• European Wax Center Opens in East Windsor – MidJersey.News

    April 6, 2022 EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP. NJ (MERCER)–Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members Denise Daniels, David Russell, Alan Rosenberg and John Zoller joined owners and franchisees Dipali Patel and Varsha Patel, Director of Operations Marisa Cashel, District Manager Carmen Leonardo and staff for the ribbon cutting of European Wax Center located in East Windsor…

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  • October 22, 2019 – MidJersey.News

    Nixle keeps you up-to-date with relevant information from your local public safety departments sent by text message directly to your phone Upper Freehold Township sign up for alerts at this link. via Upper Freehold Township Emergency Management. Robbinsville Township Emergency Management sign up for alerts at this link. Highstown Engine Company #1 sign up for…

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  • August 25, 2023 – MidJersey.News

    August 25, 2023 TRENTON – A state grand jury has voted not to file any criminal charges at the conclusion of its deliberations regarding the death of Atiba Lewis, 45, of Plainsboro, N.J., who was fatally shot by Officer Phillip Nguyen of the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office.         Mr. Lewis’s death was investigated…

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  • 5+ car crash on I-195 send multiple people to the hospital – MidJersey.News

    March 19, 2021 By: Tyler Eckel See MidJersey.news’ update here: UPDATE: Three vehicle crash leaves several injured on I-195 BREAKING NEWS REPORT: This report is based on radio reports, on scene information, and sources. Once official information is available, the post will be updated. ROBBINSVILLE/HAMILTON (MERCER)– At least a five car crash occurred Friday night…

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  • December 24, 2019 – MidJersey.News

    December 23, 2019 HOWELL, NJ — Congressman Chris Smith today joined representatives from the Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers Foundation, local elected officials, members of law enforcement and local veterans in honoring United States Marine Corporal Scott Nokes. Nokes received the keys from the foundation to a new “smart home” which was built specifically for him…

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  • Black Lives Matter Protest The Stone Terrace At John Henry’s, Then Take Protest To Co-Owners Home Over Facebook Posts – MidJersey.News

    Protesters even knelt on the sidewalk on front of a co-owner’s home for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in memory of George Floyd June 11, 2020 HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Black Lives Matter protesters picketed in front of the Stone Terrace At John Henry’s upscale event venue on Kuser Road this evening against alleged racist Facebook…

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  • September 27, 2023 – MidJersey.News

    September 27, 2023 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…

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  • December 11, 2019 – MidJersey.News

    December 11, 2019 ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–A presentation on “Alternative Approaches to Pain” was held at the Robbinsville Township Senior Center today. The event was sponsored by Prevention Resources, Inc. and the Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction and over 40 seniors were in attendance. Seniors learned about the risk of opioids such at Vicodin,…

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  • August 1, 2023 – MidJersey.News

    “Sheila Y. Oliver leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and inspiration. We will remember her commitment to the people of New Jersey and her tireless efforts to uplift the community. “ August 1, 2023 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver passed away after a reported medical emergency, yesterday July 31, 2023. Yesterday, July 31, 2023,…

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  • September 29, 2023 – MidJersey.News

    September 29, 2023 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating a suspicious death in Trenton, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported. At approximately 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2023, Trenton police were detailed to the 500 block of Chestnut Avenue on the Swan Street side…

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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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