Jenks, 34, of Ewing, was transported to Capital Health Regional Medical Center where he was pronounced dead a short time later. OSCs investigation found that the county finance department, led by Mercer Countys Chief Financial Officer (CFO), lacked basic internal financial controls; it did not have an organizational chart, written policies, or a system of checks and balances to ensure that its financial system was properly managed. Engines 3, 10, and 7, Ladder 2, Rescue 1 and Battalion 2 wereon the initial assignment. Sources to incentivize the redevelopment of Roebling Block 2 may include: Private funds, existing state grant funds, USEDA grants, tax credits (historic or economic development), Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) funds, and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Their names have not been released.. A spokeswoman for the Mercer County Prosecutors Office said a man was shot to death before midnight Saturday on the 400 block of Stuyvesant Avenue. Lt. Nathan B. Bolognini] or SRT Detective Sergeant David Ordille @ 609-433-7450. TRENTON/HAMILTON, NJ (MERCER)Trenton and Hamilton firefighters responded to the intersection of Chambers and Liberty Streets for a large gas leak. Kadeem A. Dockery, 31, of Trenton, New Jersey, previously pleaded guilty by videoconference before U.S. District Judge Brian R. Martinotti to an information charging him with one count of attempting to obstruct, impede, or interfere with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder affecting commerce. The City of Trenton recovered 354 firearms in 2022, which marks a 9% increase compared with 2021. He is accused of placing the victim in the garbage bag after the victim was deceased, moving the trash bag to a different area, concealing the victims remains, and not contacting authorities. For that one quarter (the third quarter of 2019), the County overpaid its tax liability by more than $3 million. With pockets of fire still burning within hard-to-reach void spaces inside the structures, an extra engine company and extra ladder company were summoned to the scene. Despite having been charged, every defendant is presumed innocent until found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. No other details are available about the crash. North Ward Councilwoman Jenn Williams remarked, The new Council is serious about economic development, and we understand the importance of bringing in new jobs and opportunities to our city especially to reduce poverty in our city.. West also admitted in court that he knew the girl was a minor, records show. Trenton Fire Department, Trenton EMS and Paramedics were sent to the scene. The government is represented by Assistant U.S. 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2023 WPVI-TV. TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri announced today that an investigation conducted by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department has resulted in the arrest of two brothers for the murder of Khalil Glanton last week at the CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton. OSC sent discussion drafts of this Report to Mercer County and Mr. Miller to provide them with an opportunity to comment on the facts and issues identified during this review. Penalties and Fees Related to New Jersey State Taxes. MCFD also does not have written policies and procedures establishing internal controls and the segregation of duties that provide checks and balances on employees involved in approving expenditures of public funds. Students need access to better options for resolving conflict. The site has been abandoned for more than fifty years. It was a pattern that went on for years.. If anyone has any further information on Craytons whereabouts contact myself [Det. The IRS automatically applied part of that overpayment to the Countys prior delinquent taxes as far back as 2015 and refunded the remaining amount. There are no additional details available at this time. Jamar Leonard, 38, is charged with murder, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon and certain persons not to possess a weapon. Mayor W. Reed Gusciora affirmed, This recent news is welcomed, but we can only celebrate victory after our shared goals have been achieved. 3/01/2022 Shimon Nesmith Jr., 19, of Trenton, Shooting. The County didnt take basic steps to prevent these wasteful payments and didnt catch that its unlicensed CFO wasnt paying the Countys bills on time, saidWalsh. Trayvon Stokes, 31, of Trenton, is charged with first-degree murder, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, first-degree unlawful possession of a weapon and second-degree certain persons not to possess a weapon. In August 2022, Mercer County informed OSC that the CFO was placed on administrative leave without pay for his failure to secure the credentials. This resulted in Mercer County paying over $2.7 million in penalties after the IRS abated almost $1 million in penalties for late payments for the same period. TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri announced today that an investigation conducted by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department has resulted in charges being filed against a Trenton man in connection to last months discovery of a decomposed body in a garbage bag. 