One Hurt As Fierce Blaze Ravages 7 Hunterdon County Townhomes (PHOTOS) One Hurt As Fierce Blaze Ravages 7 Hunterdon County Townhomes (PHOTOS)
One Hurt As Fierce Blaze Ravages 7 Hunterdon County Townhomes (Photos) One injury was reported as a fierce fire ravaged seven different townhomes in Hunterdon County, authorities said. The Raritan Police and Fire departments responded to a report of smoke coming from an attached garage on Chelsea Circle in Flemington around 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 13, Lt. Scott Nelson said in a release. Upon arrival, crews found flames coming from a garage of one of the attached townhouses. The fire quickly spread through the unit and into adjacent units, engulfing seven townhomes in total, police said. All of the residents were able to escape safely, though one minor in…
Driver Was Going Double Speed Limit In Fatal Head-On Crash: Somerset Prosecutor Driver Was Going Double Speed Limit In Fatal Head-On Crash: Somerset Prosecutor
Driver Was Going Double Speed Limit In Fatal Head-On Crash: Somerset Prosecutor A 20-year-old driver from Old Bridge driver was speeding and trying to pass a vehicle in a no-passing zone when he drove into oncoming traffic, causing an accident that left one person dead and another seriously hurt, authorities in Somerset County said. Jaden Brandon Ramos was going nearly double the 35 mph limit in a 2007 Dodge Charger when he tried passing an eastbound car and veered into westbound traffic on Amwell Road in Hillsborough around 4:05 p.m. Friday, July 22, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. Ramos collided head-on with a Mercedes Benz that came to rest he…
WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Worth $621K Sold In Hunterdon County WINNER: Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Worth $621K Sold In Hunterdon County
Winner: Jersey Cash 5 Ticket Worth $621K Sold In Hunterdon County Winner! A Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth more than $621,000 was sold in Hunterdon County. A ticket matching all five numbers for the Friday, July 29 drawing was sold at 7-Eleven at the Raritan Plaza in Flemington, lottery officials said. The winning numbers were: 02, 22, 31, 40 and 41. The XTRA number was 02. The lucky winner will take home the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot of $621,658.
Hunterdon County Painter, Father Of Baby Son Dies After Fearless Leukemia Battle, 22 Hunterdon County Painter, Father Of Baby Son Dies After Fearless Leukemia Battle, 22
Hunterdon County Painter, Father Of Baby Son Dies After Fearless Leukemia Battle, 22 Hunterdon County painter and father of a seven-month-old son Marvin Ernesto Lainez Alfaro died at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick on Wednesday, July 6 following a fearless four-year battle with leukemia. He was 22. Born in Sensuntepeque, El Salvador, Marvin emigrated to the United States in 2013 and attended Hunterdon Central Regional High School, where he graduated in 2017, his obituary says. Marvin then started working as a painter for Scott C. Rule Painting in Frenchtown and quickly became well-known for his positive attitude and upbeat personality. Marvin is also …
Victim Airlifted After Falling At Hunterdon County Food Manufacturer (PHOTOS) Victim Airlifted After Falling At Hunterdon County Food Manufacturer (PHOTOS)
Victim Airlifted After Falling At Hunterdon County Food Manufacturer (Photos) One person was flown to the hospital after falling at a food manufacturing facility in Hunterdon County, authorities said. The Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad responded to Johanna Foods on Johanna Farms Road in Flemington around 6:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, the squad said. Emergency crews cared for the victim at the scene while a landing zone was set up in a nearby field. The victim was then flown via NorthSTAR medical helicopter to Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton for further care. The scene was cleared in about 45 minutes. Scroll down to view additiona…
Victim Beat Dead By Man Helping Him Move In Central Jersey: Prosecutor Victim Beat Dead By Man Helping Him Move In Central Jersey: Prosecutor
Victim Beat Dead By Man Helping Him Move In Central Jersey: Prosecutor A 50-year-old man was assaulted and killed in a Central Jersey driveway by a man helping him move, authorities said. Samuel C. Coggins, 30, of Flemington, has been charged with murder in the death of Augustine Garcia, of Manville, Thursday, July 14, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald said. Coggins was helping Garcia and another resident move from a home on North 12th Avenue in Manville when Coggins assaulted Garcia in the driveway just before 3 p.m., Mcdonald said. Garcia was found unresponsive with a severe head injury outside the home, and Coggins remained at the scene…
