TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–A Trenton man has been arrested and charged for murder of Rashee Barlow earlier this month, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported.
Anthony Smith, 42, is charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon and certain persons not to possess a weapon. He was arrested on September 8, 2022, in Hackensack, NJ, by members of the U.S. Marshals NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force. The prosecutor’s office has filed a motion to detain Smith pending trial.
The charges are the result of an investigation by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department. At approximately 7:30 p.m. on September 2, 2022, Trenton police received a Shot Spotter activation and several calls for a shooting. Patrol officers responded to the 200 block of Spring Street and located two shooting victims. Rashee Barlow, 35, of Trenton, was pronounced dead a short time later. A 38-year-old man suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg.
Despite having been charged, every defendant is presumed innocent until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Anthony Smith, 42, is charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon and certain persons not to possess a weapon.
BREAKING: At Least Two Shot On Spring Street In Trenton, NJ
Names of the 2022 homicide victims in the City of Trenton:
2/15/2022 Antwone Barnes, 37, of Trenton, Stabbing
2/23/2022 Leonardo Fernandez, 32, of Trenton, Stabbing
3/01/2022 Shimon Nesmith Jr., 19, of Trenton, Shooting
3/03/2022 Helen Nelson, 73, of Trenton, Physical Assault
3/15/2022 Albert L. Barnes, 46, of Trenton, Shooting
3/25/2022 Sequoya Bacon-Jones, 9, of Trenton, Shooting
3/31/2022 Tahaad Goss, 16, of Trenton, Shooting
4/07/2022 Jaquir Queen, 26, of Willingboro, Shooting
4/09/2022 Leroy Davis, 31, of Trenton, Shooting
5/01/2022 Jamir McNeil, 25 of Trenton, Shooting
5/22/2022 Ali Abdullah, 25, of Trenton, Shooting
6/01/2022 Dreiby Osorio, 16, of Trenton, Stabbing
9/02/2022 Rasheed Barlow, 35, of Trenton, Shooting
9/11/2022 Chron Jenks, 34, of Ewing, Shooting
Police investigation the night of the shooting on Spring Street. Photos by: Brian McCarthy
Stafford Township, NJ – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representative Andy Kim (D-NJ-03) joined the Stafford Police Department, Bright Harbor Health Care, and seven area police departments to highlight the On P.O.I.N.T. program, which provides on-site social workers for police departments to address the high volume of mental health, substance abuse, and social service-related calls and incidents that police receive. Booker and Kim secured $32,000 in congressionally directed funding to expand the On P.O.I.N.T. program this year.
Since its establishment in 2016, On P.O.I.N.T. has expanded to include nine total police departments. The program provides early intervention by diverting individuals experiencing mental health crises from the criminal justice system into the appropriate health care system. During the meeting, Booker and Kim discussed the challenges that police departments and medical providers have faced while responding to these incidents and the success of the innovative program.
“As law enforcement officers have often told me, police departments are overburdened responding to distressful calls that involve issues related to mental illness, addiction, or poverty,” said Sen. Booker. “Appropriately addressing these challenges requires the expertise of social workers, medical professionals, and mental health experts. With the On P.O.I.N.T program, police departments are receiving the support they need to help the most vulnerable. I am proud to have fought alongside Rep. Any Kim for funding to expand this vital initiative and was grateful to hear from stakeholders today about their experiences implementing and using the program.”
“Our police officers are the first ones to answer the call when we are in danger and it’s up to us to make sure they have the resources they need to continue doing this important work,” said Congressman Andy Kim. “I’m proud to have worked with Senator Booker to secure funding for Stafford Police Department to expand their successful and innovative On P.O.I.N.T. partnership with Bright Harbor Healthcare to include Barnegat Police Department. Together, our local police and mental health professionals are improving outcomes, reducing violence, having safer interactions, and improving community relations.”
“There has been a gap between how law enforcement and the mental health and substance use treatment systems have interacted with each other—we both try to help the same community members, however we have often not communicated with each other or worked in concert,” said Meghan Corrigan, co-creator of the On P.O.I.N.T. at Bright Harbor Healthcare. “The On P.O.I.N.T. program was intentionally designed to address the gap between law enforcement’s initial observation and triage of a crisis to long term treatment and support to resolve the underlying cause of the crisis.”
“I thank both Senator Booker and Congressman Kim for their continued support of the On P.O.I.N.T. program,” said Thomas Dellane, Stafford Township Police Chief. “Their advocacy on behalf of the program has enabled On P.O.I.N.T. staff to effectuate positive change in many people’s lives thereby improving the mental and physical health of communities that On P.O.I.N.T. serves.”
