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Lawrenceville, NJ

Convict Was Selling LSD, Mushrooms, Pot: Lawrence PD Convict Was Selling LSD, Mushrooms, Pot: Lawrence PD
Convict Was Selling LSD, Mushrooms, Pot: Lawrence PD A 25-year-old convict from Lawrenceville was arrested for multiple weapons and drug offenses, authorities said. On Tuesday, June 11, at approximately 6 a.m., Lawrence Township Police detectives executed a search warrant at a residence along the first block of Woodmont Drive in Lawrenceville. Ahsan Shaikh was charged with a dozen weapons and drug offenses including the manufacture and distribution of LSD, hallucinogenic mushrooms and marijuana, police said. Shaikh was being held at the Mercer County Correctional Facility.
Car Smashes Through Front Of Business In Central Jersey Car Smashes Through Front Of Business In Central Jersey
Car Smashes Through Front Of Business In Central Jersey A car smashed through the front of a building in Mercer County, authorities said. On Sunday, June 2, at approximately 8:40 a.m., Lawrence Township Police Department received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting that a vehicle had crashed into the building of Worldwide Floor Covering at 2750 Brunswick Pike in Lawrenceville. Officers arrived on-scene to find the front doors of the business shattered and a 2016 Toyota sedan inside of the building, police said.  The driver of the vehicle, Jinyan Li, 36, of Lawrenceville, was not injured, police said. As a result of the investiga…
Armed Convict Arrested On Bicycle: Lawrence Police Armed Convict Arrested On Bicycle: Lawrence Police
Armed Convict Arrested On Bicycle: Lawrence Police Lawrence Township Police Officer Piotr Bystrek was on routine patrol on Friday, May 31 at about 2:35 a.m. in the 2100 block of Princeton Pike in Lawrenceville when he observed two males on bicycles commit a traffic violation. Bystrek made contact with the Princeton males who were positively identified as Jaylin Derry-Poole, 20, and Alfred Jornegay, 31, Lawrence Township police said. Both males had outstanding warrants for their arrest, police said. A search revealed Jornegay had a Ruger Model 9E handgun and a 17-round capacity magazine. Bystrek charged Jornegay wi…
Red Lobster Suddenly Closes Dozens Of Locations Nationwide: Here's Where Red Lobster Suddenly Closes Dozens Of Locations Nationwide: Here's Where
Red Lobster Suddenly Closes Dozens Of Locations Nationwide: Here's Where Red Lobster has abruptly closed dozens of locations across the United States. According to a Bloomberg, the fast-casual seafood restaurant has considered filing for bankruptcy. The following locations are listed as being temporarily closed on the Red Lobster website, with some set to be auctioned off. MD: Columbia, Laurel, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg NJ: Ledgewood, Lawrenceville, East Brunswick, Bridgewater PA: Erie VA: Newport News, Williamsburg, Colonial Heights TAGeX Brand, which bills itself as the world's largest after-marketplac…
Police ID College Student Killed In I-295 Crash Police ID College Student Killed In I-295 Crash
Police ID College Student Killed In I-295 Crash Authorities have identified the 20-year-old driver killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 295 in Mercer County. Samuel Beale, of the Kenvil section of Roxbury, was driving a Nissan SUV northbound near milepost 60.6 in Hamilton shortly before 8 p.m. Sunday, April 14, when he veered off the highway to the left and struck a concrete bridge support and guardrail, New Jersey State Police said. Beale was pronounced dead at the scene, State Police said. Beale was a sophomore economics major at Rider University in Lawrenceville, according to his LinkedIn.com profile.
