ROBBINSVILLE – UPPER FREEHOLD, NJ — Around 4:27 p.m. a vehicle traveling south on Old York Road lost control and left the roadway in the 1300 Block of Old York Road near the curve in New Sharon and came to rest in wooded area near a creek on the Upper Freehold side of the roadway. Robbinsville Township Fire Department, EMS, Hope Fire Company of Allentown and Captial Health EMS and Paramedics responded to the scene. There were initial reports of entrapment and firefighters had the driver free in a few minutes. The driver was transported by EMS to Captial Health Regional Medical Center by Robbinsville EMS and Captial Health Paramedics. Robbinsville Township Police and New Jersey State Police were on scene. No further details are available.
State of Emergency Declared Statewide Beginning 4:00 P.M. July 16, 2023
US 46 In North Jersey (within 2 miles of Hot Dog Johnny’s-Hot Dog Johnny’s is ok per witness that lives in the area) Roadway still closed as of July 17, 2023, 8:00 a.m.Check with 511nj.org if traveling in that direction today
July 16, 2023- Updated July 17, 2023
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Today, Governor Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency effective at 4:00 p.m. due to severe storms experienced throughout the state and forecasted severe storms causing hazardous weather conditions including periods of intense rainfalls, flash flooding, and damaging wind gusts. These severe weather conditions are expected to cause excessive runoff which may result in landslides, rock slides, and damaged roadways.
“Throughout the state, we have seen heavy rainfalls resulting in hazardous conditions and we urge residents to remain vigilant around flooded roadways and downed trees and power lines,” said Governor Murphy. “The safety of our residents is our main priority, and we recommend everyone to be informed of local weather conditions and to take necessary precautions.”
“Our State Emergency Operations Center has been activated to coordinate and support our local, county, and state emergency management partners with any resources needed to effectively respond to the severe weather affecting our state. We remain ready to assist residents and drivers both on and off of the roads for the duration of this storm as needed,” said State Director of Emergency Management and Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick J. Callahan. “However, we cannot do it without the help of our communities, so please stay off the roads and let emergency response officials do their jobs. Also, prepare emergency kits for use at home and in your vehicle, check on your neighbors, and remember, turn around, don’t drown.”
The Governor encourages New Jerseyans to visit ready.nj.gov for important weather updates and safety information. Residents should also pay attention to local forecasts, warnings, and watches. For those living in Central and Southern New Jersey, visit the U.S. National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly at http://www.weather.gov/phi/
For those living in Northern New Jersey and the New York Metro area, visit the U.S. National Weather Service New York, N.Y. at http://www.weather.gov/okx/
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Land Slide on Route 46 near Ayers Towing Knowlton and White Townships Warren County. The mountain side washed out along Highway * Still Closed as of July 17, 2023.
NJ DOT – STMC: Landslide on US 46 both directions East of CR 609/Ramseyberg Rd (Knowlton Twp) All lanes closed and detoured eastbound; All lanes closed westbound from 511nj.org
Photos provided by: NJ Public Safety News Alerts Facebook Page
NJ DOT – STMC: Landslide on US 46 both directions East of CR 609/Ramseyberg Rd (Knowlton Twp) All lanes closed and detoured eastbound; All lanes closed westbound
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ (MIDDLESEX)–Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Raymond Hayducka of the South Brunswick Police Department announced today that a fatal crash is under investigation at the intersection of Route 1 and Ridge Road.
Today, April 12, 2024, at 9:36 A.M., authorities responded to Route 1 and Ridge Road following the report of a crash. Upon their arrival, authorities located a Tractor Trailer which had struck a van in the intersection of Ridge Road and Route 1.
The van then collided with two other vehicles and then the tractor trailer and van caught fire. Three people have been pronounced deceased at the scene, their identity is being withheld till notification is made to next of kin.
The investigation is active and continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Bryan Sites of the South Brunswick Police Department at 732-329- 4646 or Sergeant Jonathan Berman of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at (732) 745-4328.
Robert Stack, President and CEO of Princeton-based Community Options said a company driver and two clients died in the crash.
They were being driven to a day program. “Our heart goes out to the two people with severe disabilities who we’ve supported, and the staff person. Our prayers are with their families and all their loved ones. We are crestfallen and deeply saddened by this horrific event,” Stack said in a video statement.
