Heroin, Cocaine Seized, Mercer Men Charged In Ocean County Drug Bust

Nearly 1,500 wax folds were seized from 2 Trenton men after a two-month investigation into narcotics distribution, authorities said.

Fire Damages Home, Displaces Residents In Lawrence Township

The house was unoccupied at the time of the fire. The American Red Cross aided the displaced family.

Dog, Owner Killed In Mercer County House Fire

The cause and origin of the fire is currently under investigation, authorities in Ewing said.

More Charges For Man Found With Pipe Bombs At Mercer Traffic Stop

In July last year, Hamilton Police found Jeremy Giliberti of Burlington Co. with four pipe bombs inside his car.

Mercer Cops Use Drone Tech To Locate Missing Child In 10 Minutes

The child went missing recently in a heavily wooded, snow-covered area in Robbinsville Township.

Fire Breaks Out Inside Faculty Residence In Lawrenceville School

The fire did not spread beyond the single residence inside the private school, authorities said.

Mercer Corrections Officer Traded Drugs For Cash, Indicted: AG

Tyree L. Hobbs, 39, of Hamilton, smuggled in packages for inmates containing a variety of contraband, authorities said.

Hamas Attack Inspired Mercer County Man To Join Terror Group: Feds

Officials said the 23-year-old made multiple social media posts and comments to a federal informant about waging "jihad" against the U.S.

Mercer Man Charged With Possession Of Child Porn In PA: Authorities

Authorities In Pennsylvania charged a Hamilton resident with possession of child porn, saying he had "thousands" of images and videos.

Man Robs Gas Station In Mercer, Nabbed After Brief Foot Chase: Police

Christian Carado of Trenton robbed a gas station and assaulted an employee who tried to stop him, Hamilton Police said.

Authorities Seek Public Help Identifying Man Killed In Mercer Co.

The man was found dead at an abandoned Trenton parking lot in September. Authorities have not been able to identify him yet.

Fire At Senior Housing Complex, Several Taken To Hospital: Reports

At least six people — including a firefighter — were taken to the hospital following the blaze in Trenton, reports said.

Mercer Man Found Guilty In 2020 Fatal Shooting Of Girlfriend:Officials

Aaron Adams was charged in the death of his girlfriend Ashley Davis who was shot with a metal air gun pellet, authorities said.

Man Shot Multiple Times On Sidewalk In Mercer Co. Friday: Prosecutor

He was pronounced dead at the hospital. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, authorities said.

​Mercer Man Convicted In 2021 Shooting Death Of Pedestrian: Prosecutor

53-year-old Pablo Herrera Chun was walking on the sidewalk In Trenton when he was shot on July 14, 2021, authorities said.

Mercer Cop Tries To Stop Fleeing Shoplifter, Gets Dragged By Car: PD

There were no reports of injuries to the officer. Three men have been charged in the incident, police said.

Mercer Man Ejected, Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash In Burlington: Police

The chain-reaction collision sent an overturned van into a tractor-trailer's path, authorities said.

1 Killed, 1 Injured After Car Crashes Into Tree In Lawrence: Police

A 78-year-old man from Pennington succumbed to his injuries, police chief Chris Longo said.

More Than $100K In Narcotics Seized In Mercer County Drug Bust

$106,500 in narcotics and $6,151 in cash were seized in the County earlier this week, Mercer County Prosecutor said.

Man Charged For Fatally Shooting Lawrence Resident In Living Room:Cops

Anthony Irizarry was shot in his living room on Aug. 11. Authorities have charged Paul X. McNeil of Trenton.

Mercer Community College Must Re-Hire Employee Fired After COVID: AG

The college also has to pay the employee $50,000 as compensation, the Attorney General’s Office said.

Mercer Man Convicted In Violent Carjacking, Injuring 2 Drivers: Feds

Cedrick Hodges of Trenton was convicted on Tuesday following a seven-day trial in Trenton federal court.

South Jersey Man Charged In Fatal Stabbing Of Mercer Man: Prosecutor

James Draper was charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of Trenton resident Corey Jones, Mercer County Prosecutor said.

Mercer Man Charged With Distribution, Possession Of Child Porn

Officials said they seized multiple items from Nicholas Occhipinti’s home including meth, assorted pills and more than 2,000 doses of LSD.

Motorcyclist Thrown From Bike, Seriously Injured In Mercer Co. Crash

Southbound Rt 130 was closed to all traffic for around three hours after the crash.

2 Charged For Theft Of Mail, Checks From Lawrence Post Office: Police

Since 2022, Lawrence Police has received numerous complaints of check theft and/or fraud. Investigation is on.

Man Found Dead Near Abandoned Delivery Truck In Mercer Co.: Prosecutor

​The man, who has not been identified, had several large lacerations to his head and face, authorities said.

Mercer Man Convicted In Gang-Related Double Shooting: Prosecutor

Tyzir Hamilton was charged with murder and other offenses in the shooting death of William Irizarry and Julius Vargas, authorities said.

2 Teens Stabbed In Mercer County: Police

Their injuries are non-life-threatening. The stabbing happened during an altercation with five people, police said.

​Mercer Co. Man Plowed Into PA Police Cruiser, Injuring Officer: Cops

The Trenton man struck a police cruiser from behind, causing head and neck injuries to the police officer, authorities said.

Gas Leak Reported In Lawrence Apartment Complex: Officials

Residents have been asked to avoid the area of Lawrence Square Village as investigation is ongoing.

Mercer Man Found Dead In Vacant Lot With Gunshot Wound: Prosecutor

Ronald Taylor of Trenton was found on a vacant lot with a gunshot wound, authorities said.

Mercer Co. Man Admits Role In COVID Testing Kickback Scheme: Feds

Tauqir Khan, 65, of Pennington, solicited kickbacks in exchange for providing referrals to a COVID-19 testing lab, federal authorities said.

Lawrence Couple Submitted Exaggerated Asylum Documents, Feds Say

Since 2007, the Mercer County couple exaggerated clients' stories of mistreatment in their country of origin, federal officials said.

Toddler Shoots Himself In The Head In Mercer County, Woman Charged

The boy suffered a graze wound and is currently in stable condition, police said. The gun belonged to a PA woman, who has been charged.

Missing Person Found Dead In Baldplate Mountain Mercer County: Police

The missing person was found dead on Monday, Hopewell Police said. The joint search involved various local and state agencies.

Man Injured In Mercer Co. Shooting, Authorities Search For Suspect

A Hamilton man was shot on Aug. 18, his injuries were non-life threatening, police said.

Worker Fatally Stabbed, Run Over At NJ Rest Stop; Suspect Nabbed

The suspect is accused of fatally stabbing a NJ woman who was leaving the rest stop after her shift early Thursday, state police said.

Man Shot, Killed In Living Room In Lawrence: Mercer Co. Prosecutor

Authorities found Anthony Irizarry​ in the living room with a gunshot wound to the back, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said.

Abandoned Brunswick Avenue Site May Get A Makeover, Officials Say

An investigation into the property will seek to determine the status of the site and possible grants to revitalize the commercial property.