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4 Men Arrested In $500K Cocaine Bust In Mercer County: Prosecutor 4 Men Arrested In $500K Cocaine Bust In Mercer County: Prosecutor
Cocaine Bust $500K Mercer County An investigation into cocaine sales in Mercer County culminated with four arrests and the seizure of $500,000 in drugs, authorities said. The investigation led law enforcement officials to the Motel 6 in Lawrence Township the evening of March 21. Detectives executed a search warrant and located William Adrover Rodriguez inside a room on the first floor with approximately 5.1 kilograms of powder cocaine, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri  The street value of the confiscated narcotics is approximately $500,000, Onofri said. Ro…

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by Jon Craig
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Trenton Passenger, 50, Killed In Crash On Brunswick Pike Trenton Passenger, 50, Killed In Crash On Brunswick Pike
Trenton Passenger, 50, Killed In Crash On Brunswick Pike A 50-year-old man from Trenton was killed while riding in a car that crashed in Lawrence Township, authorities said. Jean Pierre was the front-seat passenger in the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, Lawrence Township police said. At approximately 01:40 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, the Lawrence Township Police Department responded to a one-car crash on Brunswick Pike at the Whitehead Road Circle. A 2003 Suzuki Vitara had struck a utility pole and sustained heavy damage, Lawrence Township police said. The vehicle was being driven by Delva Jonas, 49, of Trenton. …

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by Jon Craig
Business
Starbucks Delays Closing Trenton Store Starbucks Delays Closing Trenton Store
Starbucks Delays Closing Trenton Store Amid intense lobbying by New Jersey federal, state and local officials, Starbucks has delayed closing its Trenton store. The popular coffee chain previously announced a closing date of March 30. A company spokeswoman did not say when the store will now close. "Yes, we have extended the closure date for our Trenton Community Store to support transition for our customers and the community; we look forward to serving our customers at nearby Starbucks locations," she said. Trenton's Starbucks employees have been offered jobs at surrounding stores in Lawrence Township, Hamilton Township, Penni…

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by Jon Craig
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$400K In Stolen SpaceX Technology Found In Lawrence Township Garage: Cops $400K In Stolen SpaceX Technology Found In Lawrence Township Garage: Cops
$400K In Stolen SpaceX Technology Found In Lawrence Township Garage: Cops A 35-year-old Newark man was arrested after authorities said he bought hundreds of SpaceX Starlink terminals using stolen credit cards. Kelvin Rodriguez-Moya used a home on Roxboro Road in Lawrence Township to store some of the 675 terminals, which he would then load into a vehicle a transport to North Jersey, Lawrence Township Police Lt. Kevin Reading said. After surveillance was conducted on the home, police stopped Rodruiguez-Moya and recovered 223 terminals, which were confirmed to have been stolen, Reading said. The 675 stolen terminals are valued at $400,000, authorities said. Rodru…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Pedestrian Struck, Killed On Route 1 In Lawrence Township Pedestrian Struck, Killed On Route 1 In Lawrence Township
Pedestrian Struck, Killed On Route 1 In Lawrence Township There was a pedestrian struck and killed along Route 1 in Lawrence Township, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred at 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14 on the 3300 block of Brunswick Pike (Route 1), police said. The 39-year-old driver from Ewing and passengers were not injured. All lanes of Brunswick Pike (Route 1) southbound were closed during the investigation. Witnesses are asked to call Detective Dean Sawasky at 609-844-7125 or email dsawasky@lawrencetwp.com.

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by Jon Craig
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Pedestrian Accident Shuts Route 1 Pedestrian Accident Shuts Route 1
Pedestrian Accident Shuts Route 1 A crash involving a pedestrian closed Route 1 in South Jersey, the NJDOT said. The accident happened just before 7 p.m. 1 at Quaker Bridge Road, in Lawrence Township, bringing emergency response vehicles to the scene. Traffic camera footage shows major delays. All lanes were closed.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Fire Destroys Home In Lawrence Township: Police Fire Destroys Home In Lawrence Township: Police
Fire Destroys Home In Lawrence Township: Police A fire destroyed a home in Lawrence Township, authorities said. On Friday, Jan. 26, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Lawrence Township Police Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting smoke coming from 175 Johnson Ave in Eggerts Crossing Village. Police found a visible fire on the second floor of the home. The residents were not home. The fire was brought under control at about 2 p.m. There were no injuries, however the home sustained significant damage, police said.  The American Red Cross responded to the scene to aid the displaced family, they said. Members of the…

