Day: December 14, 2023

Hamilton, Hamilton, Jackson, Mercer County, Ocean County

Jackson and Trenton Men Arrested in Hamilton Township McDonald’s Burglary

December 14, 2023

HAMILTON, NJ (MERCER)–On Thursday December 14, 2023 at approximately 1:32 A.M., Officer Vitoritt was detailed to the McDonald’s on the 2600 block of South Broad Street on a burglar alarm to the business. Upon his arrival he noticed the drive thru window of the business had been pried open and saw a suspect inside of the building. As the Officer began to exit his vehicle the suspect exited the restaurant and fled on foot. Officer Vitoritt pursued the suspect on foot and was able to arrest him in the parking lot of the Dollar General. He was identified as William Sweeney, 22, of Jackson. Officer Vitoritt returned to the McDonald’s along with Sergeant Liedtka to perform a check of the business. While checking the interior they located a second suspect laying on the floor of the bathroom and placed him under arrest. He was identified as Rashawn Smith, 33, of Trenton.

Sweeney was charged with Burglary, Theft, Criminal Mischief, and Resisting Arrest. Smith was charged with Burglary and Theft. They were both transported to the Mercer County Correctional Facility pending a detention hearing.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Robert Whartenby of the Hamilton Police Division Major Crimes Unit at (609) 581-4032 or the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Hotline at (609) 581-4008.

William Sweeney, 22, of Jackson.

Rashawn Smith, 33, of Trenton.

Bordentown City, Bordentown Twp, Burlington, Hamilton, Hamilton, Mercer County

Wanted Man From Bordentown and 16-Year-Old Charged in Hamilton Stolen Vehicle Case

December 14, 2023

HAMILTON, NJ (MERCER)–On Thursday December 14, 2023 at approximately 1:14 A.M., Officers Horne and Jewell were patrolling in the area of South Broad Street and Whitehorse Avenue when they observed a silver Toyota that was reported as a stolen vehicle. The Officers followed the vehicle that was occupied with two people and activated their overhead lights and sirens. The vehicle began to flee from the Officers. After a short pursuit the suspect vehicle struck a curb on South Broad Street near Irvington Place and came to a stop in a nearby parking lot. The two occupants then fled the vehicle on foot. Both Officers pursued the suspects on foot and arrested them. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Thomas Doyle, 44, of Bordentown. The passenger was identified as a 16-year-old juvenile from Bordentown.

Both Doyle and the juvenile were charged with Receiving Stolen Property, Obstructing the Administration of Law, Resisting Arrest and Eluding. Doyle was also issued numerous motor vehicle violations. Doyle was wanted out of Bordentown Township and was transferred to their custody. The juvenile was released to a guardian.

Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Kevin Krall of the Hamilton Police Division Juvenile Unit at (609) 689-5826 or the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Hotline at (609) 581-4008.

Thomas Doyle, 44, of Bordentown. Doyle and a 16-year-old juvenile were charged with Receiving Stolen Property, Obstructing the Administration of Law, Resisting Arrest and Eluding. Doyle was also issued numerous motor vehicle violations. Doyle was wanted out of Bordentown Township and was transferred to their custody. The juvenile was released to a guardian.

State of NJ

No Bull, there is a Steer Blocking Train Tracks at Newark Penn Station

December 14, 2023

NEWARK, NJ — Commuters can expect a 45-minute delay for a steer on the North East Corridor because of a steer/cow on the tracks.

New Jersey Transit reported: NJ TRANSIT rail service is subject to up to 45-minute delays between Newark Penn and PSNY, due to Police activity near Newark Penn Station. NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by PATH and Hoboken, Newark Penn and 33rd Street New York.

NJ Transit Photo