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Young man shot dead in Trenton, police say
TRENTON — A young man was shot and killed tonight on the 300 block of North Clinton Avenue in Trenton, police said. Trenton police responded to a call of a man down at 8:36 p.m. and found the victim...
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Police say armed Trenton man evades one officer only to run toward another
Jair Claridy was found to possess a Hi-Point semi-automatic handgun, police said. A woman and child walk behind Rowan Towers on 620 West State in Trenton.Alex Zdan /The Times TRENTON — A gun...
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Trenton police say they found guns and drugs during traffic stop
Police officers making a traffic stop in the West Ward early Friday found two guns, heroin and crack cocaine inside a hidden backseat compartment of a vehicle, police said. A Trenton police car is...
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Trenton police catch elusive duo after their car collides with a pole,...
amar Leonard, 28, of Trenton, faces multiple traffic and weapons charges, and 27-year-old Lawrence resident Alex Sheffield was charged with weapons offenses. TRENTON — A city man and his passenger who...
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Trenton homicide victim identified as 17-year-old city boy, prosecutor's...
The teen was shot dead about 400 yards from police headquarters on North Clinton Avenue. TRENTON - Officials today identified the victim of the city's latest homicide as a 17-year-old city resident....
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Three arrested in armed Trenton robbery, police find modified shotgun,...
The shotgun was considered an assault weapon because it was modified with a pistol grip and a collapsible shoulder stock at the rear, police said. Trenton Police SUV speeds up East State Street in...
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Family mourns "lovable, silly" 17-year-old gunned down in Trenton
Shamere Melvin was found dead on North Clinton Avenue Wednesday night. An autopsy yesterday revealed that he suffered a gunshot wound to the head, officials said. TRENTON — Shamere Melvin was...
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FBI investigates appearance of "JoJo" rat signs one week after plea deal in...
The FBI is investigating after signs displaying the name 'JoJo' and a rat were found at three locations connected to Joseph 'JoJo' Giorgianni yesterday morning. TRENTON — The FBI is investigating...
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Trenton Mayor Tony Mack will not accept a plea deal in corruption case,...
The mayor will not take a plea deal despite Giorgianni's admission that he handled an $8,000 cash bribe intended for Mack. TRENTON — Even though Mayor Tony Mack’s onetime friend and supporter Joseph...
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Drive-by shooting in Trenton leaves 1 dead, 4 wounded, authorities say
The four wounded people, three men and one woman, were all expected to survive, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said. TRENTON - A shooting in front of a South Ward convenience store last night...
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Drive-by shooting outside Trenton convenience store leaves 1 dead, 4 wounded,...
The shooting happened directly in front of the Community Mini-Market at the intersection of Jersey Street and Home Avenue. It was feet away from where 22-year-old Sidiq Howlen was gunned down in...
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Hightstown apartment fire leaves woman dead, officials say
Authorities did not identify the woman killed in the morning blaze on Westerlea Avenue. One person is dead after fire ripped through an apartment at a borough housing complex this morning, a fire...
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Hamilton teen in I-95 crash that killed his 3 friends has bail cut by half,...
The 19-year-old driver in the Interstate 95 crash that killed his cousin and two friends saw his bail cut in half to $500,000 cash or bond today Jonathan Rivas, 19, of Princeton (left), Nicole...
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Trenton 16-year-old arrested in shooting death of city 17-year-old, officials...
Shamere Melvin was gunned down on North Clinton Avenue the night of Dec. 18. TRENTON – A 16-year-old city boy has been arrested and charged with the murder of 17-year-old Shamere Melvin last week, the...
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Lambertville man stabbed during bar fight in Trenton, police say
The 32-year-old was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center for treatment. Police today said the victim's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. A Trenton police vehicle guarding a...
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Trenton police seek information on possible kidnapping
Police are investigating a report that a woman may have been kidnapped at gunpoint on a North Trenton street late Saturday night. Times File Photo TRENTON — Police are investigating a report that a...
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Police say an officer was hurt and two teens were arrested after Trenton chase
Two suspects — boys ages 16 and 17 — were arrested while two other suspects remain at large, police said. TRENTON — A police officer was injured after a car with four occupants suspected in an armed...
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Hamilton teen driver in I-95 crash that killed 3 passengers allegedly admits...
Police have not yet released results of a blood alcohol test given to the driver, Luis Delcid-Cardona, following the Dec. 12 accident. LAWRENCE — The 19-year-old Hamilton youth who was driving a...
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Trenton hostage standoff involving child ends peacefully when suspect gives...
The 3-year-old girl inside the apartment with the suspect was taken out. The girl's mother and that woman's 1-year-old son were able to escape the apartment earlier in the morning. TRENTON - A...
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West Windsor police look for two men in Nassau Park purse snatching
The incident took place in the area of the Sam’s Club in the shopping center located at the intersection of Route 1 and Quakerbridge Road, West Windsor police said in a statement. WEST WINDSOR — West...
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