Community Options serves people with disabilities to help them live normal lives and be independent.
Statement from Chief Raymond Hayducka on crash – “Today has been a tragic day with three lives lost in this terrible crash. My heart goes out to the families and friends. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.”
Crews are currently working to remove the 50,000 pound slab of concrete off the truck involved in the fatal crash. Trying to clear and repair the highway. Route 1 is expected to open by 10 pm.
Former Governor’s Office Chief of Staff will Serve as U.S. Senator Until November General Election Winner is Certified
August 16, 2024
NEWARK – Governor Phil Murphy today announced that he will appoint George Samir Helmy to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Robert Menendez. Helmy will serve as one of New Jersey’s two United States Senators until the winner of the November General Election is certified on November 27, at which point Senator Helmy will resign and the Governor will appoint the winner of November’s election to the U.S. Senate.
“It is an honor to appoint George Helmy, a proven public servant who deeply understands the complexities of Congress, to the United States Senate,” said Governor Murphy. “George is the model of integrity we need to help restore public trust in our state’s leadership. There is no one better prepared — or more committed — to delivering for the people of our state, especially when it comes to providing the highest caliber of constituent services. For four and a half years, I witnessed firsthand George’s unique skillset, wealth of knowledge, and willingness to pour his heart and soul into serving the people of our state. I have absolute confidence that he will serve New Jerseyans well over the next few months.”
“Once the voters of New Jersey elect their next representative in the United States Senate, and their votes are certified, I will appoint the winner of November’s election to the United States Senate before the new year begins,” continued Governor Murphy. “This approach will allow the democratically-chosen winner of November’s election to embark on the smoothest possible transition into office so they can provide the best possible representation for New Jersey.”
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“I thank the Governor and accept this appointment with great humility and even greater determination to represent New Jerseyans in the United States Senate,” said incoming U.S. Senator George Helmy. “While I am honored to serve and provide New Jersey with a Senate office that they can depend on, I commit to stepping down early to give the duly elected Senator the chance to begin their work. As I serve my state as Senator for the next few months, I promise to work for the people of New Jersey and hope to restore their faith in public service.”
“George Helmy is one of the most committed public servants I have ever had the pleasure of working with,” said Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way. “I am confident that he will provide New Jerseyans with the principled and effective leadership that they deserve. George is brilliant, caring, and extremely dedicated to serving our state. This appointment by Governor Murphy ensures that our state is in good hands until the people of New Jersey elect their next Senator.”
“Governor Murphy has made a wise and historic choice in appointing George Helmy to the Senate,” said Senator Cory Booker. “New Jersey deserves the most prepared and capable person to serve in this interim period. There is perhaps no one else more qualified to hit the ground running and make an impact for New Jersey in this role over the next several months. From his dedicated years of service for Senator Lautenberg and his strong leadership as my state director, George knows how a Senator can be most effective for the people of New Jersey. Even more so, his experience as Governor Murphy’s chief of staff makes him deeply knowledgeable about the diverse needs of our state. George is a leader who will undoubtedly make a difference in the lives of New Jerseyans as our Senator, even in this short period of time. I will be proud to serve alongside him. And I know he will make New Jerseyans proud through his service too.”
Serving as Chief of Staff to Governor Phil Murphy from February 2019 to October 2023, George Helmy played a critical role in leading New Jersey’s pandemic response, negotiated six on-time state budgets, and ensured the completion of many of the Governor’s legislative goals. Prior to serving as Chief of Staff, Helmy served as State Director to U.S. Senator Cory Booker, serving on the Senator’s senior staff and overseeing the day-to-day operations of his New Jersey offices. Prior to that, he worked as Senator Booker’s Deputy Chief of Staff for two years. Helmy has also worked in the private sector with two Fortune 100 companies and served as an aide and caseworker to the late U.S. Senator Frank Lautenberg, handling issues such as gun safety and financial affairs.
Helmy currently serves as Executive Vice President and Chief External Affairs and Policy Officer at RWJBarnabas Health. A native of Jersey City, Helmy lives in Morris County with his wife and two children. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University and Master’s degree from Harvard University.
