Category: Burlington

Browns Mills, Burlington

NJ Forest Fire Service Reports Wildfire Holding At 850 Acres And Is 90% Contained

June 11, 2023 UPDATE — Sunday Morning Update:

WILDFIRE UPDATE: Brendan T Byrne State Forest – City Line Wildfire – Browns Mills, Burlington County

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service continues to remain on scene of a wildfire burning in the area of City Line Road and Butler Place Road in Brendan T. Byrne State Forest.

The wildfire is holding at 850 acres in size and 90% contained.

Today, crews will continue to patrol the fire perimeter and mop up hotspots.

ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE

✅ All local forest roads have reopened

STRUCTURES THREATENED

✅ 0 structures threatened

June 10, 2023 UPDATE:

WILDFIRE UPDATE: Brendan T Byrne State Forest – City Line Wildfire – Browns Mills, Burlington County

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service has made significant progress in containing a wildfire burning in the area of City Line Road and Butler Place Road in Brendan T. Byrne State Forest.

The wildfire is holding at 850 acres in size and is 90% contained.

ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE
✅ North Branch Road has reopened
✅ Glassworks Road has reopened
✅ City Line Road has reopened
✅ Butler Place Road has reopened

STRUCTURES THREATENED
✅ 0 structures threatened

Photos and video by: Ryan Mack, Jersey Shore Fire Response

June 9, 2023–8:00 p.m. UPDATE

WILDFIRE UPDATE: Brendan T Byrne State Forest – City Line Wildfire – Browns Mills, Burlington County

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is making progress to contain a wildfire burning in the area of City Line Road and Butler Place Road in Brendan T. Byrne State Forest.

The wildfire has reached 350 acres in size and is 20% contained.

Currently, Forest Fire Service crews are utilizing a backfiring operation to burn fuel ahead of the main body of fire. This operation will be ongoing throughout the night.

ROAD CLOSURES
⚠️ Local forest roads in Brendan T. Byrne State Forest
Please avoid the area.

STRUCTURES THREATENED
⚠️ 2 structures threatened

June 9, 2023 — 4:00 p.m. UPDATE

BROWNS MILLS, NJ (BURLINGTON)–WILDFIRE UPDATE: Brendan T Byrne State Forest – City Line Wildfire – Browns Mills, Burlington County

The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is on scene of a wildfire burning in the area of City Line Road and Butler Place Road in Brendan T. Byrne State Forest.

The wildfire is 85 acres in size and is 0% contained.

Upon initial attack crews were met with a fire that was rapidly spreading with numerous spot fires reported.

Currently, Forest Fire Service crews are improving containment lines and are utilizing a backfiring operation to burn fuel ahead of the main body of fire. This operation will be ongoing throughout the night.

ROAD CLOSURES
⚠️ Local forest roads in Brendan T. Byrne State Forest

Please avoid the area.

STRUCTURES THREATENED
⚠️ 2 structures threatened

BROWNS MILLS, NJ (BURLINGTON)–The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is reporting that they have a Wildfire in Browns Mills, Burlington County. This is a developing situation check back for updated information.

WILDFIRE ALERT: City Line Road – Browns Mills, Burlington County The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is responding to a wildfire burning in the area of City Line Road in Browns Mills, Burlington County. Please avoid the area at this time.

Bordentown Twp, Burlington, Mercer County, Trenton

Two Trenton Teens Arrested In Bordentown Township In Connection Of Vehicle Theft And Multiple Vehicle Burglaries

June 9, 2023

BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ (BURLINGTON)–The Bordentown Township Police Department announces the arrest of Christian Stacey, age 18, of Humboldt St. Trenton NJ, and a 17-year-old juvenile from Trenton, NJ in connection with a motor vehicle theft and multiple motor vehicle burglaries in the Tree Street Development thanks to a vigilant resident.

The investigation began on the morning of 6/8/2023 when a resident of Van Drive observed a suspicious person peering into vehicles. This subject then fled on foot upon officers’ arrival. While searching the area, a vehicle reported stolen from Morrisville PA was located by officers occupied by a juvenile male from Trenton NJ. The juvenile was taken into custody, released to a guardian and criminal charges are pending. Multiple unlocked parked vehicles in the area were then determined to have been burglarized and were processed for evidence by Det. Moloney.

