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Trenton police officers recount the night their vehicle was fired upon
Two city officers who were in a police vehicle that was hit several times by gunfire in May 2012 testified yesterday that the bullets came within inches of them. James Ellis GrantMercer County...
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Two tell of attempts to pass cash to Trenton Mayor Tony Mack
Jurors heard testimony from former city water meter reader Charles Hall III and from Mary Manfredo, the owner of JoJos’ Steak House and Giorgianni’s caretaker. Trenton Mayor Tony Mack (L) and brother...
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Live coverage: "JoJo" Giorgianni's longtime companion testifies in Trenton...
Mary Manfredo testified Friday that she saw the mayor accept cash from Giorgianni inside JoJo's Steak House in April 2012. By Alex Zdan and Jenna Pizzi STAFF WRITERS TRENTON - The defense will...
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Trenton Mayor Tony Mack's defense uses surprise prison tapes against witness...
Recordings of phone calls to Joseph Giorgianni's longtime companion and caretaker, Mary Manfredo, were used to impeach her credibility. By Alex Zdan and Jenna Pizzi TRENTON — Joseph “JoJo” Giorgianni...
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Live coverage: Testimony continues in the federal corruption trial of Trenton...
Live coverage of testimony in the federal corruption trial of Trenton Mayor Tony Mack. TRENTON - With Mary Manfredo still on the witness stand, cross examination is expected to continue today in the...
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North Brunswick man admits to using Princeton company to defraud health...
David Nogaki admitted to submitting claims to AmeriHealth, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and United Healthcare, prosecutors said. PRINCETON — A North Brunswick man admitted today...
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Mercer Sheriff's Office arrests Trenton man on county's most wanted list
Frederick Grigger, 33, was wanted on a bench warrant for failing to appear in court last September and was placed on the list in November, the sheriff's office said. Frederick GriggerMercer County...
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Witness testifies he saw shooter fire at Trenton police SUV
The shooting triggered an intensive investigation as police scoured the West Ward neighborhood for evidence and leads in the case for three weeks. James Ellis GrantMercer County Prosecutor's Office...
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Former city official Carmen Melendez testifies in the federal corruption trial of Trenton Mayor Tony Mack. TRENTON - Former city housing director Carmen Melendez will take the witness stand for the...
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Trenton Mayor Tony Mack's corruption trial continues as former city housing...
Carmen Melendez, the city's former acting housing director is now a witness in the federal corruption trial of Mack and his brother Ralphiel Mack. By Jenna Pizzi and Alex Zdan TRENTON — Mayor Tony...
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Expert's testimony details power of gun used to shoot at Trenton police SUV
An investigator said that the shell casings found the night of the shooting could have come from an M-1 carbine, which is on the list of prohibited assault weapons in N.J. James Ellis GrantMercer...
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Florence police search for suspect in liquor store robbery
Police are searching for a suspect in the armed robbery of a liquor store on Route 130 in the township Monday night. FLORENCE — Police are searching for a suspect in the armed robbery of a liquor...
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Trenton police arrest 3, seize 12.5 pounds of pot
Cutting off a city police vehicle led to three arrests and the seizure of 12.5 pounds of marijuana from the offending car in the Wilbur section last Friday, police said. File photo of a Trenton Police...
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Live coverage: Prosecution rests in Trenton Mayor Tony Mack's federal...
The mayor and his brother are on trial on charges of extortion, bribery, wire fraud and mail fraud. TRENTON - The prosecution will likely rest in the federal corruption trial of Mayor Tony Mack and...
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Testimony is concluded in the federal corruption trial of Trenton Mayor Tony...
Prosecution and defense rest their cases in the federal corruption trial of Trenton Mayor Tony Mack. TRENTON - After calling only one witness to testify for the defense, testimony came to an abrupt...
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Two Trenton men indicted in January 2013 homicide
Each remains in jail in lieu of $1 million bail, officials said. TRENTON – A Mercer County grand jury returned a seven-count indictment Wednesday, charging two Trenton men with the January 2013...
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Police release sketch of man believed to have stolen tip jar from Princeton...
State Police released a sketch of the man believed to have taken the employees' tip jar from Efe's Mediterranean Grill on Nassau Street on Sunday night. State Police released a sketch today of the man...
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NJ Weedman released from jail after judge reconsiders his sentence
A Burlington County judge reconsidered the sentence imposed on Ed Forchion, known as "NJ Weedman," after a motion made by his attorney. Forchion's attorney, who asked not to be named, said today the...
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Both sides rest cases, prepare for closing arguments in Trenton Mayor Tony...
The prosecution rested its case yesterday having presented six witnesses over a total of 13 days of testimony. The defense rested after one witness. By Jenna Pizzi and Alex Zdan TRENTON — Following...
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With corruption verdict looming, Trenton Mayor Tony Mack attempts to appoint...
Mack sent the letter this morning, stating that he is rescinding a letter from July 19, 2012 that was sent to then-clerk Leona Baylor which appointed Business Administrator Sam Hutchinson to the role...
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