FREEHOLD – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has returned a 30-count indictment encompassing additional and upgraded charges against a youth soccer coach accused of engaging in a variety of sexual crimes against student-athletes formerly under his supervision, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced today.
Ryan Gunsauls, 32, of Union Beach is charged with four counts of first-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Manufacturing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), four counts of second-degree Attempted Endangering via Manufacture of CSAM, eight counts of second-degree Endangering via Sexual Conduct, nine counts of third-degree Distributing Obscene Materials to a Minor, two counts of fourth-degree Criminal Sexual Contact, and single counts of second-degree Endangering via Distribution of CSAM, third-degree Endangering via Sexual Conduct, and third-degree Possession of CSAM.
An investigation involving members of the MCPO Special Victims Bureau and the Union Beach Police Department began earlier this year, when a juvenile disclosed that Gunsauls had been soliciting and distributing sexually explicit materials with him via a social media app. As the investigation continued, eight additional victims, ranging in age from 11 to 17, were identified and contacted for interviews. Gunsauls was arrested without incident in May and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI). A motion by the Prosecutor’s Office to keep him detained as the case against him proceeds was granted by a Superior Court Judge later the same month.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant Prosecutor Keri-Leigh Schaefer of the MCPO Special Victims Bureau. Gunsauls is being represented by Michael J. Pappa, Esq., with an office in Hazlet. Anyone with more information about Gunsauls’s activities is being urged to contact MCPO Detective Joseph Mason at 800-533-7443.
Despite these charges, every defendant is presumed innocent, unless and until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, following a trial at which the defendant has all of the trial rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and State law.
MANCHESTER, NJ (OCEAN)–On Thursday, June 27, 2024, at approximately 2:59 pm, officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of State Highway 70 and Beckerville Road, to investigate a motor vehicle crash involving three vehicles.
Upon arrival, officers observed a silver 2011 Saab 93 Aero, fully involved with flames with no occupants in the vehicle. The Saab was observed to be facing west in the eastbound lane of Beckerville Road with extensive front end damage. Additionally, officers observed a blue 2020 Ram ProMaster with front end damage facing north also in the eastbound lane of Beckerville Road. Officers also observed a 2012 Chrysler with front end damage in the westbound shoulder area of Beckerville Road. The investigation revealed that the Ram was traveling east on Beckerville Road and failed to yield to the right of way of the Saab while conducting a left turn into a driveway. After initial impact with the Ram, the Saab engulfed in flames and shortly thereafter was extinguished by several responding fire companies. The Ram then rotated approximately 90 degrees and impacted the Chrysler which was also traveling east on Beckerville Road.
The Ram was operated by 54-year-old Moussa Traore of Burlington, NJ who was transported to Jersey Shore University Hospital via ambulance for treatment and evaluation of his injuries. Mr. Traore is currently listed in stable condition.
The Saab was operated by 24-year-old Terry Cain III of Manchester, NJ who was transported to Community Medical Center via ambulance for treatment and evaluation of his injuries. The Chrysler was operated by 19-year-old Stine Eriksen of Plumsted, NJ who was uninjured as a result of the crash.
Assisting at the scene were Emergency Medical Technicians from the Manchester Township Division of Emergency Services, Manchester Township Fire Department, Whiting Volunteer Fire Department, Paramedics from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Joint Base Fire Department and Accurate Towing. The investigation into the crash is still ongoing, but at this point it is believed that failure to yield to the right of way appears to be the primary contributing factor. This crash is being investigated by Ptl. Brendan Brush of the department’s Traffic Safety Unit.
CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ (BURLINGTON)–At approximately 12:57 p.m. multiple people were injured in a crash involving multiple vehicles that included two busses and cars on the New Jersey Turnpike North of Exit 7, near mile post 56.4 north bound, outer roadway in Chesterfield Township. At least 15-ambulances, plus paramedics were dispacthed to the scene from three at least counties. Multiple fire department squad and rescue units were called to the scene for extrications, one of the extrications was a driver of one of the buses. There were unconfirmed reports of people being struck by vehciles at the scene of the crash. A field surgon from the trauma center at Cooper University Medical Center was requested to the scene to assist in the extrication, but later canceled. The injured were in the process of being transported at the time of this report.
