January 24, 2020

LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP AND WEST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Avoid the area of Quakerbridge Road and Route 1 in the area of Mercer Mall for a gas leak. A contractor has struck a gas line and there is a large leak in the area shutting Route 1 South. Public Service Electric and Gas is en route. Fire police from the area are being called to assist police for traffic control. Traffic is expected to back up into West Windsor Township.

Update: PSE&G Gas on scene working on the gas leak. Fire Departments from Lawrence Township and Hamilton Township on scene. Ramp shut down from Nassau Park Blvd South Bound on Route 1, and Route 1 South remains closed for an extended period of time.

UPDATE: Route 1 has reopened

January 27, 2020

WEST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–The Nottingham-Hamilton West co-op hockey team defeated the Lawrence-Hightstown-Ewing co-op hockey team at Mercer County Skating Center tonight.

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Febuary 5, 2020

By: Dennis Symons, Jr.

WEST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–The Robbinsville-Allentown hockey team defeated Lawrence Township High School tonight at Mercer County Park Skating Center with a final score of 7-2. It was Lawrence High School’s Senior Night and was celebrated by seniors and family members.

The Robbinsville team is a combined team from Robbinsville and Allentown High Schools.

The Lawrence team is a combined team from Lawrence Township High School, Hightstown High School and Ewing Township High School.

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February 21, 2020

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–The Trenton Catholic Academy “Iron Mikes” girls basketball team won their game against the Hightstown Rams tonight at the Iron Palace with a final score of 76-16. Trenton Catholic Academy will advance to the final 4 against Trenton High School.

By: Hamilton Township Police Press Release

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)—On November 25, 2019, Hamilton Police were detailed to Russo’s Music Store at 1989 Arena Drive, on a report of a shoplifting. The pictured suspect was seen via video surveillance inquiring with employees about a guitar then ran from the store with the guitar without paying for it. The suspect fled in the direction of Arena Drive on foot while store employees gave chase. Store employees eventually lost sight of the suspect a short distance from the store.

The suspect is described as a white male wearing a baseball style cap, a gray jacket with a black hood, dark colored pants and light-colored sneakers. The suspect’s baseball cap had a white design on the front.

Hamilton Detectives are asking for the publics’ assistance in identifying the suspect involved in this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Joseph Lalacci of the Criminal Investigations Section at (609) 689-5822 or via email: [email protected] The public can also leave a message on the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Hotline (609) 581-4008.

January 8, 2020

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November 20, 2019

WEST WINDSOR, NJ– For complex incidents such as this MidJersey News has decided to post the entire press release provided by the police department to retain accuracy in reporting. Ed Note: Knowing this area and covering many stories in the past, if it were not for the quick actions by the West Windsor Police not getting people out of the way of the train, this incident would of ended with fatalities. Good work WWTPD!

NCIDENT:   2019-32500 DWI, Amtrak Train Striking Vehicle on Tracks, Damage to (2) Marked Patrol Vehicles

DATE & TIME OCCURRED:  11/19/2019 at 11:57 pm

LOCATION OCCURRED:  West Bound Amtrak Train Track underneath Route #64 Bridge (just north of Washington Road at the Princeton Junction Train Station)

ACCUSED:  Amna S. Ahmed 23 year old A/F

                      Resident of Saddle Brook, NJ 07663

OFFICERS:  1)  Ptl. A. Pollini #99

                       2)  Ptl. B. Heath #103                       3)  Ptl. C. Crawford #108

OTHERS INVOLVED:

1. Traffic Sgt. F. Bal #467
2. Sgt. A. Magistro #473
3. Traffic Officer F. LaTorre #68
4. Det. E. Woodrow #101
5. NJ Amtrak Police Department Police Officer G. Holman—Lead Investigator of Amtrak Train Collision

