SEE UPDATED MIDJERSEY.NEWS STORY HERE: UPDATE: Wanted PA Man Driving Stolen Pickup Truck Charged For Assault On NJ State Trooper And Other Charges After Crashing Off NJTP In Robbinsville

June 16, 2020

ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Just before 5:30 am the New Jersey State Police and The Robbinsville Township Fire Department were on scene of a motor vehicle crash this morning at mile marker 63 north bound. The vehicle left the roadway near the Sharon Road overpass and traveled a great distance before overturning and coming to rest on its roof under a PSE&G electric transmission tower. The occupant had to be rescued out of the vehicle and carried back through thick brush to a waiting ambulance on the Turnpike.

With the amount of police on scene it appears there may be more to the story. A reporter has reached out to NJSP for further details on this accident. In one of the photos it appears to be damage to a police vehicle on the highway.

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July 1, 2020

EDISON, NJ (MIDDLESEX)–Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Thomas Bryan of the Edison Police Department announced today that a driver has been charged for striking and killing a motorcyclist on June 27, 2020.

Roland Q. Lyles, 31, of Orange, was arrested and charged on June 27, 2020 with aggravated assault in the second degree. The charges were upgraded today, following the death of the victim, to aggravated manslaughter in the first degree, vehicular homicide in the second degree, and driving with a suspended license and causing the death of another person in the third degree. He was also issued motor vehicle summonses including driving while intoxicated and driving with a suspended license.

 The deceased motorcyclist was identified as Richard Diaz, 51, of Brooklyn, New York.

During the investigation it was determined that on June 27, 2020 at approximately 2:19 am, Lyles was driving a white Nissan Sentra traveling northbound on Route 1 near Grandview Avenue at a high rate of speed when he struck the victim’s motorcycle. Diaz was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick following the crash. He died on June 30, 2020 from his injuries.

The investigation is active and is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Dominick Masi of the Edison Police Department at (732) 248-7400, or Detective Jonathan Berman of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at (732) 745-4328.

As is the case with all criminal defendants, the charge against Lyles are merely accusations and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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BREAKING NEWS REPORT: Information provided is from on scene reports and other sources. If official information is released the story will be updated.

June 30, 2020

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Trenton Police, Fire Department, Mercer Paramedics and TEMS were detailed to the Trenton Boat Ramp on Lamberton Road just after 4:00 pm today for a victim in the water. Upon arrival at the boat ramp crews were informed that it was a “body recovery”

No further information is available at this time.

MidJersey.News has reached out to officials for further information and awaiting a reply. If a reply is received with additional information the story will be updated.

Photos by: Brian McCarthy OnScene News

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June 14, 2020

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP-ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–Robbinsville Firefighters responded to another vehicle fire on the NJ Turnpike around 8 pm this evening at mile marker 57.2 southbound. This time it was a well involved van on fire. Mutual aid was sent from Hamilton Township Fire Department (Engine 19) and also Bordentown Township to supply extra water and help extinguish the fire.

Robbinsville Firefighters were also on the NJ Turnpike this afternoon see MidJersey.News story here: Well Involved Car Fire NJ Turnpike Near Exit 7A

Robbinsville Firefighters also responded to a vehicle into a townhome around noon see MidJersey.News story here: Car Crashes Into Foxmoor Townhome

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NJ Health Department Directive to Facilities Outlines Guidelines

June 19, 2020

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Residents of long-term care facilities will be able to have outdoor visits with loved ones in designated outdoor space starting Sunday, June 21—Father’s Day– under a directive to long-term care facilities issued today by the state Department of Health.

The Health Department has received input and worked collaboratively with long-term care providers on developing this directive to accommodate visitors.

Prior to transporting a long-term care resident to a designated outdoor space, visitors must be screened for COVID-19 symptoms ­­– including a temperature check – and facilities must follow safety and infection prevention and control measures in order to allow visitation.

“Being apart from our loved ones has been one of the most difficult challenges throughout the pandemic—especially for long-term care residents and their families. This directive outlines the measures that must be in place to reduce risk to this vulnerable population while allowing visits outdoors,” said Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “Virtual communication could never replace gathering face to face gatherings with loved ones. We hope these outdoor visitations bring joy and comfort to residents as well as their loved ones—while also protecting them.”

The directive applies to: dementia care homes, long-term care facilities, pediatric transitional care homes, assisted living residences and programs, and comprehensive personal care homes.

Only two visitors will be permitted at a time and must stay six feet apart from the resident. Visitors and residents are required to wear face coverings, and a staff member—wearing a surgical mask—must remain with the resident during the visit. A resident who is suspected or confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 or quarantined for an exposure cannot have visitors. A resident who has tested positive can have visitors after they have met the criteria to discontinue isolation.

Facilities must submit an attestation at least 24 hours before they begin outdoor visitation confirming that they have implemented the directive’s requirements, and have a location designated for visitation, sufficient staff and personal protective equipment, and a method to schedule appointments. Facilities can start scheduling appointments today, but visitation cannot begin until Sunday.

Facilities are required to communicate the visitor policy to residents, families, staff and others, and must receive informed consent in writing from the resident and visitor that they will comply with the facility’s policies during the visit. As part of the consent form, visitor must agree to notify the facility if they test positive for COVID or have symptoms within 14 days of visiting.

