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4 Arrested In Trenton Shooting Of Bicyclist: Prosecutor 4 Arrested In Trenton Shooting Of Bicyclist: Prosecutor
4 Arrested In Trenton Shooting Of Bicyclist: Prosecutor Four people have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting of a bicyclist in Trenton last month, authorities said. Dajon Bethea, 26, of Trenton, Shyheim McMillon, 27, of Trenton, Jamir Black, 26, of Trenton, and Shatwan Liverman, 27, of Suffolk, Virginia, are each charged with conspiracy to commit murder, according to Acting Mercer County Prosecutor Theresa L. Hilton. Additionally, Bethea and McMillon each face a charge of accomplice liability murder, she said. At approximately 1:35 p.m. on July 2, Trenton police responded to the 200 block of Euclid Avenue …
Cocaine Worth $70K Seized In Mercer County Bust: Prosecutor Cocaine Worth $70K Seized In Mercer County Bust: Prosecutor
Cocaine Worth $70K Seized In Mercer County Bust: Prosecutor A multi-agency investigation in Mercer County led to the seizure of 700 grams of cocaine and the arrest of two men from Trenton and Bucks County, PA, authorities said. The cocaine was worth $70,000 on the street, according to  Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. At about 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, members of the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force (MCNTF), with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, and the Ewing, Hamilton and Trenton police, found Dayron Vaughn, 48, of Bristol, PA, driving a motorcycle …
Trenton Police ID Victim Of Fatal Stabbing In Abandoned Apartment Trenton Police ID Victim Of Fatal Stabbing In Abandoned Apartment
Trenton Police ID Victim Of Fatal Stabbing In Abandoned Apartment Authorities have identified the Trenton man stabbed to death in an abandoned apartment. Donnell Jenkins, 52, was killed in the Tuesday, March 19 attack, according to the Mercer County Prosecuror's Office. At approximately 2:40 a.m., Trenton police responded to a call at the Kingsbury Square low-rise apartments, the prosecutor said. An adult male was found in an abandoned apartment with multiple stab wounds, the prosecutor said. The victim was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later.  A suspect was detain…
$270K In Cocaine, Heroin Seized In Major Mercer County Bust $270K In Cocaine, Heroin Seized In Major Mercer County Bust
$270K In Cocaine, Heroin Seized In Major Mercer County Bust About $270,000 worth of cocaine and heroin was seized as part of a drug investigation in Mercer County, authorities said. Terrance Young, 34, of Ewing, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 30, as part of the sting, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. The investigation was conducted by the members of the Mercer County Narcotics Task Force, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, and the Ewing, Hamilton and Trenton police.  After executing a search warrant at Young’s Perry Drive residence and detaining him…
Police ID Dump Truck Driver Killed In 3-Truck Crash In Trenton Police ID Dump Truck Driver Killed In 3-Truck Crash In Trenton
Police ID Dump Truck Driver Killed In 3-Truck Crash In Trenton Trenton police have identified the driver of a dump truck killed in a collision with two other dump trucks on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Milky Sosa, 51, of Bloomfield in Essex County, died in the crash, Trenton police said. The drivers of the other dump trucks suffered minor injuries in the Route 129 collision. "No summonses were issued as the preliminary investigation shows that the deceased driver was at fault," said Det. Lt. Brian Jones, a Trenton police spokesman. However the investigation is ongoing, Jones said. Route 129 was closed in both directions at about 12:15 p.m., police said. Tren…
Dump Truck Driver Killed In 3-Truck Crash That Closed Trenton Highway (UPDATED) Dump Truck Driver Killed In 3-Truck Crash That Closed Trenton Highway (UPDATED)
