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Lower Makefield Man Flees Police for No Apparent Reason, Charged with Assault
An on-duty Lower Makefield Township Police officer on patrol spotted something that set off his ‘spidey senses’ and now a Yardley man is charged with aggravated assault, fleeing, resisting arrest and two traffic summary charges. According to the criminal complaint, Thomas Anthony Carelli Jr was sitting in a...
Baby in NJ dies after being left in 100-degree parked car
LAKEWOOD — An infant died Monday afternoon after being left inside a vehicle on one of the hottest days of the year, according to the Ocean County Proseuctor's Office. Prosecutor Bradley Billihimer said Lakewood police were notified about a child in cardiac arrest outside the Kollel Cheshek Shlomo on New Egypt Road around 1:45 p.m.
Teenager Charged With Robbing 3 Trenton Taxicab Drivers: Police
Noah Brantley of Trenton was arrested on Thursday, July 18 on the 400 block of Lamberton Street, Trenton police said. In two of the robberies, Brantley requested a cab to the area of Brunswick Avenue and Sanford Street. Brantley allegedly robbed the drivers of their wallets and money once they arrived at his intended destination in south Trenton, police said.
Man dies after rescuing 2 kids from drowning in prohibited area of New Jersey river
MAYS LANDING, NJ - A man has died after authorities say he rescued two boys from drowning in a New Jersey river on Wednesday afternoon. Officials say two boys, 8 and 12, went swimming in a prohibited spot of the river that runs through Weymouth Furnace in Hamilton Township. It's...
Father killed in shooting, attempted carjacking with kids in SUV
TRENTON — A father is dead after a shooting during an attempted carjacking, according to authorities. Several onlookers saw the tragic incident unfold Friday night, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri. When Trenton police got to the scene near Garfield and Farragut Avenues around 10:20 p.m., they found...
Bucks Judge Orders Triple Killer Committed for 60-Day Mental Health Evaluation
The man accused of killing three family members, hours before the Levittown St. Patrick’s Day parade causing it to be cancelled followed by a hours long manhunt, has been ordered to be evaluated at a state behavioral health facility. Andre Gordon 26, a homeless Trenton, N.J man who is...
Police arrest man who stole from Huntingdon Valley home after being invited as a guest
The Lower Moreland Police Department announced the arrest of Elkanah Torborh, 23, for stealing personal items from a residence in the area of Pine Road and Pheasant Lane in Huntingdon Valley. Police said the victims reported a theft on September 4, 2023 after entertaining guests at their residence. One of...
Peace Valley Park fully reopens after incident in lot outside welcome center
This story has been updated. Part of Peace Valley Park in Doylestown was closed unexpectedly Friday morning. A parking lot near the Peace Valley Nature Center and the Chapman Road park access were closed off, a county spokesperson said, but other parts of the park remained open and accessible. ...
Toddler pulled from hot car outside NY apartment dies, hours after NJ infant endures same fate
A toddler died after being pulled from a hot car outside a New York apartment complex Monday, hours after a baby girl in New Jersey lost her life under similar circumstances, authorities confirmed Tuesday. According to the Monticello Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call of a child in...
Fatal Car Crash in Moorestown: Police Investigating Man’s Death
Man Killed in Moorestown Crash: Ongoing Investigation. The tranquil town of Moorestown, New Jersey, was shaken by a tragic incident on Tuesday evening. Authorities are currently investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a local man. The accident, which took place on a quiet suburban road, has left the community in shock and mourning.
Federal Air Marshal Admitted Making False Statement to a Federal Officer and Unauthorized Selling of I.D. Cards with Homeland Security Insignia
TRENTON, N.J. – A U.S. Air Marshal admitted selling “Law Enforcement Family Member” cards that were embossed with the insignia of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and making a false statement to a federal officer who was investigating an individual who possessed one of the cards, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
Cinnaminson has new police chief and captain
The Cinnaminson Police Department has new leadership and two new officers. Captain William “Bill” Obuchowski was sworn in as police chief, Lt. Roy Wagner was sworn in as captain and Julia Wheeler and Zachary Edmondson were sworn in as patrol officers at a township committee meeting in June.
“We are Here for You and We Hear You” New Morrisville Chief of Police Says at Ceremony
Morrisville Borough’s new Police Chief was ceremonially sworn in at Tuesday night’s council meeting. With family, friends and former colleagues on hand to witness, Rich Ciampa (pronounced see-ahm-pa) was formally sworn in by Mayor Gary Wallace. He was officially sworn on last week. Ciampa spoke briefly afterwards, addressing...
Teen Bicyclist Airlifted After Being Struck By Pickup Driver, 66, In Mercer County: Cops
A 66-year-old driver struck and seriously injured a 14-year-old bicyclist in a Mercer County town over the weekend, police said.The East Windsor driver was operating a 2013 Toyota Tacoma when he struck the bicyclist, who was crossing Twin Rivers Drive north around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13, EWPD …
Abington car stop lands Philadelphia man in prison for illegal gun possession
NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia man is headed to prison for illegally possessing a handgun, which Abington Township police found during a traffic stop of a vehicle in which the man was a passenger. Teon Sincere Gregory, 23, of the 4600 block of Hawthorne Street, was sentenced in Montgomery County...
Crews extinguish Huntingdon Valley housefire reportedly caused by lightning
The Huntingdon Valley Fire Company announced that crews were dispatched at 9:00pm on Wednesday, July 17 for a report of a housefire caused by lightning on High Road near Red Lion Road. Huntingdon Valley firefighters extinguished “significant fire” in the house’s basement and the roof. The Bryn...
Bordentown's Three Newest Firefighters Graduate from Burlington County Fire Academy
WESTAMPTON, NJ — Consolidated Fire Association is celebrating the achievement of its newest firefighters, as they graduated this week from the Burlington County Fire Academy. George Kalargheros, Ryan Engler and Franklin Engler were among the 30 new firefighters welcomed to the ranks of the Burlington County Fire Service during the Fire Academy’s Graduation and Certificate Ceremony, which took place on July 16 at the Westampton campus of the Burlington County Institute of Technology.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The graduation ceremony was the culmination of the cadets’ training at the Burlington County Emergency Services Training Center's Firefighter 1 program, which consisted of more than...
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