Paranormal Cirque III Comes To Mercer County Paranormal Cirque III Comes To Mercer County
Paranormal Cirque III Comes To Mercer County Welcome to the darkest corner of your mind as Paranormal Cirque III comes to Mercer County later this month. This one-of-a-kind production at Quaker Bridge Mall's parking lot in Lawrenceville features talented artists from around the world with the "sole purpose of taking you in a sensual journey of acrobatics, contortion, aerial acts and more," according to its organizers. Prepare to be on the edge of your seat while you witness death-defying stunts, The show runs from Thursday, April 25 through Sunday, April 28 with two performances on Saturday and Sunday. The mall is located a…
Firefighters Douse Fire At Lawrenceville School Faculty Residence Firefighters Douse Fire At Lawrenceville School Faculty Residence
Firefighters Douse Fire At Lawrenceville School Faculty Residence There was a fire at the faculty residence of The Lawrenceville School, a boarding and day school, on Monday, Jan. 22, authorities said. The fire broke out at about 11:50 a.m. on Humphrey Drive, Lawrenceville police said. Members of the Lawrence Township Fire Department were assisted by area fire departments from Hamilton Township, City of Trenton, Ewing Township, Princeton Township, Robbinsville Township and Plainsboro Township. The fire was placed under control at about 2 p.m., police said. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Lawrence Township Police Depart…
FBI: New Jersey Man Seized Overseas After Threatening American Jihad FBI: New Jersey Man Seized Overseas After Threatening American Jihad
FBI: New Jersey Man Seized Overseas After Threatening American Jihad A New Jersey man motivated by the Hamas attack on Israel was captured in Kenya after he aspired to be "a martyr for the jihadist cause" and dedicated himself to joining a terrorist group tied to al-Qaida, federal authorities charged. Karrem Nasr, 23, moved from the Trenton suburb of Lawrenceville to Egypt in July hoping to connect with the Somali-based al-Shabab, they said. He intended to "receive military training and engage in jihad" against the United States and its allies and was "prepared to kill and be killed" for the cause, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said in Brooklyn on Friday, De…
Batch Of Bogus Bills Seized, Couple Busted In Rochelle Park Stop Batch Of Bogus Bills Seized, Couple Busted In Rochelle Park Stop
Batch Of Bogus Bills Seized, Couple Busted In Rochelle Park Stop More than $2,000 in counterfeit 20s and 50s apparently intended for a Bergen County shopping spree was seized by Rochelle Park police during a traffic stop, authorities said. Officer Chris Kiszka pulled over the Hyundai Genesis on dead-ended Lexington Avenue off Cliff Street after the driver committed multiple traffic violations shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, Capt. James M. DePreta said. Empty prescription bottles and other paraphernalia were in plain view, the captain said. The driver, Wade Wallace, 37, of Trenton also had a suspended license, DePreta said. A positive indicati…
Teens Arrested For Stealing Mail In Mercer County: Police Teens Arrested For Stealing Mail In Mercer County: Police
Teens Arrested For Stealing Mail In Mercer County: Police A pair of teenagers from Trenton and South Carolina are accused of stealing mail in Lawrenceville, authorities said. On Friday, Oct. 6 at approximately 1 a.m., Lawrence Township Police Sgt. John Stever was on routine patrol when he observed a silver sedan parked near the U.S. Post Office (Circle Branch) at 2601 Brunswick Pike in Lawrenceville. The sedan's occupants allegedly were in possession of various opened pieces of mail and checks/money orders in multiple victims’ names, police said. Further investigation revealed evidence of a burglary to the mailbox at the …
Man Arrested In Jewelry Store Burglary In Morris County: Police Man Arrested In Jewelry Store Burglary In Morris County: Police
Man Arrested In Jewelry Store Burglary In Morris County: Police A Mercer County man has been arrested in connection with a burglary at a jewelry store in Morris County, authorities said. Jerome B. Howard of Lawrenceville also is a suspect in an earlier break-in at a jewelry store in Chatham, Madison police said. His age was not released. At 3:43 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, Madison Police responded to an activated burglar alarm at Gerlach’s Jewelers on Main Street, police said. The officers, who were on patrol, responded within two minutes to the scene and found a rear door to the business forced open and a rear screen window pulled off the building. Upon a…
These Are The Top-Ranked Private High Schools In New Jersey, Website Says These Are The Top-Ranked Private High Schools In New Jersey, Website Says