DETAILS:   At 11:57 pm on 11/19/2019, Patrol Units were detailed to the West Bound Train Tracks underneath the Route #64 bridge for a vehicle that was disabled on the Amtrak Train Track.  Ptl. Pollini arrived on scene in Car #11 while Ptl. Crawford parked nearby in his patrol car.  Upon arrival, Ptl. Pollini discovered the disabled vehicle, a 2012 Toyota Camry, facing in an easterly direction on the West Bound Amtrak Track.  The vehicle had been driven there by Amna S. Ahmed, who was on scene and met with Ptl. Pollini.  In addition, on an access road next to the train tracks was another vehicle, a white BMW, that was occupied by Amna’s father and sister, who had arrived to provide her assistance.  Dispatch began to make notifications to stop all train traffic due to the Toyota Camry being on a track and the persons in such close proximity to the train tracks.                       Immediately afterward, Ptl. Heath arrived on the scene and parked Car #4 directly behind the BMW.   As Ptl. Heath began exiting his vehicle, West Bound Amtrak Train #639 was approaching at a high rate of speed.  Ptl. Pollini began alerting everyone of the impending impact.  Ptl. Pollini, Ptl. Crawford, and Amna took cover behind a building along the tracks.  Amna’s sister & father remained in the BMW and the sister moved the car up slightly.  Ptl. Heath ran for cover behind the concrete bridge abutment as the Amtrak Train struck the Toyota Camry.  The  train struck the Toyota and sent heavy debris flying toward the area where our Officers had just been standing.  The Toyota was destroyed and sent directly into Car #11 which sustained extensive damage.  Car #4 sustained moderate damage, and the BMW had moderate damage after being pelted by a shower of debris from the Toyota.  Train #639 sustained heavy damage to the Engine Car #652 as well as numerous other trailing train cars.  Although the debris field was extensive and sent with such incredible force, no one was struck & there were no reported injuries due to the quick actions of our Officers.  The debris cone extended past Washington Road.  The train traffic disruption lasted approximately (3) hours.  As of the time of this release, all tracks are reportedly fully operational.                        Amna was determined to be DWI at the scene and was transported to WWPD Headquarters for processing.  Amna was issued summonses for Reckless Driving & DWI and released pending a future appearance at the West Windsor Municipal Court.    

**NOTE:  The still photographs are from In Car Camera Videos (Car #11 and Car #4) just prior to the impact of Train #639 and the Toyota Camry.    

OFFICER PREPARING RELEASE: Lt. Lee #359

DATE OF RELEASE: 11/20/2019

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*Please note that charges are merely accusations and that the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Chief Garofalo has authorized the release of a portion of Video from this incident showing the Amtrak Train colliding with the Toyota Camry on the track track.  The Camry then strikes Car #11 violently as Ptl. Pollini and Ptl. Crawford lead Amna to cover behind a building.  

Lt. Lee

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February 4, 2020

From Allentown Borough’s e-mail:

Allentown and Upper Freehold entered into a shared service agreement on February 1st to continue providing emergency medical services to residents in both communities. For the past year, Robert Wood Johnson has provided 12-hour EMS coverage for both Allentown and Upper Freehold Township. This one-year agreement has ended. This, combined with the decline in first aid volunteers in recent years, has necessitated the need to explore an alternate solution to ensure 24-hour EMS coverage. The two municipalities have awarded a  contract to Capital Health EMS.

The partnership between Capital Health EMS and the Allentown First Aid Squad will enable our current first aid squad volunteers to provide services for sporting events, furnish a second ambulance when requested, and allow for more community outreach. Capital Health will house their ambulance and EMTs at the Allentown First Aid Squad Building. Allentown Borough will make a contribution to Allentown First Aid Squad for their continued volunteer efforts through education and outreach as it is essential that we continue the legacy of Allentown First Aid and help them serve our communities.

This agreement is possible due to the collaborative efforts among Allentown Borough, Upper Freehold Township, Allentown First Aid Squad, and Capital Health, all working together to provide high-quality care for our residents. For more information, click here. 

December 11, 2019

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)–A presentation on “Alternative Approaches to Pain” was held at the Robbinsville Township Senior Center today. The event was sponsored by Prevention Resources, Inc. and the Mercer Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction and over 40 seniors were in attendance.

Seniors learned about the risk of opioids such at Vicodin, Oxycontin, and Codeine. The presentation to seniors also went over Rx misuse and safety suggestions. Alternative options for pain management were presented such as acupuncture, yoga, physical therapy, chiropractics, massage, meditation and more.

The Robbinsville Township Police Department was also there with Project Medicine Drop Box for seniors to dispose of expired and unused medicines.

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November 25, 2019

By: Dennis Symons, Jr.

EAST WINDSOR, NJ–The Conover Road-Hankins Road Realignment Project at Route 130 is completed. The roadway was reopened this evening and construction crews were taking down some of the detour signs this evening.

The project was originally estimated to finish on December 1, 2019 as reported in the previous update on the project, but opened a few days early.

As several residents have stated this was one of the most dangerous intersections in the area and should bring some relief to residents using this intersection.

Conover road was rerouted though an area that once was a driveway for a bar called the “Windsor Manor” and now the roads meet at the traffic light at Hankins Road.