Motorcyclist, 29, Killed In Turnpike Crash Was From Family Of Corrections Officers Motorcyclist, 29, Killed In Turnpike Crash Was From Family Of Corrections Officers
Motorcyclist, 29, Killed In Turnpike Crash Was From Family Of Corrections Officers The 29-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash on the NJ Turnpike has been identified as a third-generation state corrections officer. Tyler Ford, of Hamilton, was heading south in the outer lanes when he struck a car that was stopped behind a three-car pileup near milepost 78.7 in East Brunswick on Saturday, May 27, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry said. The three-car crash was caused when one vehicle swerved to avoid debris, lost control and became disabled in the left lane, police said. That vehicle was then hit by another, and that one by another, police said. Ford was ejecte…
Teenager Arrested In Fatal Mercer County Shooting: Prosecutor Teenager Arrested In Fatal Mercer County Shooting: Prosecutor
Teenager Arrested In Fatal Mercer County Shooting: Prosecutor A Burlington County teenager has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Mercer County, authorities said. Joshua Davis, 18, of Fieldsboro, is charged with first-degree murder and weapons offenses, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. Davis was taken into custody without incident Wednesday, May 17, in Mount Laurel, Onofri said. Hamilton police officers responded to a shooting in progress in the 4900 block of S. Broad Street shortly after 1 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17.  Police found a male victim in the driveway of a home near Pilg…
‘We Are All Devastated:’ Mercer County Middle Schooler Jordan Jefferson Dies Suddenly At 13 ‘We Are All Devastated:’ Mercer County Middle Schooler Jordan Jefferson Dies Suddenly At 13
‘We Are All Devastated:’ Mercer County Middle Schooler Jordan Jefferson Dies Suddenly At 13 Tributes and donations are pouring in as the unexpected death of a Mercer County middle school student devastates the community. Jordan Jefferson died at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick on Friday, April 21, his obituary says. He was 13. Born in Trenton, Jordan was raised in Hamilton and had been attending Crockett Middle School. Jordan was described as a “simple, loving, and caring soul that impacted everyone he came across,” reads his memorial. He liked listening to music, playing video games, and dancing — an activity that helped both manifest and demonstrate hi…
Beloved Trenton Resident Nicholas Medina Dies After Long Muscular Dystrophy Battle, 18 Beloved Trenton Resident Nicholas Medina Dies After Long Muscular Dystrophy Battle, 18
Beloved Trenton Resident Nicholas Medina Dies After Long Muscular Dystrophy Battle, 18 Beloved Trenton resident Nicholas Anthony Medina died at Capital Health Hopewell after a long and brave battle with muscular dystrophy on Friday, April 7. He was 18. Born in Hamilton, Nicholas lived in the area his entire life and graduated from the Mercer County Special Services School, his obituary says. He enjoyed watching movies, playing video games, and rooting for the Philadelphia Eagles. Most of all, Nicholas loved to spend time with his incredible family. Nicholas leaves behind his loving parents, Santos “Macho” Medina and Gabrielle Harney; paternal grandmother, Zoraida Carmona; m…
Park Ranger Billed Mercer County 298 Hours Of Work While At Home: Prosecutor Park Ranger Billed Mercer County 298 Hours Of Work While At Home: Prosecutor
Park Ranger Billed Mercer County 298 Hours Of Work While At Home: Prosecutor A park ranger from Mercer County spent about 298 hours at home when he said he was at work, a complaint shows. James J. Romano III falsified 64 patrol logs between July 27, 2002, and Jan. 17, 2023, which totaled 298.5 hours and $5,728 in stolen wages, according to the criminal complaint filed by the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office. Romano III, 34, of Hamilton, was charged in March with official misconduct, tampering with public records and theft by deception, according to the complaint.
Hearts Break Following Murder Of Mercer County's De Haven Rogers Hearts Break Following Murder Of Mercer County's De Haven Rogers
Hearts Break Following Murder Of Mercer County's De Haven Rogers Shock and sadness spread following the shooting death of a Mercer County man.  De Haven Rogers, formerly of Hamilton, was found suffering a gunshot wound in the front yard of a Sussex Street home in Ewing on Wednesday afternoon, April 26, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. His believed killer, Amir Williams, 35, was in the front window of the home, Onofri said. He was later arrested and charged with murder and related offenses. Condolences were pouring in on Facebook for Rogers on Thursday, April 27. My heart is heavy. I was just looking at Facebook memories we created togeth…
Social Media Feud Led To Easter Sunday Killing In Trenton: Prosecutor Social Media Feud Led To Easter Sunday Killing In Trenton: Prosecutor
Social Media Feud Led To Easter Sunday Killing In Trenton: Prosecutor Three men have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on Easter Sunday in Trenton, authorities said. An ongoing feud on social media led up to the shooting, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. Joseph Fayson, 22, and Justin Malkin, 23, both of Trenton and Darrin Eutsey, 23, of Hamilton, were taken into custody on Monday, April 17, Onofri said. All three have been charged with first-degree murder and weapons offenses, he said. At approximately 6:56 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, Trenton police responded to a ShotSpotter notification reporting multiple…
NJ Troopers, SUV Driver Injured In South Jersey Crash NJ Troopers, SUV Driver Injured In South Jersey Crash
NJ Troopers, SUV Driver Injured In South Jersey Crash Two New Jersey State Police troopers and the driver of a Ford Escape were hurt in a collision in Atlantic County, authorities said. A State police vehicle was struck by the Escape at about 11 a.m. Thursday, April 13.  The crash occurred on the Black Horse Pike (Route 322 eastbound) in Hamilton near milepost 40.3, said Lr. Lawrence Peele, a State Police spokesman. The troopers were taken by ambulance to an area hospital and the driver of the Escape was airlifted to Cooper University Hospital in Camden, Peele said. Peele did not say how seriously the troopers and SUV driver were hurt. …
Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Ticket Wins $141K At Rite Aid Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Ticket Wins $141K At Rite Aid
Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Ticket Wins $141K At Rite Aid  One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $140,764 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Thursday, March 30, drawing.  The winning numbers were: 03, 20, 35, 39 and 41 and the XTRA number was: 02.  The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for selling the winning ticket.  The winning ticket was sold at Rite Aid #1326, 1801 Kuser Rd., Hamilton in Mercer County.
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 …
Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Ticket Wins $221K Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Ticket Wins $221K
Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Ticket Wins $221K One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $221,332 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from Tuesday, March 21. The winning numbers were: 07, 11, 13, 14 and 23 and the XTRA number was: 04.  The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for selling the winning ticket.  The winning ticket was sold at Welsh Farms, 92 Flock Road, Hamilton in Mercer County.
Driver, 47, Dies After Car Goes Airborne, Plummets Into Water Off I-295 (UPDATE) Driver, 47, Dies After Car Goes Airborne, Plummets Into Water Off I-295 (UPDATE)
Driver, 47, Dies After Car Goes Airborne, Plummets Into Water Off I-295 (Update) Police have identified the victim killed in a crash on Interstate 295 early Sunday, March 19 as a 47-year-old Lawrenceville man.  Rajbir Singh was heading north in a Hyundai Tucson when his vehicle ran off the road to the right, went up an embankment, went airborne and overturned around 7:25 a.m. near milepost 63.2 in Hamilton, New Jersey State Police said. Companies are operating on I295 in the area of exit 63 for a reported car off the roadway in the water. I 295 is open but please use caution in the area. Posted by Hamilton Township Professional Firefighters on Sunday, March 19, 20…