Today’s event was part of Booker’s 2022 Jersey Summer Road Trip, a series of stops highlighting the priorities he continues to fight for in the U.S. Senate on behalf of the state’s residents. The road trip will focus on Booker’s ongoing commitment to serving New Jersey’s veterans, his efforts to secure congressionally directed spending for critical New Jersey projects and organizations, and his support of local businesses and industries, and much more.
Photos from April 8, 2024 eclipse available at following link:
April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse
TRENTON, NJ –Mark your calendar because on the afternoon of April 8, 2024 New Jersey will experience a partial solar eclipse. North Jersey should experience a partial solar eclipse greater than 90%, Central Jersey to South Jersey should experience a partial solar eclipse of 85 to 90% and Cape May less than 85%. Many New Jerseyans may want to travel to the center of the 115-mile-wide path of totality in states such as New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine or Ohio. See NASA maps below and NASA page for the eclipse.
If you wish to view the solar eclipse make sure you, do it safely by wearing special eclipse glasses. Protect your cameras with special solar filters designed for photographing the eclipse.
According to the American Astronomical Society on “How to View a Solar Eclipse Safely”
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon blocks any part of the Sun’s bright face. On Monday, April 8, 2024, a solar eclipse will be visible (weather permitting) across nearly all of North America. All 50 U.S. states (excluding most of Alaska) will experience at least a partial solar eclipse, as will most of Canada, all of Mexico, and all countries in Central America. Anyone within a roughly 115-mile-wide path across Mexico, from Texas through Maine, across parts of Eastern Canada will experience a total solar eclipse, one of the most spectacular sights in all of nature.
During a partial or total solar eclipse, such as the one on April 8th, looking directly at the Sun is unsafe except during the brief total phase (“totality”), when the Moon entirely blocks the Sun’s bright face, which happens only within the narrow path of totality. At all other times, it is safe to look directly at the Sun only through special-purpose solar filters that comply with the transmittance requirements of the ISO 12312-2 international standard. To find out whether your home or any other location lies within the roughly 115-mile-wide path of the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse, see Xavier Jubier’s Google Map.
Suppliers of Safe Solar Viewers & Filters
Always inspect your solar filter before use; if scratched, punctured, torn, or otherwise damaged, discard it. Read and follow any instructions printed on or packaged with the filter.
Always supervise children using solar filters.
If you normally wear eyeglasses, keep them on. Put your eclipse glasses on over them, or hold your handheld viewer in front of them.
Stand still and cover your eyes with your eclipse glasses or solar viewer before looking up at the bright Sun. After looking at the Sun, turn away and remove your filter — do not remove it while looking at the Sun.
Do not look at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed Sun through an unfiltered camera, telescope, binoculars, or other optical device.
Similarly, do not look at the Sun through an unfiltered camera, telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while using your eclipse glasses or handheld solar viewer in front of your eyes — the concentrated solar rays could damage the filter and enter your eyes, causing serious injury.
Seek expert advice from an astronomer before using a solar filter with a camera, telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device; note that solar filters must be attached to the front of any telescope, binoculars, camera lens, or other optics.
For futher information make sure to visit the American Astronomical Society on “How to View a Solar Eclipse Safely”
If traveling to New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine or other states to be under the 115-mile wide path of totality be prepared for major traffic issues leaving the areas of the eclipse. I personally experinced a 535-mile bumper to bumper traffic for the 2017 eclipse, from Spring City, TN to State Line, PA where traffic finally subsided. Book hotels and be prepared to stay overnight to avoid traffic jams leaving these areas.
NH TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024
Travel Advisory for the Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024
Potentially heavy traffic after the event may impact travel in Coos County.
The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT), local officials, New Hampshire State Police, and NH Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM), are encouraging all visitors to Coos County on Monday, April 8, 2024 to stay on the state highways to reach the eclipse viewing venues and for their return trip home.
Some secondary highways and local roads were not designed to handle large volumes of traffic, and springtime in the north country can bring frost heaves and very soft shoulders.
Traffic generated by the solar eclipse will impact roads throughout New Hampshire. Please obey all officers assisting with traffic control as well as all signs and traffic control devices. Be prepared for slow travel heading south after the eclipse on Monday evening.
Official NH travel information will be posted to the NHDOT Facebook and Twitter social media pages, and motorists are encouraged to visit newengland511.org for real-time traffic information for Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
Residents and visitors with questions should email the NH Joint Information Center at [email protected] or call (603) 223-6169. Visitors seeking event information should visit NHSolarEclipse.com.
