Vehicle Flips On I-195 Mercer County Vehicle Flips On I-195 Mercer County
Vehicle Flips On I-195 Mercer County A vehicle overturned on Interstate 195 in Mercer County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9:50 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6 on I-195 westbound east of Exit 5 (Route 130) in Robbinsville, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. One lane and the shoulder were closed, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Amazon Facility, Schools Close Due To Water Pressure Problems Plaguing NJ Communities Amazon Facility, Schools Close Due To Water Pressure Problems Plaguing NJ Communities
Amazon Facility, Schools Close Due To Water Pressure Problems Plaguing NJ Communities Low water pressure or complete lack of water is plaguing communities in Mercer County, local officials say. Aqua New Jersey customers in Chesterfield, Hamilton, Hamilton Square, Robbinsville, and Windsor could experience the issues through Sunday, June 4, the company said. The issues began on Thursday, June 1, after a pump malfunction in one of the wells, Aqua NJ said in a statement. "The team is working around the clock to address this issue...," the statement reads. "We anticipate water pressure will improve significantly by tomorrow (Saturday) evening and will fully recover by Monday m…
Driver, 18, Killed In Collision With Dump Truck In Mercer County: Police Driver, 18, Killed In Collision With Dump Truck In Mercer County: Police
Driver, 18, Killed In Collision With Dump Truck In Mercer County: Police An 18-year-old woman from Mercer County was killed in a collision with a dump truck, authorities said. The crash occurred at 12:17 p.m. on Thursday, June 1 near Route 1 and Franklin Corner Road in Lawrence Township, police said. Daijah McKithen of Lawrenceville made an improper left turn before the fatal collision, according to Lawrence Township Police Chief Christopher Longo.  McKithen was pronounced dead at the scene. McKithen was just three weeks away from celebrating her graduation, the school district said. The Lawrence High School graduation ceremony is June 22. In a statement…
Serious Crash Closes Route 1 In Mercer County Serious Crash Closes Route 1 In Mercer County
Serious Crash Closes Route 1 In Mercer County A serious crash closed Route 1 in Mercer County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 12:20 p.m. southbound at Franklin Corner Road and Bakers Basin Road in Lawrence Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes remained closed as of 2 p.m. during a crash scene investigation, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
$2M Lottery Jackpot Split Between Hudson, Mercer County Players $2M Lottery Jackpot Split Between Hudson, Mercer County Players
$2M Lottery Jackpot Split Between Hudson, Mercer County Players It was the perfect way to kick off the long weekend for three New Jersey lottery players. Three lucky tickets, two sold in Hudson County and one in Mercer County matched all five numbers in the $2 million Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Friday, May 26. Each winner will receive $696,440.  The tickets were sold at $.99 Cent Global on Central Avenue in Jersey City and a 7-Eleven on Princeton Highstown Road in Princeton Junction. The winning numbers were: 02, 05, 06, 10, and 19 and the XTRA number was: 02. 
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…
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…
Video Shows Hit-Run Crash That Hospitalized Mercer County Officer Video Shows Hit-Run Crash That Hospitalized Mercer County Officer
Video Shows Hit-Run Crash That Hospitalized Mercer County Officer A 25-year-old Mercer County police officer struck by a hit-and-run driver has been released from the hospital, authorities said. Police, meanwhile, released dashcam video of the Robbinsville Police Officer Connor Boyle being struck by the fleeing driver. Patrolman BoyleRobbinsville PD In the aftermath of the terrifying incident involving Robbinsville Township Patrolman Connor Boyle Saturday night on... Posted by Robbinsville Township Police Department on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Rachel Glatt, 52, of East Windsor, was arrested in the hit-and-run crash, police said. She was charged wit…
Land Rover Driver, 35, Killed In Crash Outside Of NJ Irish Pub Land Rover Driver, 35, Killed In Crash Outside Of NJ Irish Pub
Land Rover Driver, 35, Killed In Crash Outside Of NJ Irish Pub A 35-year-old man was killed when he was sideswiped by a turning vehicle, sending his car into a utility pole in Mercer County, authorities said. Joseph Celinski was heading north on Whitehorse-Merceville Road in Hamilton, when he was struck by a 39-year-old Honda driver turning out of Killarney’s Publick House around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, Hamilton police said. The vehicles side swiped and Celinski's Land Rover was off the road and struck a utility pole, while the Honda came to a rest in the road, police said. Celinski was pronounced dead at the scene while the Honda d…
Dental Procedure Caused Strokes For NJ Electrical Worker Facing Long Road To Recovery Dental Procedure Caused Strokes For NJ Electrical Worker Facing Long Road To Recovery
Dental Procedure Caused Strokes For NJ Electrical Worker Facing Long Road To Recovery Union members and other friends of a Mercer County electrical worker are rallying to support him in his medical recovery. George Dipsey Jr., of East Windsor, suffered two strokes after unknowingly having a bacterial growth and infection on his heart, according to his cousin, Al Dipsey of Little Falls. It is suspected the bacterial infection started following a dental procedure. George needs heart surgery and a valve replacement after the infection goes down, his cousin said. "George is a fighter and is strong and determined to get well. That being said he is facing a very difficult road a…
Schumer, McConnell Call For Release Of WSJ Reporter, NJ Native Charged With Espionage Schumer, McConnell Call For Release Of WSJ Reporter, NJ Native Charged With Espionage
Schumer, McConnell Call For Release Of WSJ Reporter, NJ Native Charged With Espionage Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) can agree on one thing: they want reporter Evan Gershkovich, a Mercer County native, to be released after he was charged with espionage in Russia while reporting for the Wall Street Journal. The duo released a rare joint statement on Friday, April 7, calling for his release. Gershkovich was charged with espionage "in the interests of his country," according to Russian state media. "We strongly condemn the wrongful detention of U.S. citizen and Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, and de…