Dump Truck Driver Killed In 3-Truck Crash That Closed Trenton Highway (Updated) A dump truck driver was killed in a chain reaction crash Wednesday, Jan. 3, authorities said. The crash involving three dump trucks closed all lanes of a major Trenton roadway, Trenton police said. Route 129 was closed in both directions at about 12:15 p.m., according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Trenton Police, Trenton Fire, and Trenton Emergency Medical Services all responded. Three dump trucks were involved in the crash and the drivers of each truck were transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center, police said. Two of the drivers were treated for minor inj…
1 Killed, 2 Critical In Trenton Apartment Building Fire (DEVELOPING) 1 Killed, 2 Critical In Trenton Apartment Building Fire (DEVELOPING)
1 Killed, 2 Critical In Trenton Apartment Building Fire (Developing) One person was killed, a second was in critical condition and a third in extremely critical condition after a Trenton apartment building fire, authorities said. The fatal two-alarm fire broke out at about 7 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15 at 205-207 Hamilton Ave., Trenton police said. Ten residents were displaced as a result of the blaze, police said. The extremely critical victim had been taken to an area burn unit, police said. No other details were immediately available. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Bloods Leader Killed In Trenton Shooting, Authorities Say Bloods Leader Killed In Trenton Shooting, Authorities Say
Bloods Leader Killed In Trenton Shooting, Authorities Say A reputed leader of the Bloods street gang was shot and killed in Trenton, authorities said. The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton police are investigating the fatal shooting on Friday, May 26, police said. Sharief Treadwell, 36, a self-described ‘four-star general” of the Trenton Gangsta Killa Bloods sect, died after being shot near Oakland and Hoffman streets, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office. The shooting came the same day it was announced that another Bloods leader had been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Tyree "Hellboy" Thomas,…
Fourth Arrest Made In Easter Sunday Murder In Trenton Fourth Arrest Made In Easter Sunday Murder In Trenton
Fourth Arrest Made In Easter Sunday Murder In Trenton A fourth suspect has been arrested in an Easter Sunday murder in Trenton, authorities said. Bayshawn Brown, 22, of Ewing, was taken into custody on Thursday, April 20, in Florence Township, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. Brown is charged along with Joseph Fayson, Justin Malkin and Darrin Eutsey with first-degree murder, third-degree theft by receiving stolen property and weapons offenses, Onofri said.  At 6:56 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, 2023, Trenton police responded to a ShotSpotter notification reporting multiple shots fired in the area of Lambe…
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…
Trenton Man, 46, Shot Dead: Prosecutor Trenton Man, 46, Shot Dead: Prosecutor
Trenton Man, 46, Shot Dead: Prosecutor A 46-year-old man from Trenton was shot and killed over the weekend, authorities said. Daniel Garvin was fatally wounded in the shooting at 8:21 p.m. on Friday, April 14, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office. Trenton Police received a ShotSpotter activation for six rounds in the area of 328 Rutherford Avenue. Trenton Police responded to the area and found a male behind 332 and 330 Rutherford Avenue suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. He was transported to the hospital but was later pronounced dead.  The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made. An…
Trenton Police ID Man, 85, Killed In Pedestrian Crash Trenton Police ID Man, 85, Killed In Pedestrian Crash
Trenton Police ID Man, 85, Killed In Pedestrian Crash Trenton police have identified the 85-year-old who died as a result of a pedestrian crash on Sunday night, March 5. Dowell Houston of Trenton was struck and killed on Route 29 at South Warren Street at about 9:30 p.m., according to a Trenton police spokesman. The driver of the vehicle — Jessica Rose Hesser, 21, of Bensalem, Pennsylvania — was issued motor vehicle summonses, according to Detective Lt. Nathan Bolognini. Hesser had not been criminally charged as of Tuesday, March 7, Bolognini said.
