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July 21, 2021

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ (BURLINGTON)–On Monday, July 19, 2021, just after midnight Mount Laurel Patrol Officers were dispatched to the Super 8 hotel on Fellowship Road for a report of a disorderly female in the lobby. Arriving officers located the intoxicated woman in the hotel parking lot. She was identified as Elizabeta M Trzeciak, age 46, of South River, NJ. Officers determined that she was staying at another nearby hotel and she was turned over to a family member. Several hours later a video depicting Ms. Tzreciak’s behavior was turned over to the police. The video and its content were not provided or mentioned during the initial investigation. The video showed Ms. Trzeciak verbally berating the front desk clerk using profanity and racial slurs. She is also seen knocking items off of the front desk and throwing them at the victim. Based on the evidence from the video and again interviewing the victim, Ms. Trzeciak was charged with bias intimidation, assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct after a review by an Assistant Prosecutor from the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office. A judge ordered charges placed on a warrant.

NOTE: The New Jersey criminal code does not have a listed offense titled hate crime. In New Jersey, we charge crimes like this under 2C:16-1 Bias Intimidation. In other words, a hate crime in New Jersey is called Bias Intimidation.

Mount Laurel Police Department encourages anyone who is a victim of a crime to please contact our police department. For any emergencies dial 9-1-1 and for non-emergencies contact central dispatch at 856-234-8300 or the confidential tip line 856-234-1414 Ext. 1599

Defendants are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty.

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Wildfire Smoke has created a haze in the sky turning the sun and moon a reddish color.

July 20, 2021

ROBBINSVILLE – HAMILTON, NJ (MERCER)- ALLENTOWN, NJ (MONMOUTH)–The skies were hazy and the sun was a strange color today due to wildfires in the Western United States and Canada that were picked up by air currents and brought to our area.

The National Weather Service Tweeted, “Anyone notice how hazy the skies have looked of late? This is due to smoke from the U.S. wildfires which is getting transported across the country via the jet stream. While most of the smoke is higher in the sky, some of it could make its way closer to the ground.”

The National Weather Service issued a Air Quality Alert today. An Air Quality Action Day for Particulate Matter (PM2.5) has been declared for Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Levels of Particulate Matter (PM2.5) are forecast to rise into the unhealthy for sensitive groups (USG) category due to a plume of smoke, associated with the Canadian wildfires, moving over the region. Sensitive individuals, including those with heart or lung disease, the elderly, and young should limit strenuous activities and the amount of time active outdoors.

The good news is that tomorrow cold front will help usher out the smoke but there is potential for strong thunderstorms. The National Weather Service states that Thursday could quite possibly be the best weather day in July.

Good evening everyone,A cold front will help scour out the smoke Wed afternoon, but it will also bring with it the potential for strong thunderstorms capable of damaging winds and large hail.

On a positive note, Thursday may be the nicest day of July! #njwx #dewx #mdwx #pawx pic.twitter.com/I2L47pBiml

— NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) July 21, 2021 Sunset from Mercer Corporate Park in Robbinsville, NJ just outside of Allentown. On a clear day you would recognize the Allentown water tower but it was covered in smoky haze this evening. Usually a special solar filter is used to take photographs of the sun, smoke was thick enough this evening that no filter was needed. Smoky haze can be seen on I-195 from NJ Turnpike Exit to Route 130 Smoky haze has turned the moon from the normal white appearance to a reddish color. NWS images

Air Quality Alert

NJZ001-007-008-009-010-012-015-018-019-027-210400-
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Middlesex-Mercer-Camden-
Northwestern Burlington-Southeastern Burlington-
1139 AM EDT Tue Jul 20 2021

...Air quality alert is in effect from 12 PM Tuesday  until 12 AM
Wednesday...

The New Jersey Department of Environmental
Protection has issued an air quality action day for the following
counties...

Camden...Hunterdon...Mercer...Middlesex...Morris...Northwestern
Burlington...Somerset...Southeastern Burlington...Sussex...Warren.

