• South River – MidJersey.News

    July 8, 2023 SOUTH RIVER, NJ (MIDDLESEX)–Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Mark Tinitigan of the South River Police Department announce today that a South River man has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal hit and run that occurred yesterday, July 7, 2023.   On July 7, 2023, at 4:21 P.M.,…

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  • Wall Township Contractor Sentenced For Fraudulently Billing State Agency For Fictitious Expenses Under Roofing Contract – MidJersey.News

    May 27, 2021 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced that a roofing contractor and his companies were sentenced today for fraudulently billing the Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (“PVSC”), a state agency, for $10,210 in fictitious expenses under a contract with the agency. Andrew J. Clark, 54, of Wall Township, N.J., and his companies…

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  • BREAKING: Fatal Shooting Being Investigated in Trenton – MidJersey.News

    November 17, 2021 — Updated Victim Identified in Yesterday’s Homicide In Trenton TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating a Wednesday evening shooting homicide in Trenton. At approximately 5:25 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, Trenton police received a Shot Spotter activation for the 300 block of St.…

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  • City of Trenton to Host Parade Celebrating Olympian Athing Mu this Sunday – MidJersey.News

    August 24, 2021 TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that the City of Trenton will host a parade this Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. to celebrate Athing Mu, a Trenton native who recently won two gold medals at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Mu is expected to return to Trenton this weekend…

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  • December 16, 2020 – MidJersey.News

    December 16, 2020 A Nor’easter storm is pounding the area with snow, sleet, hail and mixed with rain at times. Numerous accidents and cars off roadways have been reported in the area in the slippery conditions. Police departments are asking residents not to travel if possible due to the conditions. Robbinsville Township: There will be…

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  • Developing Story: Garbage Truck Vs Bike Accident In Hamilton – MidJersey.News

    May 14, 2020 SEE STORY UPDATE AT THIS LINK HAMILTON, NJ (MERCER)–Hamilton Township Police, Hamilton Township Fire Department and EMS responded to a serious accident when a garbage truck ran over a bike. The accident occurred at the intersection of South Olden and Graffam Avenue late this afternoon. One person was taken to the Trauma…

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  • November 18, 2019 – MidJersey.News

    ROBBINSVILLE, NJ-Catherine Palsho a long time tavern owner in Robbinsville, passed away Friday at home. She will be remembered with a friendly smile and a warm hart. She loved her poodles and were always by her side while she greeted patrons of Ernie’s Tavern. See obituary below posted by Saul Funeral Homes: Catherine Marie (McGee)…

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  • Allentown – MidJersey.News

    Classes of the 1980s raise $10,000 in “bail money” for beloved alma mater. June 15, 2023 By Lisa Neuman ALLENTOWN, NJ (MONMOUTH)–On May 19, 2023, former Allentown High School student Scott Trethaway II turned himself in to Upper Freehold Township School District administration to serve one day of in-school suspension, district superintendent Mark Guterl reported.…

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  • October 18, 2020 – MidJersey.News

    October 18, 2020 Breaking News Report: From a combination of radio reports, witnesses and on scene reporting. If official information is released the story will be updated and any corrections made. TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Sometime after 8:00 pm Trenton Police and Trenton EMS were detailed to the 100 Block of Tremount Street between Beatty Street and…

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  • Manalapan, NJ Man Admits To Online Sexual Enticement Of Minor – MidJersey.News

    July 18, 2022 NEWARK, N.J. – A Manalapan, New Jersey, man today admitted using online chat applications to entice an adolescent to engage in prohibited sexual activity, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Angelo N. Curato, 30, pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge Brian Martinotti to a superseding information charging him with one…

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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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