April weather is unpredictable.
Weather can be unpredictable in April in the Great North Woods, snow or mud could impact road conditions.
Arrive Early, Stay Late.
There are limited roads leading in and out of the northern part of New Hampshire. Visitors are urged to avoid unnecessary travel on the day of the eclipse, so choose your viewing location ahead of time and plan to arrive early and stay late. Do not plan to pull over on the side of the roadways to view the eclipse. Doing so can put you at risk of getting stuck in mud or snow, and tow trucks will face major delays in getting to you.
Bring Supplies.
It may be a good idea to pack some essential supplies, such as water and snacks. Be sure to have a full tank of gas and if you have an electric vehicle, map out before you leave your home, where you’ll be able to get it charged.
State of Vermont Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024
Start planning to view the next solar eclipse in Vermont. Vermont’s location within the 2024 total solar eclipse’s path of totality makes it a good place to take in the wonder and spectacle of this natural event.
Whether you live in Vermont or are visiting to witness this generational spectacle, ensuring everyone can take in this year’s eclipse safely is our top priority.
On April 8, 2024 at 2:14 p.m., a partial solar eclipse will begin, and at 3:26 p.m., a total eclipse will darken Vermont’s daytime sky, lasting about 3 minutes. The phenomenon will continue as a partial eclipse until 4:37 p.m.
Find a Viewing Location – Make sure the place you are planning to watch the eclipse is safe, open, accessible, and welcoming visitors. Plan to arrive ahead of time and bring warm layers of clothing.
Plan for Lodging and Travel – Lodging and camping opportunities are limited; reserve a place to stay in advance. When traveling, plan your route, use transportation sites for updates, and expect extended delays. Fill your car with gas ahead of time and pack water and snacks in case you are stuck in traffic for an extended period.
Be Considerate of Others – Many people will want to visit Vermont to view the eclipse. Make sure to respectfully share spaces with your neighbors. Be kind and enjoy the natural phenomenon.
Follow Guidelines – Listen to officials and follow posted regulations. Sign up for alerts and follow local social media messaging #VTEclipse. Check local ordinances, fire danger reports, trail access information, and other guidelines.
Respect Wildlife and Natural Areas – April is a difficult time for Vermont’s wildlife and natural areas. Natural surface trails will be closed because of muddy and icy conditions. Stick to valleys and open areas to avoid damaging recreational trails and trampling vegetation. If you encounter wildlife, keep your distance and leave the area.
Dispose of Waste Properly – High volume events and remote locations may make accessing trash and recycling options challenging. Pack out everything that you pack in, including any garbage.
Experience the Total Solar Eclipse in New York
The eclipse will begin in western New York shortly after 2 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Full totality will begin in Chautauqua County at 3:17 p.m., moving through the state to Plattsburgh at 3:25 p.m. Locations in the path of totality could experience total darkness for up to 4 minutes.
August 21, 2017 solar eclipse Spring City, TN
August 21, 2017 solar eclipse Spring City, TN Midjersey.news file photos
535-mile bumper to bumper traffic from Spring City, TN to State Line, PA where traffic subsided. Midjersey.news file photo.
FREEHOLD – An Asbury Park man who entered a stranger’s home in 2021, threatened and robbed two occupants at knifepoint, and sexually assaulted one of them has been sentenced to 40 years in state prison for the crime, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Wednesday.
Shawn Connolly, 37, was sentenced Tuesday by Monmouth County Superior Court Judge Henry P. Butehorn, who also noted that the term is subject to New Jersey’s No Early Release Act, which mandates that 85 percent be served prior to the possibility of parole.
Shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, members of the Asbury Park Police Department responded to a home on 7th Avenue for a 911 call. Upon arrival, they immediately located Connolly and took him into custody without incident, recovering proceeds from the robbery in his pockets.
An investigation by members of the Prosecutor’s Office and the Asbury Park Police Department determined that shortly before the officers’ arrival, the two victims, an adult male and female, suddenly awoke to Connolly in their bedroom wielding a knife and threatening to harm them, having entered through a kitchen window. During the course of the robbery, the female victim was sexually assaulted by Connolly after he ordered the male to leave the room to retrieve cash; as he did so, the male victim also called 911 and left the line open.
Connolly was indicted in November 2021 before the case proceeded to trial in September 2023. Following a little more than two weeks of proceedings, the jury delivered guilty verdicts on charges of first-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault, first-degree Armed Robbery, second-degree Burglary, second-degree Sexual Assault, third-degree Making Terroristic Threats, and three related weapons offenses. In accordance with his sentence, Connolly will also be required to register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law and remain subject to Parole Supervision for Life.
