Manchester Township NJ (OCEAN)– On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at approximately 08:30 a.m. officers of the Manchester Township Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of County Route 571 and County Route 547 for the report of a two-car motor vehicle crash, involving a Transit Van carrying students to school.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers observed a white 2020 Acura TLX located facing north on the property of 3875 Ridgeway Road (CR 571) with extensive passenger side damage and a black 2023 Ford Transit Passenger Van facing west, with the front end of the vehicle on the property of 3875 Ridgeway Road (CR 571). The black 2023 Ford Transit Passenger Van had extensive front-end damage. The investigation revealed that the Ford was traveling southbound on County Road 547 through the traffic signal at the intersection of County Road 571. The Acura was attempting to make a left turn onto County Road 571 northbound. At that time, the Acura made a left turn from the center travel lane in front of the Ford. The Ford impacted the Acura on the passenger side with the front end. The Acura was pushed off the roadway by the Ford, the front end of the Acura impacted a black 2024 Mini Cooper which was parked in the parking lot of 3875 Ridgeway Road.
The driver of the Acura, identified as 53-year-old, Tracey Kahn of Forked River, NJ, sustained facial lacerations. She was transported by Ambulance to Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. The driver of the ford, identified as 20-year-old, Dvora Katz of Jackson, NJ, also sustained facial lacerations. She was transported to Jersey Shore University Hospital in Neptune, NJ. The Ford was carrying eleven juvenile students to school. The juvenile students ranged in age and four juveniles were transported to Jersey Shore University Hospital in Neptune, NJ via ambulance to be further evaluated for their injuries. The remaining seven juveniles were transported to Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus for treatment of minor injuries via ambulance. All involved individuals are currently listed in stable condition.
Assisting at the scene were EMTs and firefighters from the Manchester Township Division of Emergency Services, firefighters from Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department, Robert Wood Johnson Paramedics, and EMTs from Hatzolah of Central Jersey. The investigation into this crash is still on going, however, failure to yield the right of way at an intersection and improper turning appear to be the primary contributing factors. This crash is being investigated by Ptl. Conner Yatauro of the department’s Traffic Safety Section.
The 61-year-old victim is currently listed in critical condition.
May 22, 2024
EWING TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER) – Yesterday, May 21, 2024, at 5:10 p.m., Ewing Police received a call for two unconscious subjects that were found near the intersection of Pennington Road and Central Avenue. The subjects were described as having injuries and they were further described to be covered in blood. Upon the arrival of Ewing Police officers, they were directed to a residence on Pennington Road where the officers located a female victim who had been stabbed. The male suspect was also located inside the residence, where he was detained and eventually arrested. Once officers rendered the scene safe, Ewing Emergency Medical Services tended to the female victim and she was transported to the hospital for further treatment. The 61-year-old victim is currently listed in critical condition. The suspect has been identified as 36-year-old Theodore N. McNeil of Trenton, New Jersey. McNeil is a family member of the victim and has been charged with Criminal Attempt – Murder (1st degree), Aggravated Assault (2nd degree), Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (3rd degree) and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (4th degree). McNeil was lodged at the Mercer County Correctional Center on the listed charges.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Quinlan at 609-882-1313 x7512, email [email protected] or our Tipline at (609) 882-7530 / [email protected] (Please note: this Tip Line SHOULD NOT be used to report crimes in progress or emergencies that require immediate response).
The charges are merely accusations, and the suspect presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
The juvenile is charged with one count of first-degree felony murder, one count of first-degree carjacking, two counts of second-degree aggravated assault, two counts of third-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and weapons offenses.
July 30, 2024
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri and Trenton Police Director Steve Wilson announced today that an investigation conducted by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force (MCHTF), the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Serious Collision Response Team (SCRT) and the Trenton Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a 17-year-old Lawrence male for the shooting death of Yoni Emmanuel Cruz-Rodriguez.