These Are The Top-Ranked Private High Schools In New Jersey, Website Says We've seen the list of New Jersey's best public high schools, but what about the private ones?  Niche has a report for that, too. The community and school ranking site has released its 2023 report of "Best Private High Schools in New Jersey." These 10 private schools were ranked among the best in the Garden State by Niche: No. 1: Princeton International School of Math and Science No. 2: The Lawrenceville School No. 3: The Pingry School, Basking Ridge No. 4: Newark Academy, Livingston No. 5: Delbarton School, Morristown No. 6: The Peddie School, Hightstown No. 7: Dwight-Englewood Sch…
Driver Charged With Trying To Kill A Man With Car In Mercer County: Police Driver Charged With Trying To Kill A Man With Car In Mercer County: Police
Driver Charged With Trying To Kill A Man With Car In Mercer County: Police A South Jersey man has been charged with attempted murder after striking a man with his vehicle, authorities said. Petar Armbruster III, 54, of Burlington, allegedly followed the man and his girlfriend to Halo Farm in Lawrenceville on Saturday, July 8 at 5:08 p.m. after a dispute at a 7-Eleven store, Lawrence Township police said.  Armbruster allegedly parked his vehicle in the parking lot of Halo Farm and waited for the couple to arrive at the farmer’s market. Armbruster then drove his vehicle at a high rate of speed, striking the man and just missing the victim's girlfriend before f…
Services Set For Mercer County Woman Killed In Dump Truck Crash Weeks Before HS Graduation Services Set For Mercer County Woman Killed In Dump Truck Crash Weeks Before HS Graduation
Services Set For Mercer County Woman Killed In Dump Truck Crash Weeks Before HS Graduation Funeral services have been arranged as donations pour in for Daijah A. McKithen, the 18-year-old Lawrenceville woman killed in a collision with a dump truck just weeks shy of her high school graduation. McKithen was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision on Thursday, June 1 near Route 1 and Franklin Corner Road in Lawrence Township, DailyVoice previously reported. An investigation found that McKithen made an improper left turn moments before the crash. She was just three weeks away from celebrating her graduation from the Lawrence Township Public School District on Thursday, June 2…
Driver, 47, Dies After Car Goes Airborne, Plummets Into Water Off I-295 (UPDATE) Driver, 47, Dies After Car Goes Airborne, Plummets Into Water Off I-295 (UPDATE)
Driver, 47, Dies After Car Goes Airborne, Plummets Into Water Off I-295 (Update) Police have identified the victim killed in a crash on Interstate 295 early Sunday, March 19 as a 47-year-old Lawrenceville man.  Rajbir Singh was heading north in a Hyundai Tucson when his vehicle ran off the road to the right, went up an embankment, went airborne and overturned around 7:25 a.m. near milepost 63.2 in Hamilton, New Jersey State Police said. Companies are operating on I295 in the area of exit 63 for a reported car off the roadway in the water. I 295 is open but please use caution in the area. Posted by Hamilton Township Professional Firefighters on Sunday, March 19, 20…
Double-Play Powerball Ticket Wins $50K At NJ Deli Double-Play Powerball Ticket Wins $50K At NJ Deli
Double-Play Powerball Ticket Wins $50K At NJ Deli A "double-play" Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was drawn on Monday, Feb. 13, state Lottery officials said.  The Double Play ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Double Play ball drawn. That ticket was purchased at Lucky 7 Deli & Food Store, 1938 Princeton Ave., Lawrenceville in Mercer County.  The Double Play drawing results for the Monday, Feb. 13, drawing were: 12, 17, 26, 61 and 69. The Double Play Ball number was 22.
Houlihan's Suddenly Closes Cherry Hill Location Houlihan's Suddenly Closes Cherry Hill Location
Houlihan's Suddenly Closes Cherry Hill Location A Cherry Hill Houlihan's restaurant purportedly closed suddenly over the weekend. According to NJ Advance Media, a sign on the front door of the restaurant said it had closed for good. Additionally, signage at the restaurant open since 2008 had already been removed, according to WPST, and was marked as permanently closed on Google as of Monday, Jan. 30. Houlihan's Restaurant Cherry Hill NJ Permanently closed as of this mornings. Trucks already clearing out restaurant #Houlihans #CherryHill https://t.co/GqLIZy0yhK — Mark 42Freeway (@42freeway) January 28, 2023 The Market Place at Garde…
Lifelong Mercer County Resident Charles ‘CJ’ Kelly Dies Unexpectedly At 32 Lifelong Mercer County Resident Charles ‘CJ’ Kelly Dies Unexpectedly At 32
Lifelong Mercer County Resident Charles ‘CJ’ Kelly Dies Unexpectedly At 32 Lifelong Mercer County resident Charles John “CJ” Kelly died unexpectedly at Capital Health Regional Medical Center – Fuld in Trenton on Saturday, Nov. 26. He was 32. Born in Trenton, CJ had lived in the Mercer County area his entire life, residing in Lawrenceville at the time of his passing, his obituary says. CJ attended Trenton Public Schools before graduating from Hamilton High West with the Class of 2009. He loved to indulge in different fantasy worlds, especially Harry Potter and Disney movies. He also liked American Horror Story and Christmas tales. CJ will forever be remembered fo…
70-Year-Old Ewing Man Fatally Struck By Car While Landscaping In Princeton, Police Say 70-Year-Old Ewing Man Fatally Struck By Car While Landscaping In Princeton, Police Say
