HAMILTON, NJ (MERCER)–Hamilton Police say that on Friday January 5, 2024 at approximately 1:13 p.m., Officers from the Hamilton Police Anti-Crime Unit were in the area of Chambers Street and William Street when they observed a gray Chrysler 300 commit a motor vehicle violation. When Officers stopped the vehicle the back seat passenger exited the vehicle and began running towards a residence on the 1100 block of William Street. Officers caught up to the male on a porch and the suspect began fighting to get away from them. While this was occurring the operator of the vehicle looked over and drove away. While wrestling with the suspect on the ground Officers heard a thud hit the ground and saw a handgun lying underneath the suspect. They were able to take him into custody and secure the handgun. He was identified as Daniel Rogers, 20, of Trenton.
Responding Officers located the vehicle in the area of Lida Street and Grand Avenue. A male came up to them and advised the Officers he was driving the Chrysler. He was placed under arrest and identified as Lenny Douyon, 21, or Morrisville, PA.
Rogers was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of Weapon for Unlawful Purpose, Resisting Arrest and Obstructing the Administration of Law. He was transported to the Mercer County Correctional Facility pending a detention hearing. Douyon was charged with Eluding, Obstructing the Administration of Law and several motor vehicle violations. He was released on a Summons.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Hamilton Police Anti-Crime Unit at 609-581-4102 or the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Hotline at (609) 581-4008.
LAKEWOOD, NJ (OCEAN)–Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Avraham Chaitovsky, 28, of Jackson Township, was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child, in connection with an incident that occurred in Lakewood Township on July 15, 2024.
On July 15, 2024, at approximately 1:45 p.m., Officers from the Lakewood Township Police Department responded to the area of New Egypt Road for a report of a pediatric patient in cardiac arrest. Responding Officers found Hatzolah Medical Services attempting to render lifesaving aid to an eight week-old female infant. The infant was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A thorough investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, determined that the infant – Chaitovsky’s daughter – was left alone in his vehicle for an extended period of time. The investigation further determined that the act of leaving the infant in the car unattended for such a long period of time was the cause and manner of the infant’s death.
Chaitovsky was taken into custody and transported to the Ocean County Jail. This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and additional charges may be forthcoming.
Prosecutor Billhimer acknowledges the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, and Ocean County Medical Examiner’s Office, for their combined and cooperative efforts in connection with this investigation.
The charges referenced above are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. R.P.C. 3.6(b)(6).
Manchester Township NJ – On Tuesday, at approximately 10:35am officers of the Manchester Township Police Department were dispatched to Horicon Ave approximately a half-mile east of County Route 530 for the report of an overturned pick-up truck.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers observed a white 2020 Toyota Tacoma overturned on its driver side with extensive front-end damage. The investigation revealed that the vehicle was traveling west on Horicon Ave. The Toyota crossed over the center line and left the roadway to the left and impacted several trees. Due to the impact with the trees, it caused the vehicle to rotate approximately 180 degrees and overturn onto its driver’s side. The Toyota came to final rest on its driver’s side facing east partially in the eastbound travel lane of Horicon Ave.
The driver of the Toyota, identified as 42-year-old, Jeremy D. Bier of Pennsauken, NJ, suffered multiple severe injuries to his entire body. Mr. Bier was transported via Medevac to Jersey Shore University Medical Center. It was determined that Mr. Bier at the time of the crash was not wearing a seatbelt. Mr. Bier is listed in critical condition at this time.
Assisting at the scene were EMTs and firefighters from the Manchester Township Division of Emergency Services, firefighters from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Fire Department, firefighters from Whiting Volunteer Fire Department, and Robert Wood Johnson LifeFlight. The investigation into this crash is still on going, however, failure to maintain lane and failure to wear a seatbelt appear to be the primary contributing factors. This crash is being investigated by Ptl. Conner Yatauro of the department’s Traffic Safety Section.
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–On Thursday, January 11, 2024 at approximately 6:43 p.m., a shot spotter activation was received for several rounds of gunfire in the area of 113 Home Avenue. Trenton Police officers arrived and located a male at 969 South Broad Street with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment and was in stable condition. The investigation was continued by the Mercer County Shooting Response Team. During the course of the investigation, it was learned that Damique Gaymon, 25, was responsible for the shooting.
On Monday, June 3, 2024 Gaymon was apprehended in the City of Trenton by the Mercer County Fugitive Task Force and charged with Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose.
Damique Gaymon, 25, Charged with: Aggravated Assault (2nd Degree), Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose.
Trenton Shooting Under Investigation
File photos: A male was found shot near 969 South Broad Street on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Damique Gaymon, 25, Charged with: Aggravated Assault (2nd Degree), Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose.
