Hamilton County

Man indicted in deadly shooting over rap video feud in Hamilton County

CINCINNATI, OHIO — A 24-year-old man has been indicted for the 2022 murder of an aspiring musician, shot in the head in broad daylight over a rap video dispute, Hamilton County officials…

April 27, 2025

Hamilton County Woman to Federal Prison for Meth Possession With Intent to Distribute

A woman who possessed with intent to distribute methamphetamine was sentenced on April 25, 2022, to 5 years in federal prison. Kelly Beightol, 58, from Webster City, Iowa, pled guilty on December…

April 27, 2022

Hamilton County Woman Pleads Guilty to Meth Possession

A woman who possessed with intent to distribute methamphetamine pled guilty December 2, 2021, in federal court in Sioux City. Kelly Beightol, 41, from Webster City, Iowa, was convicted of possessing methamphetamine…

December 4, 2021

Former Hamilton County Deputy pleads guilty to using excessive force

CINCINNATI, OHIO – Jason Mize, 34, of Cincinnati pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today to using unreasonable force while acting under color of law. According to plea documents, on August 20,…

January 13, 2021

Gloucester County Resident Shot to Death in Hamilton Township

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Early Wednesday morning, police officers discovered a man shot to death on South Broad Street in Hamilton Township. The victim, Matthew Morales, 28, of Blackwood, was found in…

May 18, 2023

Man who robbed Hamilton Circle K apprehended in Butler County

BUTLER COUNTY, OH – A man who was wanted for the robbery of the Circle K and other businesses in the Hamilton and Butler County area has been arrested by the Hamilton…

March 5, 2021

Manchester man charged with child sex assault in Ocean County case

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A Manchester Township man already facing multiple sex crime charges in Atlantic County has now been charged with sexually assaulting a child in Ocean County, prosecutors announced. Update:…

September 23, 2025

Suffolk police welcome comfort dog Hamilton to support officers and community

Hauppauge, NY – Suffolk County Police introduced their newest team member Thursday — a 19-month-old black Labrador named Hamilton who will serve as a comfort and support dog for officers and staff.…

September 19, 2025

Lucky Charles County man hits $50,000 Powerball win after switching tactics

HUGHESVILLE, Md. – A Charles County man who normally plays Racetrax struck it big after trying a different game, winning a $50,000 third-tier Powerball prize in the Aug. 16 drawing. Paul Hamilton,…

September 5, 2025

Four charged after multi-agency heroin bust nets thousands of doses in Ocean County

TOMS RIVER, NJ – A three-month investigation into heroin distribution across Ocean County ended with four arrests and the seizure of more than 3,500 individual doses of the drug, prosecutors announced. Ocean…

August 29, 2025

Flooding shuts US 40 in Atlantic County as crashes and delays snarl New Jersey commute

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A wave of severe traffic disruptions swept across New Jersey on Monday evening, with flooding closing down a major highway in Egg Harbor Township and crashes clogging up…

August 18, 2025

Star-spangled jackpot as Mercer County player nails $237K prize

HAMILTON, N.J. — A Fourth of July celebration turned even more explosive for a Mercer County resident who landed a $237,552 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot on Friday. The New Jersey Lottery reported…

July 7, 2025

Deadly stabbing in Trenton as Hamilton man dies at hospital

TRENTON, NJ — Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred Wednesday evening in Trenton, resulting in the death of a 48-year-old Hamilton man, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office announced Thursday. According…

May 15, 2025

Mercer County resident claims massive $1 million scratch-off prize

TRENTON, NJ – A lucky Mercer County player has claimed the first $1 million top prize in the Mega Hot 7’s Scratch-Off Game, with two more top prizes still up for grabs.…

March 17, 2025

Man Held Jail on $2,5000 Bond for Drug Possession in Ocean County has Detainer

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Jacobo Gonzalez-Cruz was booked into the Ocean County jail on Thursday following his arrest on a drug possession charge, according to inmate records. He has an active detainer…

February 6, 2025

Prince George’s County man sentenced to 14 years for cocaine distribution in Frederick

FREDERICK, MD — A Prince George’s County man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office announced. Tully…