The juvenile is charged with one count of first-degree felony murder, one count of first-degree carjacking, two counts of second-degree aggravated assault, two counts of third-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and weapons offenses. He was arrested Monday without incident in Trenton by members of the U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force, the MCHTF and New Jersey State Police. He will be held in the Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center pending a court hearing. His name is being withheld because he is a minor.
On July 12, 2024, at approximately 10:20 p.m., Trenton communications received several calls reporting an accident that involved an overturned vehicle in the area of Garfield and Farragut avenues. Upon arrival, emergency personnel located a white Dodge Durango that was overturned. They found the victim, Yoni Emmanuel Cruz-Rodriguez, 27, of Trenton, inside the Durango suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, as well as two minor children who were strapped into car seats and unharmed. According to witnesses to the incident, Cruz-Rodriguez was standing at the open back of the Durango when an unidentified suspect entered the vehicle and attempted to drive away. Cruz-Rodriguez attempted to climb in the rear of the Durango when witnesses indicate multiple gunshots were fired, the vehicle crashed into two parked cars a short distance away and the suspect fled the scene. Cruz-Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact MCHTF Detective Chris Pullen at (848) 992-6436 or Sgt. William Jett Jr. at (609) 331-5010. Information can also be emailed to [email protected].
Despite having been charged, every defendant is presumed innocent until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
A Go Fund Me is set up here for the victim’s family:
YONI EMANUEL CRUZ RODRIGUEZ
Buen día Me llamo Roger Cruz Rodríguez hermano de Yoni estoy recaudando fondos para poder enviar el cuerpo de mi hermano a su tierra natal La Iguala Lempira Honduras ayúdenme no tenemos recursos para repatriar
a mi hermano ya que la familia espera por el y dejó una niño de 3 años de edad y una niña de dos mesecitos
el día Sábado 14 de julio una persona le quitó la vida cuando iba saliendo de la iglesia
ayúdeme por favor con lo poco que puedan Dios les multiplicará
1 los fondos de los 12 mil serán utilizados para enviar el cuerpo
2 se han recaudado hasta el momento 1900 dólares
3 y 310 por medio de Zelle
4 esperamos terminar al 100% las ayudas
YONI EMANUEL CRUZ RODRIGUEZ Good morning My name is Roger Cruz Rodríguez brother of Yoni I am raising funds to be able to send my brother's body to his homeland La Iguala Lempira Honduras help me we do not have resources to repatriateto my brother since the family is waiting for him and left a 3-year-old boy and a two-month-old girlOn Saturday, July 14, a person took his life when he was leaving the church.Please help me with the little you can, God will multiply you1 the funds of the 12 thousand will be used to send the body2 have raised so far $19003 and 310 via Zelle4 we hope to finish the aid 100%
Names of the 2024 Trenton Homicide Victims
01/13/2024 Eduardo Lopez-Cruz, 38, of Trenton, Shooting
01/16/2024 Stefon Locke, 33, Shooting on 1/16 died 2/8/2024
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
05/26/2024 Dwayne Penix, 20, of Trenton, Shooting
06/11/2024 Johnathan Applegate
06/23/2024 Samier Vincent, 30, of Trenton, Shooting, died 6/27/2024
07/04/2024 Amir Williams, 32, of Trenton, Shooting
07/02/2024 Capriest Ruiz, 23, of Camden, Shooting, died on 2/3/2024
Announces Second Round Grantees and Launches Application Window for Clean Fleet, EV Tourism, and Multi-Unit Dwelling Charger Programs
July 25, 2022
ASBURY PARK – Governor Phil Murphy today announced the launch of Year Three of the State’s popular Charge Up New Jersey electric vehicle (EV) incentive program and also unveiled the State’s new residential EV charger program. Both the Charge-Up New Jersey Program and the Residential Charger Program are key parts of the landmark electric vehicle legislation signed into law by the Governor two years ago. Further, the State released the names of the newest grantees and launched the next application window for the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ (NJBPU) three other EV incentive programs.Today’s announcement represents a major step forward in the growth of the State’s comprehensive and highly successful electric vehicle program. The Charge Up Program is currently the country’s largest cash-on-the-hood incentive program, with a maximum $4,000 incentive. Over the last two years of the program, over 13,000 EVs were purchased or leased with this incentive.The electrification of the state’s transportation sector, which accounts for more than 40 percent of the State’s greenhouse gas emissions, is a key part of the Energy Master Plan, the State’s roadmap to reaching 100 percent clean energy by 2050. By working to reduce emissions from both light- and heavy-duty vehicles, New Jersey is striving to achieve its bold emissions reductions goals while advancing environmental justice across the state. The Murphy Administration’s efforts to increase access to its incentive program complements the State’s measures to safeguard overburdened communities from the disproportionate impacts of pollution and climate change. Through the New Jersey Zero-Emission Incentive Program (NJ ZIP) funded by Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) proceeds, the State is reducing harmful emissions, especially in communities disproportionately impacted by transportation emissions, and promoting economic opportunity.
