April 6, 2021

Update April 7, 2021 A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family by the Robbinsville High School Health and Physical Education Department.

The Township of Robbinsville told MidJersey.News they are ready to provide some assistance from monies raised from the 2020 State of Township/Pay it Forward event.

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–A devastating fire destroyed a home tonight in the 1st Block of Randolph Drive near Buford Road tonight. It was reported that no one was home at the time of the fire.

Around 8:08 pm the Robbinsville Township Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire that was already well involved as they were being dispatched. The fire officer called for a full 1st alarm shortly after they left the firehouse because they could see a large column of smoke along with police and 9-1-1 reports. Witnesses could see the smoke and the glow of the flames for miles. Upon arrival firefighters hooked up to hydrants and set up ladder operations with ladders from Hamilton Township. Multiple hand lines were also placed in service to knock down the flames. Firefighters worked around arcing power lines and a natural gas fed fire from the damaged line to the home. PSE&G shut the gas off at 9:54 pm.

The fire went to two alarms before being brought under control at 9:54 pm.

Mutual aid fire departments responding Hamilton Township, Hope Fire Company of Allentown, East Windsor Fire Company, Hightstown Fire Company, West Windsor Fire Company, NJ Forrest Fire Service and others. Robbinsville Township EMS was also backed up by Capital Health EMS from Allentown with an additional ambulance.

The fire is under investigation by the Robbinsville Township Fire Marshal’s Office and Robbinsville Township Police Department. Due to the extensive damage to the structure part of the investigation would have to take place during daylight hours tomorrow. It is too early in the investigation to determine a cause of the fire.

It appears that the family has lost everything and if we hear of a GoFundMe or if the family needs help in other ways we will post that information here on how to provide assistance. It is truly devastating to lose all your belongings in a fire so if help is asked for please consider helping.

This is a breaking news report from witnesses, radio reports and on scene reporting. Once official information is released by the Robbinsville Township Police and Robbinsville Fire Department the story will be updated and any corrections made. This is breaking news and what we know so far is posted.

Morning update 4/7/2021 Robbinsville Township Fire Department at 8:17 am.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family by the Robbinsville High School Health and Physical Education Department.

https://gofund.me/46244bb4

Please help the RHS Health and PE department to raise money for one of Robbinsville’s most loved families as they just experienced a tremendous loss of their house in a fire on April 6th. Although nothing can replace what they have lost, we hope that this can ease the financial burden they are facing while they cope with the loss of their house. 

The Levering girls, (Nicole, Courtney, Christine and Jackie) were all Robbinsville High School graduates and Christine is currently a Health and Physical Education teacher and coach at the High School. Bill and Gael Levering have always been Robbinsville’s biggest community supporters. 

Any small amount is appreciated.

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April 6, 2021

Update April 7, 2021 A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family by the Robbinsville High School Health and Physical Education Department.

The Township of Robbinsville told MidJersey.News they are ready to provide some assistance from monies raised from the 2020 State of Township/Pay it Forward event.

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–A devastating fire destroyed a home tonight in the 1st Block of Randolph Drive near Buford Road tonight. It was reported that no one was home at the time of the fire.

Around 8:08 pm the Robbinsville Township Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire that was already well involved as they were being dispatched. The fire officer called for a full 1st alarm shortly after they left the firehouse because they could see a large column of smoke along with police and 9-1-1 reports. Witnesses could see the smoke and the glow of the flames for miles. Upon arrival firefighters hooked up to hydrants and set up ladder operations with ladders from Hamilton Township. Multiple hand lines were also placed in service to knock down the flames. Firefighters worked around arcing power lines and a natural gas fed fire from the damaged line to the home. PSE&G shut the gas off at 9:54 pm.

The fire went to two alarms before being brought under control at 9:54 pm.