Upon his appointment to the U.S. Senate, Helmy will become the only Arab-American Senator in the 118th Congress. Helmy is tentatively scheduled to be sworn in on September 9th, when the U.S. Senate reconvenes.
Governor Phil Murphy today announced that he will appoint George Samir Helmy to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Senator Robert Menendez. Helmy will serve as one of New Jersey’s two United States Senators until the winner of the November General Election is certified on November 27, at which point Senator Helmy will resign and the Governor will appoint the winner of November’s election to the U.S. Senate.
EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–Firefighters were dispatched to Route 130 for a motor vehicle crash just after 5:00 p.m. It was unclear if there were any injuries and if anyone was transported to the hospital. East Windsor Police Department is investigating.
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Trenton Police reported that on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at approximately 10:17 a.m., Trenton Police Patrol Bureau Officers responded to a report of a male stabbed in the area of Southard Street and New Willow Street. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim bleeding heavily from a severe laceration to his midsection. Officers rendered medical assistance until Trenton Emergency Medical Services arrived and transported the victim to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment. Criminal Investigation Bureau Robbery/Assault Unit Detectives Roberto Ramos and Vincent Gribbin responded and investigated this incident under the supervision of Detective Sergeant Michael Cipriano.
The investigation revealed that Kwadwo Veh Asare was walking his pit bull when he came across the victim, whom he knew, and an argument ensued. Asare set his pit bull loose to attack the victim and the dog attacked, knocking the victim to the ground and biting him in the process. Asare ran up to the victim during the dog attack and stabbed the him. The victim suffered a deep and approximately 8” long laceration to his midsection, exposing his organs and causing significant blood loss. Asare took control of his dog and fled the scene. The victim sought help nearby.
Responding patrol units located Asare in the area, without his pit bull, and took him into custody after a foot pursuit. Criminal complaints were filed against Asare for the following charges: Criminal Attempt-Murder, Aggravated Assault (2 Counts), Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose, Endangering Another Person, and Resisting Arrest. Asare also had several active warrants for his arrest. Anyone with additional information on this investigation is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Michael Cipriano at (609) 575-2235.
Kwadwo Veh Asare, 29. Criminal complaints were filed against Asare for the following charges: Criminal Attempt-Murder, Aggravated Assault (2 Counts), Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose, Endangering Another Person, and Resisting Arrest. Asare also had several active warrants for his arrest.
UPPER FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron of the New Jersey State Police, Office of Public Information told MidJersey.news that Troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash on July 10, 2024 at 10:58 a.m. on County Road Route 539 south milepost 39.2 in Upper Freehold Twp., Monmouth County. Based on a preliminary investigation, an Acura sedan was traveling northbound on County Road 539. A Mack semi-trailer was traveling southbound on CR 539. In the area of milepost 39.2, the front of the Mack impacted the right side of the Acura within the southbound lane. After the impact, both vehicles ran off the road, traveled down an embankment, and hit a utility pole. As a result of the crash, the driver of the Acura, Carla Rinconrumay, a 21-year-old female from Trenton, NJ, sustained fatal injuries. The driver of the Mack, Tyler Combs, a 25-year-old male from Allentown, NJ, sustained minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation, and there is no additional information available at this time.
Hope Fire Company – Upper Freehold Township Firefighters, and Captial Health EMS responded to the scene. Monmouth County Highway Department and Fire Police from Hope Fire Company maintained a detour around the accident scene.
Earlier Midjersey.news story below:
View of the crash scene from Burlington Path Road. The crash was approximately 1/4 mile south of that location.
July 10, 2024
EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–East Windsor Township reports that due to damage sustained during the power outage yesterday, JCP&L will temporarily disconnect service to safely make emergency repairs. Approximately 7,000 residents in the East Windsor and Hightstown area will be affected between the hours of midnight and 6:00 A.M., tonight July 10 and into the morning of July 11, 2024.
Prepare for this extended outage and visit https://firstenergycorp.com/outages_help.html
Above maps provided by East Windsor Township showing areas for tonights power outage.
