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60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter NJ, PA: Outages, Flooding Possible 60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter NJ, PA: Outages, Flooding Possible
60 MPH Winds, Heavy Rain Will Batter NJ, PA: Outages, Flooding Possible A powerful storm system is sweeping across New Jersey on Sunday, Feb. 16, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and the potential for flooding and power outages, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The strongest winds are expected to peak in the afternoon into the evening, with gusts between 50 and 60 mph hitting many areas across the state. The hardest-hit areas for wind gusts include Morristown, Flemington, and Trenton, where winds are forecasted to reach 50 to 60 mph through tonight. Similar gusts are expected in greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, Vineland, and Atlantic …
NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Winter Storm Bringing Up To 8 Inches Of Snow NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Winter Storm Bringing Up To 8 Inches Of Snow
NJ Schools Closed, Delayed Due To Winter Storm Bringing Up To 8 Inches Of Snow Many schools across New Jersey will be closed or will have delayed openings Wednesday, Feb. 12 due to another winter storm set to bring heavy snowfall, sleet, and rain to the region (scroll for the complete list). Snowfall totals are expected to be highest in South Jersey, where 6 to 8 inches of could fall, the National Weather Service says. Vineland and Atlantic City are forecasted to get 4 to 6 inches, while Cape May and Bethany Beach are expected to see 2 to 4 inches of snow. In central and coastal New Jersey, snowfall totals will range between 2 and 4 inches. Trenton is forecasted …
Central Jersey In Bullseye For Next Round Of Snow: Winter Storm Strikes Again Central Jersey In Bullseye For Next Round Of Snow: Winter Storm Strikes Again
Central Jersey In Bullseye For Next Round Of Snow: Winter Storm Strikes Again New Jersey, get your shovels ready—again.  Days after North Jersey got walloped by several inches of snow and a slick coat of ice, it’s Central and South Jersey’s turn to take the hit. The latest winter storm is expected to barrel into the region Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 11, dumping snow well into the night before easing off by Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service predicts the heaviest snow will fall in southern towns like Vineland, Toms River, and Atlantic City, which are bracing for 4 to 6 inches—though a few spots might get smacked with up to 8 inches. Meanwhile, North Je…
New Snow Predictions Released For New Jersey Ahead Of Super Bowl Weekend Storm New Snow Predictions Released For New Jersey Ahead Of Super Bowl Weekend Storm
New Snow Predictions Released For New Jersey Ahead Of Super Bowl Weekend Storm A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain is expected to move through the region this weekend, bringing slippery roads and potential travel disruptions into Super Bowl Sunday (scroll down for snow total predictions). The snow and sleet will likely begin Saturday afternoon, Feb. 8 for most areas and continue into the evening. As milder air moves in from the south during the night, the wintry precipitation will transition to freezing rain and eventually plain rain.  This change is expected to occur across much of the region by the early hours of Sunday morning, Feb. 9, with all prec…
NJ Man Charged After Girlfriend Found Shot Dead In PA Hotel: Police Release Details NJ Man Charged After Girlfriend Found Shot Dead In PA Hotel: Police Release Details
NJ Man Charged After Girlfriend Found Shot Dead In PA Hotel: Police Release Details Authorities have revealed chilling new details about the murder of a Trenton woman found shot to death at a Pennsylvania hotel last week. Her boyfriend, who sparked a standoff in New Jersey hours later, has been charged with her killing, police said Tuesday, Jan. 21. Orenthia Upshur, 51, is accused of shooting 49-year-old Maisha Coon inside a rented room at the Sleep Inn on Street Road in Bensalem in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Jan. 15. The investigation began when a family member of Upshur’s walked into the Pennsylvania State Police barracks in Trevose at 5 a.m. that day. The r…
Arctic Blast Will Follow Snow Showers Across NJ With Temps We Haven't Seen In Years, NWS Says Arctic Blast Will Follow Snow Showers Across NJ With Temps We Haven't Seen In Years, NWS Says
Arctic Blast Will Follow Snow Showers Across NJ With Temps We Haven't Seen In Years, NWS Says Light snow showers are forecast to begin Thursday afternoon, Jan. 16 across parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, potentially creating slippery conditions during the evening commute, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).  A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been issued for several northeast New Jersey counties, including Passaic, Hudson, Bergen, Essex, and Union, with snowfall set to begin after 4 p.m. Most areas are expected to see less than one inch of snow, though localized accumulations of up to two inches are possible in parts of eastern Pennsylvania near and north of …
40 MPH Winds, Cold Temps: Here's Your New Jersey Forecast 40 MPH Winds, Cold Temps: Here's Your New Jersey Forecast