Update: Over 40 patients were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
This is a breaking news report from information from a multitude of sources, once official information is released from the New Jersey State Police the story will be updated.
Crash and Crash with Injuries on New Jersey Turnpike Outer Roadway northbound North of Interchange 7 – US 206 (Chesterfield Twp) 2 lanes of 3 lanes blocked https://t.co/zERH3UKhPE
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Crash and Crash with Injuries on New Jersey Turnpike Outer Roadway northbound North of Interchange 7 – US 206 (Chesterfield Twp) All lanes blocked https://t.co/Xliy4bxmD6
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Delays on New Jersey Turnpike Inner Roadway northbound North of Interchange 7 – US 206 (Bordentown Twp) to North of Interchange 7 – US 206 (Chesterfield Twp) All lanes open 2 mile delay due to an incident on the NJ Turnpike https://t.co/34eA5vlqKy
Each week-long fundraiser culminated in a themed football game.
November 13, 2024
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–Robbinsville High School raised approximately $4,500 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and the What’s My Name Foundation during a two-week-long fundraising effort.
The BCRF’s “Pink Out” fundraiser, which took place from Oct. 7 through Oct. 10, raised approximately $2,500. The charity is the largest private funder of breast cancer research worldwide and is the highest rated breast cancer research organization in the US, raising more than a billion dollars since 1993.
The Robbinsville High School Executive Council designed pink, long-sleeved shirts for the fundraiser, sold during lunch periods at school. The students showed up in droves to wear the shirts for Robbinsville’s football game on October 10 against Moorestown.
“It was inspiring to see so many people come to the game wearing the pink-out shirts,” said Marcus Rodolphe, an executive council member. “I think it shows how much our school cares about fighting this terrible disease.”
The What’s My Name fundraiser, which raised about $2,000 for the foundation, spanned from Oct. 14 to the conclusion of Robbinsville High School’s football game versus Hamilton West on Oct. 19. Funds were raised through the sale of T-shirts and wristbands during school lunch periods.
The What’s My Name Foundation was established by Seymour and Marci Josephson, parents of the late Samantha Josephson, a former Robbinsville High School student and senior at the University of South Carolina who was tragically killed in 2019 by a man posing as an Uber driver.
What’s My Name encourages people to practice caution before entering rideshare vehicles. Some recommended actions include asking the driver their name to ensure it matches the name on the rideshare application and double checking the vehicle make, model, and license plate number.
A student, Ryan Emigholz, led fundraising efforts for the second year in a row and was pleased by his peers’ dedication to such an important cause.
“We take all charity very seriously at Robbinsville High School, but this cause in particular is very close to home,” Emigholz said. “Knowing something so horrible happened to someone from our school makes us realize it can happen to any of us. This realization really creates a sense of comradery and pushes us all to make a huge difference.”
CRANBURY TOWNSHIP, NJ (MIDDLESEX)–Around 10:25 p.m. January 3, 2025 firefighters were dispatched to Cranbury Neck Road for a reported chimney fire. Responding firefighters called for an additional alarm while still responding since flames and smoke were visable from a distance. When firefighters arrived found heavy fire coming from a large two story single family home. Multiple additional fire departments were called to the scene as well as seting up a tanker task force to bring water to the scene. EMS units from several agencies set up a rehab unit. Firefighters and EMS units oprated for about six hours at the scene.
Once additional details become available the story will be updated.
January 4, 2025
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ (MIDDLESEX)–Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Raymond Hayducka of the South Brunswick Police Department announced that the fatal crash that occurred on January 1, 2025, on Route 130 South in South Brunswick Township is under investigation.
On January 1, 2025, at 7:24 a.m., authorities responded to the area of Route 130 South following the report of a single-vehicle crash. Upon their arrival, authorities came across a 1998 Buick that had hit a utility pole. The vehicle was occupied by one adult driver and three juveniles. The front seat passenger, a 15-year-old male from West Windsor, sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital where he was ultimately pronounced deceased. All other occupants of the vehicle suffered minor injuries and were transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for evaluation.
The investigation is active and continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Matthew Colonna of Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at732-745-3354 or Patrolman First Class Jason Gassman of the South Brunswick Police Department at 732-329-4000 x7432.