Above file photo
July 10, 2024
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Sgt. Charles Marchan told MidJersey.news that Troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash at 12:47 a.m. on the New Jersey Turnpike south on the inner roadway, milepost 58, Hamilton Township., Mercer County. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Ford pickup truck traveling south ran off the road to the right and struck the guardrail. A Honda Accord traveling south struck the pickup in the rear. There were non-life-threatening injuries reported on scene. The crash remains under investigation, and there is no additional information.
Robbinsville Township Fire Department, Bordentown Township Fire Department and EMS responded to the scene.
July 10, 2024
TRENTON-HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)– At approximately 8 a.m., the State Commission of Investigation (SCI) became aware that our Executive Director Chadd W. Lackey died in a fatal multiple motor vehicle accident in Hamilton, N.J. this morning.
“We are devastated by the tragic news of Chadd’s death,” said SCI Chair Tiffany Williams Brewer. “On behalf of my fellow Commissioners and the entire SCI staff, we extend our prayers and deepest sympathies to the Lackey family and his loved ones. Our SCI family, the NJ Bar and the law enforcement community have suffered a great loss today as we embark upon a time of healing and reflection on Chadd’s legacy.”
SCI Commissioner Robert Burzichelli who has served on the Commission for a decade, praised Chadd’s leadership and the impact he made on the watchdog agency. “Chadd worked his way up through the ranks to lead the Commission. Under his watch, the SCI did tremendous work exposing wrongdoing and protecting New Jersey tax dollars,” Burzichelli said. “This is a huge loss for the citizens of the State of New Jersey and for all of us on the Commission.”
Governor Murphy said, “Tammy and I are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of New Jersey State Commission of Investigation Executive Director Chadd Lackey.
“Chadd broke barriers as SCI’s first Black executive director, working his way through the ranks over nearly 20 years of service to our state. During his time at the SCI, he took on organized crime, opioid abuse, corruption, and countless other issues. There is no doubt New Jersey is a safer and more just place because of him. Govenor Murphy said. “Our heartfelt prayers are with his family and his colleagues at the SCI during this difficult time.”
Mr. Lackey became Executive Director of the SCI in January 2020. He was the agency’s first black Executive Director. A longtime member of the Commission staff, Mr. Lackey had previously served as the agency’s Deputy Director/General Counsel. As investigative counsel he directed several of the agency’s most high-profile investigations into organized crime, including a groundbreaking inquiry that identified prescription pill abuse as the precursor to a new heroin epidemic. Prior to his employment at the Commission, Mr. Lackey was an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County, Florida where he founded and managed the Community Prosecutions Unit. A graduate of Northwood University, Mr. Lackey earned his law degree from Temple University School of Law.
Executive Director Chadd W. Lackey State Commission of Investigation (SCI)
Hamilton Police Investigate Fatal Route 130 Crash
Serious Crash Investigation on Route 130 in Hamilton Township
July 10, 2024
RED BANK, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Members of the Prosecutor’s Office’s Major Crimes Bureau and the Red Bank Police Department are jointly investigating a double shooting that left one person deceased and one person injured on the 100 block of River Street in Red Bank early this morning. Anyone with information is being asked to contact MCPO Detective Kayla Santiago at 800-533-7443 or Red Bank Police Detective Mike Zadlock at 732-530-2700. We respectfully request that members of the public stay clear of the area, and more information about this matter will be released as it becomes available.
Change Healthcare Offering Two Years of Free Credit Monitoring, Identity Theft Protection
July 10, 2024
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today is sharing consumer protection reminders and raising awareness about the availability of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services following Change Healthcare’s unprecedented February data breach.
The February cyberattack at Change Healthcare, a unit of UnitedHealth, resulted in millions of Americans’ sensitive health and personal data being leaked onto the dark web—a hidden portion of the Internet where cyber criminals buy, sell, and track personal information.
Change Healthcare is the nation’s biggest electronic data clearinghouse and is used by tens of thousands of providers, pharmacies, and insurers to verify insurance, confirm pre-authorization of procedures or services, exchange insurance claim data, and perform other administrative tasks. The cyberattack interrupted operations for thousands of doctors’ offices, hospitals, and pharmacies nationwide, and impacted delivery of care to patients.
While the definitive number and identities of affected patients are currently unknown, Change Healthcare has publicly stated that the data breach could impact up to one-third of the American population.