Mutual aid fire departments responding Hamilton Township, Hope Fire Company of Allentown, East Windsor Fire Company, Hightstown Fire Company, West Windsor Fire Company, NJ Forrest Fire Service and others. Robbinsville Township EMS was also backed up by Capital Health EMS from Allentown with an additional ambulance.

The fire is under investigation by the Robbinsville Township Fire Marshal’s Office and Robbinsville Township Police Department. Due to the extensive damage to the structure part of the investigation would have to take place during daylight hours tomorrow. It is too early in the investigation to determine a cause of the fire.

It appears that the family has lost everything and if we hear of a GoFundMe or if the family needs help in other ways we will post that information here on how to provide assistance. It is truly devastating to lose all your belongings in a fire so if help is asked for please consider helping.

This is a breaking news report from witnesses, radio reports and on scene reporting. Once official information is released by the Robbinsville Township Police and Robbinsville Fire Department the story will be updated and any corrections made. This is breaking news and what we know so far is posted.

Morning update 4/7/2021 Robbinsville Township Fire Department at 8:17 am.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family by the Robbinsville High School Health and Physical Education Department.

https://gofund.me/46244bb4

Please help the RHS Health and PE department to raise money for one of Robbinsville’s most loved families as they just experienced a tremendous loss of their house in a fire on April 6th. Although nothing can replace what they have lost, we hope that this can ease the financial burden they are facing while they cope with the loss of their house. 

The Levering girls, (Nicole, Courtney, Christine and Jackie) were all Robbinsville High School graduates and Christine is currently a Health and Physical Education teacher and coach at the High School. Bill and Gael Levering have always been Robbinsville’s biggest community supporters. 

Any small amount is appreciated.

April 7, 2021

ROBBINSVILLE-EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–At 8:30 am the Robbinsville Township Police Department and Robbinsville Township Fire Department were dispatched to Route 130 in the Windsor section of town for a transformer issue. JCP&L has contacted the Robbinsville Township Police Department and is aware of the problem and has technicians en route.

JCP&L 24/7 Power Center is reporting 1,178 customers estimated without power in the area.

Robbinsville Police and NJ State DOT are working on helping with traffic at intersections until power can be restored. Please use caution in the are since there is no power to several traffic lights on Route 130 in the East Windsor-Robbinsville area served by JCP&L

• Photo by Kaique Rocha on Pexels.com

April 5, 2021

By: Tyler Eckel

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP (MERCER)– A vehicle crashed into a building, injuring multiple people, Monday evening.

The crash occurred around 5:50 pm. Hamilton Fire Department responded to the scene to stabilize the structure to prevent it from collapsing when the vehicle was removed. The building was unoccupied at the time of the crash.

Robert Wood Johnson EMS transported at least three to the hospital, where their condition remains unknown.

Hamilton firefighters completed securing the building around 7:15 pm, and the vehicle was removed.

No further information is available at this time.

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June 25, 2020

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–On June 25, 2020 at approximately 5:06 PM, Hamilton Police were dispatched to the Dollar General located at 2130 South Broad Street on a report of a Robbery.  An employee told police that a black male came in the store, walked behind the register, pulled a gun out and pressed it against the employee’s hip.  The suspect told the employee to ‘give it up’ and took approximately $500.00 from the register.  He was last seen walking through the parking lot towards Genesee Street.  No injuries were reported.

A short time later at approximately 5:27 PM, Hamilton Police were dispatched to the Delta Gas Station located at 1704 Greenwood Avenue on a report of a Robbery.  An employee told police he had just finished pumping gas into a vehicle when the suspect walked up to him, pulled out a semi-automatic handgun out of his waistband, racked the slide back, and pointed the weapon at the employee.  The employee backed up and the suspect followed him and reached into his pants pocket removing approximately $853.00.  He was last seen walking down Atlantic Avenue towards Walnut Avenue.  No injuries were reported.

