April 18, 2024 — Updated with information from East Windsor Police Department

EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)—East Windsor Police say that on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at approximately 8:41 a.m., members of the East Windsor Township Police Department responded to a reported structure fire at 300 Dutch Neck Road, East Windsor, NJ. The occupants of the residence had already been evacuated from the home.

Upon police arrival, heavy smoke and flames were observed coming from the front right side of the home. The fire was extinguished by responding fire personnel. The residence sustained fire and/or water damage and was deemed uninhabitable. No injuries to residents or fire personnel were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the East Windsor Township Police Department and the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office.  At this time, the fire is believed to be non-suspicious. The displaced residents made temporary arrangements to stay at alternative locations.

Responding Fire Services:

Robbinsville Engine 40

Hightstown Engine L-41

Plainsboro Engine 49

West Windsor Engine 43

Hamilton Engine and Ladder

Monroe Engine 23

Monroe Engine 57

Allentown Engine 82-76

East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company 1

Responding Emergency Medical Services:

West Windsor 45-1

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Original MidJersey.news story below:

EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–Around 8:41 a.m. East Windsor Police received 9-1-1 calls reporting a fire in area of 300 Dutch Neck Road. A short time later police and a fire officer reported fire showing from a two-story dwelling and a full first alarm was called to the scene sending multiple departments from surrounding communities to the scene. Two hose lines were stretched and by 9:00 a.m. fire was knocked down on the first floor and firefighters were advancing on the fire on the second floor. A short time later most of the fire was knocked down and crews remained on scene for an extended period for overhaul.

At the time of this report firefighters are still on scene. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the East Windsor Fire Marshal’s Office, East Windsor Police and Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office. Once official information is available the story will be updated.

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NJ Public Safety News Alerts

April 17, 2024

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Mayor Janice S. Mironov recognized East Windsor Senior Center Volunteers for their service during National Volunteer Week and presented Certificates of Appreciation for their valuable contributions to the operations of the Senior Center. Mayor Mironov noted, “Each year in East Windsor Township we observe National Volunteer Week because we are very blessed to have a great number of citizens who volunteer their time, skills and talents to participate in our government, and during this time we recognize individuals who have embodied the spirit of volunteerism and have particularly contributed to the programs and activities in the Township.”

The Mayoral Proclamation, noting that, “volunteerism is one of the basic traits in the American character, National Volunteer Week was established in 1974 to recognize and honor the generous people who volunteer their time and services to an organization or cause to help better our communities,” recognizes that, “the Senior Center Volunteers help in the development, coordination and integration of the various programs and services available to senior citizens.” The Proclamation continues, “the East Windsor Township Senior Center Volunteers realize the important part of giving back to their senior community by volunteering to assist in classes, games, arts and crafts, reading, exercise programs, special events and many other activities, in addition to the Mercer County Nutrition Project, which serves lunch to more than 70 seniors daily,” and “expresses appreciation to our volunteers for their excellent and dedicated efforts to the East Windsor community.” Mayor Mironov continued, “The East Windsor Senior Center Volunteers help to oversee senior center operations, including office needs, coordinating and assisting with senior programs and events, and offering direct volunteering to other seniors. The Senior Center volunteers are indispensable to the ability of the Township to operate the Center and offer the broad array of services and activities for our senior community. We treasure and appreciate all of our wonderful caring volunteers and their tremendous contributions to our Township.”

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Mayor Janice S. Mironov presented Proclamation recognizing National Volunteer Week to Township Commission on Aging Chairperson and Members at a celebration for the Senior Center volunteers. Pictured (from left to right) are: Helen Feng; Dylis Henninger; Barbara Gilbert; Linda Feldstein; Amy Lerner; Chairperson Sydelle Norris; Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Fay Fisch; Jennifer Worringer; Karen Goldman, and Vice Chairperson Deborah Thomas

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Mayor Janice S. Mironov presented Certificates of Appreciation to East Windsor Senior Center volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Volunteers (listed alphabetically) are: Brunetta Allen, Sara Bierman, David Brandes, Mary Brandes, Sam Chao, Sirish Dave, Nancy Demme, Dennis Devers,Ke-Ling Fang, Linda Feldstein, Helen Feng, Barry Fisch, Fay Fisch, Linda Fowler, Mindy Gerber, Barbara Gilbert, Karen Goldman, Sharon Goldstein, Terry Goldstein, Kathleen Griffin, John Guarniere, Theresa Hann, Dilys Henninger, Robert Kashman, Amy Lerner, Derrick Lynch, Scott Marshall, Wanda McGuinness, Veronica Nash, Chairperson Sydelle Norris, Hope Pakula, Mark Pakula, John Palmieri, Larry Parker, Paula Parker, Marc Platizky, Miguel Rivera, Debbie Schipmann, Tim Schipmann, Margaret Steadman, Deborah Thomas, Joseph User, Valerie Vaughan, Jennifer Worringer and Morteza Zarnani

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April 16, 2024

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP. Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered oaths of office to new Police officer Zakary Fritz and Vincent Ceres, at a recent ceremony.