70-Year-Old Ewing Man Fatally Struck By Car While Landscaping In Princeton, Police Say A 70-year-old Ewing man was struck and killed while landscaping in Princeton Friday morning, police confirmed. Salvatore Esposito-Dimarcant was standing near the 900 block of Mercer Road when he was struck by a 2010 Kia Forte just before 10:40 a.m., police said in a press release. Esposito-Dimarcant was performing landscaping work in the southbound lane at the time of the crash, authorities said. He was rushed to the Bristol Myers Squibb Trauma Center at Capital Health Regional, where he was later pronounced dead. The Kia driver was identified as Linda Simmins, 73, of Lawrenceville, …
Are You A Winner? Powerball Lottery Players Take Home $50K In Mercer, Middlesex Counties Are You A Winner? Powerball Lottery Players Take Home $50K In Mercer, Middlesex Counties
Are You A Winner? Powerball Lottery Players Take Home $50K In Mercer, Middlesex Counties Are you a winner? Two New Jersey Lottery tickets worth $50,000 each were sold in Mercer and Middlesex Counties. Tickets matching four of the five white balls and the Powerball for the Wednesday, Oct. 12 drawing were sold at Countryside Food Mart on Lawrenceville-Pennington Rd. in Lawrenceville and Pit Stop Food Store on Englishtown Rd. in Old Bridge, lottery officials said. The winning numbers were: 14, 30, 41, 42, and 59. The Red Power Ball was 06, and the Power Play was 5X. The Powerball jackpot now totals $454 mi…
Mercer County High School Sophomore Dies Suddenly, 16 Mercer County High School Sophomore Dies Suddenly, 16
Mercer County High School Sophomore Dies Suddenly, 16 Support is on the rise for the heartbroken family of beloved Mercer County high school sophomore Chase Citron, who died unexpectedly on Friday, June 17 at the age of 16. A student at Lawrenceville High School, Chase was known for his ability to wake up every morning “ready to take on the world,” his obituary says. He had spent the last two years working at Vidalia Restaurant in Lawrenceville, his memorial says. Chase is described as a caring, beautiful soul who changed the lives of countless friends and family members in his short time on Earth. Chase also embraced the passion, mischief, …
'To Know Her Was To Love Her:' Devoted Trenton Mom Of 4 Dies Suddenly, 32 'To Know Her Was To Love Her:' Devoted Trenton Mom Of 4 Dies Suddenly, 32
'To Know Her Was To Love Her:' Devoted Trenton Mom Of 4 Dies Suddenly, 32 Support is on the rise for the family of Brooke Nicole Black-Taylor, a devoted Trenton mother of four who died suddenly on Friday, June 10 at the age of 32. Born and raised in Trenton, Brooke graduated from Daylight Twilight High School in 2008 and worked at the Trenton Board of Education and First Transit as a transportation driver, her obituary says. Brooke loved spending time with her many friends and family members. She was known for her bright and vivacious smile and for being a rock-solid support system for her sisters, her memorial says. “Her kindness was always at the forefront and…
NJ Lottery Makes Another Millionaire, 14 Richer By Thousands NJ Lottery Makes Another Millionaire, 14 Richer By Thousands
NJ Lottery Makes Another Millionaire, 14 Richer By Thousands The Garden State has one more millionaire thanks to the New Jersey Lottery. Ronald Demura, of Lawrenceville, stood up in shock as his name was called as the grand prize winner during the NJ Lottery's Million Dollar Replay Grand Prize Drawing at Caesars Atlantic City Hotel and Casino. A regular Lottery player who plays consistently at the same two retailers near his home, Demura came to the Million Dollar Replay hoping to win something. When his name was called to win the million dollar prize, he couldn't believe it. His wife and the rest of the room cheered as he began walking toward the …
Lawrence Township Student Busted With Loaded Handgun Prompting Lockdown Lawrence Township Student Busted With Loaded Handgun Prompting Lockdown
Lawrence Township Student Busted With Loaded Handgun Prompting Lockdown A Lawrence High School student was found with a loaded handgun prompting a lockdown Wednesday, authorities said. School administrators notified police, who helped locate the student and seize the weapon around 8:30 a.m., Lawrence Township Police Chief Brian Caloiaro said. The county's sheriff department and prosecutor's office responded to conduct an investigation. The student was arrested on multiple weapons charges. Administrators released the following statement. On Behalf of Dr. Adam: Hello Lawrence High School, I would like to thank you all for your patience and cooperation.…
Newest Chick-Fil-A Opens In Mercer County Newest Chick-Fil-A Opens In Mercer County
Newest Chick-Fil-A Opens In Mercer County There's a new Chick-fil-A restaurant coming to South Jersey  The latest NJ addition to the fast-food chain is located at 2960 Route 1 in  Lawrenceville, Mercer County. The restaurant is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. There are 52 Chick-fil-A eateries in New Jersey and more than 2,600 nationwide.
