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Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri

Hamilton Man, 24, Charged In Woman's Beating Death During Alleged Burglary: Prosecutor Hamilton Man, 24, Charged In Woman's Beating Death During Alleged Burglary: Prosecutor
Hamilton Man, 24, Charged In Woman's Beating Death During Alleged Burglary: Prosecutor A 24-year-old man from Hamilton has been charged in connection with a woman's beating death after neighbors reported a break-in, authorities said. Denzel Whitmore, 24, is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree felony murder, second-degree burglary and fourth-degree tampering with evidence, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri and West Windsor Police Chief Robert Garofalo. Elaine Murray, 71, of West Windsor was found dead in an upstairs bedroom, they said. She appeared to have visible signs of injuries to her face and she was bleeding from the ba…
Pair Charged In Fatal Shooting Near NJ State Prison In Trenton Pair Charged In Fatal Shooting Near NJ State Prison In Trenton
Pair Charged In Fatal Shooting Near NJ State Prison In Trenton Two people have been charged in connection with a fatal shooting at a bar near a New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, authorities said. A 17-year-old Trenton male is charged with murder, attempted murder and multiple weapons offenses. He was arrested without incident on Saturday, March 25, in Hamilton, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. He was being held at the Middlesex County Youth Detention Center. Nilson Zepeda-Galicia, 24, of Hamilton, is charged with one count of unlawful possession of a weapon, Onofri said. Zepeda-Galicia was charged on …
One Killed, Two Wounded In Home Invasion Triple Shooting In Trenton: Prosecutor One Killed, Two Wounded In Home Invasion Triple Shooting In Trenton: Prosecutor
One Killed, Two Wounded In Home Invasion Triple Shooting In Trenton: Prosecutor One man was killed and two others wounded in what investigators say was a home invasion in Trenton Wednesday evening. Officers responding to the shooting near the 200 block of Hewitt Street found a man with a gunshot wound to the hand around 7:15 p.m., Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said. He was taken to Capital Health Medical Center for treatment. An on-scene investigation found that two more gunshot victims had arrived at St. Francis Medical Center: one man was treated for a gunshot wound to the leg, while a third victim, Jomar Rodriguez, 29, of Trenton, was shot mult…
Murder, Attempted Murder Charges For 23-Year-Old Trenton Man In Double Shooting: Prosecutor Murder, Attempted Murder Charges For 23-Year-Old Trenton Man In Double Shooting: Prosecutor
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…
Hamilton Man, 31, Killed In Trenton Shooting: Prosecutor Hamilton Man, 31, Killed In Trenton Shooting: Prosecutor
Hamilton Man, 31, Killed In Trenton Shooting: Prosecutor A 31-year-old man from Hamilton was shot and killed in Trenton on the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 20, authorities confirmed. Trenton Police officers responding to a Shot Spotter activation near Howard and Hancock streets found Keenan Anthony Trower with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest around 7:50 p.m., Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said. Trower was rushed to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead shortly after. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mercer County Homicide Task…
Ewing Man Shot, Killed In Trenton: Prosecutor Ewing Man Shot, Killed In Trenton: Prosecutor
Ewing Man Shot, Killed In Trenton: Prosecutor A 34-year-old Ewing man was shot and killed in Trenton on Sunday, Sept. 11, authorities confirmed. Officers responding to a Shot Spotter activation on the 300 block of Garfield Avenue found Chron Jenks with a gunshot wound to the chest around 5 a.m., Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said in a release with local officials. Jenks was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead shortly after, Onofri said. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at (609) 989-6…
Longtime NJ Police Communication Officer Stole, Resold More Than $250K In Equipment: Prosecutor Longtime NJ Police Communication Officer Stole, Resold More Than $250K In Equipment: Prosecutor
Longtime NJ Police Communication Officer Stole, Resold More Than $250K In Equipment: Prosecutor A 21-year New Jersey police department communications officer was charged after allegedly stealing more than $250,000 worth of equipment and shipping it countrywide for personal gain. Eric Coran, 41, of Medford, was charged with second-degree official misconduct, multiple counts of theft, criminal computer activity and impersonation, and second-degree money laundering, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said in a joint release on Friday, August 12. Coran, a communications officer for the Robbinsville Township Police Department since 2002, was terminated as the charges were issue…
Teen Killed In Trenton Stabbing: Prosecutor Teen Killed In Trenton Stabbing: Prosecutor
Teen Killed In Trenton Stabbing: Prosecutor A teen was killed in a late-night stabbing in Trenton, authorities confirmed. Officers responding to the 800 block of Beatty St. found Dreiby Osorio, 16, with multiple stab wounds around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said in a release alongside local officials. Osorio, of Trenton, was rushed to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead a short time later, Onofri said. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at (609) 989-6406 or …