January 4, 2025 – (Update from Ewing Police Department)
EWING, NJ (MERCER)–On January 2, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m. Ewing Police Dispatch received multiple 9-1-1 calls regarding a fire at 860 Lower Ferry Road, Cambridge Hall, a multi-unit apartment complex.
Arriving officers began evacuating the building and attempted to reach the main apartment on the
fourth floor where the fire originated and encountered heavy smoke and flames. The first responding officers learned of a possible entrapped juvenile victim on the fourth floor. All three Ewing Fire Departments, Stations 30, 31 and 33 arrived and were able to reach the fourth-floor apartment and rescue an unresponsive six-year-old child. The child was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. The juvenile male victim, who was visiting relatives, has been identified as six-year-old Jayden Gotell-Watkins of Baldwinsville, New York.
Additional Fire Departments from Hopewell, Trenton, Pennington and Lawrence assisted in the search and rescue efforts while extinguishing the fire. Ewing, Trenton, Lawrence and Hopewell EMS as well as Capital Health Medics tended to and transported victims to area hospitals. Eleven police officers, one firefighter and three residents were also transported to area hospitals for injuries ranging from minor bums to smoke inhalation and exhaustion. All police officers that were treated were released from the hospitals.
The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental. Anyone with additional information to provide is asked to contact Ewing Police Detective David Hartmann at (609) 882-1313 ext. 7544.
January 4, 2025
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–New Jersey Transit Police say at approximately 3:00 p.m., January 3, 2024, New Jersey Transit Police were notified of an unattended bag in Newark Penn Station. Officers inspected the bag and discovered a handgun and loaded rifle. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the individual had purchased an Amtrak ticket and was on a train destined for Virginia. The Amtrak train was stopped in Trenton. The individual, after resisting arrest, was placed in custody. Upon further investigation it was determined the adult male suspect had in his possession three handguns and two rifles. A K9 unit swept and cleared the Amtrak train. During the investigation, train traffic was temporarily stopped in Trenton but has since resumed. The investigation continues and is being led by the New Jersey Transit Police Department. Additional information will be provided when it is available.
EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–The New Jersey State Police Dive Team was seen working to recover a car from the depths of Etra Lake this morning. A diver was seen searching an area for the vehicle then hooking a cable to a heavy-duty tow truck on land. A short time later the vehicle was pulled to the area of the “old boat ramp” off Rt 571 Etra-Perrineville Road between Milford Road and Disbrow Hill Road. East Windsor Police Department is investigating along with NJ State Police.
A fisherman that was on the lake yesterday in a bass boat equipped with a high-quality sonar fish finder stumbled across the submerged car while fishing and contacted East Windsor Police Department that notified the NJ State Police Dive Team. In a sonar scan from the fisherman, you can see the wheel well, tire and side profile of the submerged vehicle.
East Windsor Police Department told MidJersey.News that, “The incident is currently being followed up on by a detective; however, there is nothing suspicious at this time and we believe the car has been there for several years.”
MISSOULA, MONTANA — A New Jersey man who admitted to sexually assaulting a woman passenger seated next to him on a flight from New Jersey to Bozeman, Montana, was sentenced on Wednesday to five years of probation, with six months of home confinement, ordered to register as a sex offender and to pay a total of $5,100 in special assessments, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said today.
The defendant, Piyush Mathew, 31, of Robbinsville Township, New Jersey, pleaded guilty in March to abusive sexual contact in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States as charged in an indictment.
U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen presided.
In court documents, the government alleged that on Sept. 7, 2023, Mathew and the victim, identified as Jane Doe, were seated next to each other on United Airlines Flight 1300 from New Jersey to Bozeman. Doe was seated in the middle seat, while Mathew was seated in an aisle seat. Prior to departure, Mathew raised the armrest between them, and once the plane was in the air, he assaulted Doe for the duration of the flight. Mathew, pretending to be asleep, touched Doe multiple times on different parts of her body, including her thighs, fingers, arms, stomach, and breasts. Doe had hoped to alert the flight crew of Mathew’s behavior, however, Mathew stood immediately behind her for deboarding, and she felt she was unable to tell the flight crew. Instead, Doe approached another male passenger who was in front of them and pretended to know him as a safeguard from Mathew while leaving the plane. The male passenger reported to law enforcement that Doe looked upset and as if she were about to cry.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office prosecuted the case. The FBI, Gallatin Airport Authority, and Bozeman Airport Police conducted the investigation.
