Driver Wanted On Warrants Leads Route 202 Pursuit-Crash: Prosecutor Driver Wanted On Warrants Leads Route 202 Pursuit-Crash: Prosecutor
Driver Wanted On Warrants Leads Route 202 Pursuit-Crash: Prosecutor A 25-year-old woman wanted on warrants out of multiple Central Jersey towns arrested for leading a Route 202 police pursuit before crashing, authorities said. Police tried stopping Jerrie Lee Williams, of Bound Brook, around 11:05 p.m. in Branchburg when they noticed she had an expired registration, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. Williams failed to stop when signaled by the officer activating his emergency police lights and siren, McDonald said. Instead, she fled on Holland Brook Road at a high rate of speed.  The officer deactivated his police emergency l…
State Police ID Philadelphia Man Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver While Fixing Tire In NJ State Police ID Philadelphia Man Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver While Fixing Tire In NJ
State Police ID Philadelphia Man Killed By Suspected Drunk Driver While Fixing Tire In NJ A 40-year-old motorist from Philadelphia was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver while fixing a tire in South Jersey, authorities said. Wayne Doharty was killed around 12:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 7 in Gloucester County, New Jersey State Police said.  Based on the preliminary investigation, Doharty was driving northbound on Route 55 near milepost 43.6 in Franklin Township when his vehicle had a “tire malfunction” and he stopped to fix it, said Trooper Brandi Slota, a State Police spokeswoman. Brian Caldwell, 48, of Cape May, was driving a pickup truck northbound on Route 55 …
SEEN HER? 17-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In South Jersey SEEN HER? 17-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In South Jersey
Seen HER? 17-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing In South Jersey A 17-year-old girl has gone missing in South Jersey. Charrell Kelly, who is 5ft 2in tall and weighs about 130 pounds was last seen leaving her home with a duffle bag in a silver-colored vehicle, according to Bridgeton police. Kelly is a Bridgeton resident and is believed to be with Elijah Santiago, 15, who was also reported missing out of Franklin Township. Santiago is 5ft 1in tall and weighs about 120 pounds. If you have any information regarding either one of the 2 juveniles pictured please contact the Bridgeton Police Department at 856 451-0033 ext. 0
UPDATE: Missing Somerset County Woman, 29, Found Safe UPDATE: Missing Somerset County Woman, 29, Found Safe
Update: Missing Somerset County Woman, 29, Found Safe UPDATE: Dover has been located and is safe, authorities confirmed. --------------------------- Seen her? Authorities in Somerset County are seeking the public’s help locating an endangered 29-year-old woman who has been missing for more than a week. Shekinah D. Dover, of Franklin Township, was last seen walking on Grove Street towards Main Street in Somerville around 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, Acting Somerset County Prosecutor Annmarie Taggart said in a release with local officials on Tuesday, June 7. She was reported missing to the Franklin Township police department by her mother arou…
Composite Sketch Of Suspect Who Tried Sexually Assaulting NJ Runner Released Composite Sketch Of Suspect Who Tried Sexually Assaulting NJ Runner Released
Composite Sketch Of Suspect Who Tried Sexually Assaulting NJ Runner Released Authorities have released a composite sketch of the bicyclist who hopped off to tackle a female runner to the ground and sexually assault her in Somerset County. The victim called 911 around 6 p.m. Monday, May 16 detailing the incident near Blackwells Mills Road and Canal Road in Franklin Township, Somerset County Acting Prosecutor Annmarie Taggart said. The victim was able to fight her attacker and escape from the assault, authorities said. The victim described the suspect as a Hispanic male approximately 5’6” to 5’7”, heavier build, approximately mid 30’s, wearing black pa…
Woman Gave False Report In Deadly NJ Hit-Run Crash: Prosecutor Woman Gave False Report In Deadly NJ Hit-Run Crash: Prosecutor
Woman Gave False Report In Deadly NJ Hit-Run Crash: Prosecutor The driver who struck and killed a pedestrian earlier this year was arrested, as was a woman who lied about the incident to police, authorities in Central Jersey said. Raulito Peralta, 22, of Highland Park, struck and killed New Brunswick's Treasa M. Daye-Fennie while she was crossing a street in Franklin Township last February, Acting Somerset County Prosecutor Annmarie Taggart said. Estrella Caballero-Cruz, 21, of Highland Park, was charged with providing a false report to police. Daye-Fennie was crossing Somerset Street near High Street around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22, wh…
State Police ID Motorist, 43, Killed When SUV Flips In South Jersey State Police ID Motorist, 43, Killed When SUV Flips In South Jersey
State Police ID Motorist, 43, Killed When SUV Flips In South Jersey Authorities identified the motorist killed when her SUV overturned in South Jersey. Danielle Lewis, 43, of Vineland died in the crash at 3:02 p;m. on Tuesday, March 8, a New Jersey Strate Police spokesman said. A Ford Explorer driven by Lewis drove off Route 55 southbound to the left and overturned in the grass center median in Franklin Township, according to Trooper Charles Marchan. An investigation was ongoing.
