Man charged after robbery, assault in Morris County

Jay EdwardsOctober 29, 2021

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – A Morris County man has been charged after he allegedly robbed and assaulted a man last month at the Lukoil gas station in Hanover Township, police said.

On September 26, officers responded to the Lukoil on Route 10 for an assault in progress. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim who stated he was punched several times, police said.

After a brief investigation, Joseph Thomas, 23, of Cedar Knolls was arrested and charged with robbery, simple assault and theft. He was released pending a court appearance, police said.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.