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Officials asked residents of the neighborhood including the housing complex and the public to come forward with any information. Defense counsel: Jerome A. Ballarotto Esq., Trenton. We need to ensure that all Mercer County personnel who operate a metal detector are adequately trained. One person suffering from smoke inhalation was reportedly transported by Trenton EMS ambulance to a local hospital. Linda was employed by two General Motors plants; one in Trenton and the other in Wilmington, Delaware. (Note: The General Motors Plant was in Ewing Township, NJ close to Trenton, NJ), The NY Post was one of the first to report about the ties to Trenton in this article: Michigan State University shooter IDd as Anthony Dwayne McRae. We have heavy fire on Divisions 1, 2 and 3. If information becomes available the story will be updated as it is received. During that time, there was only one quarter in which the County was not charged interest due to late payments; during that quarter, the County had insteadoverpaidby more than $3 million. An Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) investigation has found that Mercer County incurred and paid nearly $4.5 million in penalties and interest for delinquent tax filings and payments between 2018 and 2021, resulting in waste that was paid by Mercer County taxpayers. Officials said police responded to Priori's Delicatessen on Hillcrest Ave in. All Rights Reserved. We are grateful to our local county, state, and federal partners for their support and collaboration. Defense counsel: Lawrence George Welle Esq., Wall, New Jersey. OSC requested MCFDs written policies and procedures governing the filing and payment of payroll taxes and was informed that MCFD did not maintain any. The footage captured the sound of an explosion, and smoke emanating from the police vehicle. According to the investigators, 15-year-old Shemiah Davis died after she was shot on the 100 block of Bellevue . CARLSBAD, CA The California Highway Patrol Oceanside branch is investigating a shooting that took place Thursday morning . Billy George West, 79, pleaded guilty Jan. 10 to a charge of enticement of a minor in U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. Officers found the 34-year-old woman, identified as Stephanie Vil, of. Around 12:50 p.m. a Mayday radio signal was transmitted, indicating a firefighter in distress. The remaining three were convicted after trial in October 2021. While enroute, firefighters spotted a column of smoke looming up into the night sky. A short time later, Battalion Chief Dave Smolka ordered a second alarm and Engine 1 was dispatched to assist with operations. The roadway is going to be closed for the foreseeable future, please seek alternative routes. The cause of the blaze is under investigation by authorities. Since the recent suspects are teens, the city is also working to bolster after-school and recreation activities. The charges are a result of an investigation by the MCHTF and TPD, specifically lead task force Detective Andrew DiStefano. CHSofNJs WIC Program formed Partnership with Farmers Against Hunger and distributed 660 bags of food in 2022, weighing 23,100 pounds, with an estimated value of $26,400. Crayton should be considered armed and dangerous. This resulted in the IRS assessing late filing penalties of almost $700,000, with the County paying $600,000 after receiving an IRS abatement. At approximately 9:06 a.m. on Sunday, February 12, 2023, Trenton police responded to a ShotSpotter activation and Trenton Communications received calls for a female shot in the area of Prospect Street and W. Hanover Avenue. Mayor W. Reed Gusciora stated, We are excited that there has been so much expressed interest in redevelopment of our city. School Officials immediately instituted a shelter in place to isolate and locate Crayton. We will have additional security for the first round of the NJSIAA tournament on Tuesday at Trenton Central High School.. Im so angry right now, it doesnt make any sense, Frisby told The Trentonian. TRENTON, NJ 10 HOURS AGO MidJersey.News OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Officials say the victim was a 16-year-old boy. At 3:35 p.m. the fire was not under control but the incident commander reported that they will probably be able to hold with what is on scene. At 8:34 p.m. Trenton EMS personnel arrived and reported that CPR was in progress. The victim, identified as Donnell Williams, 29, was