June 6, 2022
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Around 6:52 p.m. Hamilton Township Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire on I-195 west bound near mile post 4.8, Exit 5A for Route 130. Upon arrival firefighters found a vehicle well involved in fire and quickly pulled a handline and extinguished the fire. Firefighters remained on scene for a brief time for overhaul. New Jersey State Police called for a tow truck to remove the vehicle from the highway. No further details are available.
June 6, 2022
WEST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–West Windsor Police say, that on Sunday, June 5, 2022 (Incident 2022-16502) the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District Superintendent’s Office, Plainsboro Township Police Department, and the West Windsor Township Police Department conducted a joint investigation into a Social Media Threat/Post. The arduous investigation yielded the following; the “threat” was determined to be Non-Credible and was initiated by a juvenile West Windsor Plainsboro High School South Student. The juvenile was ultimately charged by the West Windsor Police Department with False Public Alarms pending a future Mercer County Juvenile Court appearance. Although a False Public Alarm charge has been filed, the incident’s investigation remains ongoing and the threat itself was found to be Non-Credible. Subsequently, there was an uptick of police presence at all of the West Windor-Plainsboro Schools today.
As with any type of these serious incidents that have been at the forefront nationally, Chief Garofalo wanted to thank our partners (Chief Tavener and Superintendent Dr. Aderhold) for working seamlessly in an expeditious manner. As always, we encourage anyone who has any knowledge of such posts/threats, to please contact your local police agency for a thorough investigation.
West Windsor Township PD: (609) 799-1222
Plainsboro Township PD: (609) 799-2333
June 6, 2022
JAMESBURG, NJ (MIDDLESEX)–Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone announced that a Jamesburg man was found guilty by a Jury on June 1, 2022, after a two-week trial for the killing of two men in the borough of Jamesburg for a crime that occurred on November 4, 2019.
Jaree Kitchen, 24, was convicted of the murder of his father, Clifford Kitchen Jr., 53 and Gregory Fisher, 53, both from Jamesburg. Kitchen was also found guilty of aggravated arson, possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, two counts of desecrating human remains and tampering with evidence related to the murders.
During a 2-week trial that began on May 16, 2022, Middlesex County Assistant Prosecutor Amber Gibbs and Middlesex County Assistant Prosecutor Caitlin Lavery presented evidence and testimony showing that Kitchen had recently returned to Jamesburg from Georgia to live with his father, Clifford Kitchen Jr., but soon after his arrival the father and son began having significant issues. This erupted into a physical altercation that resulted in Jaree Kitchen fatally stabbing both his father and another resident of the home, Gregory Fisher to death on November 4, 2019. On November 6, 2019, in an effort to destroy and cover up the murders that occurred within the home, Jaree Kitchen set the residence of 7 Sheridan Street on fire.
The investigation was led by Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office Sergeant Deon McCall and Sergeant Kevin Wilson, Detective Sergeant Jason Muller and Detective Jim Dennis of the Jamesburg Police Department.
Sentencing is currently scheduled in New Brunswick, on October 28, 2022, before Superior Court Judge Thomas J. Buck.
Jaree Kitchen, 24, was convicted of the murder of his father, Clifford Kitchen Jr., 53 and Gregory Fisher, 53, both from Jamesburg. Kitchen was also found guilty of aggravated arson, possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, two counts of desecrating human remains and tampering with evidence related to the murders.
June 6, 2022
3:25 p.m. UPDATE:
EWING TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Ewing Police Department continue to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred Monday morning on Hillcrest Avenue in Ewing, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported.
At approximately 6:10 a.m. on Monday, June 6, Ewing police responded to Priori’s Deli, 301 Hillcrest Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to the hospital where Oscar Palacios, 54, of Trenton, was pronounced deceased. The second victim, a 57-year-old Hamilton man, remains hospitalized. The two men are brothers and employees of the deli.
At this stage of the investigation, detectives are investigating all potential motives and attempting to piece together what led up to the shooting of the men, which occurred inside of the deli. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at (609) 989-6406. Information can also be emailed to mchtftips@mercercounty.org
Friends and relatives left items for a memorial in front of the deli this afternoon.
“REST EASY OSCAR. WE WILL MISS OUR DAILY LUNCH, LAUGHTER, & CONVERSATION WITH YOU, YOUR BROTHER, & STAFF” –Brian McCarthy.
“I am so devastated Oscar was killed. I just moved here a year ago and interacted with him and his brother. Two humble Guatemalan men working for the American dream. He was a great cook sadly to be taken away from the community.” – NatyG.
“It is hard to believe, I was just at Priori’s Deli a couple weeks ago for breakfast and was looking forward to return visit this week. I met Oscar and all the other hard-working employees behind the counter and what an excellent job they were doing with the establishment. You will be missed.” — Dennis Symons – MidJersey.news
Original post from this morning:
EWING TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Ewing Police Department are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday morning on Hillcrest Avenue in Ewing, Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported.
At approximately 6:10 a.m. on Monday, June 6, Ewing police responded to Priori’s Deli, 301 Hillcrest Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to the hospital where one was pronounced dead.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at (609) 989-6406. Information can also be emailed to mchtftips@mercercounty.org
Photos by: Brian McCarthy, OnScene News
June 6, 2022
BAY HEAD, NJ (OCEAN)–At 3:35 p.m. Bay Head Fire Company and Bay Head Police Department to 39 Johnston Street for a structure fire. Upon arrival police confirmed that there was heavy smoke from the eves and rear of the structure. Responding fire units called for a second alarm on arrival as they reported heavy fire from the rear of the home. Firefighters stretched a 1 ¾” line and started a fire attack and quickly knocked down the fire as they performed a primary search of the dwelling. Firefighters were on scene for about two hours for overhaul and the investigation. The fire is under investigation by the Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office. No other details are available at this time.
Fire departments on scene were, Bayhead Fire Company, Mantoloking Fire Company, Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company 2, Ocean Fire Company, Point Pleasant Fire Department Station 75, Point Pleasant EMS, Point Borough EMS, Herbersville Fire Company No.1, Laurelton Fire Company No.1, South Wall Fire Rescue.
June 6, 2022
UPPER FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ (MONMOUTH)–On Saturday June 4, 2022 the “New Jersey Fallen Firefighters & Fire Museum Memorial Service” was held. In 2021 New Jersey had nine Line-of-Duty Deaths.
2021 Line-of-Duty Deaths (LODDs) in New Jersey:
The New Jersey Fire Museum and Fallen Firefighters Memorial is located at 4 Polhemuston Road, Allentown, New Jersey 08501
For more information visit: https://njfiremuseum.org/
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