Authorities ID Gunman Killed In Shootout That Wounded NJ Officer During Domestic Call Authorities ID Gunman Killed In Shootout That Wounded NJ Officer During Domestic Call
Authorities ID Gunman Killed In Shootout That Wounded NJ Officer During Domestic Call 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: A man who wounded a Hamilton Township police officer and was killed in a shootout earlier this month was formally identified by state authorities on Wednesday. Vincent Correa, 44, of Hamilton fired a rifle at Officers Derek Fiabane and Paul Piromalli as they responded to a 911 domestic call on Orchard Avenue shortly after 10 p.m. March 8, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. "The officers returned fire, fatally wounding Correa," the attorney general said on March 20. The father of two -- who Platkin said was also carrying a handgun -- was pronounced dead at the sc…
Starbucks Delays Closing Trenton Store Starbucks Delays Closing Trenton Store
Starbucks Delays Closing Trenton Store Amid intense lobbying by New Jersey federal, state and local officials, Starbucks has delayed closing its Trenton store. The popular coffee chain previously announced a closing date of March 30. A company spokeswoman did not say when the store will now close. "Yes, we have extended the closure date for our Trenton Community Store to support transition for our customers and the community; we look forward to serving our customers at nearby Starbucks locations," she said. Trenton's Starbucks employees have been offered jobs at surrounding stores in Lawrence Township, Hamilton Township, Penni…
UPDATE: NJ Police Officer Wounded, Domestic Violence Suspect Killed In Shootout UPDATE: NJ Police Officer Wounded, Domestic Violence Suspect Killed In Shootout
Update: NJ Police Officer Wounded, Domestic Violence Suspect Killed In Shootout A gunman was killed and a local police officer in Mercer County wounded multiple times in a shootout following a domestic violence incident Friday night, New Jersey's top law enforcement official confirmed. A 911 domestic violence call brought Hamilton Township police to an Orchard Avenue home around 10 p.m. March 8, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said on Saturday. "During the encounter, a civilian armed with a rifle exchanged gunfire with two officers," Platkin said. "The civilian was fatally wounded and pronounced dead at the scene. One officer was also struck and is being tr…
Fire Destroys Home In Mercer County: Police Fire Destroys Home In Mercer County: Police
Fire Destroys Home In Mercer County: Police A fire destroyed a home in Lawrence Township, authorities said. On Friday, Jan. 26, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Lawrence Township Police Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting smoke coming from 175 Johnson Ave in Eggerts Crossing Village. Police found a visible fire on the second floor of the home. The residents were not home. The fire was brought under control at about 2 p.m. There were no injuries, however the home sustained significant damage, police said.  The American Red Cross responded to the scene to aid the displaced family, they said. Members of the…
Firefighters Douse Fire At Lawrenceville School Faculty Residence Firefighters Douse Fire At Lawrenceville School Faculty Residence
Firefighters Douse Fire At Lawrenceville School Faculty Residence There was a fire at the faculty residence of The Lawrenceville School, a boarding and day school, on Monday, Jan. 22, authorities said. The fire broke out at about 11:50 a.m. on Humphrey Drive, Lawrenceville police said. Members of the Lawrence Township Fire Department were assisted by area fire departments from Hamilton Township, City of Trenton, Ewing Township, Princeton Township, Robbinsville Township and Plainsboro Township. The fire was placed under control at about 2 p.m., police said. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Lawrence Township Police Depart…
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In NJ From Latest Winter Storm Here's Who Got The Most Snow In NJ From Latest Winter Storm
Here's Who Got The Most Snow In NJ From Latest Winter Storm The National Weather Service has released snow totals from the latest winter storm. In New Jersey, the most amount of snow from the Friday, Jan. 19 storm appears to have fallen in Hopewell Township (Cumberland County) and Mount Royal (Gloucester County), where 6.5 inches of snow were reported. Atlantic County: Dorothy, a section of Weymouth, got 6.4 inches, the most amount of snow across Atlantic County. Six inches fell in Atlantic City, 5.6 in Mullica Township, 5.5 in Mays Landing, and on average, between 2 and 6 inches across the county. Burlington County: Medford Township…
