Woman says her boyfriend did not retaliate against Trenton police for death...
Prosecutors have alleged that James Ellis Grant, 25, shot at a Trenton police SUV as it cruised down Stuyvesant Avenue on May 14, 2012. James Ellis GrantMercer County Prosecutor's Office The sister...
View ArticleEwing police search for CVS shoplifter
Police say the man concealed about 20 packages of razor blades in his jacket and left the store without paying for them. EWING — Ewing police are looking for a man who is suspected of shoplifting from...
View ArticleThreat against Trenton Councilwoman Kathy McBride may be gang-related, police...
A letter sent to McBride's home carried a direct threat against her and her family, McBride's campaign manager Dan Toto said. TRENTON - Police are investigating after a threatening letter was sent to...
View ArticleFinal arguments presented in case of alleged Trenton police SUV shooter
Prosecutors allege that James Ellis Grant crouched in an alley on Stuyvesant Avenue and fired seven shots from a rifle in the direction of a police SUV, hitting the vehicle five times. James Ellis...
View ArticleCourt gets ready to hand Trenton Mayor Tony Mack's corruption case to the jury
Yesterday's court-proceeding mostly focused on fine-tuning the instructions that will be read to the jurors when they return to start deciding the Mack case next week. TRENTON — Mayor Tony Mack...
View ArticleFate of Trenton Mayor Tony Mack will soon be in the hands of the jury
Federal prosecutors allege the Mack brothers accepted bribes to facilitate the construction of fictional parking garage on city-owned property. TRENTON — Following closing arguments set to begin...
View ArticleSnow delays closing arguments in the federal corruption trial of Trenton...
The proceedings are set to resume tomorrow at noon, according to an order filed by Judge Michael A. Shipp. TRENTON - A snowstorm has closed federal court today, delaying closing arguments in the...
View ArticleHamilton man tells Trenton police he was buying crack cocaine when he was...
The 45-year-old township man was shot during a dispute with his dealer, he told police. TRENTON – An honest Hamilton man who was shot twice Thursday admitted to police he was in the city buying crack...
View ArticleArmed home invasion at East Windsor apartment leaves resident tied up with...
No arrests have been made, but police released descriptions of three suspects. No one was injured during the home invasion Friday evening. EAST WINDSOR – Detectives are investigating an armed home...
View ArticleMan shot in Trenton housing complex lot expected to recover, police say
The 19-year-old city resident was wounded by a single shot fired in the Donnelly Homes housing project Friday night. TRENTON – A 19-year-old city man was shot in the leg during apparently random...
View ArticleTrenton man chased and shot at, police say
A city man was chased and shot at by a group of men Friday night in North Trenton, but all the bullets missed, police said today. A Trenton police vehicle guarding a city crime scene in 2013.Times...
View ArticlePolice investigate armed robbery of electronics, cash from East Windsor...
Electronics and cash were taken during the robbery by the suspects, who remain at large. The reason they targeted the apartment remains unclear. East Windsor Police Department headquarters in a May...
View ArticleLive coverage: Closing arguments in the federal corruption trial of Trenton...
The jury is expected to review the charges against Mayor Mack and his brother Ralphiel before closing statements from the government and two defense attorneys. By Alex Zdan and Jenna Pizzi STAFF...
View ArticleTrenton man arrested, $16,100 in crack cocaine seized, officials say
The Mercer County Special Investigations Unit executed search warrants for the Mellon Street apartment of 30-year-old Donald Jackson Thursday. Donald JacksonMercer County Prosecutor's Office TRENTON...
View ArticleFormer American Boychoir School dean arrested in alleged sexual assault of...
Thomas Curran is charged with aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Thomas CurranMercer County Prosecutor's Office A former dean of students at the...
View ArticleFate of man who allegedly shot at Trenton police SUV in hands of jury
James Ellis Grant, 25, allegedly crouched in a dark alley just before midnight on May 14, 2012, and shot at the SUV as it drove by, hitting it five times. James Ellis GrantMercer County Prosecutor's...
View ArticleIce storm delays defense closing arguments in Trenton Mayor Mack corruption...
Judge Michael A. Shipp issued an order this morning asking jurors and attorneys to return to the court on Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. to resume the final days of the nearly month-long trial. TRENTON...
View ArticleIn closing, Trenton Mayor Tony Mack's prosecution argues he understood...
Defense attorneys are scheduled to present their closing arguments tomorrow. By Alex Zdan and Jenna Pizzi TRENTON — Never questioning the bizarre code words dropped into conversation, Trenton Mayor...
View ArticleHamilton and Robbinsville police blotters
Police blotter for Hamilton from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4 and Robbinsville from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2. A file photo of Hamilton police headquartersAlex Zdan/ The Times of Trenton HAMILTON Jan. 29 Criminal...
View ArticleLive coverage: Defense makes closing arguments in Trenton Mayor Tony Mack's...
The government summed up its case with a three and a half hour closing Tuesday. After defense closing statements and a government rebuttal, jurors will begin their deliberations. By Jenna Pizzi and...
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