South Jersey Truck Driver Allegedly Caught On Video Images In Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Prosecutor South Jersey Truck Driver Allegedly Caught On Video Images In Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Prosecutor
South Jersey Truck Driver Allegedly Caught On Video Images In Fatal Hit-Run Crash: Prosecutor A 51-year-old man from Camden County has been charged  in a fatal hit-and-run crash that allegedly resulted in the death of a 54-year-old pedestrian from Mercer County, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred shortly before sunrise Monday on Route 1 northbound at Bakers Basin Road in Lawrence Township.  The Route 1 crash victim was found dead at the scene about 45 minutes after surveillance video captures an image of a suspected tractor-trailer striking her before sunrise, authorities said Wednesday A passing motorist called 9-11 reporting a victim int he roadway  about …
Community Support Grows For 54-Year-Old Woman Killed Walking Along Route 1 In Mercer County Community Support Grows For 54-Year-Old Woman Killed Walking Along Route 1 In Mercer County
Community Support Grows For 54-Year-Old Woman Killed Walking Along Route 1 In Mercer County There has been an outpouring of community support for a 54-year-old woman from Mercer County reportedly killed by a hit-and-run driver as she walked along Route 1. Maria Angélica Moran Moreira, 54, of Lawrenceville, was hit by a northbound vehicle about 6:30 a.m. Monday near Bakers Basin Road in Lawrence Township, police said. Moreira was pronounced dead at the scene after a passing motorist who saw a woman lying on the highway called 9-1-1, reports said.  ALSO SEE: Tractor-Trailer Driver Caught On Surveillance Video Striking Pedestrian, Prosecutor Says.  Alex Davila created this GoFundM…
'No Questions Asked': NJ Buys Back Nearly 1,000 Guns 'No Questions Asked': NJ Buys Back Nearly 1,000 Guns
'No Questions Asked': NJ Buys Back Nearly 1,000 Guns Authorities collected nearly 1,000 guns during no-questions-asked gun buybacks in Passaic, Essex and Atlantic counties, New Jersey’s top law enforcer said Thursday. They could soon be coming to a location near you. The firearms came in all sizes, calibers, makes, models and ages, from a pearl-handled derringer to a reported 27 assault weapons. The total also includes 487 handguns, 281 rifles and shotguns and 146 inoperable weapons and BB/pellet guns, New Jersey Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck said. Bruck didn’t say how many of the 941 weapons surrendered during “Guns for Cash” eve…
Essex County Prosecutor Seeks Help IDing Man Wanted In Shooting Of Lawrenceville Man Essex County Prosecutor Seeks Help IDing Man Wanted In Shooting Of Lawrenceville Man
Essex County Prosecutor Seeks Help IDing Man Wanted In Shooting Of Lawrenceville Man RECOGNIZE HIM? Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying a person of interest in connection with the fatal shooting of a Lawrenceville man in Newark. Anthony M. McGriff of Lawrenceville (Mercer County) was shot on the 100 block of Prince Street around 4:25 p.m. April 12, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephen, II said. McGriff, 34, was transported to University Hospital and pronounced dead at 5:08 p.m. The man pictured above has been identified as a person of interested and is wanted for questioning, Stephens said Friday. Anyone with information about the man’…
Chick-fil-A Opening Another NJ Location Chick-fil-A Opening Another NJ Location
Chick-fil-A Opening Another NJ Location Chick-fil-A is opening another New Jersey outpost. The popular fast food chicken joint will be coming to Route 1 in Lawrenceville (Mercer County), its website says. An official opening date has not yet been announced. New Jersey currently has 50 Chick-fil-A restaurants.
Racist Hackers Zoom Bomb Rider University Black Sorority Event Racist Hackers Zoom Bomb Rider University Black Sorority Event
Racist Hackers Zoom Bomb Rider University Black Sorority Event Officials at Rider University in Lawrenceville are condemning racism and hatred after a Zoom event for a black sorority was interrupted by dozens of individuals chanting racial slurs and content. The virtual "Galentine's Day" event was hosted by Zeta Phi Beta sisters and another Greek organization on Feb. 11, as part of the university's Black History Month celebration, NJ.com reports. Just five minutes before the party began, hosts noticed an "unusual number of users" waiting to enter the Zoom meeting, NJ.com says. A number of uninvited users then changed their Zoom names to racist phrase…