March 1, 2023
TRENTON/HAMILTON, NJ (MERCER)–Trenton and Hamilton firefighters responded to the intersection of Chambers and Liberty Streets for a large gas leak. The roadway is going to be closed for the foreseeable future, please seek alternative routes. PSE&G is on scene working on the repair.
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In the area of LIBERTY STREET & CHAMBERS STREET will be closed for the foreseeable future due to a large gas leak.
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Photos by: Brian McCarthy, OnScene News
March 1, 2023
ROOSEVELT BOROUGH, NJ (MONMOUTH)–Sgt. Philip Curry from the New Jersey State Police Office of Public Information told MidJersey.News that Troopers responded to a residence on Cedar Court in Roosevelt Borough, Monmouth County, for a female resident who was served an eviction notice but refused to leave and threatened to blow up the house. At approximately 11:10 a.m., troopers observed smoke coming from the residence before it became fully engulfed in flames. Personnel from multiple fire departments arrived on scene and extinguished the fire. The female resident did not survive the fire. There were no other occupants and there were no other injuries.
The case remains under investigation.
Earlier MidJersey.News story:
March 1, 2023
ROOSEVELT, NJ (MONMOUTH)—Around 10:18 a.m. the Millstone Township Fire Department was dispatched into Roosevelt Borough to 5 Cedar Court for a “gas leak scene is not secure” Initial radio reports indicate that there was emotionally disturbed person inside the house that was in process of being evicted, had a lighter, gas on and threating to blow up the home.
NJ State Police set up a command post on Pine Drive near the intersection of Cedar Court.
Around 11:08 smoke was coming from the building and a full first alarm was called sending Hope Fire Company of Allentown/Upper Freehold, East Windsor, Monroe Township, Robbinsville Fire Departments, Freehold Township to cover Millstone from their firehouse. Hightstown, New Egypt, and Hamilton Township Fire Department added for RIT. Many other departments are involved. Monmouth County Fire Marshal on scene.
NJSP Helicopters 2 and 4 are over the scene.
1130 a.m. JCP&L cut power to the block.
11:40 a.m. Gas company has secured the gas.
12:09 p.m. Firefighters report heavy fire from structure requesting 2nd Alarm
12:18 Firefighters report heavy fire though the roof of structure. NJSP cleared building to make fire attack.
12:19 Firefighters stretching 2 lines one to front door and one to exposure building.
12:27 p.m. Hamilton Township Fire Department added for RIT, now 3-Alarm
12:30 p.m. All 2nd Alarm companies to the scene, 3-Alarm companies to stand by at post office for staging.
1:15 p.m. person removed from building.
1:35 p.m. Fire Under Control overhaul in progress. NJ State Fire Marshal requested to the scene for 1 civilian fatality and 2 firefighter injuries.
Photos below from the Millstone Township Fire Department:
March 1, 2023
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Hamilton Police were detailed to 11 South Gold Drive on a report of a motor vehicle on fire. Upon arrival Officers located a white bucket truck and a yellow box truck. Hamilton Fire Department was already on scene attempting to extinguish the fire when they noticed human remains in the fire on top of the box truck. The deceased was identified as Dean Kitchin, 52 years of age from Cherry Hill. Further investigation determined Kitchin was working on fiber optic lines in the area and was electrocuted by a live power line.
Investigators have no indication that foul play was involved. The victim was transported to the Middlesex County Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Robert Whartenby of the Hamilton Police Division Criminal Investigations Section at (609) 581-4032 or the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Hotline at (609) 581-4008.
Original MidJersey.News story:
March 1, 2023
SEASIDE PARK, NJ (OCEAN)–Around noon today another dead whale was spotted floating off Seaside Park near L Street. Ryan Mack of Jersey Shore Fire Response was on scene and provided a photograph of the dead whale one March 1, 2023.
Calls On Biden Administration To Suspend Offshore Wind Projects Over Whale Deaths have so far gone unanswered.
This is a developing story please check back for further details.
Dead whale March 1, 2023 off Seaside Park, NJ:
The whale above is floating just off Seaside Park New Jersey on March 1, 2023
Update:
March 1, 2023
ROOSEVELT, NJ (MONMOUTH)—Around 10:18 a.m. the Millstone Township Fire Department was dispatched into Roosevelt Borough to 5 Cedar Court for a “gas leak scene is not secure” Initial radio reports indicate that there was emotionally disturbed person inside the house that was in process of being evicted, had a lighter, gas on and threating to blow up the home.
