TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Mercer County Sheriff Officers were on Hoffman Avenue today conducting a raid and making entries. Police sources state that the Sherriff’s SWAT team was called to help the DEA. A police vehicle belong to Pleasantville Police Department, Atlantic County was also at the scene. Trenton EMS and a Capital Health Paramedic unit were standing by as the operation was conducted. Trenton Police were also on scene.
If there were any arrests we would expect a press release from the US Attorney’s Office when charges are filed. This is a developing story and not much is known about the operation, keep checking MidJersey.news for the latest information.
Team Coverage by: Tyler Eckel, Brian McCarthy, and Dennis Symons
Story by: Tyler Eckel
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP (MERCER): Hamilton Police, Fire, EMS, and Paramedics responded to a motor vehicle crash that occurred at East State Street and Norway Avenue around 9:12 am this morning.
Two pedestrians were standing on the southwest corner of Norway Avenue and East State Street when a black Honda Civic traveling Eastbound veered off the roadway and onto the sidewalk of East State Street.
The vehicle struck the two pedestrians on the corner, continuing across Norway Avenue and into the parking lot of Global Painting, 1517 East State Street. One of the pedestrians became pinned under the vehicle while the vehicle caught fire. Hamilton Fire Departments were able to put out the small fire and extricate the patient from under the vehicle.
After the collision, both the driver and passenger fled the scene on foot.
Both pedestrians were transported to Capital Health Trauma Center for serious injuries in the crash.
The crash investigation remains ongoing and any witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Officer Jeffrey Galant of the Hamilton Police Traffic Unit at (609)581-4000 or the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Hotline at (609)581-4008.
TRENTON (MERCER): A motorcycle was pinned under another vehicle following a crash that occurred on West State Street near Murray Street around 10:10 am. Trenton Police, Trenton Fire Department, Trenton EMS, and Capital Health Paramedics responded to the scene. One person was transported to the hospital.
TRENTON (MERCER): A Trenton man has been arrested and charged with last month’s homicide of Sam Livingston III, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported.
Reginald Montique, 38, of Carroll Street, is charged with murder and weapons offenses. He was taken into custody Sunday afternoon in Norristown, Pennsylvania by members of the U.S. Marshals NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force and officers with the Norristown Police Department. There is no scheduled court appearance at this time. He is currently pending extradition to Mercer County.
The charges are the result of an investigation by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force. At approximately 1 a.m. on Friday, November 13, Trenton patrol officers were alerted to an unresponsive male at a bus stop in the first block of West State Street. The victim, later identified as 41-year-old Livingston, suffered multiple stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Despite having been charged, every defendant is presumed innocent until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Ed Forchion the NJ Weedman was going to a bank ATM a few blocks from NJ Weedman’s Joint in “Unit 420” in the area of W. State and S. Warren when he noticed a man at a bus stop not moving. File photo of “Unit 420” by: Brian McCarthy OnScene News
**Arrests Stopped a Group of Alleged Gang Members Planning Retaliatory Shooting**
Trenton, N.J. – Colonel Patrick J. Callahan and Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced today that the New Jersey State Police have arrested 24 suspects for various drug, weapon, and local ordinance offenses and as a result stopped a group of gang members allegedly preparing a series of retaliatory shootings.
Through various investigative means, detectives with the State Police Crime Suppression Central Unit determined that a group of armed gang members was gathering at a residence on Tyrell Avenue to plan a series of retaliatory shootings. Detectives observed several members of the group to be in possession of handguns and as a result obtained a search warrant for the residence.
On Wednesday, November 25, members of the State Police T.E.A.M.S., K-9, Aviation, and Crime Suppression Central Units along with assistance from the Trenton Police Department, Hamilton Township Police Department, and Ewing Township Police Department executed a search warrant at the Tyrell Avenue residence and found several members of the group to be in possession of multiple handguns, drugs, high capacity magazines and in violation of local ordinances. Detectives arrested 24 suspects without incident.
As a result of the search, detectives seized the following evidence:
Ten of the suspects were lodged at the Mercer County Correctional Center and three juveniles were lodged at the Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center. The remaining 11 suspects were charged with violating local ordinances and were released pending court.