21 Men Luring Children For Sex Online Busted In Undercover NJ Sting: Prosecutor 21 Men Luring Children For Sex Online Busted In Undercover NJ Sting: Prosecutor
21 Men Luring Children For Sex Online Busted In Undercover NJ Sting: Prosecutor Four Megan’s Law registrants, an injury lawyer from Georgia and a dump truck driver were among the 21 individuals caught chatting with undercover agents posing as underage children online, authorities in New Jersey announced (scroll down for the list of defendants). Most of the defendants in "Operation Risky Business" were arrested at either the undercover residence in Hamilton Township or another meet-up location, including the Hamilton Train Station, New Jersey Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin said. Those who went to the undercover house allegedly expected to find their vic…
Suspect Charged In Deadly Stabbing Of 32-Year-Old Trenton Man: Prosecutor Suspect Charged In Deadly Stabbing Of 32-Year-Old Trenton Man: Prosecutor
Suspect Charged In Deadly Stabbing Of 32-Year-Old Trenton Man: Prosecutor A suspect has been arrested in connection to last month’s deadly stabbing of a 32-year-old Trenton man, authorities said. Luis Bonilla, 20, was charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said Friday. The victim, Leonardo Fernandez, was found with several stab wounds to the torso as officers responded to the 500 block of Whittaker Avenue just after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 23, DailyVoice.com reported. Fernandez was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead…
Authorities ID 19-Year-Old Victim Killed In Trenton Double-Shooting Authorities ID 19-Year-Old Victim Killed In Trenton Double-Shooting
Authorities ID 19-Year-Old Victim Killed In Trenton Double-Shooting Authorities have identified the 19-year-old man killed in a Trenton double-shooting Tuesday afternoon. Shimon Nesmith Jr. was found with several gunshot wounds as officers responded to a Shot Spotter activation with 11 rounds fired on the 1100 block of New Willow Street just after 3:30 p.m. on Monday, March 1, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said. A vehicle was also found with multiple bullet holes and heavy damage after crashing into the side of 931 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., the Life in the Word Outreach Ministry, about a block away, authorities said. Nesmith, of Trenton, wa…
2nd Suspect Charged With Murder Alongside Teen In Alleyway Shooting Of Trenton Man: Prosecutor 2nd Suspect Charged With Murder Alongside Teen In Alleyway Shooting Of Trenton Man: Prosecutor
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…
Man Stabbed To Death In Trenton, Prosecutor Says Man Stabbed To Death In Trenton, Prosecutor Says
Man Stabbed To Death In Trenton, Prosecutor Says A man was stabbed to death in Trenton Wednesday night, authorities confirmed. Responding officers found Leonardo Fernandez, 32, with several stab wounds to the torso on the 500 block of Whittaker Avenue shortly after 5 p.m., Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said Thursday. Fernandez, of Trenton, was rushed to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead, Onofri said. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made, authorities said. Anyone with information is urged to call the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at (609) 989-6406 or send an email to mc…
Trenton Arsonist Charged In Deadly Molotov Cocktail Christmas Fire Trenton Arsonist Charged In Deadly Molotov Cocktail Christmas Fire
Trenton Arsonist Charged In Deadly Molotov Cocktail Christmas Fire A Trenton man was charged with murder and arson in the Molotov cocktail fire that killed two people on Christmas morning, authorities announced. Ronal Ordonez-Lima, 28, is accused of setting fire to the front porch of 221 Rusling St. in Trenton shortly before 3:30 a.m., Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said Monday. Six occupants were in the home during the fire, which spread to five other houses and several adjacent vehicles, Onofri said. Two men, identified as Selvin Lima and Dilman Canpos, were found deceased on the second floor of the home, authorities said. Ordonez-Lima is c…
South Jersey Man Tried Luring Detective Posing As Teenage Girl Online, Prosecutor Says South Jersey Man Tried Luring Detective Posing As Teenage Girl Online, Prosecutor Says
South Jersey Man Tried Luring Detective Posing As Teenage Girl Online, Prosecutor Says A 26-year-old man from South Jersey has been arrested for trying to lure and kidnapping a teenage girl who was actually an undercover detective online, authorities said. Francis Frobose, 26, of Hamilton, was charged with second-degree attempted kidnapping, second-degree attempted luring, second-degree attempted sexual assault and third-degree attempted endangering the welfare of a child, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. Frobose was being held in the Mercer County Correction Center in Hopewell and a detention hearing is scheduled for this week, Onofri sa…
Authorities ID Man Shot Dead In Attempted Trenton Robbery Authorities ID Man Shot Dead In Attempted Trenton Robbery
Authorities ID Man Shot Dead In Attempted Trenton Robbery A man was shot and killed following an attempted robbery in Trenton Monday night, authorities said. Police responding to a Shot Spotter activation near the 400 block of West Hanover Street found Fred Davis, 43, with a gunshot wound just before 9 p.m., Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said in a joint release. Davis was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead a short time later, authorities said. An initial investigation showed that Davis had just gotten home from work and parked his car in front of his home when he was approached by two Black men who att…