Mayor Mironov stated, “This is an exciting evening for East Windsor Township and our Police Department. We congratulate and welcome the two new police officers to our department.”

Police Officer Zakary Fritz, graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy in June 2023. Prior to joining the East Windsor Police Department, Officer Fritz was a Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer with the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department.

Police Officer Vincent Ceres, graduated from the Monmouth County Police Academy in March 2023 and prior to joining the East Windsor Police Department, Officer Ceres was a Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer with the Deal Police Department.

Both officers will be assigned to Unform Service Platoon.

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East Windsor Township Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oath of office to newly promoted Police Officer Zakary Fritz (center left) and Vincent Ceres (center right) in a ceremony attended by Chief of Police Jason Hart (right), elected officials and other police officers.

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April 12, 2024

TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–A former Treasurer of East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #2, Michael Crismali was indicted by a grand jury on April 2, 2024. The indictment includes Second Degree Official Misconduct, Second Degree Theft by Fiduciary and Second Degree Theft by Unlawful Taking.

Count 1: Official Misconduct – Second Degree

The Grand Jurors of the State of New Jersey, for the County of Mercer, upon their oaths, present that MICHAEL CRISMALI
through a course of conduct from 2017 and continuing through January 2022, in the Township of East Windsor, in the County aforesaid, and within the jurisdiction of this Court, did knowingly commit acts relating to his public office but constituting an unauthorized exercise of his official functions, specifically while serving in the office of the Treasurer of the East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2, misappropriated funds of the Fire Company used them for his own personal purposes, including payment of his mortgage and bills, in an aggregate amount in excess of $200, and purposely neglected to report these transactions in monthly reports as Treasurer to the Fire Company,
contrary to the provisions of N.J.S. 2C:30-2, and against the peace of this State, the Government and dignity of the same.

Count 2: Theft by Fiduciary – Second Degree

The Grand Jurors of the State of New Jersey, for the County of Mercer, upon their oaths, present that MICHAEL CRISMALI through a course of conduct from 2017 and continuing through January 2022, in the Township of East Windsor, in the County aforesaid, and within the jurisdiction of this Court, did unlawfully take property of another with purpose to deprive them thereof in breach of his obligation to the victim as a fiduciary, specifically while serving in the office of the Treasurer of the East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2, misappropriated funds of the Fire Company and used them for his own personal purposes, including payment of his mortgage and bills, in an amount in excess of
$50,000, contrary to the provisions of N.J.S. 2C:20-3 and 2C:20-2(b){l)(t), and against the peace of this State, the Government and dignity of the same.

Count 3: Theft by Unlawful Taking – Second Degree

The Grand Jurors of the State of New Jersey, for the County of Mercer, upon their oaths, present that MICHAEL CRISMALI through a course of conduct from 2017 and continuing through January 2022, in the Township of East Windsor, in the County aforesaid, and within the jurisdiction of this Court, did unlawfully take property of another with purpose to deprive them thereof, specifically by misappropriating funds of the East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 and using them for his own personal purposes, including payment of his mortgage and bills, in an amount in excess of $75,000, contrary to the provisions of N.J.S. 2C:20-3 and 2C:20-2(b)(l)(a), and against the peace of this State, the Government and dignity of the same.

*Charges are mere accusations, and the accused are considered innocent until proven guilty*

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March 9, 2022

EAST WINDSOR (MERCER)– A former Treasurer of East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #2 is facing charges after the Fire Company reported that he had misappropriated funds from the company, according to police.

On Sunday, February 6, 2022, the East Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #2 reported to the East Windsor Police Department that they believed their previous Treasurer, Michael Crismali, had misappropriated funds from the Fire Company for an extended period of time. Investigation revealed that Crismali misappropriated approximately $58,000 from the Fire Company at various times between April 2017 and July 2019.

Michael V. Crismali, 43, of East Windsor, was arrested, charged, and released pending court action. The charges have been forwarded to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office for prosecution.

Former Treasurer of East Windsor Fire Department Charged With Theft, Official Misconduct

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File photo

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March 19, 2024

TRENTON (March 19, 2024) – One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn winning the $204,290 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Monday, March 18, drawing. The winning numbers were: 12, 16, 38, 43 and 45 and the XTRA number was: 02. The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning ticket sold. The winning ticket was sold at Krauszers, East Windsor in Mercer County.

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October 24, 2023

EAST WINDSOR, NJ (MERCER)–Two serious accidents were reported in East Windsor Township this afternoon. The first accident around 3:30 p.m, was located at Route 33 and Milford Road with a two-vehicle crash. It appeared that two people were evaluated and transported from the scene to a local hospital for treatment.

An additional accident was reported about 15 minutes later at Twin Rivers Drive and Lake Drive with an unconcious victim. Two ambulances and a paramedic unit were dispatched to the scene. Two victims were transported to a local hosptial for treatment.

East Windsor Police Department is investigating both crashes and no further details are available at this time.

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Route 33 and Milford Road. Photos by: Steven Kadir

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Twin Rivers Drive and Lake Drive. Photos by: Steven Kadir

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