The following were charged criminally:
Samuel Vincent, 25, Trenton, N.J. Possession of a handgun Possession of a handgun during a CDS offense Certain persons not to possess weapons Possession of handgun for unlawful purpose Possession of heroin with intent to distribute Possession of a high-capacity magazine Possession of hollow point ammunition
Jaheim Myles, 19, Trenton, N.J. Possession of a handgun during a CDS offense Possession of heroin with intent to distribute Possession of hollow point ammunition Possession of a high-capacity magazine Possession of a defaced firearm
Jerome Bennett, 19, Burlington, N.J. Possession of a handgun during a CDS offense Possession of heroin with intent to distribute Possession of hollow point ammunition Possession of a high-capacity magazine Possession of a defaced firearm
Antwan Tootle, 22, Trenton, N.J. Possession of a handgun during a CDS offense Possession of heroin with intent to distribute Possession of hollow point ammunition Possession of a high-capacity magazine Possession of a defaced firearm
Quameir Billups-Taylor, 22, Trenton, N.J. Possession of a handgun during a CDS offense Possession of heroin with intent to distribute Possession of hollow point ammunition Possession of a high-capacity magazine Possession of a defaced firearm
Dontrell Wilkins, 21, Trenton, N.J. Possession of a handgun during a CDS offense Possession of heroin with intent to distribute Possession of hollow point ammunition Possession of a high-capacity magazine Possession of a defaced firearm
Anthony Robbins, 20, Trenton, N.J. Possession of a handgun during a CDS offense Possession of heroin with intent to distribute Possession of hollow point ammunition Possession of a high-capacity magazine Possession of a defaced firearm
Jahad Blackshear, 19, Trenton, N.J. Possession of a handgun during a CDS offense Possession of heroin with intent to distribute Possession of hollow point ammunition Possession of a high-capacity magazine Possession of a defaced firearm
Terron Bazemore, 20, Trenton, N.J. Possession of a handgun Possession of a handgun during a CDS offense Receiving stolen property Possession of hollow point ammunition Possession of a high-capacity magazine
Stafford Knowles, 18, Trenton, N.J. Possession of a handgun Possession of a handgun during a CDS offense Receiving stolen property Possession of hollow point ammunition Possession of a high-capacity magazine
Juvenile Male, 17, Trenton, N.J. Possession of a handgun during a CDS offense Possession of heroin with intent to distribute Possession of hollow point ammunition Possession of a high-capacity magazine Possession of a defaced firearm
Juvenile Male, 16, Hamilton, N.J. Possession of a handgun during a CDS offense Possession of heroin with intent to distribute Possession of hollow point ammunition Possession of a high-capacity magazine Possession of a defaced firearm
Juvenile Male, 16, Trenton, N.J. Possession of a handgun Possession of a handgun for unlawful purpose Receiving stolen property Possession of hollow point ammunition Possession of a high-capacity magazine
“Throughout this pandemic, New Jersey law enforcement officers have been doing all they can to combat gun violence in our cities by arresting violent gang members and seizing illegal weapons, and these latest arrests in Trenton are just another strong example,” said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. “Earlier this month, the State Police arrested two men allegedly trafficking illegal guns into Trenton from South Carolina, and in June, during the prior spike in COVID, we announced the Division of Criminal Justice’s arrests of 16 alleged members and associates of the ‘Get Money Boys,’ a violent street gang linked to multiple shootings in Trenton. Meanwhile, we are also engaging in community outreach like the virtual town hall we held in Trenton in June to discuss violence reduction strategies. We will continue to take a holistic and collaborative approach to public safety in our Capital City.”
“How and where the illegal guns seized in this operation were going to be used thankfully remains an untold story, but what is certain is that it would have ended in tragedy,” said Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police. “The prompt response by the detectives in our State Police Crime Suppression Central Unit and our law enforcement partners undoubtedly saved lives. We remain committed to working shoulder to shoulder with our law enforcement partners, community leaders, and city residents to build and maintain safer neighborhoods in Trenton.”
“We commend the State Police on this successful operation and look forward to continuing to work with them to eradicate violent crime and to help keep our communities safe,” said Veronica Allende, Director of the Division of Criminal Justice. “Our Deputy Attorneys General stand ready to prosecute these defendants to bring them to justice.”
“This case is a testament to the success of our partnership with the N.J. State Police, which continues to help our city at a time when we need it the most,” said Trenton Police Director Sheilah A. Coley. “I’m sure our residents will feel a bit safer knowing that multiple law enforcement entities are operating in Trenton at this very moment, working day and night to get these guns and drugs out of our streets before they cause further bloodshed.”
The case is being prosecuted by the Division of Criminal Justice.
Charges are mere accusations, and the accused are considered innocent until proven guilty.
Law enforcement officials will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of the year “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. Beginning December 4, 2020 and continuing through January 1, 2021, local and state law enforcement officials will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists driving while intoxicated.
The national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” effort endeavors to raise awareness about the dangers of impaired driving through a combination of high-visibility enforcement and public education. During the last five years, New Jersey has experienced nearly 36,000 alcohol involved crashes resulting in more than 648 fatalities.
Last year, 22% of all motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey were alcohol-related. Nationally, 10,511 people died in 2018 in drunk driving crashes. The societal cost associated with these crashes is estimated to be $44 billion anually.
Law enforcement agencies participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2020 Year End Holiday Crackdown offer the following advice for the holiday season:
Take mass transit, a taxi cab, or ask a sober friend to drive you home.
Spend the night where the activity or party is held.
If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement. Your actions may save someone’s life, and inaction could cost a life.
Always buckle up, every ride. It’s your best defense against an impaired driver.
If you are intoxicated and traveling on foot, the safest way to get home is to take a taxi cab or have a sober friend or family member drive or escort you to your doorstep.
Be responsible. If someone you know is drinking, do not let that person get behind the wheel.
MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)–This morning at 6:00 am the Millstone Township Fire Department will be providing ambulance service out of the firehouse. The program is run by the Millstone Township Fire District #1 with a shared service agreement with the Township of Millstone.
Monday morning was a very special morning for the Millstone Township Fire Department. The Millstone Township committee officially turned over the keys to the ambulances and starting at 6am December 1, 2020. Millstone Township Fire Department is the official EMS provider for Millstone Township. We would like to thank everyone that put in the hard work and played a part in making this become a reality.
The 2012 Chevy 4500 Express / Braun will serve as our second ambulance for the EMS program. 32-57 which formally served the Millstone First Aid Squad was transferred to the Department as part of the shared service agreement we entered with the township.
The 2019 Ford E450 has a PL Custom Body. 32-58 was purchased by the Millstone Township committee as part of the shared service agreement that was recently entered for the EMS program.
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