“With so much at stake amid the mounting climate crisis, it is imperative that we all do our part not just as New Jerseyans, but as global citizens, to help mitigate the impacts of climate change,” said Governor Murphy. “That’s why I’m proud that my administration is doing everything in its power to make the transition to electric vehicles more financially feasible and practical for working families across the state. As we enter Year Three of the Charge Up New Jersey EV incentive program, we remain determined to meet our bold clean energy goals and are confident that thousands more New Jerseyans will take advantage of a program that will continue to bear considerable economic and environmental benefits.”
“I would like to thank Governor Murphy for his vision and leadership on electric vehicles. The Governor’s EV program has been a resounding success in helping us advance toward a clean energy future and today’s event is a great example of that,” said NJBPU President Joseph L. Fiordaliso. “Not only do we anticipate a highly successful third year of our Charge Up program but we are equally excited about launching the residential charger program and the next round of our other robust, EV programs. Our goal is not only to encourage New Jerseyans to drive electric, but to ensure they have enough locations all around the state to charge up, regardless of where they live, work or play.”
“New Jersey DEP has awarded nearly $10 million for 1,970 EV charging stations with 3,229 plugs on our corridors, and in our communities,” Commissioner of Environmental Protection Shawn M. LaTourette said. “These charging stations will provide an extensive network of charging opportunities to support cars purchased under the Charge Up NJ program, further enhancing the Murphy Administration’s commitment to electrify our transportation sector, reduce the greenhouse gas emissions that exacerbate climate change, and put the state even closer to its 100 percent clean energy goals.”
In the first two years of the Charge Up Program the State provided incentives for more than 13,000 vehicles, with a greater concentration in Year Two of providing incentives for more affordable EVs. In Year Three the State will provide incentives of up to $4,000 for vehicles with MSRP’s under $45,000 and incentives of up to $2,000 for vehicles with an MSRP between $45,000 and $50,000.
As of this announcement, all sales and orders made as of 12:01 am on July 25, 2022 at eligible dealerships and showrooms of eligible EVs may apply at the point of sale for their incentive.
Today, the State is also launching the new Residential EV Charger Incentive Program, which offers a $250 rebate for a home charger. This program can be combined with the already existing utility programs, which may cover installation costs.
“Electric vehicles are essential in our transition to a clean economy, which will create local, good-paying jobs while simultaneously combating the growing climate crisis. Electric vehicles are the future, and investments in these vehicles and charging infrastructure will help ensure America leads that future now,” Congressman Frank Pallone said. “Electric vehicles also save Americans tremendous money and are rapidly growing in popularity – by investing in the necessary charging and manufacturing infrastructure, we are making sure that trend can continue and that consumers are able to reliably power their cars across New Jersey and the country. In Congress, I fought to ensure that New Jersey received funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law so we can accelerate our investment in a clean economy and work to reduce carbon pollution.”
