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Arctic Blast Will Follow Snow Showers Across NJ With Temps We Haven't Seen In Years, NWS Says
Light snow showers are forecast to begin Thursday afternoon, Jan. 16 across parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, potentially creating slippery conditions during the evening commute, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for several northeast New Jersey counties, including Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex, and Union, with snowfall set to begin after 4 p.m.
Most areas are expected to see less than one inch of snow, though localized accumulations of up to two inches are possible in parts of eastern Pennsylvania near and north of …
40 MPH Winds, Cold Temps: Here's Your New Jersey Forecast
New Jersey residents are bracing for a cold and windy day on Tuesday, Jan. 7, with high temperatures barely reaching freezing across the state, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Mount Holly.
Daytime highs are expected to range from 28°F in Wantage to 33°F along the Jersey Shore in towns like Long Branch and Atlantic City. Inland areas, including Trenton, Flemington, and Vineland, will see highs of about 31°F to 32°F.
Adding to the challenges, 1,113 Sussex County residents were without power as of 9:22 a.m., according to local reports. The outages include:
Branchville: 448…
6 To 8 Inches Of Snow Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA: Here's The Latest Winter Storm Forecast
The first significant snowstorm of 2025 is expected to hit the region Sunday night, Jan 5, bringing up to 8 inches of snow to parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service.
The storm is expected to begin late Sunday night, continuing through Monday, Jan. 6 before tapering off into Monday night.
Snow accumulations are forecast across the region, with the highest totals predicted in South Jersey (Vineland, Atlantic City, Cape May) and Philadelphia, where snowfall could reach 6 to 8 inches, new weather maps show.
Greater Philadelphia could see 3 t…
Man Sexually Assaulted Sleeping Girl, 6, During Prayer Service In Trenton Home: Prosecutors
A Trenton man was accused of sexually assaulting a young girl while she slept in a home during a prayer service, authorities said.
Jose Agustin-Hernandez, 51, was charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault, second-degree criminal sexual contact, and third-degree endangering the welfare of a child, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey said in a news release on Monday, Dec. 30.
Investigators said Agustin-Hernandez entered a room where a six-year-old girl was sleeping and sexually assaulted her on Tuesday, Dec. 23. The assault happened during an evening prayer servi…
14 Arrested In Heroin, Cocaine Crackdown In Atlantic City Neighborhood: Police
More than a dozen people were arrested in Atlantic City during a recent operation targeting drug dealing and neighborhood crime, authorities said.
There were 14 people arrested in the investigation, the Atlantic City Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Prompted by complaints from residents and business owners, officers focused on issues reported near Bellevue, Florida, and Texas avenues for more than a month.
In December, police recovered 160 bags of heroin, nearly five ounces of cocaine, prescription pills, and drug paraphernalia. Officers…
Trenton Man Targeted Business Owners In Deadly Crime Spree, Federal Prosecutors Say
A Trenton man was given federal charges after being accused of orchestrating three armed robberies, including one that resulted in the death of a cannabis shop owner, authorities said.
Paul McNeil, 38, was charged with murder during and in relation to a crime of violence, three counts of Hobbs Act robbery, conspiracy, and multiple gun offenses, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 11.
According to court documents and statements, McNeil and a co-conspirator robbed an automotive recycling shop in Ewing on Friday, Sept. 30, 2…
'Unconstitutional:' Feds Slam Trenton Police For Excessive Force, Illegal Stops
Federal investigators have accused the Trenton Police Department (TPD) of widespread civil rights violations, including excessive force and illegal arrests, calling the department’s practices “unconstitutional” in a damning report released Thursday, Nov. 21.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) found that TPD officers routinely stopped and searched individuals without reasonable suspicion, made arrests without probable cause, and escalated encounters with excessive force.
These practices, compounded by poor training, inadequate oversight, and a lack of accountability, have eroded community…
Million-Dollar Winner: Scratch-Off Sold At Trenton Wawa Wins Big Prize
A scratch-off lottery ticket worth $1 million was purchased at a convenience store in Mercer County, officials said.
The $1,000,000 Platinum Payout scratch-off was sold at the Wawa on Flock Road in Trenton, the New Jersey Lottery said in a news release on Monday, Oct. 28.
Each ticket costs $20 and the $1 million prize is the game's largest. The winner was bought at the gas station near the intersection with Quakerbridge Road on Thursday, Oct. 24.
The $1,000,000 Platinum Payout game started on Saturday, Feb. 3. Out of 7,254,760 printed tickets, one $4 million prize remains. …
Man, 19, Wanted In Trenton Teen's Killing Captured, U.S. Marshals Say
A man accused of shooting and killing another teen in Trenton, authorities said.
Keisan Simmons, 19, was arrested on Saturday, Sept. 30, the U.S. Marshals Service Philadelphia posted on Twitter. He was wanted in the death of 17-year-old Opium Leverette of Trenton on Sunday, Sept. 22.
Police responded to the shooting on the 200 block of Homan Avenue at around 12:32 p.m. Officers gave aid to Leverette after finding him with a gunshot wound to his back.
Homan Avenue near the intersection with Parkside Avenue in Trenton, NJ.
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Paramedics rushed Levere…