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June 22, 2020

See this morning’s story here: BREAKING: NJ State Police Vehicle Destroyed By Dump Truck On NJ Turnpike

We expect further details and an update later this afternoon from the NJSP Press Office

CRANBURY, NJ (MIDDLESEX)–At the daily COVID-19 briefing in Trenton, State Police Colonel Patrick J. Callahan  said the trooper from this morning’s crash was thrown 30 feet by the impact of the crash; it is believed to have saved his life. Governor Phil Murphy said the axle of the truck broke and truck flipped over onto the troop car.

The NJ State Trooper will be OK according to Col. Callahan.

State Police Investigate Crash that Injured State Trooper and Two Others

The New Jersey State Police is investigating a three-vehicle crash that injured a state trooper and two others on the New Jersey Turnpike in Cranbury Township, Middlesex County.

Earlier today, at approximately 6:59 a.m., a State Police Chevy Tahoe was stopped behind a Porsche Boxster on the right shoulder of the inner roadway southbound at milepost 70.7.
The trooper was seated in the driver seat of the marked Troop Car with the overhead lights activated.

Preliminary information indicates that a Ford dump truck was traveling southbound on the outer roadway when it struck the left metal guardrail and continued onto the inner roadway. The Ford dump truck continued south, struck and overrode the Troop Car, overturned, and struck the Porsche.

The trooper, driver of the dump truck, and the driver of the Porsche all sustained moderate injuries and were transported to an area hospital. There were no other occupants in the three vehicles. The inner roadway was closed for approximately six hours.

The cause and circumstances of the crash remain under investigation, and there is no additional information available at this time.

State Police Colonel Patrick J. Callahan 

See 42 min and 34 seconds into the video for the update on the NJ State Trooper:

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June 8, 2020

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Around 6 pm, a vehicle crashed into Trenton State Prison (New Jersey State Prison) when it collided with another at Second and Federal Street. Trenton Police Department and NJ Department of Corrections were on scene. No word on injuries.

No further information was available about the accident.

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June 3, 2020

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Mayor W. Reed Gusciora stated 3 children were injured, 2 shot and 1 suffered a head injury while running away from gunfire at Academy Park (Academy Street Playground) A 30 year old male was also shot across the street for a total of 4 injured from the gun violence.

The Mayor said, “I found it disturbing that gunfire erupted in an alley game in progress and then indiscriminate shots were struck against 2 other juveniles. This was a traumatic experience for these 2 little girls and one young man as well as their families, their community and to be witness to the shootings and those in the surrounding vicinity. When a child goes to a park they should believe they are in a safe environment gunshots should be the farthest from their minds unfortunately that is not the case with these three young persons. After all we protect them because they are Trenton’s future.”

City Council President Kathy McBride, This is just tragedy upon tragedy in this city. Enough Is Enough I had all I can stand and as a parent I do not want to put up with it any longer, if you want to part of a solution lets sit down and come up with some ideas.

Other community leaders spoke at this afternoon’s press conference at City Hall and expressed their concerns to the community.

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City Council President, Kathy McBride

City Council President, Kathy McBride

Angelo J. Onofri, Mercer County prosecutor

Sheilah Coley, Police Director

Sheilah Coley, Police Director

Sheilah Coley, Police Director

Senator Shirley K. Turner

Senator Shirley K. Turner

Senator Shirley K. Turner

City Council President, Kathy McBride

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May 31, 2020

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–A peaceful Black Lives Matter at the NJ State Capital turned violent around dark. The protest started at 3 pm on West State street at the Capitol Building then was a march up East State to Broad Street, Lafayette to Barracks and back to the Capitol Building. The protest at the Capital included Trenton leaders denouncing any violence in Trenton and told them “Trenton is better than that” After about an hour the protest continued back onto West State to East State Street and ended up at the Trenton Police Station. Around dark violence and looting started, fires have been started and police cars burned.

Updating as it happens check back:

Currently Trenton Fire Department is battling a “all hands” fire at the Family Dollar in the 100 Block of East State Street.

Reports of two Trenton police cars on fire.

Hamilton Township Police and NJ State Police are on scene mutual aid to the City of Trenton.

Mutual aid fire departments including Hamilton staging at the Trenton border.

Looting at Tony’s Liquor store 30 individuals reported from NJSP Helicopter Montgomery and Broad Street.

Individuals pouring gas on a commercial property with tenants on the 2nd floor TFD en route. 100 Block of East Hanover.

Numerous FD Departments responding and staging in Lawrence Twp for rapid response deployment in the city, including Hamilton and Robbinsville Township Fire Departments.

9:14 pm. 260 Block of North Willow Street pedestrian struck.

Mayor W. Reed Gusciora will hold a press conference with other law enforcement officials regarding the protest and looting in downtown Trenton at 10:30 p.m.

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See Last Nights Breaking News Story Here: BREAKING: Multiple Stabbings In Trenton This Evening

June 22, 2020

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The County Prosecutor’s Office has identified last nights victim of a stabbing as Robert Neal age 34. The victim was stabbed in the 200 Block of Rosemont Avenue around 9 pm. This is Trenton’s 16th homicide for 2020.

There was also a man shot at Perry and Montgomery Streets and victim was transported and dropped off at the Trauma Center at Capital Health System Regional Medical Center on Fuld Street and Brunswick Avenue around 1:12 a.m.

Also a prior stabbing around 8 pm last night Trenton Police and TEMS responded to the 300 Block of Genesee Street for a stabbing, the person was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and a Trauma Alert was called.