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Lawrence Township, NJ
Allentown, PA
News
$700K Gold, Bitcoin Scam: ‘PayPal’ Poser From NJ Cons Elderly Lehigh County Man, DA Says
A slick con artist posing as a PayPal agent scammed a 74-year-old Pennsylvania man out of nearly $700,000 in gold and cryptocurrency, authorities revealed on Friday, Jan. 16. Hirtik Hemchand Khatri, of Lawrence Township, New Jersey, pleaded guilty on Thursday, Nov. 20 to felony charges of Theft by Extortion, Theft by Unlawful Taking – Movable Property, and Criminal Use of a Communication Facility, according to Holihan. Khatri was sentenced at a hearing before Judge Thomas M. Caffrey to 12 months, minus a day, to 36 months in prison for both theft charges, along with two years of proba…
Lawrence Township, NJ
News
Lawsuit
: Lawrence Twp. Parents Sue State After Tree From Veterans Affairs Property Kills Son
A New Jersey family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA) after a tree from its property fell and killed their 12-year-old son last fall, according to court filings. The complaint, filed Friday, Oct. 10, by Melissa Olivieri and Ronie Schwartz of Lawrence Township in Mercer County Superior Court, alleges that the state agency ignored warnings about dead and rotted trees on its Lawrenceville property before one split and crashed onto their backyard on October 14, 2024. According to the Lawrence Township Police Department,…
Lawrence Township, NJ
News
Bristol Myers Squibb Laying Off 500+ Employees From Lawrence Township Office
Bristol Myers Squibb, the pharmaceutical company headquartered in New Jersey, announced plans to lay off more than 500 employees starting this month. According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice, the company plans to lay off 516 employees from its Lawrence Township headquarters beginning Friday, May 9, with layoffs continuing into next year, ending in March. Bristol Myers Squibb had previously laid off 290 employees from its Lawrence office in February. "We remain focused on developing and delivering transformational medicines to patients around the world and continue to de…
Hillsborough, NJ
Police & Fire
Meth, Cocaine, Fentanyl, Heroin, Guns: Somerset Man Found Guilty, Feds Say
A 50-year-old Somerset man was convicted this week of drug trafficking and possessing firearms after initially being arrested after he was found passed out in his car, authorities said. On Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, Lawrence Township police responded to Route 1 near the Quaker Bridge Mall after they were alerted to a car stopped in the middle of the highway, US Attorney Alina Habba said. Officers found Malachi Muhammad unresponsive and as they attempted to wake him, they noticed the handle of a handgun in between his legs, Habba said. Muhammad was removed from his vehicle and placed under arr…
Hackensack, NJ
News
Hundreds Of NJ Workers To Be Laid Off From These Major Corporations This Year
Hundreds of New Jersey workers will be out of a job this year as several major companies slash their workforces, according to state WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) filings. From retail giants to pharmaceutical leaders, the layoffs span multiple sectors and impact communities across the state. Here’s what’s coming: Walmart – Hoboken Effective date: June 13, 2025 Employees impacted: 481 The notice was posted in February. Bristol Myers Squibb – Lawrence Township Effective dates: May 22, June 6, June 20, and Aug. 1, 2025 Employees impacted: 223 Layoffs at the pharmaceu…
Lawrence Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Florham Park Man Brandished Firearm At Rider University: Police
A 20-year-old Florham Park man was arrested and charged after he brandished a firearm on the Rider University campus on Sunday, March 30, authorities said. At 11:06 p.m., officers responded to Olson Dormitory on a report of a person with a firearm, Lawrence township police said. The suspect, Jordan Greene, got into a confrontation with another individual and fled the scene before officers arrived, police said. Greene was eventually apprehended and charged with trespassing, aggravated assault and weapons offenses, police said. There were no injuries and there was no ongoing threat to the ca…
Lawrence Township, NJ
Business
Captain Paul's Firehouse Dogs Up For Sale After 15 Years
Captain Paul’s Firehouse Dogs, a cherished fixture in Mercer County, has announced it is up for sale after 15 years. Owners Paul and Janice Tweedly shared the news on Facebook on Dec. 28, 2024, citing health concerns as the reason behind the difficult decision. "Had surgery on Monday and doctor said I would have more surgeries upcoming if I didn’t slow down," Paul wrote. "Janice and I can’t thank you enough for your support over the 15 years. All the friendships we have made make this a very difficult decision." Captain Paul’s, located at 2230 Princeton Pike in Lawrence Township, opened it…
