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State of NJ Announce Changes to Concealed Carry Law
Published on September 18, 2023
On September 15th, 2023 the State of New Jersey issued a memo to it's law enforcement partners and firearms instructors, regarding changes to the concealed carry training laws. Certain individuals who have previously been approved for a concealed ca…
Rockaway Valley Road Resurfacing Project
Published on September 11, 2023
Beginning on Tuesday September 12th, Rockaway Valley Road will be closed for a paving project. The closure will occur between Valley Road, and the Denville Township border. Weather permitting, this project will likely continue throughout this curren…
Important Announcement from BTPD Regarding Community Services Programs
Published on September 05, 2023
The Boonton Township Police Department is pleased to announce a number of free community services that we are happy to offer to all of our residents. One program that we are particularly proud of is our “Vacant House Check” program. If you will be a…
Back to School
Published on September 04, 2023
Back to SchoolBack to school starts tomorrow, September 5th, 2023! The Boonton Township Police wish all students and school staff a safe and successful school year! Safety is everyone’s responsibility and back-to-school is an opportune time to remi…
RVA Fields Parking Lot Re-Opened
Published on September 01, 2023
The RVA Fields parking lot has been re-opened. Thank you all for your cooperation the past few weeks!
Water Main Break
Published on August 17, 2023
BTPD is aware of a water main break affecting residents in the following areas: Farber Hill Road, Wetmore Drive, Miller Drive, Decker Lane, and Rockaway Valley Road. The Water Department is currently on scene and actively working towards rectifying …
Update to NJ Concealed Carry Application Process
Published on August 16, 2023
Please be advised that due to recent changes, all concealed carry applications must now be made through the New Jersey State Police application portal. Applications are no longer completed in-person at the Boonton Township Police Department. For mor…
Township Picnic and Fireworks
Published on August 04, 2023
We hope to see everyone for the Township Picnic & Fireworks event on Saturday, 8/5/23. The event kicks off at 4pm, and fireworks will commence at approximately 9:00pm. All parking will be at the RVA Fields, 355 Powerville Road. Officers will be …
National Night Out 2023
Published on August 02, 2023
National Night Out 2023 On Tuesday, the Boonton Township Police Department participated in our second annual Tri-Town National Night Out event in collaboration with the Mountain Lakes and Town of Boonton Police Departments.“National Night Out is an …
Press Release
Published on July 15, 2023
Wanted Parties Picked Up By Police Instead of UberOn July 10, 2023 patrols made contact with Elizabeth Gorman (39) of Long Valley and Edward Klingman (44) of Long Valley in the Oak Hills neighborhood of Boonton Township. After clearing the initial c…
CDC Information on Wildfires
Published on June 07, 2023
The latest communication from the NJDEP is as follows:Please be aware of the poor air quality in our region due to the Canadian wildfires. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a "Code Orange" air quality alert for Wednesd…
Click It Or Ticket 2023
Published on May 15, 2023
BTPD To Conduct Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign Law enforcement officers from the Boonton Township Police Department will join with police from around the country in cracking down on unbuckled motorists and passengers as part of the national “Click i…
Tax Identity Theft
Published on April 01, 2023
Protect Yourself from Tax Identity TheftLearn what tax identity theft is, what you can do to guard against it, and what to do if it happens to youWhat Is Tax Identity Theft?Tax identity theft is when someone uses your Social Security number to steal…
Alert Boonton Township
Published on March 15, 2023
STAY CONNECTED WITH…BOONTON TOWNSHIP’S EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEMTOWNSHIP RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO REGISTERThis notification system allows residents to receive e-mail, text messages, and/or other alerts regarding emergency notifications and other importan…
Black Bear Awareness
Published on February 20, 2023
As the winter months draw to a close and warm weather returns, please be reminded that our local black bear population will be coming out of hibernation.
Please visit the following link from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection…
Press Release
Published on February 09, 2023
Hit and Run Suspect Found to be Under the InfluenceOn February 9, 2023 patrols received a call for a hit and run out of the Town of Boonton. After searching the areas along the town border patrols located the suspect vehicle in Tourne Park. Upon spe…
Car Seat Safety
Published on February 01, 2023
Car seats and boosters provide protection for infants and children in a crash, yet car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. That's why it's so important to choose and use the right car seat correctly every time your child …
Press Release
Published on January 19, 2023
Random Plate Inquiry Leads to Warrant ArrestOn January 6, 2023 patrols were monitoring traffic in the area of Boonton Avenue. A randomplate inquiry turned up a hit for an active warrant out of Madison, NJ on the registered owner ofa vehicle. Patrols…