• March 28, 2020 – MidJersey.News

    March 28, 2020 Statement from Governor Murphy on CDC Domestic Travel Advisory “Throughout the day, I’ve been in constant communication with the White House, including discussions with the President and Vice President, who briefed me on tonight’s CDC travel advisory affecting the tri-state region.“To be clear, this non-binding advisory guidance does not change the rules…

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  • July 27, 2022 – MidJersey.News

    July 27, 2022 NOTE: Midjersey.news has spoken to a close neighbor and the property owner was down the shore at the time of the incident and unaware of what happened until being contacted by police. The neighbor explained that Harley Wildmann was just staying at the home temporarily. HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)—An affidavit obtained by…

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  • Brick Township Man Sentenced to Three Years in NJ State Prison for Terroristic Threats at Jenkinson’s Pavillion Boardwalk Amusements – MidJersey.News

    February 11, 2022 POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ (OCEAN)–Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on February 11, 2022, Nkosi Jones, 20, of Brick Township, was sentenced by the Honorable Guy P. Ryan, J.S.C., to three years New Jersey State Prison as a result of a previously entered guilty plea to Terroristic Threats in violation…

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  • March 19, 2020 – MidJersey.News

    March 19, 2020 MERCER COUNTY, NJ — In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health crisis, Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes wants residents to be aware of “Register Ready,” New Jersey’s statewide Disability and Access and Functional Need (DAFN) registry. This free, secure, voluntary database allows New Jersey residents with disabilities or access and…

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  • July 8, 2020 – MidJersey.News

    There have been 18 deaths from shootings and 1 death from stabbings in Trenton in 2020 bringing homicide total to 19 July 8, 2020 updated at 8 pm with statement from Mayor’s office The victims of this morning’s double homicide in Trenton have been identified as Richard Guarderas, 18, and Malcom L. Bowser, 19, both…

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  • July 18, 2022 – MidJersey.News

    July 18, 2022 JACKSON, NJ (OCEAN)–With beach season in full swing, a group of seniors were eager to celebrate. That’s why Bella Terra by Monarch recently brought seaside fun to its residents at the community located at 2 Kathleen Drive, Jackson Township. The staff and a group of children sporting beach attire joined the residents…

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  • Trenton Burns As Rioters Torch Cars, Loot Stores And Clash With Police After “Peaceful Protest” Goes Violent At Dusk – MidJersey.News

    May 31, 2020 We have hundreds more photos to share and will be updated again tomorrow with more. TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)—A Black Lives Matter protest earlier this afternoon turned into violence as the sun set and protesters turned rioters burning police cars, buildings, smashed windows, looted stores and clashed with police. Numerous mutual aid police…

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  • November 10, 2021 – MidJersey.News

    Governor Establishes New Interim Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goal and Announces $33 Million Investment in Clean Transportation Projects  November 10, 2021 MOUNT OLIVE – Governor Phil Murphy today announced a series of climate actions to further secure New Jersey’s clean energy future and protect residents, the economy, and the environment from the worsening impacts of climate change. …

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  • Patients Diverted To Other Hospitals As CentraState Medical Center Reports IT Security Issue – MidJersey.News

    December 30, 2022 FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)–A spokesperson for CentraState Medical Center stated this morning that CentraState Medical Center is experiencing some technical problems related to an IT security issue. We are investigating the cause and impact at this time. Critical patient care has not been adversely affected, but as a precautionary measure we have…

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  • Capital Health and St. Francis Receive Approvals for Transition of St. Francis to Capital Health – MidJersey.News

    December Date set for Transaction Close and Transfer of Operations December 9, 2022 Capital Health, St. Francis Medical Center, and Trinity Health have obtained key approvals for Capital Health to take over services from St. Francis. To ensure there is no disruption of services to the community, the organizations are planning for a December 21…

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January 20, 2022

PEMBERTON, NJ (BURLINGTON)–Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Pemberton Township Police Chief Jason Watters announced that a 54-year-old Pemberton Township woman has been charged with driving while impaired and causing the death of a teenage motorist late last year during a head-on collision that occurred after she left a Browns Mills bar.

Wanda Sprague, of the 200 block of Pemberton Browns Mills Road, was charged with Reckless Manslaughter (First Degree) and Vehicular Homicide (Second Degree). During a first appearance in Superior Court this afternoon, the Hon. Terrence R. Cook, P.J.Cr., ordered her not to have any contact with the victim’s family. The case will now be prepared for presentation to a grand jury for possible indictment.

The investigation began December 16 after officers from the Pemberton Township Police Department were dispatched to the area of Lakehurst Road and Rancocas Lane for a report of a motor vehicle accident at approximately 9:15 p.m.

The investigation determined that the headlights on Sprague’s Chrysler 300 were not turned on when she crashed head on into a Nissan Sentra being driven by Kayla Bowen, 17, of Pemberton Township. Ms. Bowen was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation further determined that Sprague had been consuming alcohol prior to the crash at a nearby bar, and reached a speed exceeding 90 mph prior to the collision. She suffered extensive injuries from which she is still recovering.

In addition to the criminal charges, Sprague was issued multiple traffic citations, including Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs. She is being prosecuted by Assistant Prosecutor Joshua Dennis, supervisor of the BCPO Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit.

The investigation was conducted by the Prosecutor’s Office and the Pemberton Township Police Department, with assistance from the New Jersey State Police. The lead investigators are BCPO Detectives Brian Cunningham and Melyssa Alonso, and PTPD Detective Joshua Mann.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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