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Around 4:20 p.m. today January 28, 2023 Trenton Police were summoned to the first block of Sanhican Drive near the Community Food Market for a shooting. Upon arrival of police it was reported that a victim was found with a gunshot wound to the leg and several shell casings were found on the ground. The shooting is currently under investigation.
In a separate incident around 6:35 p.m. Trenton Police were summoned to the 300 Block of South Clinton Avenue for a stabbing. Trenton Fire Department, Trenton EMS and Paramedics were sent to the scene.
No other information is available about either incident.
Trenton Police investigate a shooting in the first block of Sanhican Drive near the Community Food Market. Photos by: Brian McCarthy OnScene News/ MidJersey.News
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Winter weather has officially settled into New Jersey, and with the weather comes opportunities for winter fun. However, full layers of ice have not been able to form due to fluctuations in temperatures. That means ponds, rivers and lakes may not be as frozen as they look and are dangerous for ice skating, ice fishing and snowmobiling. Ice thickness, particularly in lower elevations and coastal areas, can be inconsistent and often unsafe. The best way to stay safe is by paying attention to warning signs and to STAY OFF THE ICE!
NOAA graphic for Minimum ice thickness guidelines for new clear ice only. If ice is not clear double the thickness. No ice is safe ice stay off. Sign posted at the Mill Pond in Allentown, New Jersey on January 30, 2022 Allentown Mill Pond January 30, 2022, Stay off the ice. Ice Conditions at Town Center Robbinsville, stay off the ice. 1/30/2022 Ice Conditions at Peddie Lake in Hightstown, NJ 1/30/2022 stay off the ice. Ice conditions at Etra Lake, East Windsor, NJ on January 30, 2022. A brave fisherman sets up an ice fishing shelter on Etra Lake this morning. (Not recommended) Ice conditions at lake Assunpink in Upper Freehold Township, stay off the ice.
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on June 20, 2024, Brian Huerta-Tochihuitl, 20, of Jackson, was charged with Knowingly Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident Which Resulted in Serious Bodily Injury to Another Person, in connection with an incident that occurred in the early morning hours of June 16, 2024, in Lakewood Township.
On June 16, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Officers from the Lakewood Township Police Department were summoned to the area of Route 9 and First Street for a report of a hit-and-run motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Responding Officers discovered that a white four door sedan was traveling northbound on Route 9 when it struck a male victim who was attempting to cross Route 9 in a marked crosswalk. The white sedan continued northbound on Route 9 and left the scene. As a result of the crash, the victim was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries. The victim is presently listed in critical, but stable condition.
A thorough and extensive investigation conducted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit- Vehicular Homicide Squad, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit determined that the vehicle which struck the victim was a 2021 Kia K5. Further investigation identified Huerta-Tochihuitl as the individual who operated the subject Kia K5 at the time of the crash.
On June 20, 2024, Huerta-Tochihuitl surrendered himself to Lakewood Township Police Headquarters. Huerta-Tochihuitl was transported to the Ocean County Jail, where he is presently lodged pending an appearance in Ocean County Superior Court.
“I would like to thank the members of the community who came forward to assist law enforcement in this investigation,” Prosecutor Billhimer stated.
Prosecutor commends the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit-Vehicular Homicide Squad, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, Lakewood Township Police Department, Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit and Ocean County Department of Vehicle Services for their combined and collective assistance in connection with this investigation
The charges referenced above are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
UPDATE: NWS Mount Holly/Philadelphia reports cloudy skies though morning and it is not looking good to view the aurora tonight or tomorrow morning.
Viewing an aurora photos vs eye:
Many people have asked can you see the aurora with your eyes and the answer is yes you can. You don’t need a camera to see the aurora with your eyes but cameras capture it better. Modern cameras capture more of the light and color that is available. You can see the aurora with your naked eye but colors won’t be as vivid or bright as compared to a modern camara.
Camera phone:
Above: Two photos were taken with a Samsung S24 Ultra phone camera hand held. Camera data: Galaxy S24 Ultra, f-stop 1.7, Exposure time 1/2 second, ISO-3200, Focal length 6mm or 35mm focal length 23mm. Was used in normal mode that activated night mode.
Full frame DSLR Camera:
Above: Two photos taken with a Canon 5D Mark IV DSLR camera on a tripod. Camera data: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Exposure time 2 seconds, ISO 1600, f-stop 2.8, focal length 16mm,
UPDATE: Several asked by direct messages what time and location to view the aurora and there is no specific time or place. There are multiple things that need to align for the aurora to be visible. I use the following methods to determine the best chance to see an aurora.