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by Jon Craig
Traffic
Car Flips On I-295 In Mercer County (DEVELOPING) Car Flips On I-295 In Mercer County (DEVELOPING)
Car Flips On I-295 In Mercer County (Developing) A vehicle overturned on Interstate 295 in Mercer County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18 northbound South of Exit 67 (Route 1) in Lawrence Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Man Fatally Shot At Home In Mercer County: Prosecutor Man Fatally Shot At Home In Mercer County: Prosecutor
Man Fatally Shot At Home In Mercer County: Prosecutor A 36-year-old man from Mercer County was fatally shot in his home, authorities said. The victim has been identified as Anthony Irizarry of Lawrence Township, they said. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, Lawrence Township police responded to a residence on Mendrey Court after receiving a 911 phone call that someone had been shot, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri and Lawrence Township Police Chief Christopher Longo  Police found a male victim in the living room suffering from a gunshot wound to the back, they said.  …

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by Jon Craig
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Driver, 18, Killed In Collision With Dump Truck In Lawrence Township: Police Driver, 18, Killed In Collision With Dump Truck In Lawrence Township: Police
Driver, 18, Killed In Collision With Dump Truck In Lawrence Township: Police An 18-year-old woman from Mercer County was killed in a collision with a dump truck, authorities said. The crash occurred at 12:17 p.m. on Thursday, June 1 near Route 1 and Franklin Corner Road in Lawrence Township, police said. Daijah McKithen of Lawrenceville made an improper left turn before the fatal collision, according to Lawrence Township Police Chief Christopher Longo.  McKithen was pronounced dead at the scene. McKithen was just three weeks away from celebrating her graduation, the school district said. The Lawrence High School graduation ceremony is June 22. In a statement…

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by Jon Craig
Traffic
Serious Crash Closes Route 1 In Mercer County Serious Crash Closes Route 1 In Mercer County
Serious Crash Closes Route 1 In Mercer County A serious crash closed Route 1 in Mercer County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 12:20 p.m. southbound at Franklin Corner Road and Bakers Basin Road in Lawrence Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes remained closed as of 2 p.m. during a crash scene investigation, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Cumberland County Man, 29, Sentenced In Shooting Death: Prosecutor Cumberland County Man, 29, Sentenced In Shooting Death: Prosecutor
Cumberland County Man, 29, Sentenced In Shooting Death: Prosecutor A 29-year-old Cumberland County man has been sentenced to 40 years in New Jersey State Prison for a fatal shooting, authorities said. Frank J. Baker, of Seabrook, was sentenced in connection with the murder of Jair Rennie, 22, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Baker apparently was jealous of his ex girlfriend’s new boyfriend, so shot him four times, prosecutors have said. The fatal shooting occurred in Gouldtown, Fairfield Township on July 20, 2019. A Cumberland County jury returned a guilty verdict on Feb. 1 for first degree murder and related charg…

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by Jon Craig
News
Seven Legionnaire's Disease Cases Found In Mercer County Water System: Health Department Seven Legionnaire's Disease Cases Found In Mercer County Water System: Health Department
Seven Legionnaire's Disease Cases Found In Mercer County Water System: Health Department Legionnaires’ Disease has been detected in the Trenton Water Works water supply, state authorities said. Seven people contracted the disease and two people have died since October 2022 in Mercer County, according to the New Jersey Department of Health. The seven newest cases occurred in Trenton, Ewing Township, Lawrence Township, and Hamilton Township, the state said. People cannot get Legionnaires’ disease by drinking water that has Legionella, the state said. This has been an ongoing problem in Mercer County. Five cases and one death were reported in Hamilton Township from December 2021…

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by Jon Craig
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Mercer County Man, 29, Shot Dead In Atlantic City Mercer County Man, 29, Shot Dead In Atlantic City
Mercer County Man, 29, Shot Dead In Atlantic City The Atlantic County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit and Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit are investigating the fatal shooting of a man late Thursday evening, March 16. At approximately 10:40 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to reports of a shooting on the unit block of South Texas Avenue. Officers found a victim identified as Jamar Square, 29, of Lawrence Township, suffering from gunshot wounds. Square was taken by medical personnel to AtlantiCare Medical Center, City Division where he was subsequently pronounced dead, according to the Atlantic Coun…

