were able to save Mr. Higgins’ life. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Ms. Taetzch.

Montville Twp. Police Dept, Morris County Sheriff's and Prosecutor's Office seeks your help in locating two missing "at ...
09/01/2026

Montville Twp. Police Dept, Morris County Sheriff's and Prosecutor's Office seeks your help in locating two missing "at risk" persons:

1. John Higgins (age: 77 - white male 6'5" white/ grey hair)

2. Virginia Taetzch (age: 87 - white female 5'3" brown eyes, light brown hair)

Last seen: Pyramid Mountain located on Boonton Ave Montville, please call 911 or contact the Montville Twp. Police Department 973-257-4300. Last contact with either person was 1 PM, Sunday 08/30/2026.

Morris County Sheriff's Office

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360 Main Road
Montville, NJ
07045

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+19732574300

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