A few hours later our department received a report of a vehicle stolen from a Maple Avenue home. This stolen vehicle was then located in Trenton NJ by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department being operated by Stacey. When Stacey was taken into custody, proceeds from the motor vehicle burglaries were located on his person and in the vehicle. Additional evidence was located linking Stacey to the vehicle burglaries in the Tree Street Development. Stacy was then charged with three counts of burglary, three counts of theft, and theft of a motor vehicle before being transported to Burlington County Jail.

The vehicle burglary investigation was conducted by Ptl. Alexander and Det. Moloney and the vehicle theft investigation was undertaken by Ptl. Sanchez and Sgt. Stahl.

Anyone from the Tree Street Development with relevant security footage is asked to forward it to Det. Moloney at mmoloney@bordentowntownshippd.org

We would like to thank the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office – Jack Kemler, Sheriff and Bordentown City Police Department for their instrumental assistance.

We remind residents to lock their vehicle doors at all times and remove all valuables or store them in your vehicle’s trunk.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Allentown, Allentown, Bordentown City, Burlington, Monmouth County, Upper Freehold, Upper Freehold

Allentown, NJ, Woman Charged in Fraudulent Mortgage Scheme

Secured $840k home with bogus documents

June 8, 2023

BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ (BURLINGTON)–Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Bordentown City Police Chief Shaun Lafferty announced that an Allentown, New Jersey woman has been charged with providing fraudulent documents to obtain a mortgage, and attempting to use a fraudulent $76,000 check to cover the closing costs of the real estate transaction.

Sydne Phillips, 32, was charged with two counts of Theft by Deception (Second Degree), Identity Crime – Impersonation (Second Degree) and two counts of Forgery (Third Degree).

She was taken into custody June 1 and lodged in the Atlantic County Justice Facility in Mays Landing pending a detention hearing in Superior Court. The case will be prepared for presentation to a grand jury for possible indictment.

The investigation began in January after a representative of a Bordentown City title company approached police with a fraudulent check in the amount of $76,652.79 that had been provided at closing by Phillips.

The investigation, which is continuing, revealed that the check was part of a scheme that allowed Phillips to secure a mortgage on an $840,000 house on Cannonball Court in Allentown, (UPPER FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP) New Jersey. She is also accused of forging multiple documents, using the identity of a relative, providing fraudulent tax income forms for that relative, and providing fraudulent bank account statements. She was taken into custody at the residence she is accused of illegally obtaining.

The investigation was conducted by the Prosecutor’s Office and the Bordentown City Police Department, with assistance from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General and the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. The lead investigators are BCPD Detective Justin Lewandowski and BCPO Detective Michele Ragone.

Phillips is being prosecuted by Assistant Prosecutor Assistant Prosecutor Andrew R. McDonnell, supervisor of the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit.

All persons are considered innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Note: The Allentown mailing address provides service in parts of Upper Freehold Township.

Burlington Prosecutor’s Office Press Release

Sydne Phillips, 32, was charged with two counts of Theft by Deception (Second Degree), Identity Crime – Impersonation (Second Degree) and two counts of Forgery (Third Degree).

Sydne Phillips, 32, was charged with two counts of Theft by Deception (Second Degree), Identity Crime – Impersonation (Second Degree) and two counts of Forgery (Third Degree).

Allentown, Allentown, Burlington, Fort Dix, Mercer County, Monmouth County, State of NJ, Upper Freehold, Upper Freehold

Smoke From Quebec, Canada Creates Hazy, Smoky Skies In New Jersey

June 6, 2023

MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The National Weather Service Philadelphia Mount Holly reported hazy, smoky skies across the Northeast today that are having impacts on air quality. But where did all of this thick, heavy smoke come from? Raging wildfires in Quebec, Canada are generating large smoke plumes to the north and ALL of the smoke is being funneled right into the Northeast thanks to steering currents from a stationary low off the coast of Maine and a strong high over the Great Lakes and Ontario. Additional smoke and haze is expected to arrive around sunset tonight and continue into the day tomorrow, bringing air quality concerns along with it.

McGuire Airforce Base – KWRI METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Reports) data indicated 3 miles visibility CLR with haze late this afternoon. Since that report the visibility has increased to 5 miles with haze and broken clouds tonight. Haze could be seen throughout the area and with a smell of smoke. Trenton Mercer Airport KTTN reports 3 miles visibility and overcast skies tonight.