An Air Quality Action Day for Particulate Matter (PM2.5) has been
declared for Tuesday, July 20. Levels of Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
are forecast to rise into the unhealthy for sensitive groups (USG)
category due to a plume of smoke, associated with the Canadian
wildfires, moving over the region. Sensitive individuals, including
those with heart or lung disease, the elderly, and young should
limit strenuous activities and the amount of time active outdoors.

$$

A milky appearance to the sky is likely tomorrow due to smoke arriving from West US wildfires. You may see this somewhat today, and we’ve seen it other days this year. But it will be more prominent tomorrow, as models show a denser smoke layer moving in. #NJwx #PAwx #DEwx #MDwx pic.twitter.com/tE3lyIwXkX

— NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) July 19, 2021

Smoke from wildfires across the western US and southern Canada is resulting in air quality issues as far east as portions of the Upper Midwest and even the Northeast US.

The smoke will also mean hazy skies & spectacular sunsets for many.https://t.co/VyWINDk3xP for more! pic.twitter.com/5G54gDorgN

— National Weather Service (@NWS) July 20, 2021 NWS images

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MMP agents and the RGV Joint Forensic Center (JFC), successfully identify the male as Israel Mario Luciano-Alvarado.

Read MidJersey.news story here: June 30, 2020 BREAKING: Body Recovered From Delaware River In Trenton

July 22, 2021

EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector (RGV) Missing Migrant Program (MMP) assisted in the identification of a deceased Guatemalan migrant found in the Delaware River in New Jersey. 

On June 30, 2020, an unidentified Guatemalan male was found deceased in the Delaware River.  The New Jersey State Police (NJSP) requested assistance from RGV MMP with their efforts in identifying the subject.  NJSP provided fingerprint images of the individual to the Border Patrol to begin the process. 

Border Patrol’s database contains the biometric information for over 200 million people that are otherwise unavailable to other law enforcement agencies.  MMP agents and the RGV Joint Forensic Center (JFC), successfully identify the male as Israel Mario Luciano-Alvarado. The successful identification was confirmed through collaboration with the family, via the Guatemalan Consulate.

This is only one of the many successes of MMP’s “reunification” mission.  Although the program strives to save lives through the deployment of rescue beacons and location placards throughout the RGV’s area of responsibility, the successful identification of decedents provides closure to mourning families. The collaboration of our local, state, and federal partners is a force multiplier in successfully completing the mission of the Border Patrol as well as of many of the agencies we work with.     

RGV Sector Chief Brian Hastings stated, “The dedication of this team shows the underlying commitment to challenging situations and compassionate efforts made by both MMP and the investigators with the NJ State Police.”

The public is encouraged to take a stand against crime in their communities and report suspicious activity at 800-863-9382.

Please visit www.cbp.gov to view additional news releases and other information pertaining to Customs and Border Protection.  Follow us on Twitter @CBPRGV, @USBPChiefRGV and @USBPDepChiefRGV.

 Israel Mario Luciano-Alvarado  Israel Mario Luciano-Alvarado File photos from June 30, 2020. Photos by: Brian McCarthy OnScene News

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July 22, 2021

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The City of Trenton today unveiled a banner on the front of City Hall celebrating Athing Mu, a Trenton native who is representing the United States in the 800-meter dash at the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games.

The event took place on the front steps of City Hall this morning. Mayor Gusciora was accompanied by Trenton City Council, Senator Shirley K. Turner, Mercer County Executive Brian Hughes, Assistant Superintendent Hope Grant, Mercer County Commissioner Samuel Frisby, and dozens of children from the Capital Area YMCA, along with Coach Al Jennings and Coach Bernice Mitchell, who coached Mu in high school.

“We are truly proud of Athing’s accomplishments, and she is a terrific inspiration to our youth,” said Mayor Gusciora. “Today’s event is a reflection of the Capital City’s unwavering support, and we will continue to cheer her on throughout the Games. Trenton makes champions, and the whole world will witness it next week in Japan.”

Athing Mu was born in Trenton and is a graduate of Trenton Central High School. She is a middle-distance runner who ran for the Trenton Track Club with Coach Al Jennings. Mu was named the 2020 National High School Indoor Athlete of the Year by Track and Field News.