Typically, when there is a data breach impacting New Jersey residents, consumers receive an individualized letter or email if their data may have been leaked. However, Change Healthcare has not yet provided individual notice to consumers.
Given the delay between the data breach and notification to those impacted, Attorney General Platkin wants every New Jersey resident to know about the breach and the credit monitoring resources that Change Healthcare is offering to consumers. All New Jersey residents who think they may have been impacted are eligible for free credit monitoring and identity theft protections for two years.
To enroll in this free credit monitoring and identity restoration service, consumers should visit www.changecybersupport.com or call 1-888-846-4705.
Other steps consumers can consider taking include:
Placing a free credit freeze on your credit report. Identity thieves will not be able to open a new credit account in your name while the freeze is in place. You can place a credit freeze by contacting each of the three major credit bureaus:
Placing a fraud alert on your credit report. A fraud alert tells lenders and creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before issuing credit. You can place a fraud alert by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
The dedicated website and call center will not be able to provide individuals any specific details about whether their data was compromised, but representatives can guide consumers through getting set up for the free credit monitoring and identity theft protections.
Additionally, consumers should be aware of potential warning signs that someone is using their medical information. The signs include:
A bill from their doctor for services they did not receive;
Errors in their Explanation of Benefits insurance statement, such as medical services they never received or prescription medications they do not take;
A call from a debt collector about a medical debt they do not owe;
Medical debt collection notices on their credit report that they do not recognize;
A notice from their health insurance company indicating they have reached their benefit limit; or
They are denied insurance coverage because their medical records show a pre-existing condition they do not have.
More information about identify theft is available through the Office of Consumer Protection in the Division of Consumer Affairs.
July 10, 2024
TRENTON, N.J. – A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 120 months in prison for illegally possessing methamphetamine for distribution and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Dywann Pugh, 44, of Asbury Park, New Jersey, previously pleaded guilty before former-U.S. District Judge Peter G. Sheridan to one count of possession with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. U.S. District Judge Zahid N. Quraishi imposed the sentence today in Trenton federal court.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:
On Nov. 21, 2022, law enforcement executed search warrants at Pugh’s residence and discovered over three kilograms of methamphetamine; over three kilograms of cocaine; approximately 150 grams of fentanyl; approximately $19,000 in cash; and various drug distribution paraphernalia, including a pill press and approximately seven kilograms of cutting agents used in connection with the processing of drugs. Law enforcement also recovered a Hi-Point .380 caliber pistol loaded with six rounds of ammunition.
In addition to the prison term, Judge Quraishi sentenced Pugh to five years of supervised release. Judge Sheridan previously ordered Pugh to forfeit the firearm and ammunition that law enforcement seized.
U.S. Attorney Sellinger credited special agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Cheryl Ortiz; Homeland Security Investigations Newark, under the direction of Acting Special Agent in Charge William S. Walker, and the Neptune Township Police Department, under the direction of Chief Anthony Gualario, with the investigation leading to the sentencing.
The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Belgiovine of the Criminal Division in Trenton.
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Defense counsel: Abraham N. Basch Esq., Freehold, New Jersey
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July 10, 2024–UPDATE
HAMILTON, NJ (MERCER)–Hamilton Police reported that on July 10, 2024 at approximately 6:00 a.m., a 2020 Honda Accord, driven by a 51-year-old female from Bordentown NJ, was traveling southbound on Route 130 near Klockner Road. Upon entering the intersection with Klockner Rd, she struck a 2020 Ford Edge SUV, driven by a 55-year-old male from Voorhees NJ, which was traveling eastbound from Klockner Road. The Ford Edge SUV was also occupied by a 44-year-old female from Hamilton NJ. The occupants in both vehicles were transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center, where the driver of the Ford Edge succumbed to his injuries. The occupant of the Ford Edge is listed in critical condition, and the driver of the Honda Accord is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The names of the involved individuals are being withheld pending notification to family.
The preliminary investigation appears to indicate that the driver of the Honda Accord failed to observe a red traffic signal while traveling southbound on Route 130.
Assistance at the scene was provided by the Hamilton Township Fire Division, New Jersey State Police, Emergency Medical Services and the New Jersey State Department of Transportation.