Delicious Treats From Crumbl Cookies Sets Opening Date In Atlantic County Delicious Treats From Crumbl Cookies Sets Opening Date In Atlantic County
Delicious Treats From Crumbl Cookies Sets Opening Date In Atlantic County A popular bakery specializing in gourmet cookies and other desserts is close to opening in Hamilton Township. Crumbl Cookies will open its new location on Black Horse Pike in Mays Landing on Friday, Jan. 26, according to a Facebook post from Molly Nagy, director of operations for several New Jersey franchises. The store will be open from 8 a.m. until midnight on that day and Saturday, Jan. 27. The first 100 customers on those two days will get a special gift. "We are so excited that we have a date now," Nagy posted. "All of our corporate and town inspections have passed. WOOHOO! …
Police Searching For Suspect in Atlantic County Shooting Police Searching For Suspect in Atlantic County Shooting
Police Searching For Suspect in Atlantic County Shooting Police in Hamilton Township are looking for whoever shot a man late at night on Sunday, Jan. 7. Township police responded to a report of shots fired in the Pineland Gardens housing development on Route 40 in Mays Landing at around 11:30 p.m.  When officers arrived, they found a 22-year-old man with two gunshot wounds. He was rushed to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment. The victim says the shots were fired from a black sedan of an unknown make and model. No suspects have been identified yet and the investigation is ongoing. Any witnesses or anyone …
Camden Man, 22, Killed In Atlantic City Expressway Crash After Striking Multiple Trees Camden Man, 22, Killed In Atlantic City Expressway Crash After Striking Multiple Trees
Camden Man, 22, Killed In Atlantic City Expressway Crash After Striking Multiple Trees A 22-year-old man from Camden was killed in a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway, authorities said. Hamza Muhammad lost control of his Dodge SUV, ran off the roadway left, struck the guardrail, continued down an embankment, and overturned before colliding with multiple trees at about 9:15 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. The crash occurred westbound near milepost 20.5 in Hamilton Township, Atlantic County. The crash remains under investigation and there was no additional information available.   Click here for service…
Dump Truck Driver Killed In 3-Truck Crash That Closed Trenton Highway (UPDATED) Dump Truck Driver Killed In 3-Truck Crash That Closed Trenton Highway (UPDATED)
Dump Truck Driver Killed In 3-Truck Crash That Closed Trenton Highway (Updated) A dump truck driver was killed in a chain reaction crash Wednesday, Jan. 3, authorities said. The crash involving three dump trucks closed all lanes of a major Trenton roadway, Trenton police said. Route 129 was closed in both directions at about 12:15 p.m., according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Trenton Police, Trenton Fire, and Trenton Emergency Medical Services all responded. Three dump trucks were involved in the crash and the drivers of each truck were transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center, police said. Two of the drivers were treated for minor inj…
Serious Crash Partially Closes I-195 (DEVELOPING) Serious Crash Partially Closes I-195 (DEVELOPING)
Serious Crash Partially Closes I-195 (Developing) A serious crash was reported on Interstate 195 in Hamilton Township, authorities said. The crash occurred at about noon on Tuesday, Dec. 5 on  I-195 eastbound at Exit 3 (Hamilton Square-Yardville Road), according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation. One of three lanes was closed, 511nj.org reported. This is a developing news story.
Spinning Car Sends Trooper Flying In Multi-Vehicle Crash On AC Expressway: Report Spinning Car Sends Trooper Flying In Multi-Vehicle Crash On AC Expressway: Report
Spinning Car Sends Trooper Flying In Multi-Vehicle Crash On AC Expressway: Report A New Jersey State Police trooper was airlifted with serious injuries in a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway late Friday, Oct. 27, the agency said. Troopers were out of their vehicles conducting a motor vehicle stop on a Chevrolet Cobalt on the left shoulder of the Atlantic City Expressway east, at milepost 17.8, Hamilton Township around 11:30 p.m., NJSP Sgt. Charles Marchan said. A Hyundai Tucson traveling in the left lane failed to move over to the adjacent lane and the front driver side of the Hyundai struck the rear passenger side of an unoccupied troop car, Marchan said. The …