August 29, 2023 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Trenton Police Department, Det. Lt. Nathan B. Bolognini told MidJersey.news that 3-year-old male child suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The child is intubated and currently at Cooper medical center in the Pediatric ICU in Camden, NJ. A suspect has been identified for endangering the welfare of that child.  The scene…

August 16, 2023-Update CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ (BURLINGTON)-New Jersey State Police, Sergeant First Class, Philip Curry, told MidJersey.news that the crash occurred at 10:51 a.m. on the NJ Turnpike southbound on the outer roadway Mile Post 55.2 in Chesterfield Twp, Burlington County. The preliminary investigation revealed that a Peterbilt dump truck was traveling south on the…

October 30, 2020 PLUMSTED TOWNSHIP, NJ (OCEAN)–About 7:15 the New Egypt Fire Department (Ocean County Plumsted Station 39) and Hope Fire Company of Allentown were dispatched to County Road 539 by County Road 537 for a dump truck vs a Ford Explorer. Upon arrival it was determined to be on the Ocean County side of…

August 3, 2023 TOMS RIVER, NJ (OCEAN)–Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer has issued the following statement in regards to recent fires in Ocean County, New Jersey: In light of the recent tragedy in Lacey Township, I feel compelled to share this important information.  We have had six structure fires in Ocean County this year. …

By Alan Nunn, Recruit Training Command Public Affairs Murray said winning the MEA represents breaking boundaries. “I was able to go outside of my comfort zone to do the best I could for others and myself,” Murray said. “I hope to take everything I learned and did in order to obtain this award and put…

September 21, 2019 ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — New Jersey Turnpike Mile Marker 63 South Bound Inner Roadway a tractor trailer and a vehicle into the jersey barrier. Debris from the tractor trailer impact crossed over to the north bound lane also damaging a car on the north bound side. Robbinsville Township Fire Department and Emergency Medical…

December 14, 2019 ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–The Robbinsville Township Fire Department, IAFF Local #3786 escorted Santa via fire engine though town. A “Santa Tracker” was available to help residents know when Santa would be in their area. The fire department also collected can goods and other items for the Robbinsville Food Pantry. Photos: Provided

November 8, 2021 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–November 8-14 is Crash Responder Safety Week. Nearly once every week, a first responder is killed while attempting to clear a roadway accident. Under New Jersey’s “Move Over” law, drivers are required to reduce their speed and change lanes when approaching an authorized emergency vehicle. These vehicles include tow trucks,…

December 2, 2019 MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)–The Millstone Township Fire Department (IAFF Local #4388) responded to a school bus accident at 1:40 pm today. The school bus was carrying sixteen students in grades Kindergarten though 5th grade. At the intersection of Sweetman’s Lane and Millstone Road it collided with a Dodge Ram pickup. The crash…

State Police Charge Man for Murder in New Jersey Turnpike Service Area; Accused Allegedly Stabbed Victim and Struck Her with His Vehicle August 18, 2023 — UPDATE HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–– The New Jersey State Police have charged Dandre L. McDaniels Jr., 23, of Trenton, N.J., with murder and other offences for allegedly killing a…