This case was investigated by the ATF, FBI, United States Marshal Service, with substantial assistance from Franklin Township (NJ), Jersey City (NJ), Paterson (NJ), Middlesex County (NJ), South Brunswick (NJ), Woodbridge (NJ) —
June 10, 2022: Virani Jewelers in Iselin, NJ;
October 25, 2022: Paradise Jewelry Store, in Paterson, NJ;
December 22, 2022: Chintamanis Inc., in Franklin Park, NJ;
August 30, 2023
WASHINGTON – A superseding indictment was unsealed today charging 16 alleged members (named below) of a violent crime ring that committed multiple armed carjackings, armed robberies, money laundering, and firearms offenses. Federal law enforcement arrested eight defendants this morning; the remaining defendants were previously arrested. Charges include conspiracy to interfere with interstate commerce (known as Hobbs Act) robbery, interference with interstate commerce by robbery, using a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, conspiracy to commit carjacking, and conspiracy to engage in monetary transaction in property derived from specified unlawful activity.
The case was announced by United States Attorney Matthew M. Graves, Special Agent in Charge Craig Kailimai with the Washington Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), Assistant Director in Charge David Sundberg, of the FBI Washington Field Office’s (Criminal and Cyber Division), Special Agent in Charge James E. Dennehy, of the FBI’s Newark Field Office, Marshal Peter Marketos, of the United States Marshals Service, and Acting Chief Pamela Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department.
According to the indictment, between January 7, 2022, through January 27, 2023, the defendants conspired in the District of Columbia to commit robberies in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Florida. The robberies targeted jewelry stores owned by Asian Americans. Disguised in dark clothing, masks, and gloves, armed with a gun, one or more of the defendants used various vehicles, including stolen vehicles, to commit and flee from the robberies, including:
January 7, 2022: Yasini Jewelers in E. Falls Church, VA;
June 10, 2022: Virani Jewelers in Iselin, NJ;
September 20, 2022: Sonia Jewelers & Boutique, in Springfield, VA;
October 25, 2022: Paradise Jewelry Store, in Paterson, NJ;
November 10, 2022: Baral Jewelers & Gifts, in Harrisburg, PA;
November 27, 2022: Sara Emporium Jewelry & Boutique, in Springfield, VA;
December 6, 2022: Kishek Jewelers, in Jacksonville, FL;
December 22, 2022: Chintamanis Inc., in Franklin Park, NJ;
January 27, 2023: Princess Diamonds, in Falls Church, VA.
The indictment further alleges that William Hunter, a/k/a “Ill Will,” conspired to commit carjackings between September 11, 2022 and October 22, 2022, with others. Defendants Wright, Avery Fuller, a/k/a “Deavry Cordell Fuller,” William Hunter, and Franklin Hunter, a/k/a “Gino,” conspired to launder the proceeds of the stolen property.
“This indictment alleges a conspiracy to engage in a violent armed robbery spree involving commercial establishments throughout the Eastern Seaboard,” said U.S. Attorney Graves. “One defendant is also charged with conspiracy to commit carjacking as part of the spree, and others are charged with laundering the proceeds from the robberies. With an increasing number of robbery schemes that cross state lines, collaborative operations like this one are critical to holding accountable those who threaten the safety of our communities.”
“It is devastating that firearm-related violence such as the crimes committed throughout this investigation have become so prevalent within our communities,” said ATF Special Agent in Charge Craig Kailimai. “We will continue collaborating with our law enforcement partners by holding those individuals who seek to harm innocent people accountable for their actions.”
“The defendants targeted small businesses along the East Coast, stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry from hardworking families,” said Assistant Director in Charge David Sundberg. “For the past 20 months, the FBI worked with our partners across state lines to connect the defendants to these heists. Today’s indictment is a testament to the strength of our partnerships and the commitment we all share to eradicating violent crime.”
“We allege these suspects took part in take-over style armed robberies meant to terrify and overwhelm store owners and employees,” said FBI-Newark Special Agent in Charge James Dennehy. “Many of the victim businesses are family owned and operated and lost large sums of inventory. The alleged violent and reckless actions of the subjects are astounding; they gave no thought to the people who could have been seriously injured or even killed. We have a message for criminals out there right now who believe these smash and grab robberies work in their favor because they mistakenly believe no one will hold them accountable. That’s not the case here – and it won’t be the case in the future. FBI Newark and our law enforcement partners will make sure if we can charge something federally, we will make that happen.”