40 MPH Winds, Cold Temps: Here's Your New Jersey Forecast New Jersey residents are bracing for a cold and windy day on Tuesday, Jan. 7, with high temperatures barely reaching freezing across the state, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Mount Holly. Daytime highs are expected to range from 28°F in Wantage to 33°F along the Jersey Shore in towns like Long Branch and Atlantic City. Inland areas, including Trenton, Flemington, and Vineland, will see highs of about 31°F to 32°F. Adding to the challenges, 1,113 Sussex County residents were without power as of 9:22 a.m., according to local reports. The outages include: Branchville: 448…
6 To 8 Inches Of Snow Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA: Here's The Latest Winter Storm Forecast 6 To 8 Inches Of Snow Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA: Here's The Latest Winter Storm Forecast
6 To 8 Inches Of Snow Could Fall In Parts Of NJ, PA: Here's The Latest Winter Storm Forecast The first significant snowstorm of 2025 is expected to hit the region Sunday night, Jan 5, bringing up to 8 inches of snow to parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is expected to begin late Sunday night, continuing through Monday, Jan. 6 before tapering off into Monday night.  Snow accumulations are forecast across the region, with the highest totals predicted in South Jersey (Vineland, Atlantic City, Cape May) and Philadelphia, where snowfall could reach 6 to 8 inches, new weather maps show.  Greater Philadelphia could see 3 t…
ICE's Controversial Plans To Expand NJ Detention Centers Revealed By ACLU ICE's Controversial Plans To Expand NJ Detention Centers Revealed By ACLU
ICE's Controversial Plans To Expand NJ Detention Centers Revealed By ACLU U.S. Immigration and Customers Enforcement( ICE) is exploring plans to expand immigration detention facilities in New Jersey, potentially adding 600 beds across the state, according to documents obtained by the ACLU through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit. The revelations come as concerns mount over President-elect Donald Trump’s promise of a large-scale deportation and detention program. Advocates have criticized the Biden administration for enabling this expansion, warning it could pave the way for sweeping actions against immigrant communities. Two facilities under considerat…
'Unconstitutional:' Feds Slam Trenton Police For Excessive Force, Illegal Stops 'Unconstitutional:' Feds Slam Trenton Police For Excessive Force, Illegal Stops
'Unconstitutional:' Feds Slam Trenton Police For Excessive Force, Illegal Stops Federal investigators have accused the Trenton Police Department (TPD) of widespread civil rights violations, including excessive force and illegal arrests, calling the department’s practices “unconstitutional” in a damning report released Thursday, Nov. 21. The Department of Justice (DOJ) found that TPD officers routinely stopped and searched individuals without reasonable suspicion, made arrests without probable cause, and escalated encounters with excessive force.  These practices, compounded by poor training, inadequate oversight, and a lack of accountability, have eroded community…
Snow Forecast Expands In NJ, PA: Here's How Much Snow Is Now Being Predicted Snow Forecast Expands In NJ, PA: Here's How Much Snow Is Now Being Predicted
Snow Forecast Expands In NJ, PA: Here's How Much Snow Is Now Being Predicted A powerful low-pressure system is set to bring more snow and rain to the region than initially predicted, with higher elevations now expected to see significant snowfall by Friday evening, Nov. 22 in parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Rainfall amounts have been updated to range from 0.1 to 0.25 inches across much of South Jersey, while northern areas, including Mount Pocono, could see up to 1.5 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service. In addition to the rain, snow accumulations in higher elevations are expected to be heavier than earlier forecasts: Mount Pocono could no…
NC Woman Killed By Northeast Corridor Train In Central Jersey, Amtrak Says NC Woman Killed By Northeast Corridor Train In Central Jersey, Amtrak Says
NC Woman Killed By Northeast Corridor Train In Central Jersey, Amtrak Says Authorities have identified the North Carolina woman who was killed by a train in South Brunswick on Veterans Day, officials said. Emily Price of Durham, NC, was named as the victim of the crash, an Amtrak spokesperson said on Monday, Nov. 18. The 43-year-old was struck between Jersey Avenue and Princeton Junction at around 9:35 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11. None of the 110 customers and crew members on the train were injured. They were transferred to a following train. The Northeast Corridor train had left New York Penn Station at 8:37 p.m. It was due to arrive in Trenton at 10:…
Northeast Corridor Train Kills Woman In Central Jersey, NJ Transit Says Northeast Corridor Train Kills Woman In Central Jersey, NJ Transit Says
Northeast Corridor Train Kills Woman In Central Jersey, NJ Transit Says A woman died when she was hit by a train in South Brunswick on Veterans Day, officials said. The woman was struck between Jersey Avenue and Princeton Junction at around 9:35 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, a New Jersey Transit spokesperson said. Her identity wasn't released as of Tuesday, Nov. 12. None of the 110 customers and crew members on the train were injured. They were transferred to a following train. The Northeast Corridor train had left New York Penn Station at 8:37 p.m. It was due to arrive in Trenton at 10:07 p.m. Amtrak and NJ Transit police were investigating the crash.
