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Central Jersey Driver Killed In Route 130 Crash: Police Central Jersey Driver Killed In Route 130 Crash: Police
Central Jersey Driver Killed In Route 130 Crash: Police A 68-year-old man from Monroe Township was killed in a one-car crash on Route 130 last week, authorities said. Mitchell G. Rolins was driving a Subaru Crosstek south near the Cranbury Circle at about 7 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12 when his SUV overturned several times and struck a utility pole, Cranbury Police Chief Michael J. Owens said. Rolins was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle, Owens said. Rolins was transported to Capital Health Reginal Medical Center in Trenton by Capital Health EMS and Paramedics in critical condition, the chief said. Rolins succumbed to his inj…
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In South Jersey From Winter Storm Here's Who Got The Most Snow In South Jersey From Winter Storm
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In South Jersey From Winter Storm Some parts of South Jersey received more than half a foot of snow during a pre-Valentine's Day winter storm. The National Weather Service said snow stopped falling in the region at around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13. While it wasn't as much as North Jersey, plenty of communities saw significant accumulation. The NWS published its final official snowfall reports for the storm: Atlantic County Atlantic City International Airport - trace Burlington County Delran - 2.1 inches Maple Shade - 1.9 inches Mount Holly - 1.4 inches Mount Laurel - 1.4 inches Medford - 1.0 inches Moorestown - 1.0 in…
Monmouth County Schools Closed Due To Major Winter Storm Monmouth County Schools Closed Due To Major Winter Storm
Monmouth County Schools Closed Due To Major Winter Storm Some South Jersey school districts are canceling classes or delaying the start of school before a winter storm that's expected on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for Mercer, Middlesex, and Monmouth Counties. There is also a coastal flood warning in Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean counties. The NWS predicts four to six inches of snow in Trenton, three to four inches in Long Branch, and one to two inches in Toms River. Southern Jersey Shore places like Atlantic City, Cape May County, Long Beach, Ocean City, and Vinela…
Driver Killed On I-295 Was New Dad, Co-workers Say Driver Killed On I-295 Was New Dad, Co-workers Say
Driver Killed On I-295 Was New Dad, Co-workers Say The man killed in a crash on Interstate 295 after his car became disabled was a new father, according to co-workers. Giovanni Adames, 30, of Rahway, was northbound in Greenwich Township in Gloucester County near milepost 16.6 when he crashed with an unknown vehicle, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry. On this GoFundMe page, co-workers at Loving Pets described Adames as a doting father who had another baby on the way. Cathy Vesey of Cranbury, the page's organizer, wrote: "Gio was so excited to be a dad and proudly introduced his baby girl to all of us and was just as exc…
Tornado Warning Issued In Parts Of NJ Tornado Warning Issued In Parts Of NJ
Tornado Warning Issued In Parts Of NJ The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a tornado warning in parts of Mercer, Monmouth and Middlesex counties. At 3:40 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Edinburg, or 7 miles east of Trenton, moving east at 45 mph, the NWS said. Locations impacted include Hightstown, Cranbury, Roosevelt, Mercerville-Hamilton Square, Edinburg, Windsor, Twin Rivers, Clearbrook Park, Princeton Junction and Concordia.  People in those areas were advised to seek cover. 
NJ Pair Killed In NY Crash Were Set To Play In Sikh Basketball Tournament: Officials NJ Pair Killed In NY Crash Were Set To Play In Sikh Basketball Tournament: Officials
NJ Pair Killed In NY Crash Were Set To Play In Sikh Basketball Tournament: Officials Two New Jerseyans both with bright futures were among three victims killed last month in a fiery Long Island crash. Puneet Singh, of Iselin, Amarjit Singh, of Hazlet and Harpaul Multani, of Queens — all 23 — were set to play in the Sikh Hoops NY tournament the weekend they were killed, according to Congressional candidate Reema Rasool. Our NY South Asian Community is mourning the loss of Harpaul Singh Multani, Puneet Singh Nijjar & Amarjit Singh Gill.... Posted by Reema Rasool for Congress on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 My Son Puneet Singh #23 Jassi Subzi Mandi Rest In Peace 💔🙏 P…
NJ Turnpike Rest Stop Assault Suspect Sought By Police NJ Turnpike Rest Stop Assault Suspect Sought By Police
