Man wanted out of Florida arrested after traffic stop in Morris County

Jay EdwardsFebruary 20, 2023

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DENVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – A Sussex County man wanted out of Florida was arrested by Denville Police after a traffic stop Sunday, according to police.

On Feb. 19, an officer stopped a vehicle on North Ridge Road after observing the vehicle turn without signaling, police said,

While officers were speaking with the driver, who was identified as Adam Hassan, 41, of Stanhope Borough, it was discovered he was a wanted person out of the Miami-Dade Police Department for felony obstructing police, authorities said.

Hassan was arrested and then lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility pending extradition to Florida.

Jay EdwardsFebruary 20, 2023

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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.