“I want to thank the detectives from MPD and the other agencies involved for their tireless work on this case. This is a prime example of how we, as law enforcement partners, come together as one to hold people accountable for committing crimes in the District of Columbia,” said Acting Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia. “While this investigation took time, the message is clear: If you choose to recklessly disregard public safety in D.C., we, collectively as law enforcement partners, will do everything to find you and hold you accountable.”
NAME
AGE
ADDRESS
CHARGES
Andrew Smith aka “Drewso” or “Drew”
29
Maryland
Hobbs Act Robbery;Conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery;Firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
Antonio Tate, aka “Motion” or “T-Motion”
20
Washington, D.C.
Conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery
Avery Fuller, aka “Ace”, “Fully”, or “Fully Ace”
28
Washington, D.C.
Hobbs Act Robbery;Conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery;Firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
Davon Johnson, aka “Yb”
30
Washington, D.C.
Hobbs Act Robbery;Conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery;Firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
Decarlos Hill, aka “Los”
29
Maryland
Hobbs Act Robbery;Conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery;Firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
Delonte Martin, aka “DD”
25
Washington, D.C.
Conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery
Franklin Hunter, aka “Gino”
29
Washington, D.C.
Hobbs Act Robbery;Conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery;Firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
Hesham Gomaa
45
Virginia
Hobbs Act Robbery;Conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery;Firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
Jameise Christian, aka “Safe Play”, “Safety”, or “Safe”
32
Washington, D.C.
Hobbs Act Robbery;Conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery;Firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence;Conspiracy to commit carjacking
Jaylaun Brown, aka “Lil Launy”
21
Washington, D.C.
Conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery
Keith McDuffie
26
California
Hobbs Act Robbery;Conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery;Firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
Robert Sheffield, aka “Real Lifaa”
32
Washington, D.C.
Hobbs Act Robbery;Conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery;Firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
Timothy Conrad, aka “Twin”
32
Washington, D.C.
Hobbs Act Robbery;Conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery;Firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
Trevor Wright, aka “Taliban Glizzy”
32
Washington, D.C.
Hobbs Act Robbery;Conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery;Firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
William Hunter, aka “Ill Will”
28
Washington, D.C.
Hobbs Act Robbery;Conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery;Firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence;Conspiracy to commit carjacking
Lamont Marable
27
Washington, D.C.
Hobbs Act Robbery;Conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery;Firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence
Federal agents and local law enforcement arrested Smith, Johnson, Hill, Gomaa, Brown, McDuffie, Sheffield, and Conrad this morning; Wright, Hunter, Fuller, Tate, Martin, Brown, Christian, and Marable were already in custody. Search warrants were also executed resulting in the seizure of multiple guns and approximately $300,000 from a safe in one of the residences.
The superseding indictment also contains a notice of forfeiture and seeks the proceeds of the illegal activities.
The statutory maximum sentence for conspiracy to interfere with interstate commerce (known as Hobbs Act) robbery is 20 years; the statutory maximum sentence of Hobbs Act robbery is 20 years in prison; the crime of using a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence carries a mandatory minimum sentence of seven years with a maximum possible sentence of life; the statutory maximum sentence for conspiracy to commit carjacking is five years in prison; the statutory maximum sentence for money laundering is 20 years. A federal judge will determine the appropriate sentence after considering the appropriate sentencing guidelines and other factors.