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by Jon Craig
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Blue Jay's Manager John Schneider Of Princeton Just Saved A Life Blue Jay's Manager John Schneider Of Princeton Just Saved A Life
Blue Jay's Manager John Schneider Of Princeton Just Saved A Life Spring Training is only in its infancy, but New Jersey native John Schneider has already notched the first save of the season for the Toronto Blue Jays. The Princeton native was thrown a curveball while at lunch with his wife near the team’s spring training facility in Dunedin, Florida, according to multiple reports that were confirmed by the Blue Jays on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toronto Blue Jays (@bluejays) “Manager John Schneider was out at lunch with his wife when a woman at another table was choking an…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Argument Leaves Man Dead In Cumberland County Argument Leaves Man Dead In Cumberland County
Argument Leaves Man Dead In Cumberland County A 47-year-old man from Cumberland County has been arrested from shooting a man dead during an arguments, authorities said. On Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 5:13 p.m., New Jersey State Police responded to the 600 block of Newport Road in Millville (Lawrence Township) for a reported gunshot victim. Troopers found the victim, Lequint G. Allen, 42, of North 3rd Street, Millville, with gunshot wounds, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Allen was taken to Inspira Medical Center Vineland where he was pronounced dead, she said. On Wednesday, Feb. 15, Thomas Baker Jr.,…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
SEEN HIM? State Police Seek Assault Suspect SEEN HIM? State Police Seek Assault Suspect
Seen HIM? State Police Seek Assault Suspect New Jersey State Police in Cumberland County seek the public's help in identifying a suspect in an aggravated assault. State police at the Port Norris Station say the assault occurred in Lawrence Township.  They released a composite sketch of the suspect.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Cumberland County Man Convicted Of Killing Ex-Girlfriend's New Boyfriend Cumberland County Man Convicted Of Killing Ex-Girlfriend's New Boyfriend
Cumberland County Man Convicted Of Killing Ex-Girlfriend's New Boyfriend A 29-year-old man has been found guilty by a Cumberland County jury of murder, authorities said. Frank J. Baker, 29, of Seabrook, was found guilty on Wednesday, Feb. 1 in connection with the July 20, 2019 shooting death of Jair Rennie in Gouldtown, Fairfield Township, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. The victim was Beker's ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend, prosecutors said. Baker was convicted of first-degree murder, second-degree firearms offenses, third-degree conspiracy, hindering his own apprehension, tampering with evidence, and obstruction, the pr…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Pair Of ‘Aggressive’ Dogs Running Loose Off Rt. 206 In Lawrence Township: Police Pair Of ‘Aggressive’ Dogs Running Loose Off Rt. 206 In Lawrence Township: Police
Pair Of ‘Aggressive’ Dogs Running Loose Off Rt. 206 In Lawrence Township: Police Police have issued a warning for a pair of “aggressive” dogs that were on the loose in Lawrence Township Friday morning. The canines were last spotted near Helen and Betts Avenues, local police said around 10:15 a.m. The health department is assisting police to locate the dogs’ owner(s). Meanwhile, residents are warned not to approach the animals if spotted. Attention: Please continue to use caution in the area of Helen Ave & Betts Ave for two aggressive dogs running loose.... Posted by Lawrence Township NJ Police Department on Friday, December 2, 2022 If the dogs are seen durin…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Pickup Driver, 52, Killed In Cumberland County Crash Pickup Driver, 52, Killed In Cumberland County Crash
Pickup Driver, 52, Killed In Cumberland County Crash A 52-year-old motorist died in a crash in Cumberland County, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred at about 12:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30 in Lawrence Township. Danny Burt, of Cedarville, was driving a Ford F250 pickup west on Lummistown Road when he ran off the road to the right and hit a tree, according to Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police.  Burt sustained fatal injuries due to the crash, Marchan said. An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Driver, 18, Seriously Hurt In I-295 Crash: State Police Driver, 18, Seriously Hurt In I-295 Crash: State Police
Driver, 18, Seriously Hurt In I-295 Crash: State Police An 18-year-old driver was seriously hurt in an early morning crash on I-295 in Mercer County, state police confirmed. Onur Deniz, of Mount Laurel, was behind the wheel of a Volkswagen heading on the southbound ramp to Rt. 1 in Lawrence Township when the vehicle ran off the road and struck the guardrail while negotiating a curve to the right around 3:25 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 12, NJSP Trooper Brandi Slota told DailyVoice.com. Deniz suffered serious injuries in the crash, Slota said. The accident remains under investigation. Additional details were not released.

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
BUSTED: Pair Charged In Mercer County Home Burglaries, Police Say BUSTED: Pair Charged In Mercer County Home Burglaries, Police Say
Busted: Pair Charged In Mercer County Home Burglaries, Police Say Two Trenton men have been charged in a pair of home burglaries in Mercer County, authorities announced. Carlos Gomez, 50, of McKinnley Avenue, and Miguel Gomez, 46, of Riverside Avenue, were taken into custody Friday, May 13, Lawrence Township Police Chief Brian Coloiaro said. The pair were connected to two home burglaries — the first on Slack Avenue in December 2021 and the second on Cresthill Road in April 2022, Coloiaro said. The men were charged accordingly and were being held in the Mercer County Correctional Center pending court appearances. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office also a…

