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May 28, 2020

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–Robbinsville Township Council Thursday adopted the 2020 municipal budget of $25,322,970.33. The budget submitted by Mayor Dave Fried on March 26 features a flat or reduced tax rate for the eighth consecutive year. The rate remains at 51.8 cents per $100 of assessed value, with the average assessed home in Robbinsville valued at $377,000. A penny in the Robbinsville tax rate is worth $262,818.08.
2020 Introduced Municipal Budget

In addition to allocating $200,000 for emergency supplies and equipment, Township debt is earmarked to be reduced by over $100,000 in the proposed budget, along with $900,000 for street repairs.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Fried was poised to propose a fifth straight municipal tax reduction “but that would not be prudent at this time.”

“It is not wise to cut taxes until we fully understand what we are facing in terms of the impact of the virus on the economy,” Mayor Fried said. “By the same token, we will do everything on our part to reduce stress on local families.

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June 20, 2020

BREAKING NEWS: Unconfirmed radio reports.

NORTH HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ (BURLINGTON)–Orr Road is closed between Stewart Road and Ellisdale Road for a reported motorcycle accident investigation. Avoid the area. Once we have official information more will be released about the accident.

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May 18, 2020

Updated to correct time at 12:30 a.m.

2:45 pm update: The victim of this morning’s homicide on Daymond Street has been identified as 44-year-old Antwuan Bowens, 44, of Trenton.

Photos by: Brian McCarthy, OnScene News

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The Mercer County Homicide Task Force is investigating a homicide that occurred in Trenton early Monday morning.  Trenton police officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation for a shooting in the first block of Oakland Avenue at approximately 12:30 a.m.  Upon arrival, officers found the victim in the kitchen of his residence with a gunshot wound to the chest.  The victim, identified as 18-year-old Tayvion Jones, was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead a short time later.

Police were able to quickly identify a suspect in the shooting, and he was stopped and taken into custody nearby.  His name is not being released at this time as charges have not been filed yet.  I will provide more information as it becomes available.

A second shooting homicide is also under investigation this morning.  Police responded to a shooting in progress in the area of Daymond Street just before 9 a.m. (This is the same area as Saturday night’s homicide.)  Upon arrival, they discovered the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.  The victim was transported to the hospital and pronounced dead a short time later.  The victim’s name is being withheld pending confirmation and family notification.

Anyone with information on any of the homicides is asked to contact the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at (609) 989-6406 or [email protected].

Note: We have reached out to the Trenton Mayor’s Office for comment about the gun violence and awaiting a response.

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June 2, 2020

See This Morning’s Story: Death In Ewing Township Under Investigation

UPDATE:

EWING TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)—An autopsy was performed and Ms. Davis’ death has been ruled a homicide.  The victim suffered a gunshot wound by a metal air gun pellet that struck internal organs and caused massive internal bleeding.  The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are being reviewed.

The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Ewing Police Department are investigating the death of a Pennsylvania woman that occurred on Glen Stewart Drive in Ewing Township.

At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2020, Ewing police were alerted to a deceased female in a home on Glen Stewart Drive.  Upon arrival, they located the victim, identified as Ashley Davis, 32, of Levittown, Pennsylvania, in the basement.  There were visible wounds to Ms. Davis’ body and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

During the execution of a search warrant at the home, two long BB guns and a short BB gun were located in the same room as the victim’s body.  Numerous used bags of suspected heroin with various stamps were also discovered during the search.  The victim’s boyfriend, Aaron Adams, 38, who resides at the Glen Stewart home, has been charged with certain persons not to possess a weapon.  He is in the custody of the Mercer County Department of Corrections. The cause and manner of death of Ms. Davis’ death are pending an autopsy.  The investigation is ongoing.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at (609) 989-6406 or [email protected]

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Aaron Adams, 38, who resides at the Glen Stewart home, has been charged with certain persons not to possess a weapon.  He is in the custody of the Mercer County Department of Corrections.

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August 18, 2020

FREEHOLD, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), who has been pushing for more assistance for United States Postal Service (USPS) workers since April to address the myriad of COVID-19 challenges they face, welcomed today’s announcement by the USPS Postmaster General to reverse his proposed changes that could have negatively impacted postal operations.

   “I am grateful that the Postmaster General has reversed course on the proposed changes. And while I am glad for the postponement, we still need and I continue to support increased funding to help stabilize the Postal Service and ensure it can properly process the surge of ballots expected this fall.”

