H-Block Gang Members Sentenced In Trenton Double-Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor H-Block Gang Members Sentenced In Trenton Double-Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
H-Block Gang Members Sentenced In Trenton Double-Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor Two Trenton men were sentenced to 60 years in New Jersey State Prison without parole for a gang-related double-fatal shooting, authorities said. Treizon Thompson, 23, and Tyzir Hamilton, 22, were sentenced by Mercer County Superior Judge Peter E. Warshaw in separate court appearances on Thursday, Jan. 4, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. Both men were sentenced to two 30-year sentences with a mandatory 30-year period of parole ineligibility, Onofri said. Warshaw granted the state’s request to run the sentences consecutively for a total of 60 years i…
COVID-19: These South Jersey Counties Have Highest Coronavirus Rates COVID-19: These South Jersey Counties Have Highest Coronavirus Rates
Covid-19: These South Jersey Counties Have Highest Coronavirus Rates Three counties in South Jersey rank among the top 12 counties statewide in confirmed coronavirus cases, according to New Jersey Health Department statistics. As of Tuesday, Jan. 2, Camden County ranked sixth statewide. Burlington County ranked 10th and Mercer County ranked 12th. There were 177,428 confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide on Tuesday, according to the state's COVID Dashboard. Here are the number of local cases by county: Camden: 11,506 Burlington: 9,114 Mercer: 7,186 For the complete listing of counties with high coronavirus rates, click here.
Fast-Play Lottery Ticket Worth $53K Sold In Trenton Fast-Play Lottery Ticket Worth $53K Sold In Trenton
Fast-Play Lottery Ticket Worth $53K Sold In Trenton A Fast-Play Lottery ticket worth $52,876 was sold in Mercer County, state officials said. The prize-winning ticket was sold on Dec. 27 at Reyes Supermarket, LLC at 761 Chambers St. in Trenton.
These NJ Towns Got The Most Rain In This Week's Storm: NWS These NJ Towns Got The Most Rain In This Week's Storm: NWS
These NJ Towns Got The Most Rain In This Week's Storm: NWS Yet another December rain storm has come and gone, leaving many New Jersey towns under water. According to the National Weather Service's Philadelphia/Mount Holly office, between one and three inches of rain fell across the area, ending early Thursday, Dec. 28. The town that got the most amount of rain is Washington Township (Warren County), with 3.38 inches, the weather service said. Bernards Township in Somerset County saw 3.24 inches and Randolph in Morris County saw 3.03 inches. Click here to see totals as of 11:50 a.m. Sussex County got between  2.05 and 2.53 inches; Somers…
Mercer County Sheriff's Detective Jessica Cardona Dies, 46 Mercer County Sheriff's Detective Jessica Cardona Dies, 46
Mercer County Sheriff's Detective Jessica Cardona Dies, 46 Jessica Cardona, a mother and internal affairs detective with the Mercer County Sheriff's Department, died on Dec. 9, 2023.  She was 46 years old. The Burlington mother leaves behind her husband Kenneth Cardona; sons Dazani DeLeon, Jerel DeLeon and wife Angela, and Devian DeLeon. She was born to Santos and Carmen Hernandez in Puerto Rico, her obituary says. A GoFundMe for Cardona's family says she worked as a detective in the MCPO's internal affairs unit for 21 years and cherished her role as a mother. Click here for Jessica's complete obituary.