She now attends Texas A&M, where she holds the U-20 Indoor 400m NCAA record of 49:57 and 800m (1:57:73). On June 27, Mu won her first US outdoors title in the final 200m of the 800m setting a world-leading record and securing the second-fastest time in American history with 1:5607. The combination of her 400m speed and the tactical acumen that she displayed at her qualifying race for the US Olympic team makes her a favorite to win gold in Tokyo.

The banner will hang outside the front of City Hall for the duration of the Olympics.

Photos by: Brian McCarthy Photos: City of Trenton

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July 14, 2021

HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Hillsborough Township Fire District announced a line of duty death of Assistant Chief William Shaffer a 35 year veteran and volunteer at Hillsborough Fire Company #2, Station 37.

The press release reads:

On July 14, 2021, at 1:18 p.m., Hillsborough Fire Company # 1 and # 2 and district career staff responded to Copart Salvage Auctions located at 2124 Camplain Road for a motor vehicle fire, upon arrival units found a well-involved car fire and began extinguishment. Shortly after extinguishment was under way Hillsborough Fire Company # 2 Assistant Chief William Shaffer suffered a medical emergency on scene. He was evaluated and treated by members on scene and transported to RWJ Somerset Hospital by RWJ BLS ambulance. Upon arrival at the hospital, RWJ hospital staff were unable to revive Assistant Chief Shaffer and he passed away.

Assistant Chief Shaffer was a very active member of the Hillsborough Fire Company #2 (Station 37) faithfully serving the citizens of Hillsborough Township for over 35 years, he is survived by his wife Marian and three children. The Hillsborough Board of Fire Commissioners wish to convey their sincere condolences to his family and Hillsborough Fire Company # 2 and thank him for many years of service, may he rest in peace.

Hillsborough Mayor Sean Lipani said, “Hillsborough experienced great sadness today with the untimely passing of one of our dedicated volunteer Fireman Billy Shaffer. Weather you knew him from 37 or from seeing him work at ShopRite, Billy always had a smile and a good word. Our deepest sympathies go out to his wife, Marian and his entire family. He will be sorely missed. Rest easy Billy.”

Funeral arrangements will be announced in the near future.

Hillsborough Fire Company # 2 Facebook

July 25, 2021

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–On July 25, 2021, Hamilton Police were dispatched to the 300 block of Sharps Ln. on a missing juvenile.  Officers were advised that 16 year old Joshua E. Stamat, was last seen at the residence by his mother at approximately 02:00 AM on this date. Further investigation revealed that Joshua Stamat may have made his way via the NJ Transit Rail Line to the Pennsauken Train Station, and then to the Philadelphia Train Station by 08:00 AM this morning.  Possible destinations Joshua may be heading to, may be Wisconsin, Washington DC, or Ohio.  Joshua Stamat may also utilize bus lines to travel to his destination.

Joshua E. Stamat is described as a white male, 5’11” tall, 145 lbs., pure white colored hair, reddish colored eyes, and was wearing black prescription sunglasses.  Joshua was last seen wearing black pants, a black hoodie with “American Eagle” written in white lettering on the front, a black back pack, and black and red Nike sneakers.  Joshua also walks with a slight limp.  Joshua Stamat also uses the name Chad English.   

Hamilton Police Detectives are asking for the publics’ assistance with any information regarding the whereabouts of Joshua Stamat.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Juvenile Detective Stacy Pollard at (609) 581-4026 or via email at [email protected] or the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Hotline at (609) 581-4008.

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July 19, 2021

JACKSON, NJ (OCEAN)–Witnesses told MidJersey.news that this afternoon Ocean County Sherriff Officers and Jackson Township Police had the entrances to Great Adventure closed for a short period of time not letting anyone in or out. Unofficial sources stated what ever the incident was it appeared to be a false alarm and the park was reopened.

MidJersey.news reached out to Six Flags Great Adventure representatives and they told MidJersey.News in a statement that “Out of an abundance of caution, the main entrance to Hurricane Harbor was temporarily closed following a routine safety check by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit. Hurricane Harbor’s entrance reopened following a thorough review by the Jackson Police and New Jersey State Police.”