Mysterious Loud Boom Rocks Central Jersey: Did You Feel It? Mysterious Loud Boom Rocks Central Jersey: Did You Feel It?
Mysterious Loud Boom Rocks Central Jersey: Did You Feel It? Multiple Central Jersey residents were baffled by a loud boom that shook their houses on  Wednesday, Oct. 30. Ring app users reported hearing and feeling the massive explosion around noon. One person speculated some commotion at Naval Weapons Station Earle, in Colts Neck, and another said this is not the first time that the boom has occurred.  "This has been going on for a few months and nobody knows what it is," they wrote, noting it's "very strange" and seems to be getting "more widespread and louder." The boom was reported from West Long Branch to Trenton. One resident i…
Man Fatally Struck By Train In Rahway: NJ Transit Man Fatally Struck By Train In Rahway: NJ Transit
Man Fatally Struck By Train In Rahway: NJ Transit A man was fatally struck by an NJ Transit train on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 15 in Rahway, authorities said. The man was struck at 7:45 p.m. by Northeast Corridor train 3963, which had departed Penn Station New York at 7:12 p.m. and was set to arrive in Trenton at 8:36 p.m., NJ Transit said. There were no injuries to the 450 customers and crew on board, NJ Transit said.. Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coastline service was temporarily suspended  resumed with up to 90-minute delays in both directions, NJ Transit said. New Jersey Transit Police are investigating.
Train Operator Dead, 23 Passengers Hurt In NJ Transit Crash With Tree Train Operator Dead, 23 Passengers Hurt In NJ Transit Crash With Tree
Train Operator Dead, 23 Passengers Hurt In NJ Transit Crash With Tree A train operator was killed and multiple others hurt after a tree fell on an NJ Transit train Monday morning, Oct. 14 in Burlington County. The incident happened around 6 a.m. on the River LINE train, which had been heading north from Trenton when it struck a tree south of the Roebling Station in Mansfield Township, an NJ Transit spokesperson said. Twenty-three of the 42 customers on board suffered minor injuries and five suffered moderate injuries, all non-life-threatening. The remaining 19 passengers were accommodated by a bus 6abc says the tree appears to have fallen on the train. …
Former Trenton Teacher, Basketball Coach Sexually Assaulted Student Over Five Years: Prosecutor Former Trenton Teacher, Basketball Coach Sexually Assaulted Student Over Five Years: Prosecutor
Former Trenton Teacher, Basketball Coach Sexually Assaulted Student Over Five Years: Prosecutor A former Trenton elementary school teacher and middle school coach was accused of sexually assaulting a student for about five years, authorities said. Darrell Moody, 51, of Plainfield, was arrested on Monday, Aug. 12, Acting Mercer County Prosecutor Theresa Hilton said in a news release. He was a teacher at Parker Elementary School and a basketball coach at Joyce Kilmer Middle School. Investigators said the victim reported the sexual assault claims to Trenton police in May. Moody met the victim while he was teaching fifth grade at Parker. The victim claims Moody sexually as…
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 …
Trenton Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor Trenton Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor
Trenton Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting: Prosecutor A 29-year-old man from Trenton has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in May, authorities said. Jozef Field is charged with one count of first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree attempted murder, two counts of second-degree aggravated assault and weapons offenses, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri.  Field was arrested at the Kingsbury Apartments in Trenton on Monday, July 29, by members of the U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force. At approximately 6 p.m. on May 19, Trenton police received a ShotSp…
Trenton Man Arrested After Pit Bull Attack, Stabbing: Police Trenton Man Arrested After Pit Bull Attack, Stabbing: Police
Trenton Man Arrested After Pit Bull Attack, Stabbing: Police A 29-year-old Trenton man has been arrested for attempted murder after setting his pit bull loose on a man before stabbing him, authorities said. The attack occurred on July 13 at about 10:20 a.m. at New Willow and Southard streets, according to Trenton police. Police found a 50-year-old male victim from Trenton bleeding heavily from a severe cut to his midsection. Officers rendered medical assistance until Trenton Emergency Medical Services arrived and transported the victim to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment.  An investigation revealed that Kwadwo…
