HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Firefighters responded to multiple fires this morning in the township. The first reported fire was around 4:00 a.m. in the first block of O’Rourke Drive for a fire in a basement. Firefighters stretched hose lines and extinguished the fire.
The second fire was reported in the 100 Block of Samuel Street around 7:00 a.m. on the 2nd floor of a row house. Firefighters brought the fire under control in about 20 minutes.
Firefighters responded back to O’Rourke Drive for a fire in the basement. Three handlines are reported in service at 11:55 a.m. At 11:58 a.m. firefighters reported the bulk of the fire knocked down. This is still an active fire scene.
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.
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.
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–On Thursday December 7, 2023 at approximately 11:20 P.M., Officers were detailed to the Fast Trac gas station on the 1100 block of Chambers Street on a report of a Robbery that just occurred. Officers Gigliotti and Gilleo arrived on scene and located the victim who stated the suspect walked into the store, around the counter and began taking money out of the cash register. The victim attempted to stop the suspect but the suspect began striking the victim several times in the face. The suspect fled the store on foot with an unknown amount of money. The Officers put out a description of the suspect to responding unit. Officers Avanzato, Mutek, Vitoritt, and Cuffman located the suspect near East Brown Street and Bergen Street.
When Officers attempted to stop the suspect, he fled on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, the Officers were able to place the suspect under arrest. He was identified as Christian Carado, 19, of Trenton. Officers also located $170 in cash in his possession.
Carado was charged with Robbery, Burglary, Obstructing the Administration of Law, Resisting Arrest, and Simple Assault.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Officer Frank LaVacca of the Hamilton Police Division Major Crimes Unit at (609) 581-4080 or the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Hotline at (609) 581-4008.
Christian Carado, 19, Trenton. Carado was charged with Robbery, Burglary, Obstructing the Administration of Law, Resisting Arrest, and Simple Assault according to Hamilton Police.
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–New Jersey State Police Detective I Jeffrey Lebron told MidJersey.news that Troopers responded to a motor vehicle accident on December 5, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. on I-195 east milepost 3.2 in Hamilton, Mercer County. Based on a preliminary investigation, a Toyota pick-up was traveling eastbound on I-195 in the area of milepost 3.2 at exit 3A. The Toyota lost directional control while attempting to negotiate the curve, running off the road subsequently impacting a tree and catching on fire. As a result of the crash, the driver, Dillon C. Michaels, 30-year-old male of Hilton Head, S.C., sustained fatal injuries. The crash remains under investigation and there is no further information available.
Earlier MidJersey.news story:
NJ State Police Investigates Serious Crash on I-195 in Hamilton Township December 5, 2023
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Around 12:04 p.m. today December 5, 2023 NJ State Police, Hamilton Township Fire Department, RWJ EMS and Captial Health Paramedics responded to I-195 East Bound near mile post 3.2 near Exit 3 for a motor vehicle crash with fire. Upon arrival firefighters found a pickup truck that crashed into a tree and was heavily involved in fire and quickly extinguished the fire. New Jersey State Police Serious Crash Investigation Unit is investigating the crash. There was no word on injuries or condition of any occupants. No further information is available at this time.
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Around 12:04 p.m. today December 5, 2023 NJ State Police, Hamilton Township Fire Department, RWJ EMS and Captial Health Paramedics responded to I-195 East Bound near mile post 3.2 near Exit 3 for a motor vehicle crash with fire. Upon arrival firefighters found a pickup truck that crashed into a tree and was heavily involved in fire and quickly extinguished the fire. New Jersey State Police Serious Crash Investigation Unit is investigating the crash. There was no word on injuries or condition of any occupants. No further information is available at this time.
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Around 12:04 p.m. today December 5, 2023 NJ State Police, Hamilton Township Fire Department, RWJ EMS and Captial Health Paramedics responded to I-195 East Bound near mile post 3.2 near Exit 3 for a motor vehicle crash with fire. Upon arrival firefighters found a pickup truck that crashed into a tree and was heavily involved in fire and quickly extinguished the fire. New Jersey State Police Serious Crash Investigation Unit is investigating the crash. There was no word on injuries or condition of any occupants. No further information is available at this time.
Crash investigation and Vehicle fire on I-195 eastbound at Exit 3 – Hamilton Square-Yardville Rd (Hamilton Twp) 1 Right lane of 3 lanes closed 5-10 minute delay use caution https://t.co/tlmg0c2M05
Vehicle fire on I-195 eastbound at Exit 3 – Hamilton Square-Yardville Rd (Hamilton Twp) 1 Right lane and shoulder of 2 lanes closed 5-10 minute delay use caution https://t.co/2qdDDObisB
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–The George E. Wilson Elementary School in Hamilton has established an EarlyAct service club for its students. In its first weeks, the club has already collected hundreds of pounds of food to help feed hungry families in Mercer County and prepared holiday cards and bracelets for hospital patients.
