• November 22, 2021 – MidJersey.News

    EWING TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Ewing Police Department are investigating a shooting homicide that occurred in the township Monday afternoon. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021, Ewing police were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Douglas Avenue for a person shot.  Upon arrival,…

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  • UPDATE: Double shooting in Trenton leaves one dead, one hospitalized – MidJersey.News

    February 23, 2021 See MidJersey.News’ related Breaking News story here: Two shot, one critical in Trenton shooting at Sunoco Gas Station By: Tyler Eckel TRENTON (MERCER)– The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Shooting Response Team are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday night that left one dead, one hospitalized, Mercer County…

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  • Governor Murphy Highlights Investments in Resilient Communities on One Year Anniversary of Tropical Storm Ida – MidJersey.News

    More than $900 Million, New Resource Directory Will Support Short- and Long-term Recovery September 2, 2022 One year after Tropical Storm Ida struck New Jersey, claiming 30 lives and damaging homes and businesses across the state, Governor Phil Murphy highlighted state investments toward building resilient local communities. In addition to the more than $650 million…

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  • January 19, 2022 – MidJersey.News

    January 19, 2022 EWING TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Around 5:00 p.m. a serious crash occurred on Pennington Road (Route 31) and Hilltop Road with reported people trapped. Upon arrival of the fire department there was reported entrapment in two vehicles. One person was able to self-extricate and reported not injured. The other vehicle a person was removed…

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  • Man Gets 15-Years In Prison For Attempted Murder In Toms River – MidJersey.News

    December 2, 2022 TOMS RIVER, NJ (OCEAN)–Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on December 1, 2022, Carles Bryant, 36, of Millville, New Jersey, was sentenced by the Honorable Rochelle Gizinski, J.S.C., to 15 years New Jersey State Prison as a result of his previously entered guilty plea to Attempted Murder, in connection with…

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  • July 8, 2022 – MidJersey.News

    Judge Ryan also ordered Hoffman to register as a Megan’s Law Offender, and that he be subject to Parole Supervision for Life. July 8, 2022 TOMS RIVER, NJ (OCEAN)–Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on July 8, 2022, Richard Hoffman, 27, of Mays Landing, was sentenced by the Honorable Guy P. Ryan, P.J.Cr.P,…

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  • NAACP Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Unarmed Black Man Shot by Trenton Police on February 12, 2022 – MidJersey.News

    March 17, 2022 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Announced at a press conference today, the Zeff Law Firm with the support of the NAACP New Jersey State Conference will be filing a lawsuit on behalf of Jajuan R. Henderson against the City of Trenton, Trenton Police Department Director Steve Wilson, and several unidentified police officers. The incident occurred…

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  • Allentown FFA chapter of Allentown, NJ, named 3 Star Chapter for 2022 National Chapter award by National FFA Organization – MidJersey.News

    The Allentown FFA chapter of Allentown, NJ, has been recognized in 2022 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. The program recognizes outstanding FFA chapters from throughout the country that actively implement the mission and strategies of the organization. These chapters improve chapter operations using the National Quality FFA Chapter Standards and a…

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  • November 15, 2021 – MidJersey.News

    November 15, 2021 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–During a special meeting at noon today, Trenton City Council approved a proposal to move Trenton radio operations to N.J. State Police frequencies and provide $10.1 million to upgrade the City’s entire emergency radio system with state-of-the-art equipment, Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced. The proposal gives Trenton police, fire, public…

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  • November 17, 2021 – MidJersey.News

    November 17, 2021 — Updated Victim Identified in Yesterday’s Homicide In Trenton TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating a Wednesday evening shooting homicide in Trenton. At approximately 5:25 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, Trenton police received a Shot Spotter activation for the 300 block of St.…

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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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