August 1, 2024
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–Robbinsville Police reported that on August 1, 2024, the Robbinsville Township Police Department responded to multiple overnight car burglaries in developments on the Hutchinson Road corridor. The vehicles that were entered were unlocked and various items were removed from the vehicles.
We are encouraging residents in this area to check their surveillance systems to ascertain possible suspect(s)., •
As a reminder, please lock your vehicles and remove any items of value from your vehicle to prevent these crimes of opportunity. Robbinsville Police will be increasing patrols in these areas in both marked and unmarked vehicles.
If you observe any suspicious activity, please contact the police department immediately.
This is an active investigation and anyone with pertinent information related to this case is asked to contact the Robbinsville Township Police Criminal Investigations Unit at 609-259-3900. ,
August 1, 2024
WASHINGTON DC — The White House reported that today August 1, 2024, three American citizens and one American green-card holder who were unjustly imprisoned in Russia are finally coming home: Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Vladimir Kara-Murza.
The deal that secured their freedom was a feat of diplomacy. All told, we’ve negotiated the release of 16 people from Russia—including five Germans and seven Russian citizens who were political prisoners in their own country. Some of these women and men have been unjustly held for years. All have endured unimaginable suffering and uncertainty. Today, their agony is over.
I am grateful to our Allies who stood with us throughout tough, complex negotiations to achieve this outcome— including Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway, and Turkey. This is a powerful example of why it’s vital to have friends in this world whom you can trust and depend upon. Our alliances make Americans safer.
President Biden said, “And let me be clear: I will not stop working until every American wrongfully detained or held hostage around the world is reunited with their family. My Administration has now brought home over 70 such Americans, many of whom were in captivity since before I took office. Still, too many families are suffering and separated from their loved ones, and I have no higher priority as President than bringing those Americans home.
Today, we celebrate the return of Paul, Evan, Alsu, and Vladimir and rejoice with their families. We remember all those still wrongfully detained or held hostage around the world. And reaffirm our pledge to their families: We see you. We are with you. And we will never stop working to bring your loved ones home where they belong.
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman stated in a Twitter post that Evan Gershkovich is on his way home! After being held 16 months on false charges of espionage, journalist Evan Gershkovich will be freed. Grateful to everyone at the State Dept for their work to make this day happen.
Governor Phil Murphy stated “I am thrilled to hear that, after over a year of detention, Evan Gershkovich has been freed from Russia. Evan is a New Jersey native and Princeton High School graduate who was wrongfully convicted of espionage by the brutal Putin regime — a pawn in a politically-motivated game. I am praying for his safety and health as he returns home to his family and reacclimates to life back in the U.S. I’d like to thank President Biden and our allies involved in this complex, multilateral negotiation for their work in bringing Evan and other wrongfully detained Americans home.”
P. Kenneth Burns, president of the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists, regarding the release of Wall Street Journal reporter and New Jersey native Evan Gershkovich:
“We are relieved to know that Evan Gershkovich is a free man from an unjust conviction in a rigged court trial. NJ-SPJ also celebrate with our colleagues at the Wall Street Journal, who have done a great job advocating for their reporter while honoring his work at the Journal at the same time.
We also want to reiterate to political leaders abroad, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, and here in New Jersey: JOURNALISM IS NOT A CRIME.”
Today, we remember all those still wrongfully detained or held hostage around the world. And reaffirm our pledge to their families:We see you.We are with you.
And we will never stop working to bring your loved ones home where they belong.
— President Biden (@POTUS) August 1, 2024
President Biden on Americans Released From Russia in Prisoner Swap: “Their brutal ordeal is over and they’re free. Moments ago the families and I were able to speak to them on the telephone from the Oval Office. They’re out of Russia.” pic.twitter.com/E1BW0QzUNl
— CSPAN (@cspan) August 1, 2024
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Evan Gershkovich, a reporter with the Wall Street Journal detained in Russia on claims of espionage has been released. Photo from LinkedIn profile.
