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Cold Case Murder Leroy Julious Ewing NJ
UPDATE: Leroy Julious had planned on whipping up a celebratory dinner after cashing a bonus check from his cook's job at The College of New Jersey when his brutally beaten body was found in a gravel lot across the street from his Ewing home. Julious's murder went unsolved for 16 years -- until authorities announced that technological advances and a shared mission among various agencies and law enforcement forensic experts cracked the cold case. Breyon Goodman, 36, of Trenton, and Jason Howard, 41, of Providence, R.I. killed Julious during a robbery near his Ewing home on May 9, 2008, t…
Police & Fire
$40K In Heroin Seized In Mercer County Bust: Prosecutor
Heroin worth $40,000 was seized as part of a major drug bust in Mercer County, authorities said. On Monday, Oct. 16, members of the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Ewing, Hamilton and Trenton police, initiated surveillance in the parking lot of the River’s Edge Apartments on Country Lane in Ewing Township based on information received during an investigation. At approximately 8:30 p.m., officers observed the target of the investigation, Onasis Santos-Estevez, arrive in a red Mitsubishi Outlander. The driver and …
News
Michigan State Shooter Has NJ Ties, Previous Gun Offense
The 43-year-old gunman who killed three students and wounded five at Michigan State University before turning the gun on himself Monday, Feb. 13 appears to have New Jersey ties. The shooter was identified by MSU Interim Deputy Chief Chris Rozman as Anthony McRae. According to a report by the New York Post and her obituary, McRae's late mother was born and lived in Trenton. Screenshots of McRae's Facebook profile circulating on Twitter show he listed Trenton as his hometown. McRae also apparently had local ties to one town in Mercer County, authorities said. All 3 who were killed were M…
Schools
Accused MSU Shooter Had Note In Pocket Threatening Ewing Schools: Police
Ewing schools on Tuesday, Feb. 14, as a note with threats to two area schools was found in the pocket of accused Michigan State University killer Anthony McRae, police said. Officers will be deployed to all public and private schools while the threat is investigated. See attached Press Release regarding a school threat leading to the closing of Ewing Public Schools today. Posted by Ewing Police Department on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 "The safety and security of our students is always paramount," police said. "This action is being done out of an abundance of caution. Please do not call…
Police & Fire
Massive 5-Vehicle Blaze Backs Up Traffic On Route 295
A five-vehicle fire was causing major delays on Route 295 in Mercer County Monday morning, backing up traffic into Pennsylvania, authorities said. The fire broke out in the southbound lanes south of Exit 75 to Route 579/Bear Tavern Road in Ewing around 6:30 a.m., according to 511NJ: Vehicle fire on I-295 southbound south of Exit 75 - CR 579/Bear Tavern Rd (Ewing Twp) 2 Right lanes and shoulder of 3 lanes closed 5-10 minute delay use caution https://t.co/YKc66H8LJl — 511NJ I295 (@511nji295) January 23, 2023 The blaze had engulfed five vehicles and caused “significant” traffic backup as …
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‘War Ready’: Armed NJ Heroin Dealer Sentenced To 19 Years Without Parole
UPDATE: A New Jersey drug dealer who once served state prison time is headed to a federal penitentiary for a plea-bargained 19 years without parole. Jakir “Jak” Taylor, 32, was a key figure in an alliance of two violent rival gangs who once dominated the heroin trade on Trenton’s north and west side neighborhoods, authorities said. He's also the last of 26 defendants swept up in a joint law enforcement operation that smashed that operation. Taylor and conspirator Jerome Roberts collected heroin bricks by the hundreds from David “Papi” Antonio that were sold in individual bags, authorities …
Police & Fire
3-Alarm Fire At Ewing Community Center Brings ‘Major' Response, Road Closures (
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A fire at the Ewing Community Center resulted in serious delays and shutdowns as numerous crews responded before dawn on Friday, Sept. 30, authorities said. The Ewing Township Fire Dept. Station 30 was one of several crews that responded to the three-alarm blaze at 999 Lower Ferry Rd. around 3 a.m., the department said. Parkway Avenue was closed from Scotch Road to Farrell Avenue, according to the township, though police said in a more recent update that only a small section of the roadway near the community center had remained closed due to ongoing operations. Due to firefighting ope…
Police & Fire
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HER? Mercer County Woman Missing For 2 Weeks, Police Say
Seen her? Police are seeking the public’s help locating a Mercer County woman who has been missing for two weeks. Sherri Voorhees, 62, was last seen by her family on Tuesday, Aug. 23, Ewing Police said. Sherri is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs 120 pounds, and has short gray hair, according to police. She is known to make frequent trips to Hermitage Avenue, West State Street, Southard Street, and possibly the Donnelly Homes areas in Trenton, police said. Scroll down to view additional photos of Sherri. The Ewing Police Department is seeking assistance in locating the below-listed missi…
Police & Fire
Teen Boy Reported Missing Out Of Ewing
Police in Ewing are seeking the public's help in locating a 16-year-old boy reported missing. Conner Bromwell walked away from his home around 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 and was last seen on Farrell Avenue. He was last seen wearing a grey "Star Wars" hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants, and grey wool socks without shoes. He is 6'1" tall and weighs approximately 150 pounds. He has brown hair down to his neck and brown eyes. Connor may be using locations offer public Wifi in order to access social media. Posted below is a recent photo of Conner. If anyone knows the whereabouts of …
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Mercer County Boy Goes Missing For Third Time In 2 Months
A boy has been reported missing in Ewing for the third time in just over two months. Samir Crawford, 15, was last seen leaving the area of 175 South Broad St. in Trenton around 6 p.m. on Friday, July 22, Ewing Police said in a release on Monday, July 25. Samir stands 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighs about 110 pounds, according to police. He is a resident of Pershing Avenue in Ewing and is known to make frequent trips to Berwyn Avenue and 970 Parkway Ave., police said. Samir previously went missing in May after he walked away from a family member that came to pick him up from school, DailyVoi…
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HIM? Mercer County Teen Missing For Days, Police Say
Seen him? Police have issued an alert for a Mercer County teen missing for several days. Samir Crawford, 15, was last seen near Pershing Avenue in Ewing around 8 p.m. on Friday, June 3, Ewing Police said. Crawford stands 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 110 pounds, police said. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and black pants. Crawford makes frequent trips to Berwyn Avenue and 970 Parkway Avenue, according to police. Anyone with information about Crawford’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Ewing Police Department at (609) 882-1313 or 911.