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by Valerie Musson
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CAPTURED: Violent Jersey City Fugitive Wanted In Maryland Busted For Shoplifting In Wayne CAPTURED: Violent Jersey City Fugitive Wanted In Maryland Busted For Shoplifting In Wayne
Captured: Violent Jersey City Fugitive Wanted In Maryland Busted For Shoplifting In Wayne A violent fugitive from Jersey City who's wanted in Maryland remained held in the Passaic County Jail after he was busted for shoplifting, authorities said. Authorities in Anne Arundel County, MD are seeking the extradition of Jonathan D. Peralta, 37, to answer a theft charge there, Wayne Police Detective Capt. Dan Daly said. Officers also discovered outstanding warrants out of Hoboken, Paramus, East Brunswick and Lawrence Township after security at Macy’s in the Willowbrook Mall seized him, Daly said. Peralta has an extensive criminal history that includes an arrest for a gunpoint robber…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Getaway Driver Takes Guilty Plea In Armed Robbery Spree Across NJ, PA Getaway Driver Takes Guilty Plea In Armed Robbery Spree Across NJ, PA
Getaway Driver Takes Guilty Plea In Armed Robbery Spree Across NJ, PA A Trenton resident admitted driving the getaway car for a stickup man who robbed a string of convenience stores at gunpoint in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Omar Feliciano-Estremera, 44, took a deal from the government rather than go to trial after accused robber Gabriel Lopez died. Feliciano-Estremera pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Trenton on Tuesday, March 15, to three counts of robbery and one each of conspiracy and aiding and abetting the possession of a gun that was fired during one of the holdups, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. He and Lopez committed the robberies i…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
School Bus Crashes, Car Catches Fire In Cumberland County: State Police School Bus Crashes, Car Catches Fire In Cumberland County: State Police
School Bus Crashes, Car Catches Fire In Cumberland County: State Police A car burst into flames after crashing into a school bus in South Jersey, authorities said. Four students and the driver of the bus were not hurt, according to New Jersey State Police.  The crash occurred at 7:17 a.m.on Main Street in Lawrence Township, said Sgt. Philip Curry,, a NJSP spokesman. The driver of the car was taken to an area hospital for precautionary reasons, Curry said.

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
2 Crash Victims Hospitalized In Cumberland County: NJSP 2 Crash Victims Hospitalized In Cumberland County: NJSP
2 Crash Victims Hospitalized In Cumberland County: Njsp Two people were seriously injured in a two-car crash in Cumberland County, authorities said. The crash occurred at 5:05 p.m. Wednesday at Route 553 and Route 629 in Lawrence Township, New Jersey State Police said. Preliminary investigation shows a Toyota Camry was traveling south on CR 629 and entered the intersection when a Chevrolet Silverado that was traveling south on County Route 553 struck the Toyota, Trooper Brandi Slota said. Both the driver and passenger of the Toyota sustained serious injuries and were taken to area hospitals. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
NJ Man Busted With ‘Thousands’ Of Child Porn Pics And Erotica, Prosecutor Says NJ Man Busted With ‘Thousands’ Of Child Porn Pics And Erotica, Prosecutor Says
NJ Man Busted With ‘Thousands’ Of Child Porn Pics And Erotica, Prosecutor Says A New Jersey man was busted with thousands of pictures of child pornography and erotica, authorities announced Wednesday. Kelly Skeel, 45, was charged with second-degree possession of child pornography after a Tuesday search of his Lawrence Township home revealed “thousands of images and videos of child pornography and erotica” that had been uploaded to DVDs and electronic devices, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said. Skeel was identified by the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, which received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Onofri s…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Mercer County Home Burglarized In Broad Daylight; Police Seek ID For Person Of Interest Mercer County Home Burglarized In Broad Daylight; Police Seek ID For Person Of Interest
Mercer County Home Burglarized In Broad Daylight; Police Seek ID For Person Of Interest Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a person of interest following a broad daylight home burglary in Mercer County. A home in the area of Slack Avenue in Lawrence Township was burglarized around 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 15, local police said in a Tuesday night release. A person of interest is pictured above. On December 15, 2021 at around 9:30am a residence in the area of Slack Ave was burglarized. LTPD is asking for the... Posted by Lawrence Township NJ Police Department on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 Anyone with information about the person’s identity is asked to contact Detec…

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by Valerie Musson
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AG: NJ Police Officer Busted For Child Porn AG: NJ Police Officer Busted For Child Porn
AG: NJ Police Officer Busted For Child Porn A Lawrence Township police officer was busted on child porn charges, authorities announced Thursday. Officer Shane Hickey, 29, who lives in the Mercer County town where he works, was issued a summons charging him with possession of child sexual abuse materials, Acting New Jersey Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck said. State Police charged Hickey with emailing himself 45 child porn files on a cellphone following an investigation by the NJSP Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit. Hickey has been suspended from the department pending the outcome of the case, Bruck said.

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by Jerry DeMarco
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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 …

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by Jon Craig
Obituaries
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…

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by Jon Craig