MidJersey.news file photos of Evan Gershkovich a Princeton High School Graduate played on the soccer team for the high school.
Eric Nicholas Gapcoallegedlyassaulted and intimidated a flight attendant and aircraft crew members, failed to follow instructions to remain in his seat, propositioned a flight attendant for sex, was repeatedly loud, vaped, bothered other passengers, locked himself in the lavatory, and attempted to open the aircraft exterior doors multiple times while the aircraft was in flight.
August 1, 2024
Salt Lake City, Utah – A federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging an alleged unruly passenger onboard an American Airlines flight after engaging in disruptive and life-threatening behavior, including attempting to open the aircraft exterior doors mid-flight.
According to court documents, Eric Nicholas Gapco, 26, of Delanco, New Jersey, a passenger onboard American Airlines flight #2101, assaulted and intimidated a flight attendant and aircraft crew members on July 18, 2024. As a result of Gapco’s alleged unruly behavior, the flight, which originated from Seattle, Washington, and was en route to Dallas, Texas, was diverted to Salt Lake City International Airport. As alleged in the complaint and detention memo, Gapco failed to follow instructions to remain in his seat, propositioned a flight attendant for sex, was repeatedly loud, vaped, bothered other passengers, locked himself in the lavatory, and attempted to open the aircraft exterior doors multiple times while the aircraft was in flight. As a result, Gapco was restrained by flight crew members and other passengers with flexible restraints to his feet and hands during the flight. Upon landing he was arrested by law enforcement at Salt Lake City International Airport.
Gapco is charged with interference with a flight crew, and attempted damage to an aircraft in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States. His initial appearance on the indictment is August 1, 2024, at 1:15 p.m. in courtroom 8.4 at the United States District Courthouse in downtown Salt Lake City.
United States Attorney, Trina A. Higgins, of the District of Utah made the announcement.
The case is being investigated jointly by the FBI Salt Lake City Field Office and Salt Lake City Police Department.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah is prosecuting the case.
An indictment is merely an allegation and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
August 1, 2024
TRENTON, N.J. – A Trenton man today admitted assaulting a federal agent with a deadly weapon, armed robbery, and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Jabree Johnson, 29, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp in Trenton federal court on July 31, 2024, to an indictment charging him with one count each of assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon, robbery with a dangerous weapon of an individual with custody of federal property, and using and carrying a firearm during and relation to a crime of violence, in which the firearm was discharged.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:
On March 22, 2021, federal law enforcement officers were investigating firearms trafficking and other illegal activities in and around Trenton and Hamilton, New Jersey. A federal law enforcement agent, working in an undercover capacity, arranged to purchase multiple firearms from an individual later identified as Johnson.
After arriving at an agreed-upon location for the firearms transaction, Johnson entered the undercover federal agent’s vehicle, and handed the agent a black, semi-automatic firearm. The undercover federal agent inspected the firearm and then returned it to Johnson and requested to see the other firearms that Johnson had agreed to sell. Instead, Johnson pointed the loaded firearm directly at the undercover federal agent and demanded money from the agent. The undercover federal agent provided Johnson with an amount of U.S. currency that the agent had on him to purchase the guns. Johnson then ordered the undercover federal agent out of the vehicle at gunpoint. The agent exited the vehicle as ordered and immediately drew a service-issued firearm and fired at Johnson, striking Johnson in the shoulder. Johnson also fired his handgun multiple times at the undercover federal agent. Johnson fled the area with the money. Johnson was later identified at a local hospital as the individual who had assaulted and robbed the undercover federal agent at gunpoint and placed under arrest.
The charge of assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon carries a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The charge of robbery of federal property with a dangerous weapon carries a maximum potential penalty of 25 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The charge of using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, which was discharged, carries a statutory mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison, which must run consecutive to any other sentence imposed, and a maximum of life imprisonment. Sentencing is scheduled for January 16, 2025.