Photos from the Allentown – Upper Freehold Township areas showing hazy smoky skies.

Here is a look at the current surface visibility restrictions due to the Canadian wildfire smoke across the area. The smoke and haze should slowly improve overnight, however an additional plume of smoke is expected to arrive Wednesday afternoon and evening

Haze and smoke will continue tonight through Wednesday. Temps will be near normal. Some isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible to the north Wed afternoon, but most areas will remain dry.

For air quality in your area, check https://www.airnow.gov/

Burlington, Burlington Twp, Pemberton

Burlington Twp. Man Sentenced To 22-Years In State Prison For Starting Fatal Fire in Pemberton

June 5, 2023

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced that a 23-year-old Burlington Township man was sentenced today to 22 years in state prison for starting a fire at a Pemberton Borough apartment complex last year that killed a man who lived there.

Newlin Evans IV, who pled guilty in January to Aggravated Manslaughter (First Degree), must serve 85 percent of the sentence before becoming eligible for parole. The sentence was handed down in Superior Court in Mount Holly by the Hon. Terrence R. Cook, P.J.Cr., in accordance with a plea agreement between the defendant and the Prosecutor’s Office.

The investigation began after emergency officials were dispatched to a fire at the Tara Hall Apartment Complex in the first block of Egbert Street during the early morning hours of April 20, 2022.

The investigation revealed that Evans cut the screen of a ground floor apartment, broke the window and threw material soaked in gasoline that he had lit on fire into the unit. The blaze killed 22-year-old Camryn Powell.

Evans, who suffered burns, fled the scene and ultimately was transported to Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia for treatment. He was arrested upon being discharged in May 2022.

The investigation was conducted by the New Jersey State Police, with assistance from the Pemberton Borough Police Department, Mansfield Police Department, New Jersey State Fire Marshal’s Office, Burlington County Fire Marshal’s Office, Jefferson Hospital Campus Security Department and the Philadelphia Police Department.

Evans was prosecuted by Assistant Prosecutor Andrew McDonnell, supervisor of the BCPO Financial Crimes Unit.

Bass River, Burlington

25 Miles Of Garden State Parkway Reopened Near Bass River State Forest

June 2, 2023

UPDATE: Garden State Parkway has reopened in the area of the fire in Bass River State Forest. Pay close attention to speed limits they have been reduced in the area.

WILDFIRE UPDATE: Allen Road Wildfire – Bass River State Forest

NEW ROAD CLOSURE: GARDEN STATE PARKWAY
⚠️ Garden State Parkway is closed between Exit 63 and Exit 38 in both directions.

EXISTING ROAD CLOSURES
⚠️ Allen Road is closed
⚠️ Oswego Road is closed
⚠️ Stage Road is closed between North Maple Avenue and Rt. 679
⚠️ Rt. 679 is closed between Rt. 563 and Leaktown Road

WILDFIRE SIZE UPDATE
The Allen Road Wildfire remains 5,000 acres in size and 50% contained.

STRUCTURES THREATENED
⚠️ The Timberline Campground remains closed
✅ 0 residential structures are threatened

TRAIL CLOSURES
⚠️ The Batona Trail is closed in Bass River State Forest

Burlington, Chesterfield

Chesterfield Township Police Department Issues Crime Alert For Catalytic Conveter Thefts

May 31, 2023

CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, NJ (BURLINGTON)–Chesterfield Township Police Department has issued a Crime Alert for catalytic converter thefts. Numerous reports of catalytic converter thefts were reported to Chesterfield Township Police Department by residents in the Old York village section of the township. These thefts occurred to vehicles overnight / in the early morning hours of Wednesday May 31, 2023. Please be aware and observant and report any suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1 or central communications at 609-723-8300. Chesterfield Township Police Department is actively investigating the thefts. If you have any tips or leads please call CTPD at 609-291-0912

Catalytic converter theft is a National problem due to the valuable metals inside the converters. Recent MidJersey.news stories on catalytic converter theft:

Governor Murphy Announces Comprehensive Plan to Combat Auto Theft in New Jersey
Raids In New Jersey As Law Enforcement Takes Down Nationwide Network Of Catalytic Converter Thieves, Dealers And Processors For Roles In Conspiracies Involving Stolen Catalytic Converters Sold For Tens Of Millions Of Dollars
Yesterday’s Catalytic Converter Raid Nets 200 Pallets Of Catalytic Converters, $2Million in Exotic Autos, $1Million Currency, 29 Ounces Of Gold Bars, Jewlery And High-Value Handbags, In Operation Heavy Metal
Catalytic Converter Thieves From Minnesota Arrested In Toms River, NJ
Bordentown Township Police Bust Pair In $13K Catalytic Converter Thefts
Trenton Man Arrested In Ewing With Drugs And Burglar’s Tools Used In Catalytic Converter Type Thefts
Theft Arrest In Hamilton Township

File photo of catalytic converters from a raid in North Hanover Township, NJ in 2022

Burlington, Fieldsboro, Hamilton, Hamilton, Mercer County

18-Year-Old Man Charged With First-Degree Murder And Related Offences In Hamilton Township

May 18, 2023

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri announced today that an investigation conducted by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Hamilton Police Division has resulted in the arrest of a Burlington County man for the shooting death of Matthew Morales.

Joshua Davis, 18, of Fieldsboro, NJ, is charged with one count of first-degree murder, one count of second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and one count of second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon. He was taken into custody without incident Wednesday afternoon in Mount Laurel. The prosecutor’s office has filed a motion to detain Davis pending trial.

Hamilton police officers responded to a shooting in progress in the 4900 block of S. Broad Street shortly after 1 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim in the driveway of a home near Pilgrim Way suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim, identified as Morales, 28, of Blackwood, NJ, was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Investigation revealed that Morales was shot during an altercation with Davis on S. Broad Street.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact MCHTF Detective Luis Vega at (609) 989-6406 or Sgt. Sherika Salmon at (609) 960-3119. Information can also be emailed to mchtftips@mercercounty.org.

Despite having been charged, every defendant is presumed innocent until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

Joshua Davis, 18, of Fieldsboro, NJ, is charged with one count of first-degree murder, one count of second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and one count of second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon. He was taken into custody without incident Wednesday afternoon in Mount Laurel. The prosecutor’s office has filed a motion to detain Davis pending trial.

Blackwood, Man Shot And Killed In Hamilton Township, Mercer County

The scene yesterday on South Broad Street near Pilgrim Way and Main Street, Hamilton Township, Mercer County, NJ

Burlington, Florence

Two Rescued From Roof Of Burning Home In Florence

May 9, 2023 Afternoon Update:

FLORENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ (BURLINGTON)–Firefighters reported that on May 9, 2023, at 7:03 a.m. the Florence Township Fire Department was dispatched to a house fire. The initial dispatch information there was a house fire with people trapped inside. Upon arrival, units reported heavy smoke, 2 people trapped on the front roof, and heavy fire on the right rear of the building. The firefighters placed a ladder to the roof, rescued the trapped fire victims, and stretched a 1 ¾” hose line. The fire extended into the apartment on the second floor, the attic above, and the adjoining duplex on the left side.


Fire departments from Bordentown City, Bordentown Township, Burlington City, Burlington Township, Delran Township, Riverside Township, and Willingboro Township all assisted with fire suppression operations.


Both residents from the apartment were transported to the appropriate hospitals.

The fire was placed under control at 7:47 a.m., and is under investigation by the Florence Township Fire Marshal and the Florence Township Police Department.


“Working smoke detectors save lives, test them monthly, have an escape plan, have a meeting place, and practice them.”

Earlier Midjersey.news story below:

May 9, 2023

FLORENCE, NJ (BURLINGTON)–It was reported that around 7:00 a.m., this morning a fire was reported in the 300 Block of Third Street with reports of two people trapped. Firefighters arrived and found smoke and fire coming from a 2 1/2 story duplex home with two victims trapped on the roof. Two were rescued from the roof and medical helicopter was called to the scene to fly them to the hospital. Two lines were stretched and firefighters vented the roof. The fire was placed under control in about a half hour.

This is a breaking news report from radio reports as well as witnesses on scene. Once official information becomes available the story will be updated.

Bystander photo

Burlington, Edgewater, State of NJ

Montclair State University Student From Edgewater Park, NJ, Arrested for Allegedly Possessing and Creating Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material Involving Children He Contacted on Social Media

May 8, 2023

TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced charges against a Montclair State University (MSU) student who was arrested at his residence on the school’s campus in Essex County, NJ, for allegedly possessing and creating Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material (CSAEM) involving children he contacted online. The arrest is the result of an investigation led by the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) Cybercrime Bureau/Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Taskforce.

