TRENTON, N.J. (PBN) January brought the first hints of trouble as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) partnered with the City of Trenton to collect soil samples from Sony Vereen Playground, Breunig Avenue Park, and Grant Avenue Playground. What they found sent ripples of alarm through the neighborhood — elevated levels of lead, a silent […]
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Trenton Police Apprehend Carjacking Suspects in Donnelly Homes Housing Project
TRENTON, N.J. (PBN) On April 11, 2024, a series of events unfolded in Trenton that captured the attention of both law enforcement and the public. It began with a report of a stolen Honda Civic during a carjacking in Falls Township earlier that day. This incident triggered an alert in the Real-Time Crime Center, where […]
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Multiple Bomb Threats in New Jersey: Trenton and Marlboro Incidents
TRENTON, N.J. (PBN) At approximately 7 a.m. today, the New Jersey State Police notified the Trenton Police Department of bomb threats to two locations in the City of Trenton. One threat was directed at Riverview Plaza, which the New Jersey State Police handled. Simultaneously, another threat targeted 108 N. Clinton Avenue (Trenton Board of Education), […]
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Mayor Gusciora Implements Comprehensive Plan to Revamp Trenton Animal Shelter and Enhance Animal Welfare
TRENTON, N.J. (PBN) In a decisive move aimed at tackling the growing challenges faced by the Trenton Animal Shelter (TAS), Mayor Reed Gusciora has issued Executive Order 24-01, marking a pivotal moment in the city’s commitment to animal welfare and public safety. The executive order outlines a multifaceted approach to address issues of overcrowding, animal […]
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Firefighters Battle Intense Blaze on Oliver Avenue
TRENTON, N.J. (PBN) – The Trenton Fire Department responded Tuesday evening in the 100 block of Oliver Avenue. Firefighters were confronted with a daunting scene as heavy flames tore through the roof of a residential home just before 5:00 PM. The initial response involved firefighters entering the home to combat the blaze from within. However, […]
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Police Investigate Shooting on Monmouth Street and Walnut Ave in Trenton
Trenton Police Department investigating a shooting incident that took place on Sunday evening at the intersection of Monmouth Street and Walnut Ave. Reports indicate that a person may have been struck in the head by gunfire during the incident. As of now, the Trenton police have not provided any official comments regarding the case. According […]
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Four-Car Collision in Trenton Sends Multiple to Hospital
Trenton Police, Trenton EMS, and Trenton Fire Department all responded to a 4-car motor vehicle collision on Friday in the 1400 block of Stuyvesant Ave. Four victims were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while one suspect in custody was also taken to the hospital due to unknown injuries. The incident occurred around 7:33 […]
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Trenton Police Investigate After Toyota Collides and Overturns on East State Street
Trenton, NJ(PBN) Trenton Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services rushed to the scene in the 800 block of East State Street, near Chambers Street, on Saturday just after 8 PM following a dramatic collision. A Toyota vehicle collided with a parked Subaru, causing the Toyota to overturn. The female driver of the Toyota was transported […]
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Trenton Man Arrested for Murder in Fatal Shooting Case
Trenton, NJ(PBN) – Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri announced that a joint investigation by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Shooting Response Team has led to the arrest of a Trenton man in connection with the shooting death of Jose Alfredo Azcona Garcia. Kareem Pygum, 43, of Trenton, faces serious charges […]
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Fatal Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of 24-Year-Old Hamilton Resident
HAMILTON Township, N.J. (PBN) A tragic accident in the Independence Plaza parking lot has claimed the life of Manuel Ramones-Vicuna, a 24-year-old resident of Hamilton. The incident occurred at approximately 7:40 pm as Ramones-Vicuna was riding westbound on a 2014 KTM 350 Off-Road motorcycle. According to Hamilton Police reports, Ramones-Vicuna collided with the guidewire of […]