U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger credited special agents of the FBI, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge James E. Dennehy in Newark; special agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Newark Field Division, Trenton Satellite Office, under the direction of Acting Special Agent in Charge Ross A. Marchetti; officers of the Trenton Police Department, under the direction of Police Director Steve E. Wilson; officers of the Hamilton Township Police Division, under the direction of Police Chief Kenneth DeBoskey; troopers of the New Jersey State Police, under the direction of Col. Patrick J. Callahan, and detectives and prosecutors of the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Prosecutor Angelo Onofri, with the investigation leading to today’s guilty plea.
The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Tracey Agnew of the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s Criminal Division in Trenton.
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Defense counsel: Mark Catanzaro Esq., Mount Holly, New Jersey
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Jabree Johnson, 29, of Cleveland Avenue, Trenton, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp in Trenton federal court on July 31, 2024, to an indictment charging him with one count each of assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon, robbery with a dangerous weapon of an individual with custody of federal property, and using and carrying a firearm during and relation to a crime of violence, in which the firearm was discharged.
Filen photos and video by: Brian McCarthy and Tyler Eckel
August 1, 2024
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Raymond Hayducka of the South Brunswick Police Department announced today that Giovanni Gaines-Little, 24, of Camden, was sentenced on July 29, 2024, in connection with a fatal hit and run that occurred on February 25, 2023.
On February 25, 2023, at approximately 9:58 P.M., authorities responded to the intersection of Route 130 and Route 32 in South Brunswick Township following the report of a motor vehicle crash. Upon their arrival, authorities located Kerri Lynn Shea, 43, of East Windsor, unconscious and entrapped in her motor vehicle. The driver of the other involved motor vehicle fled the scene prior to the arrival of law enforcement. Ultimately, Ms. Shea died from injuries sustained in the collision.
An investigation led by Officer Bryan Sites of the South Brunswick Police Department and Detective Matthew Colonna of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office determined that Giovanni Gaines-Little, 24, of Camden, was the driver of the Mitsubishi Lancer that collided with Ms. Shea’s vehicle. Gaines-Little drove the Mitsubishi Lancer through a red light at a high rate of speed, collided with Ms. Shea’s car, and then fled the scene on foot leaving his passenger behind. At the time of the incident, Gaines-Little was unlicensed. Gaines-Little was arrested on January 29, 2024, and subsequently charged.
On April 12, 2024, Gaines-Little pled guilty to second-degree Vehicular Homicide and second-degree Knowingly Leaving the Scene of Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Death. Gaines-Little was sentenced on July 29, 2024, by the Honorable Thomas J. Buck, J.S.C., to 5 years subject to the No Early Release Act (NERA) which means he will have to serve 85 percent of his sentence, for the crime of second-degree Vehicular Homicide, running consecutive to a 6-year sentence for the crime of second-degree Knowingly Leaving the Scene of Motor Vehicle Accident Resulting in Death for a total of 11 years in New Jersey State Prison. Upon release, Gaines-Little will be subject to parole supervision for 3 years.
Police Seek Suspect In Fatal Hit And Run In South Brunswick
Manhunt Underway for Allentown, NJ, Shooting Suspect
**UPDATE: SUSPECT IN CUSTODY AROUND 7:00 PM**
From Allentown Facebook Page: Shelter in place has been lifted. Please stay vigilant as the suspect has not been apprehended. Official statements to follow
Update Robbinsville Police report “* Roadway has been reopened*”
ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (OEM) ADVISORY:
******UPDATE: ROADWAY HAS RE-OPENED***
ALLENTOWN, NJ (MONMOUTH)–There is heavy police activity in downtown Allentown near Main Street and Church Street (Robbinsville-Allentown Road). A shelter in place order has been given by the Borough of Allentown until further notice. No details have been released but it appears to be a search for a suspect.
Hope Fire Company and Mercer County Fire Police have Robbinsville Allentown Road closed at Circle Drive.
Further details to follow when they become available from official sources.
Statement on behalf of Prosecutor Santiago and Borough of Allentown Police Department Chief Panckeri:
Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago and Allentown Chief of Police Daniel Panckeri are advising members of the public that Detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Bureau and the Allentown Police Department are handling a shooting investigation in the vicinity of Johnson Drive and that there is currently a shelter-in-place as law enforcement continues to attempt to locate the suspect. Prosecutor Santiago and Chief Panckeri indicated that all available resources are being utilized and that there is a large police presence in the area. They urge all local residents to exercise caution and stay within their homes at this time and for any non-residents to avoid the surrounding areas until further notice. Affected residents will be notified as soon as the shelter-in-place is lifted. Anyone with information is urged to call 911.