Keyon Luff, 21, of Edgewater Park, NJ, is charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child for manufacturing CSAEM, second-degree sexual assault, third-degree endangering the welfare of a child for possession of CSAEM, and third-degree impersonation.

Luff, a junior at MSU, was taken into custody after detectives with the DCJ Cybercrime Bureau, assisted by the Montclair State University Police Department (MSUPD), executed a search warrant on Luff’s dorm room shortly before 7 a.m. on May 3, 2023. As a result of the search, detectives seized numerous digital devices from Luff’s room and determined that Luff was not only in possession of CSAEM, but also created fictitious social media accounts to contact underage children and engage in sexually explicit conversations. In some of those conversations, Luff directed children to perform sexual acts, record them, and send them to him via social media platforms. Luff was processed by MSUPD and transported to the Essex County Jail where he is being held pending a detention hearing.

“I commend the work of the dedicated men and women of the Division of Criminal Justice for their ongoing work on this case and the countless other cases against individuals who use the internet as a means to gain access into the lives of children,” said Attorney General Platkin. “Through our tireless efforts, we are working to identify and bring to justice those who seek to exploit the most vulnerable members of society – our children.”

The investigation that led to Luff’s arrest was initiated by the DCJ Cybercrime Bureau following a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). NCMEC is a private, non-profit organization that assists with the location of missing children, reduction in child sexual exploitation, and prevention of child victimization. It also is an international clearing house that gathers information from law enforcement agencies and the public regarding issues of missing and exploited children. Cybertips are also reported to NCMEC when there is an allegation of a child being exploited over the Internet. NCMEC will then disseminate the information to the appropriate agencies for investigation.

Specifically, in this investigation, NCMEC reported that a cloud-based file hosting service reported that several files of suspected CSAEM were uploaded to its platform. Through investigative measures, investigators were able to determine that the Internet Protocol (IP) address used to upload the CSAEM files was associated with Montclair State University. Further investigation identified Luff as a suspect. 

Deputy Attorney General Robert Guarni is prosecuting the case for the DCJ Cybercrime Bureau, under the Supervision of Deputy Bureau Chief Lisa Rastelli, Bureau Chief Jillian Carpenter, and Deputy Director Derek Nececkas. The investigation was led by the DCJ Cybercrime Bureau under the supervision of Lieutenant Richard DaSilva.

Attorney General Platkin thanked the Montclair State University Police Department and its Detective Bureau for their assistance. 

First-degree charges carry a sentence of 10 to 20 years in state prison and a fine of up to $200,000. Second-degree charges carry a sentence of five to 10 years in state prison and a fine of up to $150,000, while third-degree charges carry a sentence of three of five years in prison and a fine of up to $15,000.

The charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Burlington, Riverside

Riverside Teacher’s Aide Charged In Sexual Relationship With Student

May 3, 2023

RIVERSIDE, NJ (BURLINGTON)–Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Delanco Township Police Chief Adam M. Tilger announced that a Riverside High School teacher’s aide has been charged with having a sexual relationship with a male student.

Michelle Jacoby, 27, of Riverside, was charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault (First Degree) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Second Degree). She was taken into custody last night and released today following an appearance in Superior Court.

The case will now be prepared for presentation to a grand jury for possible indictment.

The investigation began yesterday after the BCPO Special Victims Unit received information that the student had disclosed the relationship to a teacher. The investigation revealed that the relationship, which has since ended, involved multiple encounters over a two-year period beginning when the student was a freshman. Nearly of all them occurred in Jacoby’s home.

The age of the student and other details are being withheld in an attempt to protect his identity.

Riverside Superintendent Michael Adams said that Jacoby, who also serves as the Riverside High School marching band director, has been suspended.

“The safety of our students and staff is absolutely paramount,” Adams said in a statement to the school community. “Therefore, I want to assure you that based on the information shared with me regarding this specific allegation from a few years ago, there is no current safety concern for our staff or students. The School District will continue to cooperate fully with the authorities regarding this situation and will continue to provide the appropriate support/training for our staff and students.”

The investigation was conducted by the Prosecutor’s Office and the Delanco Township Police Department. The lead investigators are BCPO Det. Nick Schieber and DTPD Officer Adam Lipiec.

Jacoby is being prosecuted by Assistant Prosecutor Stephen Eife, supervisor of the Special Victims Unit.