NJ State Police set up a command post on Pine Drive near the intersection of Cedar Court.
Around 11:08 smoke was coming from the building and a full first alarm was called sending Hope Fire Company of Allentown/Upper Freehold, East Windsor, Monroe Township, Robbinsville Fire Departments, Freehold Township to cover Millstone from their firehouse. Hightstown, New Egypt, and Hamilton Township Fire Department added for RIT. Many other departments are involved. Monmouth County Fire Marshal on scene.
NJSP Helicopters 2 and 4 are over the scene.
1130 a.m. JCP&L cut power to the block.
11:40 a.m. Gas company has secured the gas.
12:09 p.m. Firefighters report heavy fire from structure requesting 2nd Alarm
12:18 Firefighters report heavy fire though the roof of structure. NJSP cleared building to make fire attack.
12:19 Firefighters stretching 2 lines one to front door and one to exposure building.
12:27 p.m. Hamilton Township Fire Department added for RIT, now 3-Alarm
12:30 p.m. All 2nd Alarm companies to the scene, 3-Alarm companies to stand by at post office for staging.
1:15 p.m. person removed from building.
1:35 p.m. Fire Under Control overhaul in progress. NJ State Fire Marshal requested to the scene for 1 civilian fatality and 2 firefighter injuries.
See update at this link
The scene on Pine Drive this afternoon.
Photos below from the Millstone Township Fire Department:
Photo by: Maddy Matamoros
March 1, 2023
EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP. NJ (MERCER)–Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oath of office to new police officer Corrine Batsides, who fills a police department vacancy. Police Officer Batsides will be assigned to a Uniform Services.
Police Officer Corinne Batsides graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy in April 2022 and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from the University of Miami. Prior to joining the East Windsor Police Department, Officer Batsides worked as a Police Officer for Bernards Township.
Mayor Mironov welcomed family members and police officers in attendance, and stated, “I congratulate new Police Officer Batsides who successfully passed the selection process to become part of our East Windsor team. We wish her a great and satisfying career here, and look forward to her service to our community.”
East Windsor Township Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oath of office to new Police Officer Corrine Batsides. Pictured (from left to right) are: Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Police Officer Corrine Batsides; her parents George Batsides and Duane Batsides, and Chief of Police Jason Hart.
Update:
Original Midjersey.News story below:
March 1, 2023
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Around 1:24 a.m. Hamilton Township Fire Department was dispatched to the area of South Gold Drive for a vehicle fire. Upon arrival firefighters found that a bucket truck was working on utility lines in the area and it appeared to come in contact with live wires. Initial reports indicated that it appeared that the bucket truck fell over and landed on a box truck. PSE&G was called to rush to the scene to cut the power. Power was cut to the area by PSE&G crews around 2:24 a.m.
A spokesperson from OSHA has confirmed a worker fatality.
Details are still sketchy at this time. MidJersey.news has reached out to Hamilton Township Police Department for official information. Once information becomes available the story will be updated.
March 1, 2023
MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, PA (BUCKS)–Pennsylvania State Troopers say that prior to the crash occurring it is believed that Jenna Paulaski of Ewing, NJ, was traveling the wrong way on Interstate 295 from at least Exit # 8 in a Ford Tauris. On February 26, 2023 at approximately 3:21 a.m., a two-vehicle reportable crash occurred on 1-295 east in the area of mile post 5.2, Middletown Township, Bucks County. At the time of the crash, Paulaski, was traveling westbound in the true left, eastbound lane of travel. Alexander Wetzel of Media, PA, was traveling eastbound in the left lane of travel in a Jeep Compass. The Ford Taurus struck the Jeep Compass with Its front-end head on. The Taurus and Compass came to final rest in the left lane of travel at the point of impact
The Ford Taurus sustained heavy front-end damage. Paulaski was observed to be wearing a seatbelt and had the driver’s side front airbag deployed. The Jeep Compass sustained heavy front-end damage. Wetzel was observed to be wearing a seatbelt and had driver and passenger front airbags deployed. Both drivers were pronounced deceased at the scene.
Trooper Gentile was assisted at the scene by Corporal Whitbeck, Troop M – Dublin, and Trooper McWilliams, Troop M – Trevose. Middletown Township Police Department. Fire departments on scene were Penndel, Middletown, and Parkland fire departments. The Bucks County Coroner’s Office, First Deputy Coroner Scott Croop responded to the crash scene.
Troopers say the crash investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed this crash is asked to call, PA State Police – Trevose, Trooper Gentile, (215) 942-3900.
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