NJ Turnpike Rest Stop Assault Suspect Sought By Police New Jersey State Police seek the public's help identifying a woman who allegedly assaulted a cashier at a New Jersey Turnpike rest stop. The assault occurred at the Joyce Kilmer service area, according to the NJSP Troop “D” Criminal Investigation Office. On Wednesday, Feb. 16 at approximately 4:15 p.m., the suspect entered the Starbucks at the service area and threw an object at the victim as well as struck the victim with a closed fist, State Police said. The suspect then fled the service area prior to troopers arriving. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Troop "D" Cranb…
NJ News Reporter 'Randomly' Drove Into Oncoming Traffic, Killing 1: Prosecutor NJ News Reporter 'Randomly' Drove Into Oncoming Traffic, Killing 1: Prosecutor
NJ News Reporter 'Randomly' Drove Into Oncoming Traffic, Killing 1: Prosecutor Charges have been upgraded for a Central Jersey news reporter who intentionally drove her car into into oncoming traffic, killing a 95-year-old woman, authorities said. Lisa Pollitt, 36, has been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated assault and obstruction in connection with the Thursday, Feb. 10 crash in Cranbury, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. Pollitt was identified by her editor, Charlie Kratovil, as a reporter for "New Brunswick Today." "It's a tragedy," Kratovil told Daily Voice. "Our hearts go out to the victims and their families." Pollitt was headin…
School Bus Crash Reported In Central Jersey: Developing School Bus Crash Reported In Central Jersey: Developing
School Bus Crash Reported In Central Jersey: Developing There was a school bus crash in Middlesex County, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred before 4 p.m. Thursday on the 200 block of Prospect Plains Road in Cranbury, initial reports said. The bus was loaded with children and EMS crews from Cranbury and Monroe were responding, an unconfirmed report said. Cranbury police were not immediately available for comment. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES ALSO SEE: Tickets Issued In Lakewood School Bus Crash
Amazon Announces 5 New NJ Delivery Sites Amazon Announces 5 New NJ Delivery Sites
Amazon Announces 5 New NJ Delivery Sites More amazing news on the Amazon jobs front. The giant internet retail outlet announced five new future delivery sites as it opened its Linden delivery station in Union County.  Two new delivery sites will be in Middlesex County, two are targeted for Burlington County and one is planned in Mercer County, Amazon said in a press statement.  Amazon's newest delivery locations, all set to open in 2021, are at: 2473 Old York Road - Building 1 in Bordentown; 343 Half Acre Road in Cranbury; 400 Delran Parkway in Delran; 1115 King Georges Post Road in Edison; and  10 Princess Road …
Boy, 1, Killed, Others Injured In NJ Turnpike Amazon Tractor-Trailer Crash Boy, 1, Killed, Others Injured In NJ Turnpike Amazon Tractor-Trailer Crash
Boy, 1, Killed, Others Injured In NJ Turnpike Amazon Tractor-Trailer Crash A 1-year-old boy was killed and a 3-year-old boy suffered serious injuries when an Amazon truck struck a Maryland family’s vehicle from behind late Friday on the New Jersey Turnpike in Cranbury, authorities said. Young Messiah Gray and the other boy were passengers in a Toyota Camry driven by 24-year-old Kazara P. Leacock, who sustained injuries that weren’t considered life-threatening, as did passenger Cheryl Leacock, 64, NJ State Police Trooper Charles Marchan said. The Randallstown, MD, family was headed south on the Turnpike when their vehicle was struck near mile marker 69 in Cranbury …
UPDATE: State Trooper Thrown From Cruiser In Central Jersey Turnpike Crash With Dump Truck UPDATE: State Trooper Thrown From Cruiser In Central Jersey Turnpike Crash With Dump Truck
Update: State Trooper Thrown From Cruiser In Central Jersey Turnpike Crash With Dump Truck UPDATED: A New Jersey state trooper was hurt in a crash with a dump truck on the NJ Turnpike Monday morning, authorities said, who said he was thrown through the windshield. The crash occurred on the southbound side near milepost 70.7 in Cranbury around 7 a.m., State Police said. The State Troopers Fraternal Association of NJ later tweeted that the officer "is currently alert and conscious." The state trooper was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, they said. “How that trooper lived, is unbelievable,” State Police Superintendent Patrick Callahan said during a dail…
Special Delivery: State Troopers Usher Baby Girl Into New World On NJ Turnpike Special Delivery: State Troopers Usher Baby Girl Into New World On NJ Turnpike
Special Delivery: State Troopers Usher Baby Girl Into New World On NJ Turnpike Two State Police troopers delivered a healthy baby girl on the New Jersey Turnpike, authorities said. The parents, who’d traveled from Memphis, Tennessee, had to pull over at Interchange 8A at Jamesburg/Cranbury for help, State Police Supt. Col. Patrick Callahan said. The woman's husband led Troopers Robert Murray and Pierre Noel from the Troop D Cranbury barracks to the cab of his tractor, where his wife was lying in a bunk preparing to give birth to their fifth child, Callahan said during Saturday’s daily coronavirus briefing with Gov. Phil Murphy. The troopers and members of M…