Please follow our social media pages for official updates as the investigation progresses.
A Monmouth County Sheriff Officer blocks off Main Street and Church Street. There is heavy police activity this afternoon.
A New Jersey State Police helicopter circled Allentown Borough for at least an hour searching for someone.
Members of the Hope Fire Company and Mercer County Fire Police block off Robbinsville-Allentown Road near Circle Drive. Please follow detours in the area.
Manchester Twp NJ – On Monday, July 17, 2023, at approximately 11:13 p.m., members of the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Commonwealth Blvd, and Northampton Blvd for the report of a two-vehicle crash.
Upon arrival, officers observed a maroon 2009 Honda Accord, and a grey 2012 Hyundai accent with heavy front-end damage. The driver of the Hyundai, 28-year-old James Natoli of Toms River, NJ suffered an apparent head injury, and was actively seizing. First responders, aided by local Pine Lake Park residents, were able to stabilize Mr. Natoli. He was later airlifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center via a medevac helicopter. The driver of the Honda, 50-year-old, Thurrayya Pendleton of Forked River, NJ, sustained a non-life-threatening chest injury. Ms. Pendleton was subsequently transported via ground to Ocean University Medical Center for treatment. Both drivers appeared to have been wearing their seatbelts, and remain stable at this time.
Assisting at the scene were members of the Manchester, and Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Departments, Emergency Medical Technicians from the Manchester Township Division of Emergency Services, Robert Wood John University Hospital Paramedics, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital LifeFlight Medevac Helicopter. The investigation into the crash is still ongoing, but at this point, a medical episode appears to be the main contributing factor. This crash is being investigated by Ptl. Keith Douglas of the Manchester Township Traffic Safety Unit.
Over the weekend, Joy Magnabousco, a New Jersey native, was honored as 2022 Little League Softball Coach of the Year presented by Lance Sandwich Crackers, the official snack of Little League.
One softball player said it best — ‘Coach Joy brings the joy!’ When asked for advice for those hoping to teach little league Magnabousco said, “Treat everyone on your team equal because each player is unique in their own way. Get to know who they are on and off the field and show that you are interested in them as a person, not only as a player. Be a positive mentor, be silly, be humble and be their #1 fan!”
For over 12 years, Magnabousco has selflessly volunteered her time to the league and district to teach players about teamwork, hustle and most importantly having fun while doing it. Her impacts on the community show as her players gravitate towards her and continue playing the game thanks to her encouragement. She instills the values of hard work, determination and pride through her teachings and devotion to the league.
“Although losing a game can be a tough challenge, it’s important for all athletes to learn that good sportsmanship is essential to being a great player. One team must win, and one team has to lose, so if you play your best and give 110% as a team, you are already winners and the score won’t even matter,” she says
Alongside Magnabousco, baseball coach Antonio Colon of Milwaukee, WI, was also honored for the Little League contributions in his own sport. During a plaque ceremony ahead of Saturday’s, 8/20, 7pm Little League World Series game, Colon and Magnabousco ventured to Williamsport, PA to receive the esteemed title and were awarded a $5,000 grant toward future league programming, on behalf of Lance Sandwich Crackers.
Both Lance and Little League are extremely proud of these well-deserving Little League coaches who inspire kids to reach their full potential both on-and-off the field. There’s no better way to honor hometown heroes than a national recognition that brings to light the importance of positive mentors in sports.
Coach Joy Magnabousco from Manasquan, New Jersey Coaches of the Year for 2022, Coach Joy Magnabousco from Manasquan, New Jersey and Coach Antonio Colon from Milwaukee, Wisconsin Coach Joy Magnabousco from Manasquan, New Jersey
Coach Joy Magnabousco from Manasquan, New Jersey 
Coaches of the Year for 2022, Coach Joy Magnabousco from Manasquan, New Jersey and Coach Antonio Colon from Milwaukee, Wisconsin 
Coach Joy Magnabousco from Manasquan, New Jersey 