The EarlyAct Club, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton, was officially launched today with an installation of officers ceremony at the school. The club is run by the students with general guidance from faculty advisors.
For its initial project, the club collected 302 pounds of food for the Mercer Street Friends Food Bank for distribution to families in need. Each grade in the school was involved in the collection.
EarlyAct engages students in character-building activities and prepares them for leadership roles. Students learn to identify and carry out service projects that improve the quality of life in their local community and beyond.
“I am immensely proud of the exceptional leadership skills displayed by the 4th grade officers of Wilson Elementary’s EarlyAct Club. Their remarkable abilities have left a lasting impression, showcasing promising future leaders within the school community. With the great success they had with the food drive, I am so eager to see the important work they do as the time goes on,” said Wilson Elementary School Principal Dereth Sanchez-Ahmed.
“It is heart-warming to see these young students enthusiastically and confidently organize and communicate on projects for the year. We are pleased to provide an opportunity for them to help others through EarlyAct, a world-wide program started by our local Rotary Club more than 25 years ago,” said Kalpana Patel of the Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton, who with fellow Rotarians serves as a liaison to the program at Wilson School.
This year’s EarlyAct officers at the school are Christian Jones, President; Liliana Orellana, Vice President 1; Anderson Murillo, Vice President 2; Kenedi Blakely, Corresponding Secretary; Manar LaGuerre, Recording Secretary; and Meili Castanza, Treasurer. The faculty advisors are Kate McCarney and Lindsay Franicevich, along with the Wilson’s Climate Culture Specialist, Jennifer Barker.
The EarlyAct program was established in 1997 by the Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton, then known as the Rotary Club of Hamilton/Washington. The first EarlyAct Club was formed at Morgan Elementary School in Hamilton and the concept became popular around the world with EarlyAct clubs being established as far away as Australia and Africa.
Greenwood Elementary School in Hamilton is also in the process of establishing a Rotary-sponsored EarlyAct Club.
TRENTON – ROBBINSVILLE – ALLENTOWN, NJ — The National Weather Service forecast states a chance of snow showers between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 37F. Breezy, with a west wind of 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight, will be mostly clear, with a low around 22F. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Snow falls in the Allentown – Robbinsville, New Jersey area the moring of November 28, 2023
Good morning! The cold air has arrived and some flakes of snow may soon follow! It will be a blustery day with highs mostly in the 30s but winds gusting 25 to 35 mph making it feel a good 10-15 degrees colder. Also, lake effect flurries and snow showers have been ongoing across portions of central and western PA and as we head into the day today, some of these are likely to make it into eastern PA beginning this morning. It’s even possible some of these could briefly be on the heavier side especially across portions of Chester County north through the Lehigh Valley into the southern Poconos. Be alert for rapidly changing visibility and slippery roads!
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)-Hamilton Police say that on November 7, 2023, at approximately 3:35 p.m., Officers Tim Young, Joshua Doan, Anthony Lucidi responded to a shoplifting in progress at the Home Depot located on Route 130 in Hamilton Township. Officers Young and Doan identified the vehicle and occupants described to Hamilton Police dispatch and approached the vehicle in the parking lot. Officer Young ordered the driver of the vehicle, Daray L. Wesby, out of the vehicle. When Daray exited the vehicle, the front-seat passenger, Eric D. Murphy, got into the driver’s seat and attempted to drive away. Officer Young immediately tried to stop Eric by grabbing him. Eric Murphy put the car into drive and dragged Officer Young, going backward and forward, with the vehicle numerous times until Officer Young was able to gain control of Eric and place him in custody. Once the vehicle was stopped, the rear passenger, Michael C. Brown, exited the vehicle and ran on foot. He was chased down and taken into custody by Officer Joshua Doan. During this altercation, the original driver of the vehicle, Daray L. Wesby, fled the area on foot towards Route 130.
Michael C. Brown was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault, Resisting Arrest, and Shoplifting. He was placed on a warrant and transported to the Mercer County Corrections Center.
Eric Murphy was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault, Resisting Arrest, and Shoplifting. He was placed on a warrant and transported to the Mercer County Corrections Center.
Daray Wesby was placed on a summons for Obstructing the administration of law.
During this event, some of the initial proceeds of the shoplifting were dropped in the parking lot and picked up by Stephanie L. Diaz, who attempted to return the items for a refund. She was turned away because she could not produce a receipt, so she left the Home Depot with the aforementioned proceeds. Stephanie L. Diaz has been charged with shoplifting and placed on a summons.