First-Degree Murder Charges For Man Arrested For Disturbing Human Remains Of Trenton Mom, 41 First-Degree Murder Charges For Man Arrested For Disturbing Human Remains Of Trenton Mom, 41
First-Degree Murder Charges For Man Arrested For Disturbing Human Remains Of Trenton Mom, 41 The 48-year-old man previously arrested for disturbing human remains in the suspicious death of Trenton mother Corrine Episcopo-Daniels has been charged with murder, authorities announced Thursday. Alton Eubanks, of Trenton, was charged with first-degree murder on Monday, Nov. 7, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said in a release with local officials. He was initially arrested for purposefully disturbing, moving and/or concealing human remains on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Trenton Police responding to a call for a well-being check found Episcopo-Daniels’ body in the basement of a Park Av…
Crack Cocaine Dealer Had More Than $28K In Cash: Trenton PD Crack Cocaine Dealer Had More Than $28K In Cash: Trenton PD
Crack Cocaine Dealer Had More Than $28K In Cash: Trenton PD A 33-year-old man whom Trenton police say they saw selling crack cocaine was later found with nearly $29,000 cash, according to authorities. Officers conducting surveillance near the 200 block of Brunswick Avenue in Trenton saw Bashawn Allen performing several hand-to-hand sales of narcotics out of his vehicle on Thursday, Nov. 3, police said. The surveillance was a response to the numerous complaints involving the illegal and blatant use and sales of narcotics. A follow-up investigation found that Allen had a distributable amount of crack cocaine, as well as $28,566 in cash, according to …
Crack Cocaine, Ecstasy, Hundreds Of Oxycodone Pills Found In Trenton Bust: Police Crack Cocaine, Ecstasy, Hundreds Of Oxycodone Pills Found In Trenton Bust: Police
Crack Cocaine, Ecstasy, Hundreds Of Oxycodone Pills Found In Trenton Bust: Police A Trenton man was slapped with charges after an investigation into narcotics sales led to the discovery of crack cocaine, ecstasy, Xanax, and hundreds of Oxycodone pills, authorities said. Trenton Police detectives carried out a search warrant at 32 North Hermitage Ave. on Tuesday, Oct. 18 following several complaints involving illegal narcotics sales, the department said in a Monday release. The search turned up 60 grams of crack cocaine, 12 ecstasy pills, two Xanax pills, 205 Oxycodone pills, and $2,650 in cash, the release said. Martea S. Harrington, 59, was subsequently arrested and ch…
Violent Offender Busted After Firing Shots From Stolen Glock, Trenton Police Say Violent Offender Busted After Firing Shots From Stolen Glock, Trenton Police Say
Violent Offender Busted After Firing Shots From Stolen Glock, Trenton Police Say A violent offender who is banned from possessing handguns was arrested again after authorities allegedly caught him firing rounds from a stolen Glock in Trenton. Paris T. Mann, 35, was charged with unlawful possession of a handgun, receiving stolen property, obstruction, and other weapons offenses, Trenton Police said on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Mann was seen firing rounds from a weapon as officers responded to the area of Stuyvesant and Hayes Avenues, police said. A follow-up investigation allegedly found that the weapon — a Glock 48 .9mm semi-automatic handgun — was stolen. Mann’s charges are …
61 Heroin Bricks, Ecstasy Nabbed During Drug Bust In Trenton, Police Say 61 Heroin Bricks, Ecstasy Nabbed During Drug Bust In Trenton, Police Say
61 Heroin Bricks, Ecstasy Nabbed During Drug Bust In Trenton, Police Say Sixty-one bricks of heroin, ecstasy, and more than $800 in cash were nabbed during a drug bust resulting from a week-long investigation in Trenton, authorities announced. Detectives patrolling the area of Cleveland Avenue developed probable cause to carry out a search warrant on Davon Williams, 34, Trenton Police said in a release on Thursday, Oct. 20. The search turned up 3,050 decks (approximately 61 bricks) of heroin, three ecstasy pills, $825 in cash, and a digital scale, investigators said. Williams was charged with possession of drugs and possession of paraphernalia and taken into cu…
Man Found With Crack-Cocaine After Ditching Handgun, High-Capacity Mag During Trenton Chase: PD Man Found With Crack-Cocaine After Ditching Handgun, High-Capacity Mag During Trenton Chase: PD
Man Found With Crack-Cocaine After Ditching Handgun, High-Capacity Mag During Trenton Chase: PD A 22-year-old man was found with a distributable amount of crack-cocaine after attempting to ditch a handgun with a high-capacity magazine during a chase involving Trenton Police, authorities said. Officers patrolling the area of Boudinot Street tried to stop Papino Lloyd after seeing him with a handgun and a high-capacity magazine, Trenton Police said in a release on Monday, Sept. 19. Lloyd then fled, discarding the weapon in the process, before being found with a Polymer handgun with a high-capacity magazine without a serial number and a distributable amount of crack-cocaine within 1000 f…
Pair Nabbed For Selling Cocaine Near Trenton School, Police Say Pair Nabbed For Selling Cocaine Near Trenton School, Police Say
Pair Nabbed For Selling Cocaine Near Trenton School, Police Say Several nuisance complaints led to two men being arrested for selling cocaine near a Trenton school, authorities said. Officers responding to the nuisance complaints near Home Avenue conducted a narcotics search warrant on Ronaldo Najera and Jonathan E. Lemus-Zamora on Friday, Aug. 19, Trenton Police said. The search allegedly turned up 35 grams of cocaine, various paraphernalia, and $185 in cash. A vehicle was also seized, according to police. Najera and Lemus-Zamora were arrested and charged with possession and intent to distribute cocaine and paraphernalia, as well as possession with i…
Trenton Teen Reported Missing, Police Say Trenton Teen Reported Missing, Police Say
Trenton Teen Reported Missing, Police Say Seen him? Police are searching for a missing teen from Trenton.  Wayne Williams, 17, was reported missing from the area of Spring Street, Trenton Police said on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Wayne was last seen wearing a t-shirt, black pants, and black sneakers, police said. Anyone with information about Wayne’s whereabouts is urged to contact Trenton Police at 609-989-4170.