All persons are considered innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Michelle Jacoby, 27, of Riverside, was charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault (First Degree) and Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Second Degree). She was taken into custody last night and released today following an appearance in Superior Court.

Burlington, Pemberton

Attorney General’s Office Investigating Motorcycle Crash Resulting in the Death of Driver and Serious Injury to Passenger in Pemberton During Pursuit by Police  

April 24, 2023

Pemberton, N.J. – The Attorney General’s Office is investigating a motorcycle crash that occurred during a police pursuit. The crash occurred on April 20, 2023, after a Pemberton Township Police Officer attempted to stop the motorcycle in connection with a criminal investigation. The motorcycle being pursued struck an unrelated civilian vehicle, resulting in the death of the motorcycle driver and serious injuries to the motorcycle passenger. The identities of the decedent and the other individual are not being released at this time.

According to the preliminary investigation, the crash occurred on County Route 687 West near the intersection of Davis Street in Pemberton shortly after 5:16 p.m.

A 2019 law, P.L. 2019, c. 1, requires the Attorney General’s Office to conduct investigations of a person’s death that occurs during an encounter with a law enforcement officer acting in the officer’s official capacity or while the decedent is in custody. It requires that all such investigations be presented to a grand jury to determine if the evidence supports the return of an indictment against the officer or officers involved.

Burlington, Mount Laurel

Death Investigation At Rodeway Inn

April 20, 2023

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ (BURLINGTON)–Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Mount Laurel Police Chief Judy Lynn Schiavone announced that an investigation is being conducted into the death of a man whose body was found this morning at the Rodeway Inn on Route 73 in Mount Laurel.

The investigation began after officers from the Mount Laurel Police Department were called to the hotel just before 10 a.m. They found the decedent, whose name is being withheld at this time, outside of a room near a stairwell.

An autopsy will be performed by Burlington County Medical Examiner Dr. Ian Hood to determine the cause and manner of death.

A person of interest has been taken into custody. Additional information will be released tomorrow.

The investigation is being conducted by the Mount Laurel Police Department and the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, with assistance from the Camden County Police Department, the Cherry Hill Police Department and the Evesham Township Police Department.

Bordentown Twp, Burlington, Hamilton, Hamilton, Mercer County, Robbinsville, Robbinsville

Troopers Identify Philadelphia Man Killed On New Jersey Turnpike In Hamilton Township This Morning

April 10, 2023

Update from the NJ State Police:

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Tpr. II Charles Marchan from the New Jersey State Police Public Information Unit told MidJersey.news that Troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash at 5:19 a.m. on the New Jersey Turnpike northbound on the inner roadway milepost 58.8, Hamilton Twp., Mercer County.

Based on a preliminary investigation a Honda passenger car was traveling north on the New Jersey Turnpike in the center lane. A Ford transit van was traveling north in the right lane. In the area of milepost 58.8, the Honda changed lanes from the center lane to the right lane and a collision occurred. As a result of the crash the driver of the Honda, Abdenour Rekik, a 41-year-old of Philadelphia, PA sustained fatal injuries. The driver of the Ford sustained no injuries. The crash remains under investigation and there is no additional information available.

April 10, 2023

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–NJ State Police, Firefighters from Robbinsville and Bordentown Townships as well as EMS responded to mile post 58.8 north bound for a serious crash around 5:41 a.m. It was reported that one person was trapped and unresponsive. The New Jersey State Police is actively investigating the crash. No further details are available at this time.

Burlington, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Ocean County

Tornado Warnings And Severe Thunderstorm Warnings For Most Of Central New Jersey

April 1, 2023

8:00 p.m. update

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER)-ALLENTOWN, NJ (MONMOUTH)–The storms have moved east of Trenton and cut through the center of the state knocking trees and wires down. MidJersey.news is monitoring communications for any reports of damage. There are reports of people trapped in a vehicle in Upper Freehold Township due to wires and trees down on a car. Numerous roadways are closed due to trees and wires down. A large amount of hail has fallen in the area that could create damage to cars and other items.

Looking at radar the storms area currently in the shore areas.

Hail that has fallen from the severe thunderstorms with tornado warnings in the Robbinsville – Allentown – Upper Freehold Township areas.

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Tornado Warnings and Severe Thunderstorm Warnings have been issued for most of Central New Jersey. Take Cover Immediatly.