The crash is being investigated by Officers J. Galant and B. Mandelko of the Hamilton Police Traffic Unit. Any witnesses are asked to contact the Hamilton Police Traffic Unit at (609) 581-4000.
Earlier Midjersey.news story below:
Serious Crash Investigation on Route 130 in Hamilton Township
July 10, 2024
Update: County Road Route 539 has reopened in both directions.
UPDATE:
UPPER FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Just before 11:00 a.m. the New Jersey State Police, Hope Fire Company – Upper Freehold Township Firefighters, and EMS were dispatched to County Road 539 south of Burlington Path Road for a tractor trailer crash. Troopers, firefighters and EMS are on scene.
County Road 539 is closed in both directions between Burlington Path Road and Schoolhouse Road due to the crash. Fire Police and the Monmouth County Highway Department have detours set up in the area of the crash. Everyone is asked to avoid the area if possible.
Troopers from the New Jersey State Police Serious Crash Investigation Unit are investigating the crash.
No additional details are available at this time. The story will be updated once official information becomes available from the New Jersey State Police Public Information Unit.
Hope Fire Company Sation 82-1 reported:
Route 539 will be closed for an extended period of time from Burlington Path Road to Jonathan Holmes Road due to a major MVA. Please avoid the area. Emergency crews are on the scene.
Photo taken from Burlington Path Road looking towards the accident scene this afternoon. The accident is approximately 1/4+ mile south of Burlington Path Road.
July 10, 2024-update
HAMILTON, NJ (MERCER)–Hamilton Police reported that on July 10, 2024 at approximately 6:00 a.m., a 2020 Honda Accord, driven by a 51-year-old female from Bordentown NJ, was traveling southbound on Route 130 near Klockner Road. Upon entering the intersection with Klockner Rd, she struck a 2020 Ford Edge SUV, driven by a 55-year-old male from Voorhees NJ, which was traveling eastbound from Klockner Road. The Ford Edge SUV was also occupied by a 44-year-old female from Hamilton NJ. The occupants in both vehicles were transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center, where the driver of the Ford Edge succumbed to his injuries. The occupant of the Ford Edge is listed in critical condition, and the driver of the Honda Accord is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The names of the involved individuals are being withheld pending notification to family.
The preliminary investigation appears to indicate that the driver of the Honda Accord failed to observe a red traffic signal while traveling southbound on Route 130.
Assistance at the scene was provided by the Hamilton Township Fire Division, New Jersey State Police, Emergency Medical Services and the New Jersey State Department of Transportation.
The crash is being investigated by Officers J. Galant and B. Mandelko of the Hamilton Police Traffic Unit. Any witnesses are asked to contact the Hamilton Police Traffic Unit at (609) 581-4000.
Hamilton Police Investigate Fatal Route 130 Crash
Original Midjersey.news story below:
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Sometime before 6:30 a.m. Hamilton Township Police, Hamilton Fire Department, and EMS responded to the intersection of Route 130 and Klockner Road for a serious two vehicle crash. There were reports of serious and life threating injuries. Hamilton Township Police Traffic Unit is actively investigating. Route 130 South Bound in the area of Klockner Road was closed during the investigation. Once official information is available the story will be updated.
July 10, 2024
EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–Firefighters responded to the New Jersey Turnpike south bound Exit 8 ramp for a vehicle fire on July 8, 2024 around 8:44 p.m. for a vehicle fire. Firefighters from Hightstown Fire Company and Robbinsville Fire Department responded to the scene. The vehicle was well involved and quickly extinguished. No further details are available.
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred last night in the city, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported.
At approximately 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Trenton police responded to a call at the Kingsbury Square low-rise apartments. An adult male was located in an abandoned apartment with multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later. A suspect was detained at the scene.
No charges have been filed and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact MCHTF Detective Paulina Way at 609-722-0172 or OIC William Jett at 609-331-5010. 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
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
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March 19, 2024
FREEHOLD – A Gloucester County man has been arrested and charged with endangering a 14-year-old from Monmouth County with whom he recently engaged in sexually explicit conversations online, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Tuesday.