NJ Man Admits Selling Fentanyl That Killed Bucks County Man, Court Finds NJ Man Admits Selling Fentanyl That Killed Bucks County Man, Court Finds
NJ Man Admits Selling Fentanyl That Killed Bucks County Man, Court Finds A New Jersey man has admitted to selling the drugs that killed a Pennsylvania resident more than four years ago, authorities say.  Lamar Campbell of Trenton pleaded guilty to strict liability for drug-induced death and related counts in a Mercer County courtroom last Friday, Dec. 8, said the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.  The investigation began on June 29, 2019, after Morrisville police found 40-year-old Joseph Prieth dead in an apartment on Plaza Boulevard, prosecutors said.  Prieth was discovered in a bathroom surrounded by "used heroin bags…
Thousands Without Power In Central Jersey Due To Wind, Downed Lines Thousands Without Power In Central Jersey Due To Wind, Downed Lines
Thousands Without Power In Central Jersey Due To Wind, Downed Lines Widespread power outages were fueled by high winds and flooding, authorities said. As of 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18, Monmouth County was the hardest hit with more than 15,500 homes and businesses without power, according to Jersey Central Power and Light. Ocean County reported 2,420 without power; Middlesex County experienced 1,109 outages; Mercer County had 955 outages and Burlington County had 90.  There also were scattered outages in Camden and Gloucester counties, PSE&G reported, saying there were 427 outages across South Jersey.
WINNER: Powerball Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Krauszer's WINNER: Powerball Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Krauszer's
Winner: Powerball Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold At Krauszer's There was a winning $50,000 Powerball lottery ticket sold in Mercer County on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The winning numbers were 6, 47, 50, 61 and 68 and the Powerball was 4. The winning ticket was sold at Krauszer’s Food Store, 119 Franklin St., Hightstown.
NJ Man Found Guilty Of Killing GF In Home Containing Heroin: Officials NJ Man Found Guilty Of Killing GF In Home Containing Heroin: Officials
NJ Man Found Guilty Of Killing GF In Home Containing Heroin: Officials A Ewing Township man has been found guilty by a Mercer County jury for the shooting death of his Pennsylvania girlfriend at his home, authorities said. Aaron Adams, 41, was convicted of murder and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri At approximately 6:30 p.m. on June 1, 2020, Ewing police were alerted to a dead female in a home on Glen Stewart Drive.  Police found the victim, identified as Ashley Davis, 32, of Levittown, PA, in the basement, Onofri said. There were visible wounds to Davis’ body and she was pron…
12-Year-Old Girl Struck, Killed With Dog In South Jersey: Report 12-Year-Old Girl Struck, Killed With Dog In South Jersey: Report
12-Year-Old Girl Struck, Killed With Dog In South Jersey: Report A 12-year-old girl and a dog were struck and killed by a vehicle as they crossed a street in Mercer County, NBC Philadelphia reports. Ananta Ahuja and her dog were struck by a Jeep Grand Cherokee at the intersection of Rabbit Hill Road and Abbington Lane in West Windsor around 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, the outlet said. The Jeep driver, whose name was not released, was reportedly cooperating with police. Ananta was a 7th grader at Community Middle School in the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District. Click here for more from NBC Philadelphia.
Fast Play Lottery Ticket Worth $129K Sold At Mercer County Deli Fast Play Lottery Ticket Worth $129K Sold At Mercer County Deli
Fast Play Lottery Ticket Worth $129K Sold At Mercer County Deli One lucky player purchased a ticket for the $10 Max Cash Multiplier winning $129,122 on Tuesday, Nov. 28. Fast Play Progressive tickets are sold at any retailer and offer a fast way for players to see if their ticket is a lucky winner.  The winning ticket was sold at Hamilton Deli and Grill, 3800 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton in Mercer County.
Mercer County Man, 62, Killed In Multi-Vehicle Collision On I-295: State Police Mercer County Man, 62, Killed In Multi-Vehicle Collision On I-295: State Police
Mercer County Man, 62, Killed In Multi-Vehicle Collision On I-295: State Police A 62-year-old man from Mercer County was killed in a multiple-vehicle crash on Interstate 295 in Burlington County, authorities said. One of the drivers, Dennis Cox, 62, of Hamilton Square was ejected and fatally injured, they said. Troopers responded to the crash at 8:12 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 on the northbound lanes of 295 in Mount Laurel Township, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan. Based on a preliminary investigation a Nissan Van was traveling in the right lane of I-295 north. A Dodge pickup truck was traveling north in the center lane of I-295 north.  …