June 2, 2021

ALLENTOWN, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Allentown baseball beat Jackson Liberty today with a final score of 1-0 in NJSIAA Tournament, First Round, Central Jersey, Group 3.

Allentown will take on Wall Township in the next round.

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May 29, 2021

This report is based on radio reports, on scene information, and sources. Once official information is available, the post will be updated.

By: Tyler Eckel

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)– One person was killed in a possible shooting late Saturday night, according to reports.

It occurred just after 11:00 pm. Trenton Police, Trenton Fire & EMS, and Capital Health Paramedics responded to the intersection of South Clinton Avenue and Roebling Avenue on a reported person struck by a vehicle. While emergency personnel were responding to the scene, they received new reports that the person may have been shot.

Capital Health Paramedics pronounced the victim deceased on the scene. Trenton Police and the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating.

This is a developing story. Please check back for an update

May 29, 2021

This report is based on radio reports, on scene information, and sources. Once official information is available, the post will be updated.

By: Tyler Eckel

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)– One person was killed in a possible shooting late Saturday night, according to reports.

It occurred just after 11:00 pm. Trenton Police, Trenton Fire & EMS, and Capital Health Paramedics responded to the intersection of South Clinton Avenue and Roebling Avenue on a reported person struck by a vehicle. While emergency personnel were responding to the scene, they received new reports that the person may have been shot.

Capital Health Paramedics pronounced the victim deceased on the scene. Trenton Police and the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating.

This is a developing story. Please check back for an update

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May 6, 2021

ALLENTOWN, NJ (MONMOUTH)–West Windsor Plainsboro North lacrosse team was at Allentown High School this afternoon. The final score was Allentown 12 WWP-N 4

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May 15, 2021

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Trenton Police this afternoon were chasing 2 armed suspects in a foot pursuit that went though several back yards in the area of Race Street between MLK Blvd. and Brunswick Ave. According to police, one officer was bitten two times by a pitbull and his weapon was discharged striking the animal. The two armed suspects were captured by Trenton Police and are in custody. No further information is available at this time.

Photos by Brian McCarthy, OnScene News

Photos by Brian McCarthy, OnScene News

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Trenton to Launch Updated Cyber Security Training for Employees

May 14, 2021

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Mayor W. Reed Gusciora announced today that the City of Trenton will launch updated cybersecurity employee training over the next few weeks after the City successfully stopped a sophisticated phishing scheme that used fake email addresses and URLs to closely mimic official city accounts.

“We’ve heard of an uptick in fraudulent calls and emails against our residents throughout the pandemic,” said Mayor Gusciora. “Looks like City Hall is also a target, and this is just one of several cyber-attacks we’ve had to fend off over the last year. As such, we’re launching updated training modules for City employees to ensure those attacks continue to be unsuccessful in the future.”

The scam, which started targeting Trenton’s Request for Quote (RFQ) process in February, was uncovered by the City’s IT Department, under the direction of CTO Joseph Rivera.

Cyber criminals posing as the City Business Administrator – complete with phony emails and phone numbers – sent fraudulent RFQs to vendors for potentially millions in stolen goods. The CTO was able to track down that a spoof Website was created called “tren0nNJ.org” with an email [email protected] on NameCheap.com.

After notifying vendors of the situation, the City reached out to the U.S. Secret Service Trenton Office, which worked with the City of Trenton IT and Law departments to convince NameCheap.com that fraud had occurred. After a cease-and-desist letter was issued from the City, NameCheap took the appropriate steps to shut down the URL and all affiliated emails. To date, efforts to prevent damage from the scam have been successful, and no losses have been incurred by the City.

Following the scam, the City of Trenton updated its training protocols regarding cybersecurity and will launch an online training module for all employees in the coming weeks.

This event follows another attempted cyberattack in the Spring of 2020, in which a hacker diverted upwards of $982,000 in funds from the City of Trenton in relation to Brit Global Insurance Company. Trenton’s IT Department worked with the company as part of an extensive forensic audit that proved the City was not at fault for the breach. As a result, Brit Global Insurance refunded the stolen funds to the City.

“All it takes is one mistake for a cybercriminal to breach a network and potentially cost us hundreds of thousands of dollars in phony costs,” said CTO Rivera. “That’s why we’re excited to finally roll out the same type of cybersecurity training that is now standard at both the local and state level so our employees don’t let their guard down in the future.”

Phishing attacks occur when scammers use email or text messages to trick unsuspecting individuals into giving them their personal information. They may try to steal their passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick someone into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. They may say they have noticed some suspicious activity or log-in attempts, claim there is a problem with an account or payment information, or even tell an individual they are eligible to register for a government refund.

Phishing attacks can be prevented by downloading the latest computer and mobile phone security software, using multi-factor authentication, and changing passwords every 60 days.

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May 15, 2021

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–The visiting Hamilton West baseball team won their game against Nottingham this morning with a final score of West 13, Nottingham 3.

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May 23, 2021

WEST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–Around 9:00 p.m. the West Windsor Police Department received a 9-1-1 call for a serious Crash at the intersection of Clarksville Road and Meadow Road. Police, West Windsor Emergency Services and Capital Health Paramedics responded to the scene. The accident resulted in several injuries that were transported to the local hospital.

Fire Police from Princeton Junction Fire Company and West Windsor Fire Company were at several intersections for traffic control.

West Windsor Police Department is on scene conducting a serious traffic investigation. West Windsor Police sent out the NIXLE Alert below to avoid the area:

**AVOID Clarksville Road/Meadow Road due to Serious Motor Vehicle Collision with Multiple Injuries.–Det. Lt. Lee

**AVOID Clarksville Road at Meadow Road due to Serious Motor Vehicle Collision with Multiple Injuries.  Unknown duration for Road Closure.  AVOID AREA–FIRST RESPONDERS IN ROADWAY.–Det. Lt. Lee

Instructions:

AVOID CLARKSVILLE ROAD AT MEADOW ROAD–FIRST RESPONDERS IN ROADWAY

https://local.nixle.com/alert/8732472/

The accident scene at Clarksville Road and Meadow Road.

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May 16, 2021

By: Colin McCormick

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–At 11:59 a.m. the Hamilton Township Fire Department was dispatched to 2400 Block of Nottingham Way/Rt. 33 between Grayson and Concord Avenues for a motor vehicle accident for a vehicle into a utility pole with entrapment and live wires down on the vehicle.

When the firefighters arrived, fire crews found a pickup truck cut a pole in half with the pole on top of the truck with power lines down. Luckily, no one was trapped, and the drive was able to self-extricate without being electrocuted. It was reported one person was transported to RWJ University Hospital by RWJ EMS.

The fire department notified PSE&G to respond to the incident. Hamilton Township Fire Police were requested to the scent to direct traffic.

No other information is available about the incident.

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May 15, 2021

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Trenton firefighters responded to a reported house fire on S. Overbrook Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Upon arrival firefighters found a fire in an abandoned home that was attached to an occupied structure. Firefighters advanced an 1 3/4″ handline up exterior stairs to gain access to the fire.

Photos by Brian McCarthy, OnScene News

Photos by Brian McCarthy, OnScene News