The suspect in both Robberies was described as a black male, wearing a black ‘Temple Wrestling’ hoody, gray sweatpants, white sneakers with black and red soles, and a blue medical mask.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Frank Burger of the Hamilton Police Division’s Criminal Investigations Section at 609-581-4010, Detective Chris Pullen of the Hamilton Police Division’s Criminal Investigations Section at 609-581-4080 or the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Hotline at 609-581-4008.

April 3, 2021

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Tonight around 9:20 pm a two vehicle crash occurred between a Ford contractor van and a Dodge Charger leaving at least two injured. The accident happened at the intersection of Chambers Street and Forrest Street leaving the Dodge Charger crashed into the St. Francis Medical Center parking garage and ladders and other equipment on the roadway from the contractor van. Trenton EMS was on scene treating patients and Trenton Police set up a detour in the area while vehicles were towed from the scene.

MidJersey.News has reached out to Trenton Police Department for official details check back for an update.

No further information is available at this time.

March 29, 2021

By: Tyler Eckel

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP (MERCER)– A swatting call prompted a massive police response to a residence on Julia Avenue, Monday afternoon.

The incident occurred around 4:20 pm. Hamilton Police received a 911 call from a male stating he came home to his residence in the 100 block of Julia Avenue, where he discovered his wife was cheating on him. The male told 911 that he grabbed his gun and shot her in the head, killing her, and was holding the other male hostage. He also stated he will fire at officers upon their arrival.

While officers were responding to the scene, another 911 call came in from a neighboring residence, stating that they heard several gunshots coming from the suspected home.

During their investigation, police discovered that the call was a possible swatting call, which is the action of making a prank call to emergency services in an attempt to bring about the dispatch of a large number of armed police officers to a particular address. The calls are typically made from a spoofed number, and often come from people that are out of state or even overseas.

It was determined that nobody was shot and no hostages were being held. Police walked through the home, and found no active emergency.

It is believed that the 911 calls did not originate from the reported residence.

This incident prompted a massive emergency response. Multiple Hamilton Police units responded, and immediately began to assess the situation and establish a plan. SWAT Team, along with the Mercer County Sheriff’s Bearcat was requested to the scene, and EMS and Paramedics were dispatched to stage in the area. They were all cleared once police discovered the nature of the incident was unfounded.

A similar incident occurred last night in Trenton around 11:20 pm. Police received information via a text message to 911 that someone was shot in the 500 block of North Clinton Avenue. The message also stated that the gunshot victim was on their way to the Trauma Center. This incident also turned out to be unfounded.

This remains under investigation.

If we receive any updates, we will update the post. Please check back for any updates.

Photos by Tyler Eckel

Photos by Brian McCarthy, OnScene News

March 26, 2021

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Just before 11:00 pm Trenton Police responded to the 200 Block of Tyler Street for reports of several shots fired. It was reported that when police arrived they found a male shot and requested an ambulance. Trenton Fire Department, Trenton EMS and Capital Paramedics responded to the scene for the shooting victims. The person was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and a Trauma Alert was called. No further information is available at this time.

Update: We are also checking on an unconfirmed report of a person that was also injured in the shooting taken to St. Francis Hospital prior to PD arrival and is now being transferred by ambulance to Capital Health Regional Medical Center Trauma Center at 11:49 pm.

This is a Breaking News Story, this is from radio reports, witnesses and/or on scene reporting. MidJersey.News has reached out to TPD for official information and when that becomes available the story will be updated an any corrections made.

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March 25, 2021

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ (MIDDLESEX)–In a statement earlier today Rutgers University stated that all students planning to attend the Fall 2021 semester must be fully vaccinated. See the statement below:

Members of the Rutgers Community:

We write to share news of our plans to welcome back all members of our community to our campuses this fall. The anticipated additional availability of the COVID-19 vaccine is enabling Rutgers to take steps to protect the health of our academic community and to move toward a full return to our pre-pandemic normal as a vibrant institution in Fall 2021.

