MCSO News & Press Releases

MCSO Promotes Andrew Ledet to Sergeant

On August 19, 2026, Andrew Ledet of the Morris County Sheriff's Office was promoted to Sergeant in the Patrol Division

June 2026 New Hires

The MCSO hired six new Sheriff's Officers

Morris County Hope One Dedicates New Van

Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon unveiled a new Hope One vehicle today at a ceremony on Court Street in Morristown attended by human services and mental health professionals, law enforcement leaders, Superior Court staff and county employees.

5 arrested after fleeing from stolen Porsche

Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Christoph K. Kimker, Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon, Montville Township Police Chief Andrew Caggiano, and Boonton Police Department Officer in Charge Christian Trowbridge, announce the arrests of five (5) individuals after fleeing from a stolen high end motor vehicle that became disabled while eluding police.

Morris County Sheriff's Office to host a Citizen Police Academy

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 27, 2022!

Have you ever been interested in learning more about how the Morris County Sheriff’s Office operates and responds to incidents within your community? The Morris County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a three (3) week Citizen Police Academy which will be held at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy.

Morristown Man Charged for Bringing Firearm into County Building

On Monday, March 21, officers of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Morristown man with Unlawful Possession of a Handgun, a crime of the 3rd degree and Certain Persons not to possess a Firearm, a crime of the 2nd degree at the Morris County Courthouse Complex.

County hosts Safety Presentation for the Jewish Community

Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll and Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon hosted a presentation, entitled "Defending Our Faith: A Community Approach", intended to educate the Jewish houses of worship on the security resources available and their congregants on how to respond to threats

Park Police Sworn In As Morris County Sheriff Officers

Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon presided over a swearing-in ceremony today for Park Police officers who were merged into his agency as sheriff’s officers under actions taken in October by the Morris County Board of County Commissioners and the Morris County Park Commission.

Rise in Morris County Suicides, Hope One provides Resources

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll and President of the Morris County Police Chiefs Association, Mount Olive Police Chief Stephen Beecher report an increase in suicide rates this year in Morris County and remind residents that resources are available.

Morris County Sheriff Recognizes Employee Achievements

Members of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Corrections and Bureau of Law Enforcement attended the 2021 annual Medal Day Ceremony held at the Morris County Park Commission’s Frelinghuysen Arboretum on September 21, 2021. Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon recognized 37 officers and non-sworn staff for outstanding achievements and life-saving measures during the year.

Project Offer Help Sets-Out to Identify and Assist Trafficking Victims

Project Offer Help is comprised of select sworn and civilian staff members at the Morris County Correctional Facility and has grown now to include both nationally recognized clinical and law enforcement professionals throughout the country.

Prosecutor, Sheriff and Police Partner For Operation Take Back

Operation Take Back is a semi-annual event coordinated nationally by the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in which law enforcement agencies at the state, county, and municipal level work collectively to host Operation Take Back across the nation.

Morris County Issues Warning on Surge in Opiate Overdoses

The COVID-19 emergency has caused disruption to in-person recovery meetings and religious programs due to social distancing and the fact that many in recovery have lost their jobs is placing stress on those who are already struggling with substance use.

Hope Hub Launched to Help At-Risk People in Morris County

Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon today announced the launch of Hope Hub, a sweeping program that combines the expertise and resources of multiple public service agencies to help vulnerable and at-risk people find the assistance they need, from homeless solutions and addiction treatment to mental health counseling or a combination of services

Presentation at Centenary University

On Thursday, February 25, 2021, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division had the privilege of offering a presentation to the Careers in Criminal Justice class at Centenary University in Hackettstown.

Update on Investigation into Discovery of Two Bodies in Boonton Pond

On February 23, 2021, the following individuals were located deceased in a pond in the Upper Pond section of Grace Lord Park in Boonton – Warda Syed, female, age 35; and a male child, age 11. An unattended male child, 6, was also located at the scene unharmed. The two juvenile males were determined to be Warda Syed’s children. All three individuals are Boonton residents.