Teenager Killed Trenton Dad Who Tried Saving Kids During Carjacking: Prosecutor Teenager Killed Trenton Dad Who Tried Saving Kids During Carjacking: Prosecutor
Teenager Killed Trenton Dad Who Tried Saving Kids During Carjacking: Prosecutor A 17-year-old boy from Mercer County has been arrested in connection with a carjacking that led to a fatal shooting, authorities said. The juvenile, from Lawrence, is charged with one count of first-degree felony murder, one count of first-degree carjacking, two counts of second-degree aggravated assault, two counts of third-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and weapons offenses, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. He was arrested on Monday, July 29 without incident in Trenton by members of the U.S. Marshals New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task F…
State Proposes Suspension Of Trenton Liquor Licenses Owned By Sex Assault Suspect: AG State Proposes Suspension Of Trenton Liquor Licenses Owned By Sex Assault Suspect: AG
State Proposes Suspension Of Trenton Liquor Licenses Owned By Sex Assault Suspect: AG The New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has proposed suspending four Trenton liquor licenses because the establishments' owner has been charged with sex assault crimes. Gerald Araya of Ewing was arrested last month and charged with, among other things, kidnapping and aggravated sexual assault, according to Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin. “We have an obligation to ensure that licensed establishments are not used in the furtherance of crime, and to protect against activity in the alcoholic beverage industry that jeopardizes the public health, safety, or welfare,”…
Trenton Police Officer, K-9 Injured When Unlicensed Driver Speeds Through Stop Sign: Mayor Trenton Police Officer, K-9 Injured When Unlicensed Driver Speeds Through Stop Sign: Mayor
Trenton Police Officer, K-9 Injured When Unlicensed Driver Speeds Through Stop Sign: Mayor A Trenton police officer and K-9 were injured when an unlicensed driver sped through a stop sign, authorities said. The crash occurred Thursday morning, July 25 at the corner of Second and Bridge streets, according to Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora The officer's vehicle was T-boned, sending both cars into a residential building, the mayor said. Both drivers were treated and released from an area hospital. The K-9 was treated for facial cuts. "Thursday's accident is a stark reminder of the dangers our officers face every day in the line of duty," Gusciora said in a press statement. Additiona…
15-Year-Old Arrested For Fatal Headshot In Trenton: Prosecutor 15-Year-Old Arrested For Fatal Headshot In Trenton: Prosecutor
15-Year-Old Arrested For Fatal Headshot In Trenton: Prosecutor A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for fatally shooting a 47-year-old Trenton man in the head earlier this month, authorities said. The suspect was arrested by U.S. Marshals without incident on Wednesday, July 24 in Norfolk, Va, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons offenses, Onofri said. At approximately 12:25 a.m. on July 9, Trenton police responded to the 200 block of East Hanover Street on the report of a sick or injured person. Police found Luis Torres Marrero suffering from a gunshot to his head, Onofri …
Teenager Charged With Robbing 3 Trenton Taxicab Drivers: Police Teenager Charged With Robbing 3 Trenton Taxicab Drivers: Police
Teenager Charged With Robbing 3 Trenton Taxicab Drivers: Police An 18-year-old man has been charged with robbing three taxicab drivers in Trenton, authorities said. Noah Brantley of Trenton was arrested on Thursday, July 18 on the 400 block of Lamberton Street, Trenton police said. In two of the robberies, Brantley requested a cab to the area of Brunswick Avenue and Sanford Street. Brantley allegedly robbed the drivers of their wallets and money once they arrived at his intended destination in south Trenton, police said. In a third incident, Brantley took the driver’s wallet during the ride and fled the taxi on foot. The driver gave chas…
Camden Man Dies Of Injuries From Trenton Shooting: Prosecutor Camden Man Dies Of Injuries From Trenton Shooting: Prosecutor
Camden Man Dies Of Injuries From Trenton Shooting: Prosecutor A 23-year-old man from Camden died a day after being wounded in a July 2 shooting in Trenton, authorities said on Monday, July 15. Capriest Ruiz was shot early that morning on Euclid Avenue, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office The murder remains under investigation. No arrests had been made. Anyone with information about the fatal shooting is urged to call the prosecutor’s Mercer County Homicide Task Force at 609-989-6406.
