October 20, 2023
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred Thursday evening in the city, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported.
Just before 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023, Trenton police responded to the area of Cross Street and Kersey Alley in response to a call for an unresponsive male. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim on the ground in the sidewalk area suffering from numerous stab wounds. The victim, identified as Corey Jones, 40, of Trenton, was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact MCHTF Detective Michael Cipriano at (609) 575-2235 or OIC William Jett Jr. at (609) 331-5010. Information can also be emailed to [email protected].
Bridgeton Man Arrested and Charged with Fatal Stabbing in Trenton
Names of the 2023 Trenton Homicide Victims
- 1/16/2023 Donnell Williams, 29, Trenton, Shooting.
- 2/12/2023 Stephanie Vil, 34, of Burlington, Shooting.
- 2/16/2023 Khalil Glanton, 23, Trenton, Stabbing.
- 3/24/2023 Harold Rosario, 19, Trenton, Shooting.
- 3/26/2023 Nyeisha Saunders, 41, Trenton, Shooting.
- 4/09/2023 Jhosse Tolentino, 23, Trenton, Shooting
- 4/12/2023 Jared Anderson, Trenton, Shooting (died May 29)
- 4/14/2023 Daniel Garvin, 46, Trenton, Shooting
- 4/20/2023 Ralph Conquest, 43, of Lawrence, Shooting
- 5/14/2023 Roger Martinez-Rodriguez, 27, Trenton, Stabbing
- 5/14/2023 Justin Reed, 24, of Ewing, Shooting (died May 22)
- 5/26/2023 Sherief Treadwell, 36, Trenton, Shooting
- 6/09/2023 Markell Biggs, 20, Trenton, Shooting
- 6/11/2023 Shaquan Brown, 23, Trenton, Shooting
- 6/15/2023 James Junior Journigan, 36, Shooting
- 6/15/2023 Louis Washington, 38, Trenton, Shooting, (died June 17)
- 6/19/2023 Ernest Denard, 61, Stabbing
- 6/22/2023 Guillermo Sanchez, Shooting
- 7/01/2023 Precious Saunders, 32, of Trenton
- 8/23/2023 Taquan Foxworth, 29, of Trenton, Shooting 8/19
- 9/02/2023 Ronald Taylor, 40, of Trenton, Shooting
- 9/16/2023 Balil Lewis, 37, of Trenton, Shooting
- 10/19/2023 Corey Jones, 40, of Trenton, Stabbing
September 28, 2023 still under investigation if determined to be a homicide the list will be updated.
October 20, 2023
EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oath of office to two promoted police officers, new Police Sergeant Kenny Azambuja and new Police Lieutenant Philip Melhorn, who fill existing positions in the police department, at a recent ceremony.
Mayor Mironov stated, “This is an exciting evening for East Windsor Township and our Police Department, and especially for Sergeant Azambuja and Lieutenant Melhorn, who are experienced and accomplished officers who have worked hard to earn these promotions. We all congratulate the promoted officers on this professional recognition and their continued service to our Township.”
Lieutenant Philip Melhorn, hired in July 2006, has served in Uniform Services as a Field Training Officer, Evidence Technician and Officer-In-Charge and in January of 2017, was assigned as Detective in Investigative Services. In February 2019, he was promoted to Sergeant, serving as Platoon Supervisor, and then in November 2022, he was assigned to Investigative Services as the Investigative Services Supervisor. Lieutenant Melhorn also has served as Public Information Officer, Municipal Counter Terrorism Coordinator, Child Abduction Response Team Liaison and a member of the Internal Affairs Unit. Lieutenant Melhorn received a Bachelor of Science degree from The College of New Jersey and Master of Science degree from the University of Nevada. Lieutenant Melhorn will be the interim Commander of Administrative Services. in Administration Science of Justice from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Sergeant Kenny Azambuja, hired in August 2006, has served in Uniform Services as a Field Training Officer and Officer in Charge. In November 2022, he was assigned as a Detective in Investigative Services and has served as a Firearms Instructor and Precision Rifle Operator. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Administrative Science degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Sergeant Azambuja will be assigned as a Platoon Supervisor in Uniform Services.
East Windsor Township Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oath of office to newly promoted Police Officers, Police Sergeant Kenny Azambuja (center left) and Police Lieutenant Philip Melhorn (center right) in a ceremony attended by Chief of Police Jason Hart (right), elected officials and other police officers.