Nevada woman lured to N.J., forced into prostitution, prosecutors say
The second woman has come forward, claiming a Trenton man abused her and forced her into prostitution earlier this year TRENTON - From 10 states away, Darrell Smith seemed like a saving grace. At...
View ArticleMan charged with killing puppy with axe to the head
The 6-month-old pit bull puppy was found dead in a recycling bucket at a Florence motel Monday night. SPRINGFIELD -- A township man has been charged with killing a 6-month-old pit bull puppy found...
View ArticleHere's every Mercer police academy graduate getting their diploma
Seven of the graduates took the alternate route by paying for the academy themselves, independent of a police agency. WEST WINDSOR — Mercer County Police Academy graduated 51 new officers in a...
View ArticleTrenton man who shot 2 people gets 8 years in prison
Naquan Bethea injured, but didn't kill, two people in 2014 TRENTON - A man accused of shooting two people over a grudge, was sentenced to eight years in prison Friday. Naquan Bethea, 27, of Trenton,...
View ArticleN.J. superintendent's legacy will live on, family says at memorial
Thousands gathered for the memorial service for Robbinsville Schools Superintendent Steve Mayer Donna Mayer spoke through tears, surrounded by their three sons, as she described to thousands that her...
View ArticleEnns and outs for the Thunder Friday night
TRENTON- The name of the game Friday night was Enns and outs, as the Thunder hosted the Akron Rubber Ducks in the second of a four game set. Dietrich Enns continued the theme of the series so far for...
View ArticleHere's every Mercer police academy graduate getting their diploma
Seven of the graduates took the alternate route by paying for the academy themselves, independent of a police agency WEST WINDSOR -- Mercer County Police Academy graduated 51 new officers in a...
View Article2 charged with credit card fraud at Hamilton gym
The incident happened on April 6, according to police HAMILTON - Two people were arrested Friday in connection with credit card fraud at a Planet Fitness earlier this month, according to police. Laura...
View ArticleMan charged with weapons offenses for axe used to kill puppy, police say
The charge is the most recent in a series of charges he received for the killing. SPRINGFIELD - A man accused of killing a 6-month-old puppy last week, was issued another charge Saturday for...
View ArticleMontgomery Joins the Thunder Pitching Party
TRENTON- Another night, and it was another dominant start for a Thunder pitcher Saturday. Jordan Montgomery took his turn on the hill for Trenton (10-6) Saturday night, for the third of a four-game...
View ArticleOne Simple Wish founder is an 'influential' mom, magazine says
Danielle Gletow, founder of Trenton nonprofit One Simple Wish, is one of Family Circle magazine's '20 Most Influential Moms.' TRENTON -- Danielle Gletow left a high-paying marketing job and took a...
View ArticleTrenton falls to Akron, behind Morimando's gem
TRENTON- After three days of almost everything going in their favor, not much went right for the Thunder Sunday. Trenton (10-7) was trying for a four-game sweep of Akron (11-6), but had to settle for...
View Article16-year-old girl shot in head in Trenton
The girl was in a minivan at the intersection of Jersey Street and Home Avenue when she was wounded at about 6:25 p.m. TRENTON -- A 16-year-old girl was in critical condition at a Trenton hospital...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: April 25, 2016
Dogs and cats throughout northern and central New Jersey are in need of permanent homes. Spring allergy season is here. And, what many people don't realize is that dogs and cats can suffer, too....
View ArticleOne-third of N.J. hospitals fare worse in new safety report
Six hospitals have received straight A's since the Leapfrog safety report card debuted in 2012. TRENTON -- One-third of New Jersey hospitals dropped a grade or more in the latest national report card...
View ArticleGet-away driver caught by Trenton clerk after holdup
Store worker chased after armed robber, caught get-away driver with the gun and money; cops later arrest robber TRENTON - An armed robber and his getaway driver were arrested and charged after a store...
View Article2 Trenton men charged with sexual assault of 2 children in separate arrests
In separate incidents, an 8-year-old girl and a 16-year-old girl were abused, cops say TRENTON - Two Trenton men were charged with sexual assault of children in separate arrests early Monday, police...
View ArticleSierra Club sues 2 state agencies to reverse pipeline approval
The lawsuit is challenging decisions by the Board of Public Utilities and the Pinelands Commission The New Jersey Sierra Club is suing two state agencies over their decisions to approve New Jersey...
View Article4 charged in $175K credit card scam in West Windsor
West Windsor detectives had been investigating the fraud ring for several months. WEST WINDSOR -- Police have charged four New York and Pennsylvania residents with credit card fraud and identity theft...
View ArticleMaine man charged with assault, drunken driving, leaving crash
Eric Jacobs, of Fiddlers Reach Road in Phippsburg, Maine, allegedly left the scene of a crash before police arrived. HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP -- A 47-year-old man from Maine has been charged with several...
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