Father Arrested In NJ Arson Fire That Killed Baby Daughter, Grandparents, Prosecutor Says Father Arrested In NJ Arson Fire That Killed Baby Daughter, Grandparents, Prosecutor Says
Father Arrested In NJ Arson Fire That Killed Baby Daughter, Grandparents, Prosecutor Says A 23-year-old Trenton man has been arrested in connection with a fatal fire that killed has baby daughter and her grandparents, authorities said. Michael Sanders, 23, of Trenton, was charged on Monday with three counts of first-degree felony murder, arson and assault in the early Friday fire that killed three relatives, the Mercer County prosecutor said.  Sanders was arrested on Monday morning at a hotel in Plainsboro, Middlesex County, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri. Multiple surveillance cameras  placed Sanders at or near the scene of the fatal fire shortly…
Baby, Grandmother Killed In South Jersey House Fire Baby, Grandmother Killed In South Jersey House Fire
Baby, Grandmother Killed In South Jersey House Fire A 9-month-old baby and her grandmother were killed overnight in a fire that destroyed a home in Mercer County, authorities said. The fire started about 3:40 a.m. Friday on the 200 block of Woodlawn Avenue in Hamilton Township, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri.  The quickly-moving blaze caused a partial roof collapse in a two and a half story, wood-frame duplex, and reportedly spread to an adjoining residence, initial reports said.  A baby girl and the woman in her 40s were found dead inside the duplex, Onofri said.  A spokeswoman for the coun…
Baby, Grandmother Killed In South Jersey House Fire Baby, Grandmother Killed In South Jersey House Fire
Baby, Grandmother Killed In South Jersey House Fire AA 9-month-old baby and her grandmother were killed overnight in a fire that destroyed a home in Mercer County, authorities said. The fire started about 3:40 a.m. Friday on the 200 block of Woodlawn Avenue in Hamilton Township, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. The quickly-moving blaze caused a partial roof collapse in a two and a half story, wood-frame duplex, and reportedly spread to an adjoining residence, initial reports said. A baby girl and the woman in her 40s were found dead inside the duplex, Onofri said. A spokeswoman for the county prosecutor later conf…
Baby, Grandmother Killed In South Jersey House Fire Baby, Grandmother Killed In South Jersey House Fire
Baby, Grandmother Killed In South Jersey House Fire A 9-month-old baby and her grandmother were killed overnight in a fire that destroyed a home in Mercer County, authorities said. The fire started about 3:40 a.m. Friday on the 200 block of Woodlawn Avenue in Hamilton Township, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. The quickly-moving blaze caused a partial roof collapse in a two and a half story, wood-frame duplex, and reportedly spread to an adjoining residence, initial reports said. A baby girl and the woman in her 40s were found dead inside the duplex, Onofri said. A spokeswoman for the county prosecutor later confi…
South Jersey Fire Killed Baby Girl, Woman; Hospitalized 3 Others South Jersey Fire Killed Baby Girl, Woman; Hospitalized 3 Others
South Jersey Fire Killed Baby Girl, Woman; Hospitalized 3 Others UPDATED: A major overnight fire that gutted a duplex home in Mercer County killed a 9-month-old girl and a woman in her 40s, authorities confirmed. The fire started about 3:40 a.m. Friday on the 200 block of Woodlawn Avenue in Hamilton Township, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri.  The quickly-moving blaze caused a partial roof collapse in a two and a half story, wood-frame duplex, and reportedly spread to an adjoining residence, initial reports said.  A baby girl and the woman in her 40s were found dead inside the duplex, Onofri said.  Authori…
Ex-Convict Indicted In Stabbing Death Of Trenton Girlfriend Over Cellphone Calls Ex-Convict Indicted In Stabbing Death Of Trenton Girlfriend Over Cellphone Calls
Ex-Convict Indicted In Stabbing Death Of Trenton Girlfriend Over Cellphone Calls A 34-year-old ex-convict from South Jersey has been indicted in connection with the fatal stabbing of his ex-girlfriend after arguing with her about cellphone calls, authorities said. A county grand jury returned a five-count indictment charging Irvin Hayes of Lawrence in last summer's death of Shamira Williams, 32, of Trenton, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said. Hayes was charged with first-degree murder, resisting arrest, obstructing and several weapons charges, Onofti said on Thursday.  On Aug. 25, 2020, at aboiut 6 a.m., Trenton police were called to Lau…
