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Trio Charged In Fatal Trenton Shooting: Prosecutor
Three men have been charged in connection with a fatal shooting last fall in Trenton, authorities said.
Leroy Tutt, 37, of Trenton, was killed in the November 2023 shooting, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri.
Jerrod Baldwin, 41, of Ewing, and Kellen Dingman, 41, of Ewing, are each charged with first-degree murder, first-degree conspiracy to commit murder and weapons offenses, Onofri said..
Eric Bell, 44, of Trenton, is charged with first-degree conspiracy to commit murder and third-degree hindering apprehension, he said.
All three men were ta…
$270K In Cocaine, Heroin Seized In Major Mercer County Bust
About $270,000 worth of cocaine and heroin was seized as part of a drug investigation in Mercer County, authorities said.
Terrance Young, 34, of Ewing, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 30, as part of the sting, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri.
The investigation was conducted by the members of the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, and the Ewing, Hamilton and Trenton police.
After executing a search warrant at Young’s Perry Drive residence and detaining him…
$107K Worth Of Cocaine, Meth, Pot Seized In Mercer County Bust: Prosecutor
Drugs worth more than $100,000 were seized as part of a bust in Mercer County, authorities said.
Andre Stlouis, 38, of Trenton, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 1, on various drug charges, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri.
A motor vehicle stop of Stlouis in a black 2022 Honda Passport was conducted by detectives in the parking lot of the Riverside Apartment Complex on Riverside Drive in Trenton. During the stop, detectives interrupted a suspected drug deal between Stlouis and Nichele Harris, Onofri said.
Both Stlouis and Harris were detained without inciden…
Murder, Attempted Murder Charges For 23-Year-Old Trenton Man In Double Shooting: Prosecutor
A 23-year-old Trenton man has been charged with murder and attempted murder in a May double shooting, authorities announced on Friday, Oct. 14.
Kahiree Peterson, 23, was charged with murder, attempted murder, and several weapons offenses in the May shooting that took the life of Ali Abdullah and seriously hurt another man, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said.
Officers responding to three Shot Spotter activations on the 100 block of West Hanover Street found Abdullah, 25, lying on the sidewalk with a gunshot wound around 1 a.m. on Sunday, May 22, DailyVoice.com reported.
He was r…
Suspect In $8K Ulta Beauty Theft Nabbed At Crime Scene, Wanted Out Of PA: West Windsor Police
A suspect in an Ulta Beauty theft totaling $8,000 was arrested as she returned to the crime scene and was found to be wanted out of Pennsylvania and several other areas, authorities said.
Three women hid more than $8,000 worth of designer fragrances in bags brought with them to the Ulta Beauty store on Nassau Park Boulevard and left without paying on Sunday, July 3, West Windsor Police said.
A worker allegedly recognized the distinctive red hair and tattoos of one of the suspects, Natilia I. Victor, of Trenton, as she returned to the store on Sunday, July 17.
Victor was detained after leav…
Philly Man Caught Promoting Prostitution, Selling Meth, Heroin In South Jersey, Police Say
A Philadelphia man was arrested after he was caught promoting prostitution and selling meth and heroin in South Jersey, authorities said.
Jeff Keopetoon was behind the wheel of a blue Toyota SUV that was being driven suspiciously in parking lots near the MarketFair Mall, Hyatt Place hotel, and several restaurants in Princeton just after 3:05 a.m. on Thursday, March 31, West Windsor Police said.
After circling the parking lots several times, Keopetoon stopped in front of the Hyatt and picked up a woman before continuing to drive erratically, police said.
Officers stopped Keopetoon and alleg…
Suspect Charged In Deadly Shooting Of 37-Year-Old Trenton Man, Prosecutor Says
A suspect has been identified and charged nearly two years after the deadly shooting of a 37-year-old Trenton man, authorities announced on Tuesday, March 29.
Dwayne Capers, 28, was charged with first-degree murder and several weapons offenses following a four-count indictment returned by a Mercer County grand jury, prosecutors said.
Capers, of Trenton, is accused of fatally shooting Dontae Barnes, who was found with several gunshot wounds and pronounced dead as officers responded to a Shot Spotter activation near Oakland Street and Hoffman Avenue around 5:20 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, …
Suspect Charged In Deadly Shooting Of 25-Year-Old Man Outside Trenton Bar: Prosecutor
A suspect has been arrested in connection to the deadly shooting of a 25-year-old Trenton man outside a local bar, authorities said.