LGBTQ+ Advocate Killed In Trenton Shooting Was Protecting Loved One, Friends Say LGBTQ+ Advocate Killed In Trenton Shooting Was Protecting Loved One, Friends Say
LGBTQ+ Advocate Killed In Trenton Shooting Was Protecting Loved One, Friends Say A 23-year-old LGBTQ+ advocate was shot and killed last Friday in Trenton, with their killer in custody as of Monday morning, authorities said. Shaquil Lofti was found with gunshot wounds in their face in a house on Kelsey Avenue around 4:40 a.m., Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said. They were transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead a short time later. The accused gunman, Daniel L. Smith, 36, was arrested in a traffic stop the following day, authorities said. He is charged with one count of murder and multiple weapons offenses. The …
Gunmen At Large In Pair Of Same-Day Trenton Killings Gunmen At Large In Pair Of Same-Day Trenton Killings
Gunmen At Large In Pair Of Same-Day Trenton Killings The gunmen behind a pair of same-day fatal shootings in Trenton remain at large, authorities said. William Mitchell, 33, was found with multiple gunshot wounds as Trenton Police officers responded to the Breunig Avenue Park around 1:45 p.m. Monday, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said. Mitchell, of Trenton, was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead shortly after, authorities said. Later that evening, officers responding to a Shot Spotter activation located Jermel Carter, 38, near 57 Ellsworth Ave. just after 8 p.m. He had suffered multiple gunshot wo…
Baby, Grandmother Killed In South Jersey House Fire Baby, Grandmother Killed In South Jersey House Fire
Baby, Grandmother Killed In South Jersey House Fire A 9-month-old baby and her grandmother were killed overnight in a fire that destroyed a home in Mercer County, authorities said. The fire started about 3:40 a.m. Friday on the 200 block of Woodlawn Avenue in Hamilton Township, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri.  The quickly-moving blaze caused a partial roof collapse in a two and a half story, wood-frame duplex, and reportedly spread to an adjoining residence, initial reports said.  A baby girl and the woman in her 40s were found dead inside the duplex, Onofri said.  A spokeswoman for the coun…
Ewing Man Arrested For Fatally Punching Pedestrian Before Victim Was Run Over, Prosecutor Says Ewing Man Arrested For Fatally Punching Pedestrian Before Victim Was Run Over, Prosecutor Says
Ewing Man Arrested For Fatally Punching Pedestrian Before Victim Was Run Over, Prosecutor Says Two men have been arrested in connection with the death of a pedestrian, authorities said. The unidentified victim was punched and stomped on before being struck by a car, they said.  Detectives reportedly had trouble sorting out the fatality because it involved two events -- an assault followed.by a hit-run incident, according to a spokeswoman for Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. One suspect has been arrested in connection with the assault, Onofri said. A second man from Central Jersey was arrested for allegedly driving over the pedestrian after he fell to the pavement, On…
Trenton Man Arrested For Lying About Fatal Shooting, Police Say Trenton Man Arrested For Lying About Fatal Shooting, Police Say
Trenton Man Arrested For Lying About Fatal Shooting, Police Say A 23-year-old man from Trenton has been arrested for lying to police in connection with a fatal shooting, authorities said. Xzavier Williams was arrested at his Trenton residence on Tuesday by Homicide Task Force members, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. He was released on a summons pending future court proceedings. Williams is charged with giving false information to law enforcement officers, a third-degree crime, Onofri said.  Last week, US Marshals arrested three fugitives in connection with the fatal shooting of Kaheem Carter, 22, in Tren…
Prosecutor: Central Jersey Middle School Science Teacher Solicited Sex From Underage Boys Prosecutor: Central Jersey Middle School Science Teacher Solicited Sex From Underage Boys
Prosecutor: Central Jersey Middle School Science Teacher Solicited Sex From Underage Boys A 65-year-old science teacher at Long Branch Middle School was arrested on Tuesday in connection with soliciting sex online from boys, authorities said.  Jesse Rosenbaum of Manalapan was taken into custody during a motor vehicle stop near his home by detectives with the prosecutor’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit and Special Victims Unit, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri  Rosenbaum was charged with third-degree attempted endangering the welfare of a child, Onofri. said. He was being held in the Mercer County Correction&nbs…
US Marshals Arrest Trenton Fugitive, 28, In Stabbing Death US Marshals Arrest Trenton Fugitive, 28, In Stabbing Death
US Marshals Arrest Trenton Fugitive, 28, In Stabbing Death A 28-year-old fugitive from Trenton has been arrested by U.S. Marshals in last weekend's stabbing death, authorities said. Allen Q. Brookins of East State Street was charged with murder and weapons offenses, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. Brookins was taken into custody on Thursday evening by members of the U.S. Marshals NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force, Onofri said on Friday afternoon. The prosecutor’s office has filed a motion to detain Brookins pending trial, Onofri said. The charges are the result of an investigation by the Mercer County Homic…