June 28, 2024
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.
June 28, 2024
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Mayor W. Reed Gusciora stated, It is with mixed emotions that I announce the resignation of Trenton’s Business Administrator, Adam Cruz. Adam has served our city with dedication and distinction over the last six years, and his contributions have been invaluable in our collective efforts to enhance the quality of life for all Trentonians. Adam has decided to accept an offer to work in another New Jersey municipality, Dover, and we wish him all the best in his new role.
During Adam’s tenure, Trenton has achieved numerous milestones. Under his leadership, we have successfully balanced our budget and maintained zero municipal tax increases over the last three years. We have made significant investments in public safety, Trenton Water Works, and the Department of Recreation. Additionally, we have enhanced our city’s parks and repaved a record number of streets, greatly improving our infrastructure.
State aid to Trenton has increased remarkably from $6 million in 2018 to a proposed $47 million in direct aid to the Capital City. This financial support has been critical in our efforts to provide essential services and maintain our city’s growth and development. During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Trenton was one of the few municipalities in the state that continued to provide in-person daily services to the public, ensuring that our community’s needs were met even during the most challenging times.
Furthermore, we have managed to reduce employee health insurance costs by millions of dollars while maintaining the same level of coverage for our employees, showcasing our commitment to both fiscal responsibility and the well-being of our workforce.
In the coming month, we will initiate a search for Adam’s replacement in conjunction with the NJ Department of Community Affairs, as our fiscal monitor. While Adam’s departure is undoubtedly a loss for Trenton, he leaves behind an administrative foundation that has put our city in a stronger, more resilient position.
On behalf of the City of Trenton, I extend my deepest gratitude to Adam Cruz for his exceptional service and dedication. We wish him continued success in his future endeavors.
June 28, 2024
MANCHESTER, NJ (OCEAN)–On Thursday, June 27, 2024, at approximately 9:25am officers of the Manchester Township Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of State Highway 70 and Manchester Boulevard for the report of a two-car motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival officers observed a silver 2021 Hyundai Accent with extensive front end damage facing north in the westbound left turn lane of State Highway 70 and a blue 2014 Hyundai Elantra with extensive front end damage facing east on the eastbound dirt shoulder of State Highway 70. The driver of the Hyundai Accent, identified as 68-year-old Fredric Mohr of Manchester, NJ was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, NJ with several internal injuries, where he is listed as critical but stable condition. The driver of the Hyundai Elantra identified as 37-year-old Michael C. Odom of Manchester, NJ sustained minor injuries and was transported to Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ.
The crash investigation revealed that the Hyundai Accent was in the left turn lane of westbound State Highway 70 and was attempting to make a left turn onto Manchester Blvd. The Hyundai Elantra was traveling eastbound on State Highway 70 as it approached the intersection. The Hyundai Accent began to initiate the left turn and entered the path of travel of the Hyundai Elantra. The Hyundai Elantra impacted the Hyundai Accent in the intersection causing the Hyundai Accent to rotate approximately 180 degrees and come to final rest facing north in the westbound turning lane of State Highway 70. The Hyundai Elantra after initial impact came to final rest facing east on the dirt shoulder of eastbound State Highway 70.
Assisting at the scene were Fire Fighters and EMT’s from the Manchester Township Division of Emergency Medical Services, and Paramedics from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. The investigation into the crash is still ongoing, but at this point, failure to yield to oncoming traffic is the primary contributing factor in the crash. This crash is being investigated by Patrolman Conner Yatauro of the department’s Traffic Safety Unit.
June 28, 2024
MANCHESTER, NJ (OCEAN)–Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Manchester Township Chief of Police Antonio Ellis announced that on June 27, 2024, at approximately 4:55 p.m., Officers from the Manchester Township Police Department responded to the area of Ridgeway Road and Hope Chapel Road in reference to a 911 call reporting a gunshot victim. Responding Officers discovered a 25 year-old female with a gunshot wound to her stomach. The victim was airlifted to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, where she succumbed to her injuries.
“This incident is currently under investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit, Manchester Township Police Department, and Ocean County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit; there is no known danger to the public at this time,” stated Prosecutor Billhimer. “Additional information will be released when it becomes available,” Prosecutor Billhimer concluded.
