Death in Mt. Olive Township Poses No Danger To Community

Published on September 01, 2015

Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp and Mt. Olive Chief of Police Mark Spitzer announce an investigation into a death in Mt. Olive Township.

On August 31, 2015, at approximately 2:20 p.m., the Major Crimes Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office was contacted by officers of the Mt. Olive Township Police Department regarding a 911 call concerning an unresponsive person. Officers arrived at the location on Bartley Road, in Mt. Olive Township, New Jersey and a joint investigation was commenced involving the Major Crimes Unit and the Special Enforcement Unit of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, the Mt. Olive Township Police Department and the Morris County Sheriff's Office.

The identity of the individual as well as the cause and manner of death is being withheld as this remains an active investigation. No further information will be released regarding this matter.

It does not appear at this time that there is any risk to the general public.

Any inquiries can be directed to Morris County Deputy Chief of Investigations Denise Arseneault at 973-285-6262 or darseneault@co.morris.nj.us.