January 14, 2025

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Two Men Charged in String of Burglaries and Weapons Offenses in Hamilton Township

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Township of Hamilton Police Department has concluded a months-long investigation into a series of burglaries and thefts, resulting in charges against two Mays Landing men. Joseph Stansberry,…

January 10, 2025

Hamilton Elks Lodge sells winning ticket to lucky Fast Play player

TRENTON, NJ — A lucky New Jersey lottery player claimed the top prize of $10,000 in the $10 10X Diamond Spectacular Fast Play Progressive game after purchasing the winning ticket in Mercer…

November 26, 2024

The Best Places for a Good Meal in Hamilton Township

If you’re looking for some fantastic spots to eat in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, NJ, then you’re in luck! This area has a seriously underrated food scene that locals love. From classic…

October 22, 2024

Mercer County Player Wins $74K Jackpot

TRENTON, NJ — A lucky player in Mercer County won $74,864 after purchasing a $5 Diamond Spectacular 5X Fast Play ticket on Sunday, September 22. The winning ticket, which claimed 50% of…

September 23, 2024

Mercer County Woman Sentenced for Fraudulently Collecting Over $268,000 in Survivor Benefits

TRENTON — A Mercer County woman has been sentenced for stealing more than $268,000 in survivor benefits from her deceased husband’s pension, a fraud she continued for nearly a decade after remarrying…

August 29, 2024

Atlantic County Man Who Had Kid with Crack, Gun in Car, Pleads Guilty

MAYS LANDING, NJ — Halim Fisher, a 25-year-old from Galloway, entered a guilty plea on Monday to multiple charges, including unlawful possession of a handgun, eluding police, and possession of cocaine with…

August 15, 2024

Burlington County Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Destructive Devices

Trenton, NJ — Today, a Burlington County man admitted to possessing five destructive devices, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Jeremy Giliberti, 52, from Mount Laurel, New Jersey, entered his…

July 23, 2024

Lottery Ticket Wins $192K Jackpot in Mercer County

Trenton, NJ — One fortunate ticket holder has won the $192,763 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from Monday’s drawing. The winning numbers for June 10 were 01, 07, 30, 36, and 41, with…

June 11, 2024

Mays Landing Man Arrested for Eluding Police in Hamilton Township

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Monday morning, Jordan Berman, 25, from Mays Landing, was arrested by the Township of Hamilton Police Department. The arrest took place in the Harding Lakes development at…

June 6, 2024

Man indicted in deadly shooting over rap video feud in Hamilton County

Hamilton County Woman to Federal Prison for Meth Possession With Intent to Distribute

Hamilton County Woman Pleads Guilty to Meth Possession

Former Hamilton County Deputy pleads guilty to using excessive force

Gloucester County Resident Shot to Death in Hamilton Township

Man who robbed Hamilton Circle K apprehended in Butler County

Manchester man charged with child sex assault in Ocean County case

Suffolk police welcome comfort dog Hamilton to support officers and community

Lucky Charles County man hits $50,000 Powerball win after switching tactics

Four charged after multi-agency heroin bust nets thousands of doses in Ocean County

Flooding shuts US 40 in Atlantic County as crashes and delays snarl New Jersey commute

Star-spangled jackpot as Mercer County player nails $237K prize

Deadly stabbing in Trenton as Hamilton man dies at hospital

Mercer County resident claims massive $1 million scratch-off prize

Man Held Jail on $2,5000 Bond for Drug Possession in Ocean County has Detainer

Prince George’s County man sentenced to 14 years for cocaine distribution in Frederick

Two Men Charged in String of Burglaries and Weapons Offenses in Hamilton Township

Hamilton Elks Lodge sells winning ticket to lucky Fast Play player

The Best Places for a Good Meal in Hamilton Township

Mercer County Player Wins $74K Jackpot

Mercer County Woman Sentenced for Fraudulently Collecting Over $268,000 in Survivor Benefits

Atlantic County Man Who Had Kid with Crack, Gun in Car, Pleads Guilty

Burlington County Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Destructive Devices

Lottery Ticket Wins $192K Jackpot in Mercer County

Mays Landing Man Arrested for Eluding Police in Hamilton Township

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