Trenton Boy, 13, Reported Missing: Police Trenton Boy, 13, Reported Missing: Police
Trenton Boy, 13, Reported Missing: Police Seen him? Police are searching for a missing 13-year-old boy from Trenton. Nahzik Amadou was reported missing from Home Avenue, Trenton Police said on Monday, August 22. Nahzik was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black jeans, and black Timberland boots, police said. *Please Help us find our Neighbor* The Trenton, New Jersey Police Department is asking for the assistance of the public... Posted by Trenton, New Jersey Police Department on Monday, August 22, 2022 Anyone with information on Nahzik’s whereabouts is urged to contact Trenton Police at 609-989-4170.
Man Caught With Ghost Gun, Heroin At Trenton Apartment Complex, Police Say Man Caught With Ghost Gun, Heroin At Trenton Apartment Complex, Police Say
Man Caught With Ghost Gun, Heroin At Trenton Apartment Complex, Police Say A 19-year-old man was caught with a ghost gun and heroin at a Trenton apartment complex, authorities said. Danquai Maldon was loitering with a group inside Roger Gardens apartments in Trenton on Tuesday, August 16, Trenton Police said. Officers patrolling the area saw Maldon repeatedly adjusting a large item in his waistband appearing to be a handgun, police said. A follow-up investigation and questioning led to Maldon’s arrest. The weapon was seized, and officers also allegedly found an unspecified amount of heroin. Maldon was charged with unlawful possession of a ghost gun, possession …
Man Busted With Stolen Handgun During Heroin Deal In Trenton, Police Say Man Busted With Stolen Handgun During Heroin Deal In Trenton, Police Say
Man Busted With Stolen Handgun During Heroin Deal In Trenton, Police Say A 35-year-old man was caught with a stolen handgun and various drugs during a heroin deal in Trenton, authorities said. Nieme Bradley was seen involved in a hand-to-hand narcotics transaction on Coolidge Avenue as officers patrolled the area of Oakland Avenue and Hoffman Avenue on Monday, August 15, Trenton Police said. During questioning, Bradley was found with a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun stolen out of Trenton, along with two 10-round magazines, 20 rounds of ammunition, unspecified amounts of heroin, Oxycodone, and Psilocybin (mushrooms), and $500 cash, police said. Bradley was arrested…
Loaded Handgun, Oxycodone, 2 Pounds Of Pot Found During Trenton Stop, Police Say Loaded Handgun, Oxycodone, 2 Pounds Of Pot Found During Trenton Stop, Police Say
Loaded Handgun, Oxycodone, 2 Pounds Of Pot Found During Trenton Stop, Police Say A man was arrested after being found with a loaded handgun, Oxycodone, and two pounds of marijuana in Trenton, authorities said. Randall, pictured above, was in the driver’s seat of a car parked near Hoffman Avenue as another man leaned into the window on Wednesday, August 10, police said. The two men became “startled” as they noticed a patrolling officer, prompting an investigation, police said. The officer allegedly saw Randall putting something near his feet as he approached. A follow-up search of the car showed that the item Randall was trying to hide was a sandwich bag with 15 Oxycod…
Pair Held Knife Against Victim’s Neck During Trenton Robbery, Police Say Pair Held Knife Against Victim’s Neck During Trenton Robbery, Police Say
Pair Held Knife Against Victim’s Neck During Trenton Robbery, Police Say Two suspects were arrested after carrying out an armed robbery in Trenton in which one of them held a knife to the victim’s neck, authorities said. Officers responding to the robbery were told that the victim was approached by a man and woman while walking on Hewitt Street near the intersection of Chestnut Avenue on Sunday, August 7, Trenton Police said in a release on Tuesday, August 16. One of the suspects held a knife against the victim’s neck as the other robbed her of her cell phone and purse before the pair fled in an unknown direction, police said. A follow-up search of the area led…
South Jersey Man Busted In Back-To-Back Middle School Burglaries: Police South Jersey Man Busted In Back-To-Back Middle School Burglaries: Police