Woman Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Somerset County, Prosecutor Says Woman Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Somerset County, Prosecutor Says
Woman Struck, Killed By Hit-Run Driver In Somerset County, Prosecutor Says A woman was struck and killed by a driver who fled the scene earlier this week, authorities announced. Treasa M. Daye-Fennie, 50, was crossing Somerset Street near High Street in Franklin Township when a southbound vehicle struck her and fled the scene just before 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22, Acting Somerset County Prosecutor Thomas Chirichella said in Friday release. Daye-Fennie, of New Brunswick, was pronounced dead at the scene, Chirichella said. The investigation is ongoing, and no arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to call the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Offic…
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Closes Route 55 In South Jersey: Developing Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Closes Route 55 In South Jersey: Developing
Jackknifed Tractor-Trailer Closes Route 55 In South Jersey: Developing A jackknifed tractor-trailer closed Route 55 in Gloucester County, according to developing and unconfirmed reports. The crash occurred about 7 a.m. Thursday near exit 43 in Franklin Township, initial reports said. Four cars also were involved in the collision with the fully-loaded trailer which was leaking gasoline, an unconfirmed report said. Franklin police were not immediately available for comment. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
22-Year-Old Driver Dies In Route 55 Crash 22-Year-Old Driver Dies In Route 55 Crash
22-Year-Old Driver Dies In Route 55 Crash A 22-year-old man died after he lost control of his car and a crashed in Gloucester County, authorities said. Zachary Hansen, of Commercial Township, was traveling north on State Highway 55 in Franklin Township early Dec. 10, when he veered off the side of the road near milepost 40.8, New Jersey State Police Trooper Brandi Slota said. Hansen's vehicle -- a Scion -- overturned struck a southbound side guardrail, ejecting him, Slota said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are still investigating the accident. 
Police Release Details, ID 2 Dead In Franklin Township Crash Police Release Details, ID 2 Dead In Franklin Township Crash
Police Release Details, ID 2 Dead In Franklin Township Crash Two people died after a driver lost control and struck a pole in a Franklin Township crash Tuesday night, NJ Advance Media reports citing local police. Tad M. Richardson, 27, of Franklinville, lost control of a Toyota Camry on the eastbound side of the 2600 block of Harding Highway, crossed over the center line and struck the pole on the left side of the road around 11:45 p.m., authorities said. He and his passenger,  Stephen B. Sklar Jr., 46, of Marlton, died in the crash, NJ Advance Media says citing police. A GoFundMe was launched by Kristina Richardson in an effort to help co…
Police Release Details, ID 2 Dead In Franklin Township Crash Police Release Details, ID 2 Dead In Franklin Township Crash
Police Release Details, ID 2 Dead In Franklin Township Crash Two people died after a driver lost control and struck a pole in a Franklin Township crash Tuesday night, NJ Advance Media reports citing local police. Tad M. Richardson, 27, of Franklinville, lost control of a Toyota Camry on the eastbound side of the 2600 block of Harding Highway, crossed over the center line and struck the pole on the left side of the road around 11:45 p.m., authorities said. He and his passenger,  Stephen B. Sklar Jr., 46, of Marlton, died in the crash, NJ Advance Media says citing police. A GoFundMe was launched by Kristina Richardson in an effort to help co…