All parties are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–A serious crash involving a pedestrian was reported on I-295 south bound near mile post 66.8 in Lawrence Township just before the Hamilton Township border around 6:15 p.m. NJ State Police, Lawrence Township Police, Hamilton Fire, Hamilton EMS, and Captial Health Paramedics responded to the scene. There were reports of “traumatic cardiac arrest” and CPR was in progress. The victim was rushed to the Trauma Center at Captial Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton.
Currently there is a 1-mile traffic delay and additional traffic backing up on the Route 1 ramp for I-295 south.
511NJ reports right lane and shoulder closed for a crash investigation with a 5-to-10-minute traffic delay.
Avoid the area if possible until the traffic investigation is complete.
No further details are available at this time.
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–On Thursday, October 26, 2023 at approximately 12:40 P.M., Officers from the Hamilton Police Anti-Crime Unit were in the area of Nottingham Way and Greenwood Avenue when they observed a Toyota Corolla commit a motor vehicle violation. The vehicle pulled into a gas station on the 1600 block of Nottingham Way. While speaking to the driver of the vehicle he told Officers that the front passenger had a firearm on his person but had a permit to carry the weapon. Officers then spoke to the passenger who admitted to having a handgun in his right hip area but he had a permit for the weapon. Officers disarmed him of the weapon until they could confirm the validity of his permit. He was identified as Martique Perry, 22, of Hamilton.
Further investigation revealed Perry did not have a permit for the weapon and did not own the weapon. He was then placed under arrest.
Perry was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose. Perry was transported to the Mercer County Correctional Facility pending a detention hearing.
Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Hamilton Police Division Anti-Crime Unit at (609) 581-4102 or the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Hotline at (609) 581-4008.
Martique Perry, 22, of Hamilton was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose. Perry was transported to the Mercer County Correctional Facility pending a detention hearing.
Fennelly has helped the organization raise nearly $3M since 2003
HAMILTON, NJ (MERCER) – Fennelly Associates, one of New Jersey and Pennsylvania’s most experienced and successful independent full-service commercial real estate service providers, announces its President Jerry Fennelly has been honored by Eden Autism Services for his efforts to help raise $2.8M over the past two decades.
For over four decades, Eden has been a recognized leader in providing support to children and adults with autism and their families. A devoted advocate for the autism community, Fennelly helped start the Eden Autism 5K & Fun Run/Walk 20 years ago to raise awareness of the organization in the local community and create a recurring source of fundraising support. In addition to Eden, Fennelly has helped several organizations across the Mercer County area create 5K races including Casa New Jersey, the Princeton YMCA and the Parkinson’s Alliance.
“Jerry has given so much of his time and energy to organizations just like ours across our region,” said Melinda McAleer, Chief Development Officer of Eden Autism Services. “As we celebrated our 20th anniversary of this important event, it was an easy decision for us to honor Jerry for his two decades of tireless support.”
Fennelly added, “Making a positive impact on local communities has always been important to me. The Eden Autism Foundation is a tremendous organization, and it is my honor to be able to support their goals and initiatives with such a fun event.”
According to a study conducted by Rutgers University, the autism rate rose 300% in New Jersey between 2000 and 2016. In 2000, the U.S. rate was 1 in 150, according to the CDC. Six years later, it was 1 in 110 and six years after that it was 1 in 69. In New Jersey today, the rate of children identified with autism spectrum disorder is 1 in 35.
To support the Eden Autism Foundation by making a donation, please visit the “donate” tab on their website here.
About Eden Autism
Eden Autism Services is a 501(c)(3) state-approved non-profit licensed provider of services in New Jersey. A leader in treating children and adults with Autism, Eden supports individuals and their families throughout their lifespan-from the point of diagnosis through the school years, adulthood, and into aging with autism.
About Fennelly Associates
Fennelly Associates is one of New Jersey and Pennsylvania’s most experienced and successful independent full-service commercial real estate solutions providers. Since 1986, Fennelly Associates has taken a strategic and data-driven approach to provide flexible solutions that drive results for clients of every size and asset class. A leader in market research and leveraging the latest real estate technologies, Fennelly Associates provides its local, regional and national client base with unmatched expertise that helps them achieve their goals in an ever-changing and competitive real estate market.
For more information on Fennelly Associates, contact Jerry J. Fennelly, SIOR, at the company’s Hamilton office at (609) 520-0061 or visit www.fennelly.com.
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (MERCER)–Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri reported today that an investigation into online child exploitation has resulted in the arrest of a Hamilton Township man.