This case was tried by Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutors Keri Schaefer and Christopher Ammon. Connolly was represented by John M. Murphy III, Esq., of Staten Island.
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)– A 40-year-old Wall Township woman was struck and killed while awaiting a ride from a friend outside of her Brighton Avenue home.
At approximately 8:24 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2023, the Wall Township Police Department responded to Brighton Avenue in the area of Romano Blvd. for a report that a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle.
The investigation revealed that a 2012 Honda Pilot being operated by a 64-year-old Oakhurst woman was traveling eastbound on Brighton Avenue when she struck, Georgina M. Stelman, 40-years-old of Wall Township while she was in the street awaiting a ride from a friend. Stelman was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune by Wall Township Emergency Medical Services where she was pronounced deceased approximately three hours later.
The accident is being investigated by Sergeant Andrew Baldino and Patrolman Johan Moreno-Garcia of the Wall Township Police Department. If anyone witnessed the collision or has any information that would aid in the investigation, you are asked to contact the Wall Township Police Department at (732) 449-4500.
WEST WINDSOR (Mercer) – Police are investigating the cause of a crash that left a vehicle on its side and sent the driver to the hospital today (Sunday, March 31, 2024). The crash occurred shortly before 12:10 p.m. on New Village Road between Akron Lane and Greenfield Drive. The driver of the flipped auto was quickly extricated from the wreckage by township firefighters and transported by ambulance to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton. The injuries were not believed to be serious. The road in that area was closed for about 90 minutes due to the crash.
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–On Thursday, October 26, 2023 at approximately 12:40 P.M., Officers from the Hamilton Police Anti-Crime Unit were in the area of Nottingham Way and Greenwood Avenue when they observed a Toyota Corolla commit a motor vehicle violation. The vehicle pulled into a gas station on the 1600 block of Nottingham Way. While speaking to the driver of the vehicle he told Officers that the front passenger had a firearm on his person but had a permit to carry the weapon. Officers then spoke to the passenger who admitted to having a handgun in his right hip area but he had a permit for the weapon. Officers disarmed him of the weapon until they could confirm the validity of his permit. He was identified as Martique Perry, 22, of Hamilton.
Further investigation revealed Perry did not have a permit for the weapon and did not own the weapon. He was then placed under arrest.
Perry was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose. Perry was transported to the Mercer County Correctional Facility pending a detention hearing.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Hamilton Police Division Anti-Crime Unit at (609) 581-4102 or the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Hotline at (609) 581-4008.
Martique Perry, 22, of Hamilton was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose. Perry was transported to the Mercer County Correctional Facility pending a detention hearing.
October 27, 2023
Trenton, N.J. — Trenton Water Works (TWW) announced today a delay in sending bills to allcustomers in Ewing Township and some in Trenton as it completes some administrative changes.“TWW is transitioning to a new billing vendor, which will cause billing delays. We apologize to ourvalued customers for the inconvenience of a late-arriving water bill,” said Sean Semple, Director ofthe city’s Department of Water and Sewer, which operates Trenton Water Works. “Our customers inTrenton and Ewing Township will not be penalized, charged a late fee, or be impacted negatively inany way due to this billing delay.”
TWW sends bills to its more than 63,000 customers quarterly — four times annually.In the fourth quarter of 2023, TWW selected a new contract vendor to print and mail bills to itscustomers, a process requiring Trenton City Council’s approval, which was secured on October 19.Trenton and Ewing Township customers should receive their water bills in November and have60 days to pay. Customers whose accounts are already more than 60 days past due may receive ashutoff notice and have 15 days to bring their accounts current by entering into a paymentagreement.
On November 15, TWW will discontinue shutting off customers for nonpayment to comply with theState of New Jersey’s Winter Termination Program, which protects specific customers from havingtheir gas, electric, or water shut off between November 15 and March 15.“We continue to make changes to operations and invest in capital work that will not only maintainhigh water quality but also improve our service and delivery to our valued customers and
service-area consumers,” said Semple.
Oct 27, 2023
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on October 27, 2023, Porfirio Serrano-Cruz, 40, of Seaside Heights, was sentenced by the Honorable Kimarie Rahill, J.S.C., to seven years New Jersey State Prison, as a result of his previously entered guilty plea to Aggravated Assault in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred in Seaside Park on June 30, 2022. This sentence will be subject to the terms of the No Early Release Act, meaning that Serrano-Cruz will be required to serve at least 85 percent of his prison sentence before he may be considered for parole eligibility. Serrano-Cruz pled guilty to the charge before Judge Rahill on August 14, 2023.