We need a geomagnetic storm from the sun strong enough that you can see the aurora this far south and we have that for the next 24 hours or so.
You need to plan ahead and find a dark place with very little light pollution as possible and a clear view to the north sky. Usually elevated rural areas, parks without lights, open fields, work best for that. Use a compass or compass application to find North. The best time is during complete darkness and this time of year most likley after 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.
A good weather forecast with clear skies. This morning the sky was clear just before sunrise and it made the aurora visible. Prior to 4:00 a.m. the sky was full of clouds and it was not visible in our area but it was visible in other places around the world that had clear skies.
The next thing you need to do is check with the SPACE WEATHER PREDICTION CENTER and look at the forecast. The forecast has a lead time of 28-minutes. There is usually a red line shown and areas above the red line could see the aurora. There is also green and red showing where the aurora is predicted to be look in that direction.
Go to your dark place let your eyes adjust to the darkness, confirm clear skies and a view to the north using the compass. If the aurora is not visible relax and wait and hopefully you will see it. Sometimes the aurora arrives in waves.
You also need some luck, out of the past 10+ predictions for NJ, this morning was the first I have ever seen an aurora in New Jersey. I have been above the redline shown on the prediction maps before and have not seen the aurora in NJ until this morning. The last aurora I seen was in Vermont two years ago.
Something that is nice to have is a red flashlight. White light will screw up your night vision so avoid regular flashlights if possible while in the field. When you use red flashlights it takes less time for your eyes to readjust to the darkness. According to the National Park Service, “It is an interesting trait that deep red lights do not trigger the neutralization of the rhodopsin, so astronomers and safety officials use red lights for night lighting to allow night vision to continue.”
Good luck finding the aurora tonight and tomorrow night. If that does not work out many take trips to Iceland to see the aurora during the early spring, late fall and winter months when there is longer darkness. Trips to Iceland in the summer have daylight 24/7 and the aurora is not usually seen during the summer. When I was in Vermont I seen an aurora at night in August 2022 a friend was in Iceland at the same time could not see the aurora because it was daylight for close to 24 hours during that time of year.
Update: As of 6:00 p.m. GOES-EAST Satellite is showing cloud cover that will most likely increase overnight. National Weather Service Mount Holly/Philadelphia reports Showers likely, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. We need a mostly clear view to the northern sky. If this does not happen tonight Sunday night may be good since there are still active X-Class Flares from the sun and the aurora should continue to be active. The Space Weather Prediction Center issued a Geomagnetic Storm Watch for May 12, 2024 see below:
SPACE WEATHER PREDICTION CENTER
Tomorrow: SEVERE AND EXTREME (G4-G5) GEOMAGNETIC STORMS LIKELY ON 12 MAY 2024
published: Saturday, May 11, 2024 17:54 UTC
Another series of CMEs associated with flare activity from Region 3664 over the past several days are expected to merge and arrive at Earth by midday (UTC) on 12 May. Periods of G4-G5 (Severe-Extreme) geomagnetic storms are likely to follow the arrival of these CMEs.
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–UPDATE: NOAA NWS Space Weather Prediction Center reports that X-Class Flares continue to occur making tonight another good viewing opportunity to see the Aurora Borealis Northern Lights over New Jersey.
The photos from this morning were taken with a Canon 5D MKIV SLR camera with a very wide 2.8f lens, some photos were even taken with a Samsung S24 Ultra and were good out of camera and phone.
The best way to capture the aurora is to use a SLR or mirrorless camera with a tripod if you do not have one of the latest Samsung or Apple phones should do. Get to a dark location away from city lights as much as possible. You should have a compass or compass application on your phone and find North. Once you find North look in that direction and you will need clear skies or at least broken clouds to see the aurora. Point your camera in that direction.
Camera settings this morning was 1/2 second at 2.8f at iso 3,200 on the Canon 5D Mark IV and some of the photos were adjusted a little depending on the sky. On the Samsung S24 Ultra night mode was used. There was no tripod used for the cell phone and there is some slight movement seen in the stars when using the camera phone. Tonight, if the skies are clear I will bring a second tripod for the phone camera.
NOAA 30-minute forecast link:
AURORA – 30 MINUTE FORECAST
For tonight some have been asking and it is looking like it might be cloudy but there are some holes in the clouds so hopefully we see something.
GOES-EAST Satellite check images on the link below for cloud cover.
GOES-East – Continental U.S. (CONUS) Images
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, was seen over New Jersey early this morning after skies cleared last night. Pillars of light in purple, red and green were observed this morning just before dawn.
According to NOAA we are experiencing the aurora because of large Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) on the Sun. They are large expulsions of plasma and magnetic field from the Sun’s corona.