Nicholas Occhipinti, 31, of Hamilton, NJ, is charged with one count of second-degree distribution of child pornography, one count of third-degree possession of child pornography, one count of second-degree possession with the intent to distribute child pornography, and three narcotics offenses including a first-degree possession with the intent to distribute charge. The prosecutor’s office has filed a motion to detain Occhipinti pending trial.
Detectives with the prosecutor’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit recently received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that an individual in Mercer County was distributing child pornography. An investigation was initiated and Occhipinti was identified as a subject.
On Friday, October 6, 2023, members of the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations Newark and the Hamilton Police Division executed search warrants at Occhipinti’s Hamilton residence, where detectives seized multiple items of evidentiary value. Detectives also discovered a small amount of methamphetamine, assorted pills and more than 2,000 doses of LSD in the home. Occhipinti was taken into custody without incident.
First-degree crimes carry a sentence of 10 to 20 years in state prison and a fine of up to
$200,000. Second-degree crimes carry a sentence of five to 10 years in state prison and a fine of up to $150,000. Third-degree crimes carry a sentence of three to five years in state prison and a fine of up to $15,000.
Prosecutor Onofri urged anyone with information about suspected improper contact by unknown persons communicating with children via the internet or possible exploitation or sexual abuse of children to please contact his Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit at (609) 989-6568 or the New Jersey Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force tip line at (888) 648-6007.
Despite having been charged, every defendant is presumed innocent until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Nicholas Occhipinti, 31, of Hamilton, NJ, is charged with one count of second-degree distribution of child pornography, one count of third-degree possession of child pornography, one count of second-degree possession with the intent to distribute child pornography, and three narcotics offenses including a first-degree possession with the intent to distribute charge. The prosecutor’s office has filed a motion to detain Occhipinti pending trial.
HAMILTON, NJ (MERCER)–Hamilton Police report that on October 8, 2023, at approximately 9:45 a.m., a 2013 Lexus SUV, driven by a 55-year-old female from Columbus NJ and a 2018 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, driven by a 23-year-old male from Ewing NJ, collided while traveling northbound on Rt 130 near Marketplace Blvd Extension. After the collision, the driver of the motorcycle was ejected off the motorcycle and continued across the southbound lanes of Rt 130 before coming to a stop. The motorcyclist suffered serious bodily injuries and was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center at Fuld for treatment. The driver of the Lexus was uninjured.
With the assistance of NJ State DOT, southbound Rt 130 was closed to all vehicular traffic. The roadway was reopened to all traffic at approximately 12:45 p.m.
The names of all involved parties have been withheld pending notification to family members.
The crash is being investigated by Officers Hendricksen and Mandelko of the Hamilton Police Division Traffic Unit.
Any witnesses are asked to contact the Hamilton Police Traffic Unit at (609) 581-4000.
Information may also be left anonymously on the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Hotline at 609-581-4008.
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ (MERCER) – For the third consecutive year, Mercer County Military Action Council has partnered with the Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton during its annual Flags for Heroes campaign. Net proceeds from the campaign will be donated to nonprofit organizations in Mercer County, including MCMAC, which will use its allocation to support sending junior military members home for the winter holidays through the Send a Hero Home for the Holidays Program.
“We are so pleased to be a part of this admirable campaign again,” Regina Arcuri, chairwoman of MCMAC, said. “This program is a great way for us to show junior service members that we honor their steadfast commitment to serve our nation, and the sacrifice of their whole family.”
Arcuri, an Honorary Commander at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, noted that Send a Hero Home for the Holidays gives military families a chance to spend time with their loved ones during the winter holiday season and reassures them that their sacrifice is greatly appreciated.
The campaign allows contributors to sponsor or purchase a flag in honor of veterans or active duty service members, as well as local first responders, hospital workers, teachers and whomever they consider a “hero” in their life. More than 300 flags are expected to be flown on the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital’s Hamilton Campus from Nov. 1-18. The deadline to order flags online is Oct. 18.
A dedication ceremony will be held 11 a.m. Nov. 4 on the hospital campus.
An individual flag sponsorship cost $60. All sponsors receive a digital certificate via email, a keepsake placard with their hero’s name, and a mention on the sponsor banner and website. For an additional $40 sponsors can keep their flag. New this year: Sponsors can have their flag donated to an active military member.
Corporate sponsorships are available. Visit www.RHRotary.org for more details.
MCMAC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the service members and the mission of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, as well as active-duty personnel, reservists, guardsmen, veterans and their respective families living in local towns.
For more information about the Mercer County Military Action Council or to become a member, visit www.mcmilitaryactioncouncil.org
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