   Smith noted that in New Jersey, the July primary was conducted mainly through the vote-by-mail process (VBM), as will the general election–even though county clerks, county governing bodies, and the post office have expressed serious concerns about a November VBM.

   “I share those concerns but we must be committed and determined to protect the integrity of the voting process,” he said. “During the COVID-19 restrictions we are living under, if we are going to have a secure, vote-by-mail election, our Nation needs a robust and healthy United States Postal Service.

     “For months I have been pressing postal officials and congressional leadership for added support and an appropriation of at least $25 billion for the Postal Service to alleviate some of the strain and help us meet the new demands, including the expected influx of ballots. We must provide the funding and equipment needed to allow postal workers to do their jobs, and that includes processing voters’ ballots.

    “Putting the brakes on this ill-conceived plan was a good decision, but we have to do more. In the midst of the pandemic the Postal Service has proven again to be a steadfast presence in our neighborhoods, delivering medicines, checks, food items and more.

   “I continue to believe we must not shortchange USPS operations and must work together to ensure that the USPS, and the brave men and women on the frontlines of postal operations, are fully supported in their work which is fundamental to our economy and democracy.”

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May 27, 2020

MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP AND ALLENTOWN, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Troopers from the New Jersey State Police Troop C Hamilton attended a small Memorial Day Ceremony at the Veteran’s Memorial in Millstone Township.

Also Hope Fire Company had a small parade though Allentown in remembrance of Memorial Day.

Hightstown Memorial Day Services Here as reported earlier

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August 18, 2020

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–The Robbinsville Township Fire Department responded to the New Jersey Turnpike at Exit 7A about 9:26 am for an overturned truck. The driver was reportedly transported for minor injuries. No further information was available.

August 17, 2020, update 8:30 pm.

Victim has been identified as Rahkeem Ortiz, 29, of Blackwood, NJ.

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office confirms that the Mercer County Homicide Task Force is investigating a shooting in the first block of Broad Street. There was one male victim from a fatal shooting around 1:30 pm. Additional details to follow.

Today’s shooting ties 2007 for the 4th bloodiest year on record with the 25 person murdered. The only murder records left to break in Trenton are: 1970 with 27, 2005 with 31 and all time record of 37 in 2013.

Victim has been identified as Rahkeem Ortiz, 29, of Blackwood, NJ.

Photos by: Brian McCarthy OnScene News

Photos by: Brian McCarthy OnScene News

Names of Trenton’s murder victims of 2020:

SAY THEIR NAMES:

1. January 30, 2020, Starquasia Harris, 24, shooting
2. February 16, 2020, Maurice London, 39, shooting
3. March 23, 2020, Danavan Phillips, 37, shooting
4. March 25, 2020, Yuell Moore, 29, shooting
5. April 5, 2020 Quamiera Massey, 24, shooting
6. April 5, 2020 Dabree Brannon, 30, shooting
7. April 5, 2020 Frederick Mason, 20, shooting
8. May 14, 2020, pronounced dead May 21, 2020 Terrence Horton, 53, shooting
9. May 17, 2020, Robert Smith, 38, shooting
10. May 18, 2020 Antwuan Bowens, 44, shooting
11. May 18, 2020 Tayvion Jones, 18, shooting
12. May 21, 2020 Raheen McKinnon 19, shooting
13. May 23, 2020, Watson Cogdell, 58, shooting
14.  May 30, 2020 Tyrone Campbell, 45, shooting
15. June 2, 2020 Dontae Barnes, shooting
16. June 21, 2020, Robert Neal, 34, stabbing
17. July 1, 2020, Covvie Scott, 24, shooting
18. July 8, 2020, Richard Guarderas, 18, shooting
19. July 8, 2020, Malcom L. Bowser, 19, shooting 
20. July 15, 2020, Jason Phillips, 23, shooting
21. July 17, 2020, Luis Gonzalez, 37, shooting
22. August 2, 2020 died August 5, 2020, Jolisa Marshall, 28, shooting (of Hamilton)
23. August 9, 2020, William Irrizarry, 18, shooting
24. August 9, 2020, Julius Vargas, 18, shooting
25. August 17, 2020, Rahkeem Ortiz, 29, – 2007 record
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Not in NJ but across the river in Falls Township, Pennsylvania May 24, 2020 Davon Frink, 25, shooting at a Holiday Inn Express at a Trenton party held there.

