UPDATE: NJ Police Officer Wounded, Domestic Violence Suspect Killed In Shootout UPDATE: NJ Police Officer Wounded, Domestic Violence Suspect Killed In Shootout
Update: NJ Police Officer Wounded, Domestic Violence Suspect Killed In Shootout A gunman was killed and a local police officer in Mercer County wounded multiple times in a shootout following a domestic violence incident Friday night, New Jersey's top law enforcement official confirmed. A 911 domestic violence call brought Hamilton Township police to an Orchard Avenue home around 10 p.m. March 8, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said on Saturday. "During the encounter, a civilian armed with a rifle exchanged gunfire with two officers," Platkin said. "The civilian was fatally wounded and pronounced dead at the scene. One officer was also struck and is being tr…
Fire Destroys Home In Mercer County: Police Fire Destroys Home In Mercer County: Police
Fire Destroys Home In Mercer County: Police A fire destroyed a home in Lawrence Township, authorities said. On Friday, Jan. 26, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Lawrence Township Police Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting smoke coming from 175 Johnson Ave in Eggerts Crossing Village. Police found a visible fire on the second floor of the home. The residents were not home. The fire was brought under control at about 2 p.m. There were no injuries, however the home sustained significant damage, police said.  The American Red Cross responded to the scene to aid the displaced family, they said. Members of the…
Firefighters Douse Fire At Lawrenceville School Faculty Residence Firefighters Douse Fire At Lawrenceville School Faculty Residence
Firefighters Douse Fire At Lawrenceville School Faculty Residence There was a fire at the faculty residence of The Lawrenceville School, a boarding and day school, on Monday, Jan. 22, authorities said. The fire broke out at about 11:50 a.m. on Humphrey Drive, Lawrenceville police said. Members of the Lawrence Township Fire Department were assisted by area fire departments from Hamilton Township, City of Trenton, Ewing Township, Princeton Township, Robbinsville Township and Plainsboro Township. The fire was placed under control at about 2 p.m., police said. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Lawrence Township Police Depart…
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In NJ From Latest Winter Storm Here's Who Got The Most Snow In NJ From Latest Winter Storm
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In NJ From Latest Winter Storm The National Weather Service has released snow totals from the latest winter storm. In New Jersey, the most amount of snow from the Friday, Jan. 19 storm appears to have fallen in Hopewell Township (Cumberland County) and Mount Royal (Gloucester County), where 6.5 inches of snow were reported. Atlantic County: Dorothy, a section of Weymouth, got 6.4 inches, the most amount of snow across Atlantic County. Six inches fell in Atlantic City, 5.6 in Mullica Township, 5.5 in Mays Landing, and on average, between 2 and 6 inches across the county. Burlington County: Medford Township…
Camden Man, 22, Killed In Atlantic City Expressway Crash After Striking Multiple Trees Camden Man, 22, Killed In Atlantic City Expressway Crash After Striking Multiple Trees
Camden Man, 22, Killed In Atlantic City Expressway Crash After Striking Multiple Trees A 22-year-old man from Camden was killed in a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway, authorities said. Hamza Muhammad lost control of his Dodge SUV, ran off the roadway left, struck the guardrail, continued down an embankment, and overturned before colliding with multiple trees at about 9:15 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. The crash occurred westbound near milepost 20.5 in Hamilton Township, Atlantic County. The crash remains under investigation and there was no additional information available.   Click here for service…
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…
Serious Crash Partially Closes I-195 (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Partially Closes I-195 (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Partially Closes I-195 (Developing) A serious crash was reported on Interstate 195 in Hamilton Township, authorities said. The crash occurred at about noon on Tuesday, Dec. 5 on  I-195 eastbound at Exit 3 (Hamilton Square-Yardville Road), according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. One of three lanes was closed, 511nj.org reported. This is a developing news story.
Spinning Car Sends Trooper Flying In Multi-Vehicle Crash On AC Expressway: Report Spinning Car Sends Trooper Flying In Multi-Vehicle Crash On AC Expressway: Report
Spinning Car Sends Trooper Flying In Multi-Vehicle Crash On AC Expressway: Report A New Jersey State Police trooper was airlifted with serious injuries in a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway late Friday, Oct. 27, the agency said. Troopers were out of their vehicles conducting a motor vehicle stop on a Chevrolet Cobalt on the left shoulder of the Atlantic City Expressway east, at milepost 17.8, Hamilton Township around 11:30 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Charles Marchan said. A Hyundai Tucson traveling in the left lane failed to move over to the adjacent lane and the front driver side of the Hyundai struck the rear passenger side of an unoccupied troop car, Marchan said. The …
22-Year-Old Driver Killed In I-295 Crash 22-Year-Old Driver Killed In I-295 Crash
22-Year-Old Driver Killed In I-295 Crash A 22-year-old driver was killed in a crash on I-295 early Sunday, Oct. 8, police said. Cameron Boyle, of Morris Plains, was heading north in a Honda when he lost directional control and ran off the roadway to the right, hitting a tree and concrete bridge support, New Jersey State Police Detective I Jeffrey Lebron said. It happened at 3:44 a.m. on the northbound side, at milepost 63 in Hamilton Township, police said. Boyle died in the accident, which remains under investigation.
These 9 NJ Towns Failed To Correct Sick Leave Policies, State Comptroller Says These 9 NJ Towns Failed To Correct Sick Leave Policies, State Comptroller Says
These 9 NJ Towns Failed To Correct Sick Leave Policies, State Comptroller Says Towns throughout the Garden State have not addressed their sick and vacation leave policies, the state's comptroller said. In a letter sent to Gov. Phil Murphy, Senate President Nicholas Scutari, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and State Comptroller Kevin Walsh said nine municipalities have refused to cooperate and develop a correction action plan and is requesting that Murphy's office withhold state funds if they do not cooperate within 30 days. "The failure of the nine municipalities to prepare a correction action plan creates risks that taxpayer funds will be wasted and that unlawful pol…
22,000+ NJ Residents Without Power, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Remains In Effect 22,000+ NJ Residents Without Power, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Remains In Effect
22,000+ NJ Residents Without Power, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Remains In Effect Thousands of New Jersey residents were without power after a round of powerful afternoon storms swept through the region. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of the region through 11 p.m., and that comes after a round of quarter-sized hail and gusty winds. As of 5:25 p.m., the following areas were without power: JCP&L Essex County: 7,005 customers (most in Millburn [3.2K], Livingston [2.3K]) Monmouth County: 2,563 (most in Howell [1.9K]) Morris County: 11,300 (most in Boonton [1.6K], East Hanover [2.2K], Florham Park [1.2K], Montville [3…
More NJ Schools Close Early Due To Extreme Heat (UPDATE) More NJ Schools Close Early Due To Extreme Heat (UPDATE)
More NJ Schools Close Early Due To Extreme Heat (Update) An early-September heatwave is closing schools across the Garden State. With temps expected to near 100 degrees in the first week of the 2023-24 school years, several districts have altered schedules. Below is an updated list of area schools that have shortened in-person classes as of Wednesday evening, Sept. 6: Bridgewater-Raritan: Four-hour session day for Thursday; no after-care programs. Camden: Half-day schedule Thursday. Dover: Early dismissal Thursday. Gloucester Township: Half-day schedule for remainder of the week. Hamilton Township: One session day Thursday and Frida…