Lawrence Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Seven People Injured, Two Children Critical In Lawrence Township Crash: Police
Two children were critically injured in a two-vehicle crash in Lawrence Township that caused injuries to seven people, authorities said. Lawrence Township police responded to the intersection of Brunswick Pike and Darrah Lane at around 11:19 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 27, the department said in a news release. Officers arrived on the scene to find the children, ages 11 and 5, unconscious and unresponsive in the backseat of one vehicle. Paramedics rushed them to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton where they remained in critical condition. Five others sustai…
Trenton, NJ
Police & Fire
Trenton Man Targeted Business Owners In Deadly Crime Spree, Federal Prosecutors Say
A Trenton man was given federal charges after being accused of orchestrating three armed robberies, including one that resulted in the death of a cannabis shop owner, authorities said. Paul McNeil, 38, was charged with murder during and in relation to a crime of violence, three counts of Hobbs Act robbery, conspiracy, and multiple gun offenses, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release on Wednesday, Dec. 11. According to court documents and statements, McNeil and a co-conspirator robbed an automotive recycling shop in Ewing on Friday, Sept. 30, 2…
Lawrence Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Freak Accident Kills Boy, 12, Playing In Lawrence Township Backyard: Police
A New Jersey boy was killed when a tree fell on him in a backyard, authorities said. Lucas Schwartz, 12, was identified as the victim of the Eldridge Avenue incident in Lawrence Township on a GoFundMe page. Police said he'd been playing with a friend in the backyard of a home when gusty winds blew the tree over, and it fell onto him around 12:09 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14. Officers freed Schwartz from under the tree and began CPR. Paramedics rushed Lucas to Capital Health System Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead from his injuries. The Lawrence …
Lawrence Township, NJ
News
Lawrence Township Couple Admits To Lying On Asylum Applications For Sri Lankans, Feds Say
A Lawrence Township couple admitted to submitting fraudulent asylum applications for clients from Sri Lanka, authorities said. Zuwairul Ameer, 61, and Claudette Ameer, 63, pleaded guilty on Monday, Aug. 26 to conspiracy to commit immigration fraud, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release. They were indicted in the immigration fraud case on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. According to court documents and statements, Zuwairul Ameer, also known as "Zuwairul Thowfeek," submitted false asylum applications for non-citizen clients since at least 2007. Claudette Am…
West Windsor, NJ
Obituaries
Organs Of 18-Year-Old Killed In West Windsor Tesla Crash Will Help Others Live
An 18-year-old man has died nearly a week after the Tesla he was riding in was involved in a crash, police in South Jersey said. Daniel "Danny" Hass, a student at Notre Dame High School in Lawrence Township, died Saturday, Aug. 24, his family said in a post on social media. "Our happy, beautiful, warm, loving and beloved son was declared brain dead this morning," his family said. "Danny wanted to be an organ donor, and we are following his wishes! His organ donation should take place late Sunday or early Monday. NJ Sharing will have a ceremony to honor Dan’s gifts around that time." Danny…
Hackensack, NJ
Weather
Half Of Hackensack Is Flooded, Route 17 Shut In Hasbrouck Heights: Storm Update
Following fierce storms swept through the region Tuesday evening, Aug. 6, many roadways were still flooded and wet, making for treacherous commutes Wednesday, Aug. 7. As of 8 a.m., Route 17 north was closed in Hasbrouck Heights at Route 46 due to flooding. The borough's fire department shared scenes from local streets. Last night, members stood by at the firehouse in anticipation of the storm. For several hours, the department responded... Posted by Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Last night, members stood by at the firehouse in anticipation of the st…
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
Body Recovered From Delaware & Raritan Canal In Mercer County
First responders were pulling a body from the Delaware & Raritan Canal in Mercer County on Wednesday afternoon, July 3, authorities said. New Jersey State Park Police and the Trenton Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team were called to a part of the canal in Lawrence Township to recover the body, according to Caryn Shinske, a spokeswoman with the state Department of Environmental Protection. A medical examiner was en route to the scene at 2:15 p.m., she said. Additional details weren’t immediately available.