Police & Fire
Police Detective Hospitalized After Rescuing Dog From Mercer County House Fire
A police detective was hospitalized after rescuing a dog from a house fire in Mercer County, authorities said. Officers responding to 109 Browning Ave. in Ewing saw smoke billowing from the home around 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, the Ewing Police Department said. While the residents had safely escaped the home prior to officers’ arrival, the homeowner told police that a dog was still trapped inside. Det. Julia Caldwell immediately entered the home alongside patrol units and successfully rescued the dog before being treated for smoke inhalation and rushed to a local hospital for further med…
Police & Fire
Police Seek ID For Suspect In Mercer County Bank Fraud, Forgery Investigation
Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the suspect in a Mercer County bank fraud investigation. The suspect — pictured above — is wanted for questioning in a forgery and bank fraud investigation in Ewing, local police said in a Tuesday, May 17 release. Additional details about the investigation were not released. Scroll down to view additional photos of the suspect. The Ewing Police Department Criminal Investigations Bureau is asking for assistance in identifying the individual... Posted by Ewing Police Department on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 Anyone with information about the s…
Police & Fire
NJ Teen Missing For Nearly 2 Weeks, Police Say
Seen her? Police have issued an alert for a New Jersey teen they say has been missing for nearly two weeks. Zahira Navedo, 14, was last seen Wednesday, March 30, Ewing Police said in a release on Monday, April 11. Navedo stands 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighs about 126 pounds, and was last seen wearing gray leggings and a red hooded sweatshirt, police said. She is known to make frequent visits to the Roger Gardens, Hamilton and South Clinton avenues, and the Wilbur section of Trenton, authorities said. The Ewing Police Department is seeking the public's assistance with locating missing …
Schools
Police Probe Threatening Texts At Ewing HS
Police initiated an investigation at Ewing High School Wednesday afternoon following a threatening text message that was targeted at the school community. Ewing Police responded to the threat around 2:15 p.m. before determining it not to be credible, authorities said. Classes were dismissed at the regular time under a heavy police presence. On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 2:14 P.M. Ewing Police received a call of an unspecified threat of violence toward... Posted by Ewing Police Department on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 “Investigation continues into the matter at this time, howev…
Police & Fire
Mercer County Suspect Arrested In ShopRite Parking Lot Stabbing
Police in Mercer County have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing in a ShopRite parking lot, authorities said. At 6:10 p.m. on Thursday, Ewing Police Detective Tyler Bender was working an assignment at 1750 Olden Ave. and was alerted to a stabbing that occurred on the property. Bender immediately assisted the victim with medical attention until Emergency Medical Services arrived. The stabbing victim was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries, reports said. Witnesses reported that the suspect’s vehicle was leaving the parking lo…
Police & Fire
Authorities: Ewing Man Charged With Murder In Pennsylvania Girlfriend's Shooting
A Ewing Township man faces additional charges in the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, authorities said Wednesday. Aaron Adams, 38, originally was arrested on weapons charges in connection with Monday's death of a 32-year-old woman from Levittown, Pa., Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said in a statement. On Wednesday, Adams was charged with the murder of Ashley Davis, Onofri said. The first-degree murder charge is a result of an investigation by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Ewing Police Department, he said. At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Monday…
Police & Fire
Update
: Shooting Victim's Death Ruled Homicide
The suspicious death of a 32-year-old Pennsylvania woman in Mercer County has been ruled a homicide, authorities said. A Ewing man was arrested after law enforcement officers investigating the death of his girlfriend at his house found weapons in the same room as her body, the county prosecutor's office said in a statement. An autopsy was performed on Tuesday and Davis’ death has been ruled a homicide, said Casey DeBlasio, a spokeswoman for the county prosecutor. The victim suffered a gunshot wound by a metal air gun pellet that struck internal organs and caused massive internal bleeding, …
Police & Fire
Authorities: Weapons, Heroin Recovered From Boyfriend's House Where Girlfriend, 32, Found Dead
A Ewing man was arrested after law enforcement officers investigating the death of his girlfriend at his house found weapons in the same room as her body, authorities said. Members of the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and Ewing Police Department responded to a Glen Stewart Drive home around 6:30 p.m. Monday, on reports of a deceased female, the county's prosecutor's office said in a statement. The body of Ashley Davis, 32, of Levittown, PA, had visible wounds and she was pronounced dead at the scene, in the basement of the home the prosecutor's office said. A pair of long BB guns and a…
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