This case was investigated by the ATF’s Washington Field Division, the FBI’s Washington and Newark Field Offices, the United States Marshal Service, and the Metropolitan Police Department, with substantial assistance from the police departments of: Fairfax County (VA), Falls Church (VA), Franklin Township (NJ), Jersey City (NJ), Paterson (NJ), Middlesex County (NJ), South Brunswick (NJ), Somerset County (NJ), Woodbridge (NJ), Swatara Twp. (PA), the United States Secret Service-Uniformed Division, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service-Washington Division. Additional assistance was provided by multiple U.S. Attorney’s Offices including: the District of New Jersey, Eastern District of Virginia, the District of Maryland, the Central District of California, and the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sitara Witanachchi and Andy Wang, of the Violence Reduction and Trafficking Offenses Section in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.
An indictment is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Assistant Director in Charge David Sundberg and our partners described the robberies during a press conference today. The defendants allegedly robbed nine jewelry stores in four states, stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of jewelry at each heist.
This case was investigated by the ATF, FBI, United States Marshal Service, with substantial assistance from Franklin Township (NJ), Jersey City (NJ), Paterson (NJ), Middlesex County (NJ), South Brunswick (NJ), Woodbridge (NJ)….. https://t.co/JTVH77DaNM
— So Brunswick PD (@SoBrunswickPD) August 30, 2023
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Trenton Police report that on August 29, 2023, at approximately 8:00 p.m., an adult male walked into Capital Health Regional Medical Center with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. It was determined the incident occurred at 222 Brunswick Avenue. Through further investigation conducted by the Mercer County Shooting Response Team it was determined Dashon Mcnair was responsible for the shooting and subsequently charged with criminal attempt homicide and weapons offenses. On October 5, 2023, Mcnair was located in the City of Trenton by Mercer County Sheriff’s Office Marshalls Unit and placed under arrest without further incident.
Volunteers removed 900 pounds of trash, contributing to a cleaner and more welcoming space for the neighborhood.
May 27, 2024
Middlesex, NJ — On Sunday, May 26, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., a total of 66 dedicated volunteers of the International WeLoveU Foundation [hereinafter WeLoveU] teamed up with 89 Amazon fulfillment volunteers to beautify Mountainview Park in Middlesex, New Jersey. The joint effort aimed to promote environmental protection and community service aligning with WeLoveU’s shared values of sustainability and improving local communities. The beautification project helped enhance the park’s greenery and natural surroundings by removing trash or debris that could eventually make its way into the Raritan River and, from there, the vast Atlantic Ocean. Volunteers removed 900 pounds of trash, contributing to a cleaner and more welcoming space for the neighborhood.
While volunteers rolled up their sleeves to spruce up the park, the event also included face painting, games, Amazon gift raffles and food for the community to enjoy. The cleanup is part of WeLoveU’s Clean WORLD Movement, an environmental initiative the foundation has led since 2009. Volunteers clean polluted cities, parks, mountains, rivers, and seas to promote a clean world for present and future generations. Since its inception, WeLoveU’s Clean WORLD Movement has reached 58 countries, with over 1,600 cleanups and more than 250,000 participants.
“Amazon takes pride in setting local roots in the community we live and work,” explained Kaushik Kashyap, Senior Operations Manager at Amazon. “We have been fortunate to build a great partnership with the WeLoveU Foundation in volunteering and supporting the community here in Middlesex and we are happy to be donating $18,000 for a really good cause.”
“Litter is a problem affecting our marine life, air quality, and water at an alarming rate,” explained WeLoveU’s Executive Director, B.J. Hu. “As dumping and littering is caused by people, we should work together to act towards a solution. WeLoveU is hopeful and excited to work with Amazon’s volunteers today to help make a positive change for our environment and inspire others to also join future cleanup efforts.”
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Lawrence Cattano of the Perth Amboy Police Department announced today that a juvenile male pled guilty to offenses which if committed by an adult would constitute Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose.
On February 22, 2023, at approximately 2:37 PM, an 11-year-old male assaulted another 11-year-old male with a knife while they were on their way home from school. The victim sustained serious injuries.
The juvenile male was taken into custody and a preliminary hearing was held on February 23, 2023, where it was determined that the juvenile would remain detained. On April 19, 2023, the juvenile pled guilty before Honorable Judge Venezia to offenses which if committed by an adult would constitute 2nd degree aggravated assault and 3rd degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose.