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
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…
Hamilton Township, NJ
Weather
Video Shows Landspout Tornado That Flipped Cars, Uprooted Trees In NJ Town
The National Weather Service has confirmed a landspout tornado touched down in a New Jersey town last week. The EF-0 twister took down trees and flipped several cars in a post office parking lot for exactly one minute in Lawrence Township (Mercer County) on Friday, June 14. The NWS shared footage from Ross Kauffman of the tornado, which had peak winds of 80 mph, was .13 miles long and 60 yards wide. 🌪️ Here is a video from Ross Kauffman of the landspout tornado that occurred Friday in Lawrence Twp, NJ. What makes a... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on&nb…
Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
4 Men Arrested In $500K Cocaine Bust In Mercer County: Prosecutor
An investigation into cocaine sales in Mercer County culminated with four arrests and the seizure of $500,000 in drugs, authorities said. The investigation led law enforcement officials to the Motel 6 in Lawrence Township the evening of March 21. Detectives executed a search warrant and located William Adrover Rodriguez inside a room on the first floor with approximately 5.1 kilograms of powder cocaine, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri The street value of the confiscated narcotics is approximately $500,000, Onofri said. Ro…
Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Trenton Passenger, 50, Killed In Crash On Brunswick Pike
A 50-year-old man from Trenton was killed while riding in a car that crashed in Lawrence Township, authorities said. Jean Pierre was the front-seat passenger in the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, Lawrence Township police said. At approximately 01:40 a.m. on Thursday, March 28, the Lawrence Township Police Department responded to a one-car crash on Brunswick Pike at the Whitehead Road Circle. A 2003 Suzuki Vitara had struck a utility pole and sustained heavy damage, Lawrence Township police said. The vehicle was being driven by Delva Jonas, 49, of Trenton. …
Hamilton Township, NJ
Business
Starbucks Delays Closing Trenton Store
Amid intense lobbying by New Jersey federal, state and local officials, Starbucks has delayed closing its Trenton store. The popular coffee chain previously announced a closing date of March 30. A company spokeswoman did not say when the store will now close. "Yes, we have extended the closure date for our Trenton Community Store to support transition for our customers and the community; we look forward to serving our customers at nearby Starbucks locations," she said. Trenton's Starbucks employees have been offered jobs at surrounding stores in Lawrence Township, Hamilton Township, Penni…
Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
$400K In Stolen Starlink Terminals Found In NJ Garage: 'Largest SpaceX Fraud Recovery To Date'
A 35-year-old Newark man was arrested after authorities said he bought hundreds of SpaceX Starlink terminals using stolen credit cards. Kelvin Rodriguez-Moya used a home on Roxboro Road in Lawrence Township to store some of the 675 terminals, which he would then load into a vehicle a transport to North Jersey, Lawrence Township Police Lt. Kevin Reading said. After surveillance was conducted on the home, police stopped Rodruiguez-Moya and recovered 223 terminals, which were confirmed to have been stolen, Reading said. The 675 stolen terminals are valued at $400,000, authorities said. Rodru…
Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Struck, Killed On Route 1 In Mercer County
There was a pedestrian struck and killed along Route 1 in Lawrence Township, authorities said. The fatal crash occurred at 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14 on the 3300 block of Brunswick Pike (Route 1), police said. The 39-year-old driver from Ewing and passengers were not injured. All lanes of Brunswick Pike (Route 1) southbound were closed during the investigation. Witnesses are asked to call Detective Dean Sawasky at 609-844-7125 or email
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Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Accident Shuts Route 1
A crash involving a pedestrian closed Route 1 in South Jersey, the NJDOT said. The accident happened just before 7 p.m. 1 at Quaker Bridge Road, in Lawrence Township, bringing emergency response vehicles to the scene. Traffic camera footage shows major delays. All lanes were closed.
Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
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…
Hamilton Township, NJ
Traffic
Car Flips On I-295 In Mercer County (
Developing
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A vehicle overturned on Interstate 295 in Mercer County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 9 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18 northbound South of Exit 67 (Route 1) in Lawrence Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Fatally Shot At Home In Mercer County: Prosecutor
A 36-year-old man from Mercer County was fatally shot in his home, authorities said. The victim has been identified as Anthony Irizarry of Lawrence Township, they said. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 11, Lawrence Township police responded to a residence on Mendrey Court after receiving a 911 phone call that someone had been shot, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri and Lawrence Township Police Chief Christopher Longo Police found a male victim in the living room suffering from a gunshot wound to the back, they said. …
Hamilton Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Driver, 18, Killed In Collision With Dump Truck In Mercer County: Police
An 18-year-old woman from Mercer County was killed in a collision with a dump truck, authorities said. The crash occurred at 12:17 p.m. on Thursday, June 1 near Route 1 and Franklin Corner Road in Lawrence Township, police said. Daijah McKithen of Lawrenceville made an improper left turn before the fatal collision, according to Lawrence Township Police Chief Christopher Longo. McKithen was pronounced dead at the scene. McKithen was just three weeks away from celebrating her graduation, the school district said. The Lawrence High School graduation ceremony is June 22. In a statement…
Hamilton Township, NJ
Traffic
Serious Crash Closes Route 1 In Mercer County
A serious crash closed Route 1 in Mercer County, authorities said. The crash occurred at about 12:20 p.m. southbound at Franklin Corner Road and Bakers Basin Road in Lawrence Township, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. All lanes remained closed as of 2 p.m. during a crash scene investigation, 511nj.org reported. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES
Vineland, NJ
Police & Fire
Cumberland County Man, 29, Sentenced In Shooting Death: Prosecutor
A 29-year-old Cumberland County man has been sentenced to 40 years in New Jersey State Prison for a fatal shooting, authorities said. Frank J. Baker, of Seabrook, was sentenced in connection with the murder of Jair Rennie, 22, according to Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae. Baker apparently was jealous of his ex girlfriend’s new boyfriend, so shot him four times, prosecutors have said. The fatal shooting occurred in Gouldtown, Fairfield Township on July 20, 2019. A Cumberland County jury returned a guilty verdict on Feb. 1 for first degree murder and related charg…
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
News
Oakland PD Busts NY Man With Stolen Credit Card, Driver's License, Meth, More: Police
A New York State man who tried using a stolen credit card at a lumber store in Oakland also had a driver’s license in someone else’s name, crystal meth and hypodermic needles in his vehicle, authorities said. Frank Anunziata, 37, was charged with theft, credit card theft, forgery and possession of false documents, drugs and paraphernalia after an employee called police, Capt. Timothy Keenan said. Anunziata was also wanted on warrants of out Lawrence Township, NJ, and Stamford, CT, records show. He was sent to the Bergen County Jail only to be released the next day by a Superior Court judge…
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
Seven Legionnaire's Disease Cases Found In Mercer County Water System: Health Department
Legionnaires’ Disease has been detected in the Trenton Water Works water supply, state authorities said. Seven people contracted the disease and two people have died since October 2022 in Mercer County, according to the New Jersey Department of Health. The seven newest cases occurred in Trenton, Ewing Township, Lawrence Township, and Hamilton Township, the state said. People cannot get Legionnaires’ disease by drinking water that has Legionella, the state said. This has been an ongoing problem in Mercer County. Five cases and one death were reported in Hamilton Township from December 2021…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
News
Mercer County Man, 29, Shot Dead In Atlantic City
The Atlantic County Prosecutors Office Major Crimes Unit and Atlantic City Police Department Violent Crimes Unit are investigating the fatal shooting of a man late Thursday evening, March 16. At approximately 10:40 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to reports of a shooting on the unit block of South Texas Avenue. Officers found a victim identified as Jamar Square, 29, of Lawrence Township, suffering from gunshot wounds. Square was taken by medical personnel to AtlantiCare Medical Center, City Division where he was subsequently pronounced dead, according to the Atlantic Coun…
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