If you missed this morning’s aurora you should have another opportunity tonight.
MidJersey.news has had reports of the aurora seen as far south as Florida.
Photo of the sun this morning May 11, 2024
Large sunspots can be seen on the sun this morning causing X-class solar flares and Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) creating conditions for the aurora.
According to NASA, Flares happen when the powerful magnetic fields in and around the sun reconnect. They’re usually associated with active regions, often seen as sun spots, where the magnetic fields are strongest. Flares are classified according to their strength. The smallest ones are B-class, followed by C, M and X, the largest. X-class flare like that can create long lasting radiation storms, which can harm satellites and even give airline passengers, flying near the poles, small radiation doses. X flares also have the potential to create global transmission problems and world-wide blackouts.
YET ANOTHER X-CLASS FLARE!
Space Weather Message Code: ALTK08Serial Number: 37Issue Time: 2024 May 11 0944 UTCALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 8, 9- Threshold Reached: 2024 May 11 0940 UTCSynoptic Period: 0900-1200 UTC Active Warning: YesNOAA Scale: G4 - SevereNOAA Space Weather Scale descriptions can be found atwww.swpc.noaa.gov/noaa-scales-explanationPotential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 45 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude.Induced Currents - Possible widespread voltage control problems and some protective systems may mistakenly trip out key assets from the power grid. Induced pipeline currents intensify.Spacecraft - Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low earth orbit satellites, and tracking and orientation problems may occur.Navigation - Satellite navigation (GPS) degraded or inoperable for hours.Radio - HF (high frequency) radio propagation sporadic or blacked out. Aurora - Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and northern California.
According to NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center:
Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) are large expulsions of plasma and magnetic field from the Sun’s corona. They can eject billions of tons of coronal material and carry an embedded magnetic field (frozen in flux) that is stronger than the background solar wind interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) strength. CMEs travel outward from the Sun at speeds ranging from slower than 250 kilometers per second (km/s) to as fast as near 3000 km/s. The fastest Earth-directed CMEs can reach our planet in as little as 15-18 hours. Slower CMEs can take several days to arrive. They expand in size as they propagate away from the Sun and larger CMEs can reach a size comprising nearly a quarter of the space between Earth and the Sun by the time it reaches our planet.
The more explosive CMEs generally begin when highly twisted magnetic field structures (flux ropes) contained in the Sun’s lower corona become too stressed and realign into a less tense configuration – a process called magnetic reconnection. This can result in the sudden release of electromagnetic energy in the form of a solar flare; which typically accompanies the explosive acceleration of plasma away from the Sun – the CME. These types of CMEs usually take place from areas of the Sun with localized fields of strong and stressed magnetic flux; such as active regions associated with sunspot groups. CMEs can also occur from locations where relatively cool and denser plasma is trapped and suspended by magnetic flux extending up to the inner corona – filaments and prominences. When these flux ropes reconfigure, the denser filament or prominence can collapse back to the solar surface and be quietly reabsorbed, or a CME may result. CMEs travelling faster than the background solar wind speed can generate a shock wave. These shock waves can accelerate charged particles ahead of them – causing increased radiation storm potential or intensity.
Important CME parameters used in analysis are size, speed, and direction. These properties are inferred from orbital satellites’ coronagraph imagery by SWPC forecasters to determine any Earth-impact likelihood. The NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) carries a coronagraph – known as the Large Angle and Spectrometric Coronagraph (LASCO). This instrument has two ranges for optical imaging of the Sun’s corona: C2 (covers distance range of 1.5 to 6 solar radii) and C3 (range of 3 to 32 solar radii). The LASCO instrument is currently the primary means used by forecasters to analyze and categorize CMEs; however another coronagraph is on the NASA STEREO-A spacecraft as an additional source.
Imminent CME arrival is first observed by the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) satellite, located at the L1 orbital area. Sudden increases in density, total interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) strength, and solar wind speed at the DSCOVR spacecraft indicate arrival of the CME-associated interplanetary shock ahead of the magnetic cloud. This can often provide 15 to 60 minutes advanced warning of shock arrival at Earth – and any possible sudden impulse or sudden storm commencement; as registered by Earth-based magnetometers.
