June 9, 2021 TUCKERTON, NJ (OCEAN)–The US Geological Service is reporting a 2.4 magnitude earthquake in the area of Tuckerton Cove this morning near the following coordinates +/- 2km: 39.574°N 74.336°W 39.574000, -74.336000 The coordinates land under Tuckerton Cove, between “Thorofare Point” off Great Bay Boulevard in Little Egg Harbor Township and “Gaunt Point” near South…
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S1163 Requires Every Patrol Officer to Wear a Body Camera and A4312 Regulates the Use of Body Worn Cameras by Law Enforcement Officers Executive Order Establishes Working Group to Further Facilitate Implementation of Body Worn Cameras November 24, 2020 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Acting on a commitment to further promote transparency in policing and build trust between…
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April 3, 2020 TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today ordered that the U.S. and New Jersey flags be flown at half-staff at all state buildings and facilities indefinitely starting Friday, April 3rd, in recognition and mourning of all those who have lost their lives and been affected by COVID-19.“COVID-19 has taken far too many relatives, friends,…
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September 28, 2022 TRENON, NJ (MERCER)–Trenton Police responded yesterday to a melee at the Ninth Grade Academy located at 500 Perry Street. Trenton Officials reported that three adults were arrested for the ninth-grade academy debacle. Two 15-year-old female juveniles were also taken into custody. Additional details were not available. Adults Charged: Blanc Ortiz, 34 Charges…
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Murder Totals in Mercer County for 2021: Trenton: 40 Hamilton: 6 Ewing: 3 January 1, 2022 MERCER COUNTY, NJ –Murder Homicides in Mercer County have reached an all-time high of 49 for the year 2021. Other higher years in Mercer County were tied with 41 murders in 2013 and 2020. Trenton ends 2021 with 40…
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Event was held at Mill One in Hamilton Township February 8, 2021 HAMILTON TOWNSHIP-TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Governor Phil Murphy today highlighted two programs that will support the transformation of contaminated brownfields into vibrant community assets. The Brownfield Redevelopment Incentive will provide tax credits to support brownfields remediation projects and the Brownfields Loan Program makes low-interest loans…
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November 21, 2022 SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ (MIDDLESEX)–On Saturday November 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. South Brunswick Police Officers Justin Samuels, Gagan Chopra, Christine Harris and Sgt. William Merkler were able to chase down an unconscious driver in a moving vehicle and able to get it stopped preventing a tragedy. The vehicle traveled Route 522 for…
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November 8, 2022 LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Lawrence Police reported that at approximately 12:35 p.m. on Monday, November 7, 2022, Lawrence Township Police Officers were dispatched to the campus of Rider University for a report of a suspicious male. The suspicious male was reportedly loitering on-campus prior to following two female students on foot toward their…
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February 23, 2023 PLAINSBORO, NJ (MIDDLESEX)–Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Director Brendan McIntyre of the Plainsboro Police Department announced today that a Hamilton man has been arrested and charged with Criminal Sexual Contact. On February 23, 2023, Jonathan Saloka, 33, of Hamilton, NJ, was arrested and charged with four counts of Criminal Sexual Contact.…
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August 28, 2023 BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ (OCEAN)–Save LBI.org held an event last night called “Promises and Realities -Wind Turbine Projects Off LBI Shores” at the Bay Breeze Park Pavilion in Barnegat Light. Speakers at the event were: Kirk Larson Mayor of Barnegat Light, Craig Osten, SaveBLI, Jim Gutowski, A Fisherman’s Perspective, Chris Placitella, Attorney, Thomas…