CAUGHT IN THE ACT: Man Who Vandalized Flemington Mexican Eatery Sign Busted On 3rd Attempt: PD CAUGHT IN THE ACT: Man Who Vandalized Flemington Mexican Eatery Sign Busted On 3rd Attempt: PD
Caught IN THE ACT: Man Who Vandalized Flemington Mexican Eatery Sign Busted On 3rd Attempt: PD A Flemington man who vandalized a Mexican restaurant sign was finally caught in the act after having successfully pulled it off twice in the past few weeks, police said. Eduardo E. Garcia, 45, was seen attempting to vandalize the sign in front of Viva Mexico on Main Street around 4:25 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, Flemington Police said. The sign had been vandalized with spray paint twice before, according to a recent post from the department. ***PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REQUESTED*** Overnight last night or early this morning the sign for Viva Mexico, 148 Main Street,... Posted by Flemington …
Police Seek ID For Getaway Car In Flemington Ultimate Tan Theft Police Seek ID For Getaway Car In Flemington Ultimate Tan Theft
Police Seek ID For Getaway Car In Flemington Ultimate Tan Theft Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a vehicle they say was involved in a theft at Ultimate Tan in Flemington. The vehicle pictured above was involved in a recent theft at Ultimate Tan on Church Street in Flemington, local police said in a release on Monday, June 27. **ULTIMATE TAN THEFT- ADDITIONAL DETAILS** We need your help! Our agency is investigating a theft from Ultimate Tan, 67... Posted by Flemington Borough Police Department on Monday, June 27, 2022 Additional details about the theft were not released. Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Garrabrant at 9…
Hunterdon County Resident Dies In Hospital Weeks After Crash, 24 Hunterdon County Resident Dies In Hospital Weeks After Crash, 24
Hunterdon County Resident Dies In Hospital Weeks After Crash, 24 NOTE: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Montero was riding a motorcycle during the crash. The article has been updated. ---------------- A 24-year-old Hunterdon County resident has succumbed to his injuries in the hospital several weeks after a serious crash near a local high school. Steven Montero, of Flemington, was airlifted to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital following the Saturday, June 4 crash at the intersection near Hunterdon Central Regional High School, DailyVoice.com reported. He spent several weeks in a medically-induced coma and was pronounced dead on Sunda…
Lifelong Hunterdon County Resident Dies Suddenly, 28 Lifelong Hunterdon County Resident Dies Suddenly, 28
Lifelong Hunterdon County Resident Dies Suddenly, 28 Lifelong Hunterdon County resident Sarah E. Henschel died suddenly on Wednesday, June 8 at the age of 28. Born in Flemington, Sarah grew up in Whitehouse Station and graduated from Hunterdon Central High School, her obituary says. Sarah then went on to graduate from Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg before attending Philadelphia University, now known as Thomas Jefferson College, according to her memorial. Sarah loved writing and studying communications and was remembered for bringing endless joy and laughter to those around her. She also had a special bond with her mother, Ja…
Hunterdon County Man, 24, In Medically-Induced Coma Following ‘Life-Threatening’ Crash Hunterdon County Man, 24, In Medically-Induced Coma Following ‘Life-Threatening’ Crash
Hunterdon County Man, 24, In Medically-Induced Coma Following ‘Life-Threatening’ Crash Support is on the rise for a 24-year-old Hunterdon County man who has been in a medically-induced coma for over a week following a life-threatening crash. Steven Montero, of Flemington, was airlifted to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital following a serious crash at the intersection near Hunterdon Central Regional High School on Saturday, June 4, according to a GoFundMe launched for his medical expenses. “As many people noticed it was a horrible accident,” reads the campaign, created by Norma Cruz Ruiz. Montero has been in a medically-induced coma after suffering from severe internal bleeding an…
15-Year-Old Boy Airlifted In Route 202 Crash 15-Year-Old Boy Airlifted In Route 202 Crash
15-Year-Old Boy Airlifted In Route 202 Crash A 15-year-old boy was flown to the hospital after being struck by a car on Route 202, authorities said. He was struck around 2:25 a.m. at the Reaville Road intersection in Flemington, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office said. He was taken to Morristown Medical Center for treatment and the crash remains under investigation.