Trenton Murders Per Year Since 1989

NJ State Police Uniform Crime Report available here: https://www.njsp.org/ucr/uniform-crime-reports.shtml

1989 = 22

1990 = 21

1991 = 7

1992 = 16

1993 = 11

1994 = 9

1995 = 16

1996 = 14

1997 = 12

1998 = 15

1999 = 8

2000 = 14

2001 = 13

2002 = 19

2003 = 13

2004 = 18

2005 = 31

2006 = 18

2007 = 25

2008 = 19

2009 = 18

2010 = 15

2011 = 23

2012 = 24

2013 = 37

2014 = 32

2015 = 17

2016 = 21

2017 = 23

2018 = 16

2019 = 15

2020 = 25* current number as of August 17, 2020 (not available yet by NJSP)

CHECK OUT THE LIST OF MIDJERSEY.NEWS STORIES ON CITY OF TRENTON 2020 SHOOTINGS, GUN VIOLENCE, STABBINGS AND HOMICIDES HERE:

And the list grows: Other Recent Trenton Shooting and Homicide Stories: (There has been a lot more gun violence, stabbings and shootings but these are ones we have enough information to report on)

Shooting On Turpin Street In Trenton

Shooting in Trenton in Front of Kingsbury Towers

BREAKING: Another Shooting In Trenton, This Time At Rowan Tower

Names Released In This Morning’s Double Shooting

Trenton’s Homicide Body County Now At 24 For 2020, Law Enforcement Officials Plan To Deploy More Law Enforcement

28 Year Old Hamilton Woman Pronounced Dead From Trenton Shooting Becomes Trenton’s 22 Homicide of 2020

2 Shot In Trenton, Female Remains In Critical Condition This Morning

BREAKING: 2 Shot In Trenton On Delawareview Ave

BREAKING: Shooting On East State Street In Trenton, Man Shot Multiple Times Transported To Trauma Center

Mercer County Homicide Task Force Investigation Leads to Charges in July Homicide in Trenton

UPDATE: Three Trenton Teens Facing Criminal Charges, Including Attempted Murder And Other Charges, After Shooting At Police During Chase In stolen Vehicle And Crash, 1 Officer Critical Condition Others Also Injured

UPDATE: The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Serious Collision Response Team are investigating an incident that occurred in Trenton early this morning

BREAKING: Police Involved Accident In Trenton

Continuing Coverage: City Of Trenton’s 21st Homicide Of 2020

BREAKING: Shooting On Broad Street Is Fatal, Becomes City’s 21st Homicide of 2020

Trenton Murder Body Count = 20 As Mercer County Homicide Task Force Investigating Another 2020 Trenton Shooting

BREAKING: Reports Of Fatal Shooting In Trenton As Shootings And Stabbings Plague City

2020 Trenton Death Toll Rises to 19 As Detectives Investigating Double Homicide in Trenton

When Will “Enough Be Enough”? – Mercer County Homicide Task Force Investigating Wednesday Night Murder In Trenton, Ewing Man Is 17th Person Dead In 2020

Arrest Made In Trenton Stabbing Homicide

Trenton Stabbing Victim Identified, 16 Dead In 2020 So Far In The City

BREAKING: Multiple Stabbings In Trenton This Evening

16 Members & Associates of Violent Trenton-Based “Get Money Boys” Gang Linked to Four Shootings in Last 10 Months

BREAKING: A City Of Shootings, 24 Hours After City Officials And Leaders Exclaimed “Enough Is Enough!” Another Shooting

“Enough Is Enough!” Trenton Council President Kathy McBride, After 2 Children And 1 Man Shot, One Other Child Injured By Running Away From Gunfire

UPDATE: Blood Continues To Spill In City Gun Violence As Another Man Killed By Multiple Gunshot Wounds

