• January 29, 2020 – MidJersey.News

    WEST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–On Monday January 27, 2020 the West Windsor Police Department Award Presentation was held at the West Windsor Township Council Meeting. The following have received awards and recognition: 1. Sgt. Michael McMahon A Letter of Recognition is awarded to Sgt. Michael McMahon for his service on New Jersey Task Force One. Sgt.…

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  • May 3, 2020 – MidJersey.News

    May 3, 2020 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The Trenton Mayor’s Office has released an audio recording this afternoon of a May 2, 2020 Council Briefing on COVID-19 Coronavirus conference call. In the audio of the conference call it can be heard Councilwoman Vaughn making many anti-LGBTQ comments and much foul language aimed at Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora.…

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  • February 16, 2020 – MidJersey.News

    February 16, 2020 ALLENTOWN, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Since we are starting the MCT basketball tournament this week enjoy these photos ranging from 20 to over 30 years ago. These were (except for Steinert game below) in what is now called the “old gym” and photographs were taken using a flash, a 35 mm camera with a slow…

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  • State Trooper and K-9 Injured during Arrest of Knife-Wielding Man – MidJersey.News

    August 16, 2021 Bellmawr Borough, NJ (CAMDEN) – A New Jersey State Trooper and a State Police K-9 were injured while attempting to arrest a knife-wielding man following a pursuit earlier today. Based on the preliminary investigation, at approximately 2:13 p.m., troopers from Bellmawr Station responded to the report of a shirtless, knife-wielding man standing…

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  • January 3, 2020 – MidJersey.News

    January 3, 2020 HAMILTON, NJ (MERCER)–The home opener for the Hamilton West boys basketball team was held tonight in front of a packed house. West defeated Allentown 72 to 65 after overtime. Photo gallery: West #22 Jack Boufford puts this on in the basket, as Allentown # 0 Neil DeFelice tries to block the shot.…

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  • 21 Year Old Trenton Man Shot In Ewing – MidJersey.News

    July 27, 2021 Update here: Trenton Resident Arrested In July 1 Ewing Shooting July 2, 2021 EWING TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Police say that on July 1, 2021 at 10:25 p.m. Ewing Township Police Officer Cuylotta, who was on Berwyn Avenue, reported that he heard shots being fired. Officer Culotta Immediately went to the 300 block of…

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  • March 18, 2020 – MidJersey.News

    March 18, 2020 The Ocean County Health Department (OCHD) is reporting that 10 new positive cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Ocean County. The additional individuals bring the total number of positive COVID-19 cases to 16 in Ocean County as of March 18, 2020. Below is a list of towns and the current total…

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  • Update: Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Confirms Trenton’s 37 Murder Of Year – MidJersey.News

    November 17, 2020 See early this morning’s MidJersey.News Breaking News report here: BREAKING: Trenton Ties All Time Murder Record Set In 2013 Update: The victim has been identified as Jeremy McTamney, 26, of Ewing Street, Trenton. TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Spokesperson Casey A. DeBlasio told MidJersey.News this morning: The Mercer County Homicide…

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  • Assemblyman Ron Dancer Honored by Rutgers for Lifelong Dedication to Horse Industry – MidJersey.News

    November 1, 2021 The Rutgers Equine Science Center has chosen Assemblyman Ron Dancer as this year’s spirit of the horse award winner in recognition of his contributions to New Jersey’s horse industry. “Horses have always been a part of my life and I am honored to be able to give back to the equine industry,…

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  • US Department of Labor Finds Oaks Integrated Care Failed To Protect Workers From Coronavirus Exposure At Two NJ Facilities – MidJersey.News

    Investigation follows two workers’ deaths after outbreaks in Howell, Lumberton June 30, 2021 MOUNT HOLLY, NJ (BURLINGTON)–Following a coronavirus outbreak in March that led to the deaths of two workers, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration found that a Mount Holly-based healthcare provider failed to implement a required coronavirus prevention program at two…

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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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