The South Brunswick Health Department was notified by the New Jersey State Health Department on Tuesday that a skunk found in Kendall Park tested positive for rabies. The skunk was found in the vicinity of Langley Road on Saturday, Oct. 14...
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Krystal KnappMercer County corrections officer charged with sexual assault
A county corrections officer was arrested Sunday and charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Trenton, law enforcement officials said today. Donald Ryland, 44, has been charged with one count of second-degree sexual assault. Ryland is a...
Police seek public’s help identifying suspects in shooting at Route 27 gas station in Kendall Park
An employee at a gas station on Route 27 in Kendall Park was shot several times just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday, South Brunswick Police say. The 60-year-old gas station attendant was shot at the BP Gas Station at 3612 Route 27 near the Kendall Park...
More than $33,000 stolen from Princeton resident’s bank account
A Princeton resident went to review a monthly bank statement and was shocked to see that someone withdrew $33,202.04 from the bank account between Aug. 25 and Oct. 5. The victim said the person made nine unauthorized bank account transfers online...
Woman dies after being struck by truck at intersection of Washington Road and Nassau Street (updated)
A cement truck that was driving through the intersection of Nassau Street and Washington Road struck a pedestrian just before 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Emergency workers attempted to performed CPR on the pedestrian, who died at the scene. Police identified...
Teacher’s aide charged with sexually assaulting special needs student in Montgomery
An aide at a school for students with special needs in Montgomery has been charged with criminal sexual assault, witness tampering, and endangering the welfare of a child. Daniel Fowler, 35, of Lawrence, was arrested after an investigation by...
Stranger possibly tried to lure Community Park student into vehicle
Police officers in Princeton are investigating a suspicious incident involving a fourth grader and a stranger that took place on Tuesday morning just after 8:30 a.m. Officers were dispatched to the Community Park School after receiving a report...
Heroin, handgun siezed by Mercer County Narcotics Task Force
The Mercer County Narcotics Task Force concluded a three-week investigation last Wednesday with two arrests and the seizure of seven bricks of heroin and a handgun, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said. On Wednesday, Sept. 27 at about 3:45...
Person struck, killed by Amtrak train Saturday night near Princeton Junction
A person was fatally struck by an Amtrak train near the Princeton Junction station Saturday night at about 8:30 p.m. The Silver Star No. 92 train heading from Miami to New York City when it struck the person on the tracks. No passengers or crew...
Sports club employee in Princeton charged with criminal sexual contact involving a teen
A Princeton man has been arrested by the Princeton Police and charged with criminal sexual contact involving a minor. Kimbryl Beasley, 59, was arrested at police headquarters Wednesday morning after a 17-year-old female filed a complaint alleging...
Police seek public’s help locating missing Princeton teen
The Princeton Police Department is seeking the public’s help to in locate a missing teen. Princeton resident Emily Lopez-Retana, 16, is 5’4″ with a medium complexion, brown eyes and black hair. Emily was last seen at home in...
Children’s singer in Hillsborough charged with distributing child pornography
A music teacher and singer from Hillsborough who performs for children at synagogues, Jewish community centers, camps and conventions nationwide was arrested and charged yesterday with receiving and distributing images of child sexual abuse, law...
More than 500 homes in West Windsor without power
More than 500 homes in the southeastern section of West Windsor are without power. The power company, Jersey Central Power & Light, estimates that power will be restored by 12:30 a.m. If you have lost power and you are a Jersey Central Power...
Body of missing Hopewell hiker found in High Peaks Wilderness
New York forest rangers located the body of Hopewell resident Alex Stevens on Monday about half a mile from his campsite in the summit area of Wallface Mountain. Stevens, 28, had last been seen by other hikers on Sept. 2. He had set out for a three...
Mercer County Narcotics Task Force seizes $88,000 in heroin
The Mercer County Narcotics Task Force concluded a month-long investigation Thursday night with one arrest and the seizure of $88,000 in heroin and more than $17,000 in cash, law enforcement officials said. At about 5:45 p.m. on Sept. 14, officers...
No new clues yet in search for Hopewell man who went missing in remote area of Adirondacks
Forest rangers and volunteers in the High Peaks Wilderness have not found any more clues to the whereabouts of Hopewell resident Alex Stevens over the last few days. Stevens, 28, was last seen on Sept. 2 near the base of Wallface Mountain in the...
Fire damages hotel on Route 1 in South Brunswick
A two-alarm fire damaged the Best Western Princeton Manor Inn & Suites on Route 1 south on Sunday night, displacing all the guests. One guest at the hotel spotted a fire in his room just before 7:30 p.m. and alerted nearby residents. A dozen...
Prosecutor: Body found in trash bag in Trenton identified
The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office has identified a body that was found inside a trash bag on a Trenton sidewalk Monday. A plastic bag containing the body of Trenton resident Lillian Duran, 43, was found on a sidewalk on the 400 block of...