On June 30, 2022, at approximately 5:15 a.m., Officers from the Seaside Park Police Department responded to a residence on O Street in response to a 911 call; the caller stated that someone had broken into his residence and tried to kill him. Responding Officers found a 39-year-old male victim with multiple stab wounds to the arms, chest, abdomen and groin. The victim was air-lifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune for treatment of his injuries. He was subsequently treated for his injuries and released.
An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, and Seaside Park Police Department, determined that Serrano-Cruz was the individual responsible for the stabbing of the victim. On June 30, 2022, Serrano-Cruz was located in Seaside Heights and taken into custody without incident by Officers from the Seaside Heights Police Department. He has been lodged in the Ocean County Jail since his apprehension.
Prosecutor Billhimer acknowledges the diligent efforts of Assistant Prosecutor Julie Peterson who handled the case on behalf of the State, as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotics Strike Force, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, Seaside Park Police Department, Seaside Heights Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation resulting in Serrano-Cruz’s apprehension, guilty plea, and now his state prison sentence.
Livonia, NY, Man Struck and Killed On I-295 in Lawrence Township
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–A serious crash involving a pedestrian was reported on I-295 south bound near mile post 66.8 in Lawrence Township just before the Hamilton Township border around 6:15 p.m. NJ State Police, Lawrence Township Police, Hamilton Fire, Hamilton EMS, and Captial Health Paramedics responded to the scene. There were reports of “traumatic cardiac arrest” and CPR was in progress. The victim was rushed to the Trauma Center at Captial Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton.
Currently there is a 1-mile traffic delay and additional traffic backing up on the Route 1 ramp for I-295 south.
511NJ reports right lane and shoulder closed for a crash investigation with a 5-to-10-minute traffic delay.
Avoid the area if possible until the traffic investigation is complete.
No further details are available at this time.
Crash investigation on I-295 southbound South of Exit 67 – US 1 (Lawrence Twp) 1 Right lane and shoulder of 3 lanes closed 5-10 minute delay use caution https://t.co/0NzsSriCWl
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating a shooting homicide in Trenton.
At approximately 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, 2024, Trenton police responded to the 800 block of Stuyvesant Avenue on a shooting in progress. Responding officers arrived on scene to discover an adult male on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso. He was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical where he was pronounced dead a short time later. The victim has been identified as Amir Williams, 32, of Trenton. During the investigation, a second shooting victim, an adult female, arrived at the hospital with a gunshot to the right hip area.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact MCHTF Detective Elijah Phillips at (609) 414-2006 or Sgt. Roberto Reyes at (609) 256-0997. Information can also be emailed to [email protected].
Names of the 2024 Trenton Homicide Victims
01/13/2024 Eduardo Lopez-Cruz, 38, of Trenton, Shooting
01/16/2024 Stefon Locke, 33, Shooting on 1/16 died 2/8/2024
02/28/2024 Shawn Moore, 45, Trenton, Shooting
03/19/2024 Donnell Jenkins age 52, Stabbing
04/04/2024 Jose Alfredo Azcona Garcia, 46, of Trenton, Shooting
05/01/2024 Jerome Francis, 43, of Hamilton
05/01/2024 Chevaughn Fagan, 28, of Trenton
05/19/2024 Stephon Fisher, 18, of Trenton, Shooting
05/26/2024 Dwayne Penix, 20, of Trenton, Shooting
06/11/2024 Johnathan Applegate
06/23/2024 Samier Vincent, 30, of Trenton, Shooting, died 6/27/2024
07/04/2024 Amir Williams, 32, of Trenton, Shooting
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ (MIDDLESEX)–South Brunswick Police confirm that a helicopter has crashed on the border of Princeton, Franklin and South Brunswick. Police are asking for people to avoid the area. Traffic backup on Route 27 near the north end of Carnegie Lake and the Millstone River.
No additional details are available at this time.
A witness has told MidJersey.news that the helicopter is submerged in water. It is unknown if there are any survivors. Google Maps is reporting Route 27 Closed until 6 p.m. A press conference is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.
FAA: Only the pilot was on board
UPDATE:
Firefighters are checking the water where the helicopter went down. No injuries on the ground.
South Brunswick PD Photo
A helicopter has crashed in South Brunswick at the border of Princeton. Fire, EMS, and police are on scene. Avoid the area.
— So Brunswick PD (@SoBrunswickPD) August 31, 2023
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