Statement from Jackson Police Department: “Six Flags Great Adventure Hurricane Harbor – Update The main entrance to Six Flags Hurricane Harbor was closed for several hours today. Following a routine safety check a safety concern was brought to the attention to park management and local Law Enforcement on site. After a more thorough check was conducted everything was found to be in order and the park entrance was reopened.”

Officials did not specify exactly what the incident was.

File photos.

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July 17, 2021

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)–New Jersey’s Urban Search And Rescue Task Force One that deployed in July 1, 2021 is returning today from a two week deployment at a building collapse in Surfside, Florida.

Check for updates throughout the day.

Mercer County Task Force Members that responded: Brad Ladislaw, Jay Ryan, Joe Flynn, Jeff Barlow from Hamilton Township Fire Department. Lt. Michael McMahon, Planning Team Manager, from West Windsor Police Department. Scott Cook, Rescue Specialist from West Windsor Fire & Emergency Services. Mike Yeh, Task Force Leader, Princeton Emergency & Safety Services-Princeton Junction Fire Company. Trenton Fire Department Battalion Chief Dave Smolka, Technical Search, Deputy Chief Anthony Moran, Safety, and Joe Szabo, Rescue Specialist.

Related MidJersey.News articles here:

Federal Urban Search and Rescue Task Forces arrive in Surfside from Virginia, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Jersey to assist in search and rescue efforts

NJ Task Force One Deploys To Surfside, Miami, Florida For Building Collapse

BREAKING: NJ’s Task Force 1 Called To Respond To Miami- Surfside, FL Building Collapse

July 16, 2021

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–Tradition is that every summer after the Stanley Cup Finals the winning team gets the cup for a tour for around 100 days a year in the off season. Robbinsville’s Ross Colton was the first team member of the Tampa Bay Lightning to tour with the cup for the day. Ross spend the morning in Hamilton at Ice-Land Skating Center and then Robbinsville Township in the afternoon.

Ross Colton grew up in Robbinsville and played hockey locally for Mercer Chiefs at Ice-Land and Princeton Day School before being drafted into the NHL with the Tampa Bay Lightning and was in his rookie year when he scored the only goal in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals clinching the cup for Tampa Bay.

Photos from today’s events:

Ross Colton hoisting the cup in Robbinsville at the Town Center Gazebo

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• Jeff Sagnip Communications Director from Rep. Chris Smith’s officer presents a certificate from Rep. Smith

Ross Colton with Robbinsville Township firefighters in front of Squad 40.

(Ed Note: Some Robbinsville firefighters share a ticket plan for the NJ Devils a number of years ago and when I could not make a Devils/Rangers game for work or another reason, I gave the tickets to Ross (a NJ Devils fan back then) and went possibly with his older brother Robbie or someone that was a Ranger fan and was prior to him going to PDS since I remember asking him if he was playing for Robbinsville at that point and said PDS– prior to MidJersey.news I used to take a lot of hockey photos for local papers and that’s how it worked out. Section 1 Row 19 Seats 1 & 2) So here he is in front of our Squad

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July 12, 2021

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Several 9-1-1 calls were received reporting a vehicle on fire next to the gas pumps at the NJ Turnpike at the 6S Richard Stockton Service Area around 1:40 p.m., smoke could be seen billowing from the sky over 5 miles away. Hamilton Township Fire Department, Robbinsville Township Fire Department, Hope Fire Company of Allentown and Bordentown Township were dispatched to the scene of the fire.

Upon arrival first crews reported heavy fire from a vehicle and fire that was extending to gas pumps and the canopy over the gas pumps. Fire crews went in service with a 1 3/4″ hand line and quickly knocked down the fire. The ladder company extended the ladder to check for extension on top of the canopy.

The vehicle was destroyed as well as the gas pump suffered heavy damage. Heavy smoke and some flame damaged the canopy. It appeared that near by security camera was melted in the fire from the heat as well as the light fixtures.

The Robbinsville Township Fire Marshal was on scene investigating and assisting a Fire Marshal from the State of New Jersey Division of Fire Safety. There was no word on the cause and the fire is still under investigation. Fire Marshals were reviewing security footage at the time of this report.

NJ State Police were also on scene.

If more information becomes available the story will be updated.