BREAKING: Trenton Shootings Continue, Early Morning Shooting In Trenton

Trenton Shooting Victim Identified From Yesterday’s Shooting

Trenton Body Count Increases To 15 As Carnage Continues In The City

BREAKING: Trenton Shootings Continue, Early Morning Shooting In Trenton

BREAKING: Reported Another Shooting In Trenton As Gun Violence Plagues City

Reports Of A Shooting Last Night In Trenton at Rowan Towers

Trenton Man Dead From April 14th Shooting At Kingsbury Towers

Update: 25 Year Old Trenton Man Dead In PA Shooting At Holiday Inn Express

Large Crowd From Trenton, NJ Involved in PA Shooting At Holiday Inn Express

Trenton Shooting Suspect Charged With Murder

Developing Story: Trenton Shooting Victim From This Afternoon Identified

BREAKING: One Shot Dead; The Carnage Continues As Shootings Ravage City

Hamilton Teen Killed By Gun Violence In Trenton

BREAKING: Bloodbath In Trenton Continues, 1 Dead 1 Critical In Another Shooting

Bullets Continue To Fly, Three Hours After Mayor Releases Statement About Violence In The City

Trenton Mayor Gusciora Condemns Weekend Violence In City

BREAKING: Multiple Deaths From Daily Gun Violence That Plagues City

One Dead, Two Additional Victims In Another Trenton Shooting Last Night

Another Day Another Trenton Shooting

Developing Story: Shooting On Calhoun Street, Victim Driven By Personal Vehicle To Trauma Center

BREAKING: Shooting Blood Bath Continues, In Trenton This Morning

Breaking: 2 Shot at Kingsbury Towers In Trenton

Trenton Man Arrested in Hoffman Avenue Homicide

Trenton Mayor Gusciora And City Officials Address April 5th Violence

BREAKING NEWS: 3rd Multi-Shooting Tonight In Trenton

BREAKING NEWS: Another Shooting In Trenton Tonight

BREAKING NEWS: Shooting In Trenton One Possible Fatal And One Serious

BREAKING: Police Investigate Shooting On Trenton/Hamilton Border

More Trenton Shootings at this link

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June 4, 2020

STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ (OCEAN)–See official police information about a possible protest over the LBI bridge on Saturday. Follow their Facebook page and plan your traffic route accordingly.

The Stafford Township Police Department is well aware of the upcoming protest march scheduled for this Saturday over the LBI Bridge. We appreciate everyone reaching out to us, and all of your concerns. Our number one priority is everyone’s safety and well being. As a department, we fully support the first amendment rights of the protesters, and we are taking every precautionary measure to ensure this is a peaceful protest march. Please follow our social media sites for accurate information. Thank you in advance for everyone’s cooperation. #staffordpolice

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August 18, 2020

See Updated MidJersey.News story here: 58 Arrested and Charged in Mercer County in Multi-Jurisdictional ATM Theft Scam

UPDATE: 20 Arrested And Charged In Hamilton In Multi-Jurisdiction ATM Scam

UPDATE: Additional Santander Bank ATMs Hit In Mercer County

BREAKING NEWS REPORT: This if from unofficial radio reports, on scene reporting, witnesses and other sourced information, once official information is released story will be updated and any corrections made.

ROBBINSVILLE-HAMILTON TOWNSHIP-PRINCETON-HOPEWELL, NJ (MERCER)–From New York though New Jersey and even into Pennsylvania numerous suspects are under arrest for robbing ATM machines.

This morning in Robbinsville several were arrested at the Santander Bank ATM and taken into custody.

In Hamilton Township this afternoon a vehicle with NY plates was stopped and several were under arrest on Yardville-Hamilton Square Road by the 195 overpass. Sources tell MidJersey.News that this is related but MidJersey.News has not been able to confirm the arrests and if it is related.

Hopewell Township on Route 31 there is police activity at a Santander Bank and a foot chase, with reported four in custody. One of the suspects has reportedly assaulted a Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Detective.

On Princeton Pike a black sedan bearing a NY registration was being sought after.

Unofficial radio reports that so far $76,000. have been stolen from ATM machines, from Princeton, Hopewell, Hamilton and Robbinsville.

In Woodbridge Township, Middlesex County at least one Santander Bank ATM was hit in that township and one vehicle was stopped in Randolph, NJ and a firearm was recovered.

This is still a very fluid situation, the investigation is very active and arrests are continuing to be made at the time of this report. Further details to follow.

MidJersey.News has reached out to several police departments and county prosecutor’s offices and has been told to reach out to the FBI for comment. MidJersey.news has reached out to contacts at the Newark FBI office and waiting for a reply with official information. Once updated MidJersey.News will update the story.

Police activity sources say that is related to the multi-state ATM robberies, several are under arrest at Yardville-Hamilton Square Road and the I-195 overpass. Faces are blacked out since we can not confirm with any official sources that these are suspects in the ATM robberies.