INDICTMENT: Trenton Parolee Fatally Shot Girlfriend's Caller, 47 Days After His Prison Release INDICTMENT: Trenton Parolee Fatally Shot Girlfriend's Caller, 47 Days After His Prison Release
Indictment: Trenton Parolee Fatally Shot Girlfriend's Caller, 47 Days After His Prison Release A 29-year-old man from Trenton has been indicted by a county grand jury for fatally shooting another man -- just 47 days after the parolee was released from state prison, authorities said. Michael Owens has been charged on a six-count indictment in connection with last July's shooting death of 37-year-old Luis X. Gonzalez, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. Owens was charged with first-degree murder, theft, aggravated assault and several weapons offenses, Onofri said on Wednesday. Owens was released on parole from state prison on June 1, 2020, according to pu…
Burlington County Man, 23, Indicted In Great-Uncle's Fatal Shooting: Mercer County Prosecutor Burlington County Man, 23, Indicted In Great-Uncle's Fatal Shooting: Mercer County Prosecutor
Burlington County Man, 23, Indicted In Great-Uncle's Fatal Shooting: Mercer County Prosecutor A 23-year-old man from Burlington County has been indicted by a Mercer County grand jury in connection with a theft and fatal shooting -- twice in the head -- of his great-uncle in Trenton earlier this year, authorities said. The four-count indictment came in connection with the Feb. 24 murder of Lovelle Laramore, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. Davon Marecheau of Maple Shade was charged with one count of first-degree murder,, one count of third-degree theft by unlawful taking and several weapons offenses, Onofri said on Wednesday. On Feb. 25.  at abo…
Trenton Man, 20, Arrested In Fatal Shooting, Prosecutor Says Trenton Man, 20, Arrested In Fatal Shooting, Prosecutor Says
Trenton Man, 20, Arrested In Fatal Shooting, Prosecutor Says A 20-year-old man from Trenton has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting last weekend, authorities said. Tyrell Williams was arrested Thursday afternoon in Trenton by members of the Mercer County Homicide Task Force, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. He is charged with first-degree murder and several weapons offenses in connection with the death of David Williams, 36. The alleged shooter and victim are not related, Onofri said. The prosecutor’s office has filed a motion to detain Williams pending trial. Just before 11 p.m. on Saturday, Tren…
Shooting Victim, 36, Identified In Trenton Shooting Victim, 36, Identified In Trenton
Shooting Victim, 36, Identified In Trenton Mercer County, authorities have released the name of a shooting victim in Trenton. Just before 11 p.m. on Saturday, Trenton police responded to a report of a man shot and a motor vehicle crash, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office. Suspects had fired multiple bullets outside 118 North Stockton St. at North Hanover, police said.  When police arrived at the scene, they found a crashed car with victims inside. One shooting victim, later identified as David Williams, 36, was extricated from the vehicle by the Trenton Fire Department and transported to the hospital where he…
UPDATE: Audi Crashes In Trenton; Driver Shot Dead, Female Bystander Critical UPDATE: Audi Crashes In Trenton; Driver Shot Dead, Female Bystander Critical
Update: Audi Crashes In Trenton; Driver Shot Dead, Female Bystander Critical Trenton police were called to a crash and shooting scene where a man was mortally wounded, authorities said. A spokeswoman for the Mercer County Homicide Task Force confirmed the fatality.  ALSO SEE: Shooting victim identified, 7th homicide in capital city this year. Trenton police responded to North Clinton Avenue and Poplar Street about 6:30 p.m. in response to a motor vehicle crash. Patrol units found an Audi with two occupants, according to Casey DeBlasio, the county task force spokeswoman. The male driver was shot and unresponsive, she said. A female bystander suffered from sei…
90-Year-Old Trenton Man Shoots Female Neighbor Dead, Authorities Say 90-Year-Old Trenton Man Shoots Female Neighbor Dead, Authorities Say
90-Year-Old Trenton Man Shoots Female Neighbor Dead, Authorities Say A 90-year-old man was arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of his female neighbor in Trenton Saturday, authorities said. Police responded to Sheridan Avenue at 6:22 p.m., on reports of shots fired where they found a woman suffering gunshot wounds, Police Director Sheilah A. Coley said. The woman was identified as Cheryl Jones, 65.  She was pronounced dead at the scene while the suspect, Clent Morris, was taken to a hospital for treatment of a wound on his eye, authorities said. Morris and the victim apparently knew each other and have gotten into argumen…