On May 24, 2023, a Middlesex County Family Court Judge, imposed a disposition of three years’ probation and a condition of that probation was attendance and successful completion of a residential treatment program.
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
— 511NJ TPK (@511njtpk) May 4, 2025
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
— 511NJ TPK (@511njtpk) May 4, 2025
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
BUSHKILL, PA–Yesterday around 7:00 p.m., June 29, 2024, NPS and volunteer search crews recovered the body of 24-year-old Jeysson Ariel Osorio-Reyes from the waters of the Delaware River near Milford Beach within Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
24-year-old Jeysson Ariel Osorio-Reyes of Jackson Township, New Jersey. Photo provided by family.
BUSHKILL, PA- National Park Service rangers and dive team members from Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Upper Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River and volunteers from the Milford Fire Department, Milford Ambulance, Port Jervis and Bushkill Dive Teams, and Dingman Township, Sparrowbush, and Huguenot Dive Rescue Teams are engaged in a search for a missing man who was last seen swimming in the Delaware River at Milford Beach on Saturday afternoon around 3:15 pm.
Witnesses on shore saw the 24-year-old Jackson Township, NJ man, Jeysson Ariel Osorio-Reyes, swimming mid-channel in the river, about 75 yards from the PA shoreline, before he disappeared under the water surface.
The combined search crews will continue to scour the Delaware River, both above and below the surface, employing surface searches, teams of divers, and side scan sonar until 7 pm this evening due to storms in the forecast that could affect the safety of rescuers. Search efforts will resume on Sunday morning, pending weather conditions.
Updates from the National Park Service will be provided when they are available.
File photos from the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
June 30, 2024
NORTH HANOVER, NJ (BURLINGTON)–After nearly 74 years, the remains of U.S. Army Soldier Pfc. Anthony J. Lopa, Killed in Action in Korea, 1950, were brought to rest at NJDMAVA’s Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery on June 28, 2024.
The remains of U.S. Army Pfc. Anthony J. Lopa, Delta Battery, 82nd Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, were presented in a ceremony at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, New Jersey, June 28, 2024. Lopa, of North Arlington, New Jersey, was killed in action during the Korean War August 31, 1950. His remains were accounted for July 21, 2023.
-New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
Remains of Korean War Soldier to be buried in Wrightstown, New Jersey
June 13, 2024
Story by: Fonda Bock, U.S. Army Human Resources Command
FORT KNOX, Ky. – The remains of Army Pfc. Anthony J. Lopa, a Soldier killed during the Korean War, will be interred June 28 at Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veteran Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, New Jersey. Maxwell Funeral Home, Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, will perform graveside services preceding the interment.
A native of North Arlington, New Jersey, Lopa was a member of Delta Battery, 82nd Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons (Self Propelled) Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. He was killed in action Aug. 31, 1950, while fighting the North Korean People’s Army along the Naktong River, near Yongsan-Myeon, South Korea. He was 17 years old.
Lopa was accounted for by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency July 21, 2023, after the remains of Korean War unknowns were exhumed for identification July 2018 from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, also known as the Punchbowl, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The Past Conflict Repatriations Branch, under the Army Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Operations Division at U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Fort Knox, Kentucky, plays a key role in the process of locating Family members of missing Soldiers from World War II, the Korean and Vietnam wars.
The process begins with locating the Family member most closely related to the missing Soldier, known as the primary next of kin, followed by a request for Family reference samples or DNA, which are used as a main source in identifying remains.
Once a Soldier has been identified by the Armed Forces Medical Examiner, the PCRB notifies and briefs the Family about the results of historical, forensic and DNA reports, benefits and the mortuary process including burial with full military honors.
U.S. Army Pfc. Anthony J. Lopa, Delta Battery, 82nd Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, remains were presented in a ceremony at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, New Jersey, June 28, 2024. Lopa, of North Arlington, New Jersey, was killed in action during the Korean War on August 31, 1950, remains were accounted for July 21, 2023. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Sgt. Michael Schwenk)
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