Yancy Young, 33, was charged with murder and several weapons offenses, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said Monday.
The victim, Michael Degrasse Jr., was found with a gunshot wound to the abdomen outside Championship Bar as officers responded to the 900 block of Chambers Street in Trenton around 1 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, Onofri said.
Degrasse was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead shortly after, authori…
2nd Suspect Charged With Murder Alongside Teen In Alleyway Shooting Of Trenton Man: Prosecutor
A second suspect has been charged with murder in connection with last August's alleyway shooting of a 37-year-old Trenton man, authorities said.
Domonic Hodges, 26, was charged with murder, felony murder, robbery, and several weapons offenses, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri announced Friday.
Herberth Ramirez Pimentel was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound in Ditmar Alley and pronounced dead around 4 a.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2021, DailyVoice.com reported.
Hodges, of Hamilton, was being held in the Mercer County Correction Center on a parole violation.
A 15-year-old…
Ex-Convict Indicted In Stabbing Death Of Trenton Girlfriend Over Cellphone Calls
A 34-year-old ex-convict from South Jersey has been indicted in connection with the fatal stabbing of his ex-girlfriend after arguing with her about cellphone calls, authorities said.
A county grand jury returned a five-count indictment charging Irvin Hayes of Lawrence in last summer's death of Shamira Williams, 32, of Trenton, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said.
Hayes was charged with first-degree murder, resisting arrest, obstructing and several weapons charges, Onofti said on Thursday.
On Aug. 25, 2020, at aboiut 6 a.m., Trenton police were called to Lau…
Trenton Man Indicted For Fatally Shooting Woman In Head, Prosecutor Says
A Mercer County grand jury has indicted a 40-year-old man from Trenton in a fatal shooting last spring, authorities said.
Quasim Hallett was charged with first-degree murder, making terroristic threats, aggravated assault and several weapons offenses, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri.
Hallett was taken into custody by U.S. Marshal's in Delaware about a week after the shooting death of Quamierah Massey, 24, of Trenton, Onofri said.
On April 5, 2020, at 7:05 p.m., Trenton police responded to a call for shots fired in the 100 block of Hoffman Avenue. …
Prosecutor: South Jersey Nephew, 23, Fatally Shot His Great-Uncle On Trenton Couch, Stole Money
A 23-year-old man from Burlington County has been arrested in last week's theft and shooting death of his great-uncle, authorities said.
Davon Marecheau of Maple Shade was charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon and theft, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri.
Last Thursday, Feb. 25, at about 9:30 a.m., Trenton Emergency Medical Services were called to 407 Home Ave. in Trenton on a report of an unresponsive man.
Upon arrival, they found 60-year-old Lovelle Laramore on the couch wi…
In Heroin, Cocaine
The Mercer County Narcotics Task Force seized $40,000 in drugs, $17,000 in cash and a loaded handgun during an arrest on Thursday, authorities said.
Frederick Hostick, 37, of Trenton was arrested and charged with numerous drug- and weapons-related offenses, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri.
At 5:25 a.m. on Thursday, members of the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, the Hamilton Police Division, the Trenton Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, u…
Trio Arrested With 11 Guns, Ammo, Methamphetamine In Mercer County
Three people have been arrested and 11 guns seized after a multi-agency investigation of drug dealing in Mercer County, authorities said.
In addition to recovering guns, authorities seized high-capacity rifle magazines, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and about $1,000 in methamphetamine, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri.
At about 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, members of the New Jersey State Police TEAMS Unit, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, the Hamilton Township Police Division, the Trenton Police Departme…
Ewing Man Charged In Trenton Cousin's Fatal Shooting
A Ewing man was charged in connection with Monday's fatal shooting of a teenage cousin in Trenton, authorities said.
Horace Jones, 34, was taken into custody shortly after the Oakland Avenue shooting at 12:30 a.m., Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said in a statement.
The victim, 18-year-old Tayvion Jones, was found in the home's kitchen with a gunshot wound to the chest, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor said. He was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead a short time later.
Jones, 34, was charged with murder and possessing a weapon, Onofri said.
Police sources told The Trento…
