April 23, 2020 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–NJ PBA Local 105 and NJ Department of Corrections has reported that Correctional Police Officer Maria Gibbs has lost her battle with the coronavirus. A total of 3 corrections officers have been lost in NJ bringing the police total to 9 known police officers who have fallen to this terrible…

TFD Also Responds To Additional Fire Overnight February 20, 2021 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Around 1:14 am Trenton Fire Department responded to Elm Street for a house fire with entrapment. Upon arrival heavy fire was found on the 2nd floor in a row home. Trenton firefighters removed one victim and was reportedly pronounced dead on scene. The…

September 11, 2021 HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Police Chief James M. Stevens, along with the Hamilton Police Division, took part in a somber event today during the September 11th Remembrance Ceremony and Memorial Rededication. Members of the Police & Fire Divisions, along with Mayor Jeffery S. Martin, Hamilton Council Members, Distinguished Guests, and Friends & Family…

November 5, 2022 JACKSON, NJ (OCEAN)–Jackson Township Police Department reported that 12:59 a.m., multiple Fire and Police units were dispatched to 1400 Dahlia Court for a report of a possible structure fire. Officers DeBlasi and Brown were the first units on scene. Upon their arrival they encountered a male subject outside of the residence with…

BREAKING NEWS REPORT: From radio reports. If official information becomes available the story will be updated. June 25, 2020 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Just after 11 pm Trenton Police and Trenton EMS were dispatched to South Clinton Avenue and Butler Street for a stabbing. Upon arrival they found a stabbing victim and immediately transported to the Trauma…

August 3, 2022 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri announced today that a third teenager has been arrested in a September shooting on Bellevue Avenue in Trenton that claimed the lives of 15-year-old Shemiah Davis and 19-year-old Candice Ruff. A 16-year-old male from Trenton has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder, two…

January 10, 2020 ALLENTOWN, NJ (MERCER)–The Allentown Redbird High School boys basketball team defeated Steinert Spartans with a final score of 59-52. Photo gallery: January 10, 2020 Photo gallery by: Dennis Symons, Jr. ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–The Robbinsville Ravens girls basketball team defeated the Hightstown Rams with a final score of 54-31. Photo gallery: January 10,…

November 9, 2020 See Saturday’s Breaking News Story here: Serious Accident In East Windsor Closes Route 130 For Accident Investigation EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–East Windsor Police reported that on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at approximately 3:47 P.M. East Windsor Police responded to a reported motor vehicle crash on Rt. 130 North involving three motor vehicles.…

July 10, 2020 See yesterday’s MidJersey.news story here: Jackson Brush Fire Creates Smoke Haze And Fallout In Area JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ (OCEAN)–The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has reached 100% containment of the 204-acre wildfire in a remote area of the Colliers Mill Wildlife Management Area in Jackson Township. As expected, significant rainfall today from Tropical Storm…

April 1, 2020 $6 Million Available to New Jersey Counties and Municipalities NEWARK, N.J. – The Department of Justice today announced that it is making $850 million available to help public safety agencies respond to the challenges posed by the outbreak of COVID-19. The Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding program, authorized by the recently passed stimulus…