TRENTON, N.J. (PBN) At approximately 4:45 p.m., Trenton Police officers responded to a Shotspotter notification in the area of Hampton and Walnut. Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim in the rear of the 300 block of Walnut Ave (Freeman Ln) with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was transported to Capital Health […]
7-Eleven Break-In: Suspects Smash Window, Loot Store, Evade Police Capture
TRENTON, N.J. (PBN) In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a 7-Eleven store located at 828 N. Olden Ave was the target of a burglary, leaving Trenton Police searching for two suspects who remain at large. According to reports from Detective Lieutenant Lisette Rios, Public Information Officer, the incident occurred at approximately 4:40 a.m. when two males […]
Trenton Police Respond to Critical Shooting After Shotspotter Alert
TRENTON, N.J. (PBN) At approximately 4:45 p.m. today, Trenton Police officers responded to a Shotspotter notification in the vicinity of Hampton and Walnut Street. Upon arrival, they discovered a male victim in the rear of the 300 block of Walnut Ave, known locally as Freeman Ln, with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim, whose identity has not been […]
South Ward Councilwoman / Council Vice President Jenna Figueroa Kettenburg Congratulates Artworks and Local Artists
TRENTON, N.J. (PBN) In an exciting development for the city’s art scene, Mercer County and the Mercer County Division of Culture & Heritage (MCDC&H) have announced that Artworks, the Trenton-based visual arts center, has been selected to design and install a public mural titled “Breaking Barriers”. This mural is set to visualize the power of […]
New Bomb Threats Heighten Security Measures in Trenton
TRENTON, N.J. (PBN) In the wake of repeated bomb threats across different locations, authorities in Trenton and Marlboro, New Jersey, are on high alert, working tirelessly to ensure public safety. The day started with another ominous email, echoing the threats from the previous day and adding new targets in Marlboro to the list of potential […]
East Trenton Unites: EPA’s Fight Against Lead Contamination in Neighborhood Parks
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 […]
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
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, […]