Father Shot Dead Trying To Save Children During 'Horrific' Trenton Carjacking, Mayor Says Father Shot Dead Trying To Save Children During 'Horrific' Trenton Carjacking, Mayor Says
Father Shot Dead Trying To Save Children During 'Horrific' Trenton Carjacking, Mayor Says A father was shot dead while trying to save his two children from a carjacking on Friday night, July 12 in Trenton, the mayor confirmed. "A young father lost his life in a senseless act of violence, leaving his two minor children witnesses to this horrific event,'' Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora said in a press statement. At about 10:20 p.m., police responded to an overturned vehicle near Garfield and Farragut avenues, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri said. There was a white Durango with one male victim inside and two children, he said. The victim, identified as Johny Emmanuel Cruz…
DWI Driver Strikes Trenton Pedestrian, Rams 3 Cars Before Flipping: Police DWI Driver Strikes Trenton Pedestrian, Rams 3 Cars Before Flipping: Police
DWI Driver Strikes Trenton Pedestrian, Rams 3 Cars Before Flipping: Police A suspected drunken driver plowed through three cars and struck a pedestrian in Trenton, authorities said. The chain reaction collision occurred at about 2:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 9 at 1120 S. Broad St., Trenton police said. Diogenes Martinez Ramirez, 46, of Trenton, was later charged with driving while intoxicated, assault by auto, reckless driving and other moving violations, police said. As Trenton Police Officer Michael Cruse and Officer Maria Herrera-Corcuera approached Liberty Street on South Broad Street they observed a 2020 Toyota Rav4 recklessly heading into their lane from the onco…
E-Scooter Rider Remains Critical After July Fourth Crash In Trenton (UPDATE) E-Scooter Rider Remains Critical After July Fourth Crash In Trenton (UPDATE)
E-Scooter Rider Remains Critical After July Fourth Crash In Trenton (Update) A teenager remains in critical condition after a July Fourth crash on an electric scooter in Trenton, authorities said. "He is still intubated and critical," Detective Lieutenant Lisette Rios, a Trenton police spokeswoman, said on Monday morning, July 8. The driver of the car that collided with the scooter was not found at fault, Rios said. At approximately 9:50 p.m. on July 4, Trenton police received a call about a collision with injuries at the intersection of Division Street and S. Clinton Avenue, they said.  "Patrol Bureau officers responded to the scene and observed an olde…
Transportation Worker Dies Days After Quadruple Trenton Shooting: Campaign, Prosecutor Transportation Worker Dies Days After Quadruple Trenton Shooting: Campaign, Prosecutor
Transportation Worker Dies Days After Quadruple Trenton Shooting: Campaign, Prosecutor One of four victims of a quadruple shooting in Trenton died days later, officials announced. Samier Vincent, 30, of Trenton, died on Thursday, June 27 — four days after an early morning shooting in Trenton, according to the Mercer County Prosecuror's Office. A story on the shooting by Peterson's Breaking News of Trenton can be found by clicking here.  The 1:33 a.m. shooting near Walnut Avenue and Monmouth Street left four people injured, two of them in critical condition, according to a story by Peterson's Breaking News of Trenton.  No arrests had been made in the shooting. The …
NJ Restaurant Owner Preyed On Job Applicant, Sexually Assaulted Others, Authorities Say NJ Restaurant Owner Preyed On Job Applicant, Sexually Assaulted Others, Authorities Say
NJ Restaurant Owner Preyed On Job Applicant, Sexually Assaulted Others, Authorities Say The owner of three restaurants in Trenton has been arrested for multiple sexual assaults including a job applicant, authorities said. Gerald Araya, 44, of Ewing, was arrested in Trenton on Wednesday, June 19, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri, Lawrence Township Police Chief Christopher Longo and Trenton Police Director Steve Wilson.  He is charged with five counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, one count of first-degree sexual assault, two counts of second-degree sexual assault, one count of first-degree kidnapping, two counts o…