Trenton drug dealer charged for selling fatal dose of fentanyl

Burlington County News·Mercer County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a Trenton drug dealer has been indicted for causing the death of a Pemberton Township man who fatally overdosed on fentanyl he sold to him…

August 13, 2021

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Trenton teen Athing Mu wins Olympic gold medal for Team USA

Featured News·Local Sports News·Mercer County News·New Jersey News

New Jersey teenager Athing Mu, of Trenton, has won the gold medal in the 800-meter race. Mu’s win is history in the making as she becomes the first American to win the…

August 3, 2021

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Trenton Woman Admits Distributing Fentanyl that Caused Death of Monmouth County Woman

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NEWARK, N.J. – A Trenton, New Jersey woman today admitted distributing fentanyl that caused the death of a Monmouth county woman, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Tarashanna Blake, 33, pleaded…

July 24, 2021

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$100,000 Cash 5 Lottery Ticket sold at Trenton Liquor Store

Mercer County News·New Jersey News

TRENTON (July 16, 2021) – One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $100,000 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Thursday, July 15, drawing. The winning numbers were: 02, 03,…

July 16, 2021

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Two teens shot, one killed in Trenton

Mercer County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

TRENTON, NJ – Two teenagers were shot and one was killed in Trenton after midnight on July 5th. The incident happened near Prospect Street and Stuyvesant Avenue at around 12:45 am. Dion…

July 7, 2021

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Criminal gang sweep nets 22 criminal fugitives in Trenton

Mercer County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

Trenton, N.J. – The New Jersey State Police Fugitive Unit coordinated a 2-day mobile deployment initiative last week that led to the arrest of 22 fugitives in and around the Trenton area.…

June 4, 2021

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Bill to end indoor mask mandate introduced in Trenton in case Murphy switches gears

New Jersey News·Politics

Governor Phil Murphy is expected to release the mandate on vaccinated New Jersey residents wearing face masks indoors on Monday, but just in case he moves goal posts again or switches into…

May 24, 2021

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Murder charge filed against gunman who shot and killed Trenton driver

Mercer County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

TRENTON, NJ – A Trenton man has been arrested and charged with the recent murder of David Williams, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported today. Tyrell Williams, 20, was arrested Thursday…

May 21, 2021

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Trenton and Philadelphia Heroin Suppliers Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

New Jersey News·Pennsylvania News

TRENTON, N.J. – Two men have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a drug trafficking organization that sold illegal drugs in Mercer County, New Jersey, and in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,…

May 14, 2021

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2 Million Square Foot Warehouse Facility in Jackson Sparks Controversial Bill in Trenton

Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – When Jackson Township Mayor Michael Reina and developer Vito Cardinale came up with a plan to save the troubled Adventure Crossing sports complex in town, they raised the…

April 26, 2021

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$10k Mega Millions ticket sold in Trenton, but Jackpot climbs to $257 million

New Jersey News

There was one third-tier prizewinning ticket sold for the Friday, April 16, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $10,000 prize. That ticket was purchased at…

April 19, 2021

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Man killed after being struck twice on Route 29 in Trenton

Mercer County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

TRENTON, NJ – On Saturday, April 3, 2021 at approximately 8:30 pm, Trenton Police officers responded to the area of Route 29 North and Hermitage Avenue after receiving reports of a pedestrian…

April 5, 2021

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Trenton lawmakers hope new bill brings more veterans to New Jersey

Government News·New Jersey News·Politics

TRENTON, N.J. – In the past few years, New Jersey has honored its veterans with free beach access, hunting and fishing licenses, and hiring preferences for civil service jobs. A veteran lawmaker…

April 3, 2021

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Trenton George Floyd Rioter Charged for throwing explosive device at State Trooper, Molotov cocktail

Mercer County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter·Viral News

TRENTON,NJ – A Trenton man participating in the May 2020 peaceful George Floyd protest in Trenton threw a Molotov cocktail at a police car with the intent to burn and possibly kill New…

March 16, 2021

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Convict charged for selling rifle illegally in Trenton

Mercer County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

TRENTON, N.J. – A Trenton man was sentenced today to 48 months in prison for unlawfully possessing a semi-automatic rifle while attempting to sell it to another individual, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael…

March 10, 2021

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Murphy administration skips important school reopening meeting in Trenton

New Jersey News·Politics·School and Education News

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy talks a good talk in front of the cameras when it comes to reopening New Jersey’s schools, but behind the scenes, he’s been dodging…

March 10, 2021

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Two shot one dead overnight in Trenton

Mercer County News·New Jersey News·Police Blotter

TRENTON, NJ – The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Shooting Response Team are investigating a shooting that occurred in Trenton Monday night that left one victim dead and…

February 23, 2021

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Trenton Felon gets 4 Years for having Handgun

North Carolina News·Police Blotter

RALEIGH, N.C. – A Trenton man was sentenced today to 48 months in prison for possessing firearms as a convicted felon. According to court documents, Gregory Wade Howard, Jr., 34, possessed handguns…

February 11, 2021

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Trenton Lawmakers Praise Bill that Could Help Restaurants, Bars Crushed by Murphy to Start Making Money Again

Business News·Featured News·Food & Dining·New Jersey News

A new bill introduced in Trenton aimed at helping the state’s struggling bars and restaurants. New Jersey State Senator Steve Oroho, Assemblyman Parker Space and Assemblyman Hal Wirths welcomed a new law…

February 8, 2021

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Trenton man charged with murder nearly one year after deadly shooting

Mercer County News·Police Blotter

TRENTON, NJ -A man who is a suspect in a March 25th, 2020 murder has been arrested. The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office issued the following release: Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri…

February 5, 2021

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