South Jersey Man Busted In Back-To-Back Middle School Burglaries: Police A South Jersey man was caught after breaking into a local middle school on two separate occasions, authorities said. Angel Jimenez, of Trenton, is accused of illegally entering Dunn Middle School on Dayton Street and stealing an air purifier on Saturday, July 30, Trenton Police said in a release on Thursday, August 4. He was identified via surveillance footage from inside the school, police said. Jimenez was allegedly caught a second time roaming the halls of the school as officers responded to an alarm activation on Thursday, August 4. Jimenez was charged with two counts of burglary and …
Police Searching For Missing 14-Year-Old Trenton Girl Police Searching For Missing 14-Year-Old Trenton Girl
Police Searching For Missing 14-Year-Old Trenton Girl Seen her? Police are searching for a missing 14-year-old girl from Trenton. Veronica Rosario-Rivas was reported missing from Hancock Street in Trenton on Thursday, August 4, local police said. Veronica is known to make frequent trips to the areas of Unity Square Park and Lamberton Street Park, according to police. Anyone with information about Veronica’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Trenton Police tipline at 609-989-4000.
South Jersey Girl, 13, Reported Missing: Police South Jersey Girl, 13, Reported Missing: Police
South Jersey Girl, 13, Reported Missing: Police Seen her? Police are searching for a missing 13-year-old girl from South Jersey. Briyit Morales was reported missing from Hancock Street in Trenton on Thursday, August 4, local police said. Briyit was last seen wearing a light blue tank top and blue jeans. She is known to make frequent trips to the areas of Unity Square Park and Lamberton Street Park, according to police. Anyone with information about Briyit’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Trenton Police tipline at 609-989-4000.
Police: 7 Nabbed For Prostitution In Trenton Police: 7 Nabbed For Prostitution In Trenton
Police: 7 Nabbed For Prostitution In Trenton Seven people were arrested following a prostitution investigation in Trenton, authorities said. Trenton Police conducted a high-visibility prostitution detail near the areas of South Clinton Avenue, Bayard Street, Broad Street, and Malone Avenue on Friday, July 29, the department said in a release on Thursday, August 4. The patrol “focused on the quality of life offenses as well as open-air street-level narcotics offenses,” police said. The following seven suspects were arrested and charged: 1.) Helen Contos 2.) Casey Twisdale 3.) Brittany Festa 4.) Shannon Mccarthy 5.) Melissa Busket 6.…
South Jersey Woman, 63, Reported Missing In Trenton, Police Say South Jersey Woman, 63, Reported Missing In Trenton, Police Say
South Jersey Woman, 63, Reported Missing In Trenton, Police Say A 63-year-old woman from South Jersey has been reported missing in Trenton, authorities said. Lorna Little, of Glassboro, was last seen wearing a brown winter coat, a gray sweater, and blue jeans, and was carrying a brown purse, Trenton Police said in a release on Thursday, July 14. Little — who also goes by the name of “Lorie” — may be lost near the areas of Academy and/or Fountain Streets, police said. Anyone with information about Little’s whereabouts is urged to contact Trenton Police at 609-989-4000. “Please help us find her as soon as possible,” police said.
Man Nabbed With Handgun Following Trenton Traffic Stop, Police Say Man Nabbed With Handgun Following Trenton Traffic Stop, Police Say
Man Nabbed With Handgun Following Trenton Traffic Stop, Police Say A man pulled over in Trenton was charged after being found with a handgun and a spent shell casing, authorities said. James J. Jackson was stopped near Wood and Stockton Streets on Friday, July 1, Trenton Police said in a release on Wednesday, July 13. During the stop, officers saw a spent shell casing and asked Jackson to step out of the vehicle, police said. A follow-up search of Jackson’s vehicle allegedly turned up a handgun. Jackson was placed under arrested and charged appropriately. The police department’s Violent Crimes Unit also assisted.