Important aspects of an arriving CME and its likelihood for causing more intense geomagnetic storming include the strength and direction of the IMF beginning with shock arrival, followed by arrival and passage of the plasma cloud and frozen-in-flux magnetic field. More intense levels of geomagnetic storming are favored when the CME enhanced IMF becomes more pronounced and prolonged in a south-directed orientation. Some CMEs show predominantly one direction of the magnetic field during its passage, while most exhibit changing field directions as the CME passes over Earth. Generally, CMEs that impact Earth’s magnetosphere will at some point have an IMF orientation that favors generation of geomagnetic storming. Geomagnetic storms are classified using a five-level NOAA Space Weather Scale. SWPC forecasters discuss analysis and geomagnetic storm potential of CMEs in the forecast discussion and predict levels of geomagnetic storming in the 3-day forecast.
If you missed this morning’s aurora you should have another opportunity tonight. The following links will be helpful for those trying see Aurora Borealis tonight:
SPACE WEATHER PREDICTION CENTER AURORA DASHBOARD (EXPERIMENTAL) https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/communities/aurora-dashboard-experimental
NOAA 30-minute forecast link:
AURORA – 30 MINUTE FORECAST
AURORA VIEWLINE FOR TONIGHT AND TOMORROW NIGHT (EXPERIMENTAL)
Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis as seen from the Robbinsville – Allentown, New Jersey area. (The earlier set of photos had wrong date posted. Photos were taken around 4:30 a.m. in Robbinsville – Allentown area May 11, 2024.)
Police Officers arrested Omari Cartwright (18 years old) of the 800 block of Carteret Ave, Trenton, and a 17-year-old juvenile. Cartwright was charged with Hindering Apprehension, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Burglary, Possession of Burglar Tools and Criminal Mischief. Cartwright was lodged in the Mercer Country Correctional Center pending a Detention Hearing.
The juvenile was charged with Burglary and Criminal Mischief, and was released.
September 17, 2022
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Lawrence Township Police say that on September 17, 2022 at approximately 3:00 a.m., Lawrence Township Police Officers arrested Omari Cartwright (18 years old) of the 800 block of Carteret Ave, Trenton, and a 17-year-old juvenile. The two were arrested during a proactive initiative to address ongoing vehicle break-ins that have been reported throughout Lawrence Township.
While Officer Kraszewski and Officer Bystrek were patrolling Township neighborhoods during the overnight hours, they observed two individuals walking in dark clothing and full-face coverings in the area of Wittenborn Dr in the Society Hill South neighborhood. While Officers Kraszewski and Bystrek kept surveillance of the two individuals, additional officers found several vehicles in the area that appeared to have been entered, one with a window shattered.
Officers Kraszewski and Bystrek made contact with the two individuals on Wittenborn Drive and conducted an on-scene investigation. The two individuals were quickly identified as being responsible for shattering the window of a vehicle on Sherman Place just prior to having contact with the officers.
Both were arrested. During the arrest, Omari Cartwright provided a false name and was found to be in possession of a Glock handgun with a high-capacity magazine.
Cartwright was charged with Hindering Apprehension, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, Possession of a High-Capacity Magazine, Unlawful Possession of Ammunition, Burglary, Possession of Burglar Tools and Criminal Mischief. Cartwright was lodged in the Mercer Country Correctional Center pending a Detention Hearing.
The juvenile was charged with Burglary and Criminal Mischief, and was released.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Officer Kraszewski @ 609-896- 1111 or [email protected].
TOMS RIVER, NJ (OCAN)–Toms River Police reported that shortly after 8:00 a.m., this morning, police units were dispatched to Route 37 East, at the intersection of River Drive for a motor vehicle accident involving an electric bike. The initial investigation revealed a 33-yearold male from Little Egg Harbor was traveling west on his electric bike in the westbound shoulder of Route 37 East when he made a sudden left turn into traffic and was struck by a vehicle in the center lane of the highway. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.
The bicyclist suffered severe injuries and was taken to Community Medical Center by Toms River EMS
where he was later pronounced dead. The accident remains under investigation by Toms River Traffic Safety Officer, Corporal Robert Westfall. Also assisting at the scene were the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Crime Scene Investigation Unit and Hatzalah Volunteer EMS.
The bicyclist’s name is being withheld pending notifications.
NOAA graphic for Minimum ice thickness guidelines for new clear ice only. If ice is not clear double the thickness. No ice is safe ice stay off. 
Sign posted at the Mill Pond in Allentown, New Jersey on January 30, 2022 
Allentown Mill Pond January 30, 2022, Stay off the ice. 
Ice Conditions at Town Center Robbinsville, stay off the ice. 1/30/2022 
Ice Conditions at Peddie Lake in Hightstown, NJ 1/30/2022 stay off the ice. 
Ice conditions at Etra Lake, East Windsor, NJ on January 30, 2022. A brave fisherman sets up an ice fishing shelter on Etra Lake this morning. (Not recommended) 
Ice conditions at lake Assunpink in Upper Freehold Township, stay off the ice.