President Biden recently announced that he is encouraging all states to open their COVID-19 vaccine eligibility requirements to include all adults and, further, that he expects that all adults could have access to at least one inoculation dose by the early summer. The Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also recently issued helpful guidance for those individuals who have been fully vaccinated. These announcements have provided us with the opportunity to clarify what our path forward will entail as we plan for the Fall 2021 academic semester.

In support of Rutgers’ commitment to health and safety for all members of its community, the University will be updating its Immunization Requirements for Students to include the COVID-19 vaccine. This health policy update means that, with limited exceptions, all students planning to attend in the Fall 2021 semester must be fully vaccinated. In parallel, we continue to strongly urge all Rutgers faculty and staff to get immunized against COVID-19 at the earliest opportunity.

The benefits of COVID-19 vaccination include prevention of serious illness, hospitalization, and death from the virus. Broad immunization is critical to help stop the current pandemic and to protect our University community. Benefits specific to the Rutgers community include:

• An expedited return to pre-pandemic normal
• Additional face-to-face course offerings and academic experiences
• Opportunities for a wider range of events and activities offered at our campuses
• Expanded dining and recreation options at Rutgers
• Greater interpersonal collaboration among faculty, students, and researchers

Most important, a safer Rutgers community supports a safer New Jersey for our families, our friends, and our neighbors across the state.

The University has also been approved by the State to offer Rutgers clinics for on-campus administration of vaccines to faculty, staff, and students when vaccine supplies become available. However, we have not yet been given vaccine to administer. Thus, the University urges all members of its community currently eligible to receive a vaccine not to wait and to register with the State in order to get vaccinated as soon as possible, wherever you can, if you have not done so already.  

Proof of vaccination will be required for all students planning to attend this fall. Any vaccine authorized for use in the U.S. (currently Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson) is acceptable.  It is understood that some incoming students may be 17 years old, and may be only eligible for the Pfizer vaccine.

Students planning to attend the fall 2021 semester may request an exemption from the vaccination requirement for medical or religious reasons. Students enrolled in fully online degree programs (typically defined as having no access to on-campus facilities), as well as individuals participating in fully online or off-campus Continuing Education programs, will not need to provide proof of vaccination.

Should you have any questions about the vaccination program or Rutgers’ requirements, please see the FAQs at https://coronavirus.rutgers.edu/covid-19-vaccine/#forStudents. For general questions about COVID-19 vaccines, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html and https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine.

From the onset of the pandemic, the safety of the broader Rutgers community has been our shared responsibility. This has never been more true. The importance of an effective vaccination program to make our community safer for all cannot be overstated.

Please look for additional information and instructions regarding Rutgers vaccine clinics and exemptions in the coming days from Brian Strom, Executive Vice President for Health Affairs. Chancellors and their staffs will follow with additional information about fall planning as well.

We appreciate your patience, understanding, and commitment to health and safety during these challenging times, and we look forward to seeing you on campus this fall.

Sincerely,

Jonathan Holloway
President and University Professor    

Prabhas V. MogheExecutive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Distinguished Professor

Antonio M. Calcado
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer   

March 23, 2021

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–There were reports of a person shot in the head this evening that approached a ambulance for assistance at Pennington Avenue and Prospect Street sometime around 7:00 pm. Unofficial reports say the man was in stable condition at the Trauma Center at Capital Health.

A crime scene investigation was set up and street closure of Hoffman Avenue between Stuyvesant and Oakland as police searched the area for evidence around 8:30 pm. It is believed that the two locations are connected with the earlier shooting.

This is a breaking news report, MidJersey.news has reached out to the Trenton Police Department for comment but has not received a reply yet most likely due to the active investigation. Please check back and once we received official police information the story will be updated an any corrections made.

Photos by: Brian McCarthy, OnScene News

A crime scene investigation was set up and street closure of Hoffman Avenue between Stuyvesant and Oakland as police searched the area for evidence around 8:30 pm.