Jeremy M. Slickerman, 33, of West Deptford is charged with third-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
An investigation into this matter was initiated earlier this month by a referral from the Middletown Township Police Department to the MCPO High Tech Bureau’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit. The investigation determined that Slickerman had been communicating with the victim via several online chat applications, including Xbox Live, Skype, Discord, and Chat IB. In their conversations, Slickerman encouraged the juvenile to travel to a park near his home, where they could meet. He also suggested that the teen engage in sexual acts with relatives, neighbors, and classmates.
Assisted by members of the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office Search Warrant Entry Team and the West Deptford Police Department, members of MCPO located and arrested Slickerman without incident at his home on Friday, March 15.
Slickerman used the username “Blue Jay” on Chat IB, and the username “Tcencho” on the other aforementioned online platforms. A photo of Slickerman is being publicly circulated along with this news release. Anyone with information about his activities is being asked to contact MCPO Detective Dylan Lovgren at 800-533-7443 or Middletown Police Department Detective Janine Kennedy at 732-615-2100.
This case has been assigned to Assistant Prosecutor Kristen Anastos. Information about Slickerman’s legal representation was not immediately available.
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.
Jeremy M. Slickerman, 33, of West Deptford is charged with third-degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
March 19, 2024
TRENTON (March 19, 2024) – One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $204,290 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Monday, March 18, drawing. The winning numbers were: 12, 16, 38, 43 and 45 and the XTRA number was: 02. The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning ticket sold. The winning ticket was sold at Krauszers, East Windsor in Mercer County.
March 19, 2024
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Sunday evening in the city, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported.
At approximately 10:25 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, 2024, Trenton patrol units responded to Bert Avenue on a shooting in progress. Trenton detectives in the area on an unrelated assignment located the victim on the ground on St. Francis Avenue. The victim, identified as Andray Ingram, 34, of Trenton, sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a Bert Avenue homeowner fired multiple shots with a firearm he had in his home at an unknown individual with a hammer who was banging on his front door and smashing his Ring camera. The individual, identified as Ingram, had entered inside the structure of the residence in the vestibule area of the home at the time the shots were fired.
No charges have been filed and the investigation is ongoing.
WILDFIRE UPDATE: Airpark Wildfire – Miller Airpark – Lacey Twp, Ocean County
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has made substantial progress in containing a wildfire burning in the area of the Robert J. Miller Airpark in Lacey Twp.
The wildfire has grown to 831 acres and is 70% contained.
ROAD CLOSURES: Dover Rd is closed from Lacey Rd to Pinewald Keswick Rd Mule Rd is closed from Lacey Rd to Pinewald Keswick Rd
STRUCTURES THREATENED 25 structures threatened
Structure protection is being provided by local volunteer fire companies. We thank them for their assistance.
September 3, 2023
LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ (OCEAN)–Sometime around 11:30 p.m. September 2, 2023 the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office received a report of smoke in the area of the Miller Air Park, Ocean County Airport (MJX), in Lacey Township near the border with Berkeley Township. The New Jersey Forrest Fire Service responded and found a small plane down in the woods on fire near the Miller Air Park and found a victim. The fire spread to the wood creating wildfire conditions in the area. Numerous surrounding fire departments responded with a task force for structural protection in the area. The Federal Aviation Administration and the New Jersey State Police RIC had officers responded. There were no survivors on the aircraft.
This is still an active scene further details to follow as information becomes available.
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Lacey Township Police report:
Multiple agencies are involved managing an active forest fire in Lacey Township. Currently, Dover Road is closed from Lacey Road to Pinewald Keswick Road. Mule Road is closed from Lacey Road to Pinewald Keswick Road. There will be a noticeable presence of fire personnel in the area. Please avoid these areas.
Anticipate additional road closures throughout the day due to heavy smoke conditions in these areas.
There are no evacuations required at this point.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service Reports
WILDFIRE ALERT: Airpark Wildfire – Miller Air Park – Lacey Twp, Ocean County
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is responding to a wildfire burning in the area of the Miller Air Park in Lacey Twp.
ROAD CLOSURES: Dover Rd is closed from Lacey Rd to Pinewald Keswick Rd Mule Rd is closed from Pinewald Keswick Rd
Please avoid the area at this time.
FlightRadar24 shows a plane in the area of time of the reported smoke condition fall off radar in the area of the wildfire. (Note in UTC Time to Eastern Time is 10:17 p.m.)
EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)– Mayor Janice S. Mironov, joined by Council Members Denise Daniels, Anthony Katawick, David Russell and John Zoller, along with Frank Kozar, Getinge Vice President of Logistics Americas and Jim Murray, Ares Industrial Management Managing Director/US Development, announced that Getinge, the global medical device technology company, will occupy the entire newly constructed 167,500 square foot building in the Innovation Park complex on Princeton-Hightstown Road, in East Windsor Township.
Getinge, founded in 1904 in Sweden, is a global medical device technology company which provides innovative equipment and systems to healthcare and life sciences industries, which improve people’s quality of life and save lives. Getinge, using digital advances, is helping to create an improved work environment for healthcare staff with products that simplify their work, lead to increased productivity and save more lives. Getinge assists with devices and systems in a variety of healthcare settings, including for intensive care situations, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms and sterile processing. The company boasts over 11,000 employees operating in 40 countries and 25,000 customers in over 130 countries. The new Getinge East Windsor Innovation Park facility will join production centers in France, China, Germany, Poland, Sweden, Turkey, Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
Mayor Mironov stated, “We are extremely excited to welcome to East Windsor globally-established life sciences company Getinge, which develops tools to improve the delivery of health care services. Getinge, a medical device and systems technology innovator, is squarely consistent with the Township vision for this prominently located and impressively designed modern Innovation Park complex.”
Mayor Mironov continued, “We are proud to have Getinge join other Route 571 corridor high-tech and pharmaceutical-related corporations, including Shiseido America, Aurobindo Pharma, QTS and ForDoz Pharma. East Windsor’s strategic prime location in central New Jersey mid-way between New York and Philadelphia, excellent access to major transportation networks, availability of highly skilled labor and hands on business friendly local government environment have contributed to the Township success.”
Frank Kozar, Getinge Vice President, Logistics Americas stated, “At Getinge, we are committed to providing medical devices that saves lives and are excited to open our new center in East Windsor. The location and size of the facility fit our business needs and we already feel very welcomed by the Township Mayor and leadership.”
Jim Murray, Managing Director and Head of US Development for Ares Industrial Management, stated, “As the owner and landlord of Innovation Business Park, we are pleased to welcome Getinge to the Park with a full building lease. Tenant Improvements are underway and we anticipate Getinge beginning occupancy by year end. This is a great fit for the Park and the Township and we look forward to continuing to work with Mayor Mironov and the Township in bringing another first class business to the second building in the development.”
The newly constructed contemporary Innovation Park, located on an 86.97 acres formerly occupied by McGraw Hill and comprised of two buildings, is designed to attract innovative high-tech and pharmaceutical-related business. Innovation Park incorporates modern unique architectural features and extensive outdoor public green spaces, landscaping and berming with deciduous, ornamental and evergreen trees, benches and other amenities, and a walking pathway.
Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members join Getinge and Ares Industrial Management executives to announce the opening of Getinge’s new facility in Innovation Park on Princeton-Hightstown Road in East Windsor Township. Pictured (from left to right) are: Council Member David Russell; Council Member Anthony Katawick; Council Member Denise Daniels; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Frank Kozar, Vice President, Logistics Americas, Getinge; Jim Murray, Managing Director and Head of US Development, Ares Industrial Management, and Council Member John Zoller.
Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members join Getinge and Ares Industrial Management executives to announce the opening of Getinge’s new facility in Innovation Park on Princeton-Hightstown Road in East Windsor Township. Pictured (from left to right) are: Council Member David Russell; Council Member Anthony Katawick; Council Member Denise Daniels; Council Member John Zoller; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Frank Kozar, Vice President, Logistics Americas, Getinge, and Jim Murray, Managing Director and Head of US Development, Ares Industrial Management.
Getinge will locate in the newly constructed modern Innovation Park complex, located on 86.97 acres formerly occupied by McGraw Hill on Princeton Hightstown Road. Innovation Park, comprised of two buildings, is designed to attract innovative high-tech business and incorporates modern attractive architectural features and berming with deciduous, ornamental and evergreen trees, extensive outdoor landscaped public spaces, benches and a walking pathway.
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Dover Rd is closed from Lacey Rd to Pinewald Keswick Rd