pronounced dead at the scene. TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) -- A man was shot multiple times and killed in Trenton on Saturday morning, officials say. Two homes were shot up, but no one was injured. It was the sixth working fire since Sunday. On May 31, 2020, large-scale protests were held throughout the United States, including in Trenton, in response to the death of George Floyd. He also thanked officers of the Trenton Police Department, under the direction of Police Director Steve E. Wilson; troopers of the New Jersey State Police, under the direction of Col. Patrick J. Callahan; and officers of the New Jersey Department of Corrections, under the direction of Commissioner Victoria L. Kuhn, for their assistance. With economic incentives from the state, developers will be able to imagine this landscape and help spark economic growth in our city. We will continue to work closely with the Trenton Police Department to ensure the safety of our staff and students. Additionally, annual independent audits of the County repeatedly noted issues regarding a lack of adequate staffing within MCFD. In addition to the prison term, Chief Judge Wolfson sentenced Taylor to five years of supervised release. In its response to a draft of this report, the County asserted that Mr. Miller was responsible for the daily operations of the Finance Department and was expected to bring issues of concern to the attention of the County Administrator. pic.twitter.com/XhneXfGUKg. Upon arrival of police it was reported that a victim was found with a gunshot wound to the leg and several shell casings were found on the ground. Department heads are appointed by the County Executive, with advice and consent from the Board.5Within the Office of the County Executive, the County Administrator manages the day-to-day operations of the County. The employer is responsible for withholding the correct amount of payroll taxes from each employees paycheck and remitting the funds to federal and state taxing authorities, along with the employers share of the payroll taxes.11These federal and state tax deposits must be remitted to the taxing authorities in a timely manner after each payroll cycle. Engine 1 quickly arrived on scene and reported heavy fire showing from the rear of the three-story duplex occupied by 305 and 307 Spring Street. With all election districts reporting, Edwards received 1,966 votes, Feliciano received 1,939 votes, and Gonzalez received 1,823 votes. The All Hands signal for a working fire was transmitted and Engine 1, Ladder 4, Special Services 1 and Battalion 3 were also dispatched. Unfortunately, the altercation was recorded and posted on social media. Later, at 9:20 p.m. an announcement was made to all EMS agencies in Mercer County that the Brunswick Avenue entrance to Capital Health Regional Medical Center had been closed and that all ambulances transporting patients to the hospital should enter via the New York Avenue entrance. The Red Cross was requested to the scene to provide temporary shelter for more than a dozen displaced residents, including two children. In addition to the failure to pay penalty, the IRS also charges interest on any unpaid payroll tax until the balance is paid in full.16, The Division of Taxation also charges penalties and interest for the late filing and payment of state payroll tax returns. Then just before 1 a.m. Sunday, police found a man shot on the 800 block of Roebling Avenue. Rather, one witness reported that Mr. Miller described the penalties and interest as simply the cost of doing business. Further, despite several requests, the County did not provide a complete list of all its bank accounts, the names of the individuals who had access to the accounts, or documentation of how the penalties and interest were paid. The fatal stabbing occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at the CURE Insurance Arena on Hamilton Avenue where Trenton police officers were working at a basketball tournament at the arena. While major cities in the United States experienced a 5.0% decrease in homicides, these cities also saw a 20% increase in thefts and robberies. OSCs investigation found that the County and MCFD failed to follow these best practices, creating a risk for fraud, waste, and abuse. A Trenton Building inspector notified the fire department that there was smoke coming from the second-floor window. The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Hose lines were also stretched into the left exposure building with reported heavy fire on the second floor of the exposure. Police Director Steve Wilson meeting with officers at the scene. OurWIC Mobile Unit will be a traveling, fully-equipped WIC Satellite Clinic that will recruit, enroll and serve WIC eligible participants in safe, convenient, and welcoming community locations close to their neighborhoods and within walking distance to the mobile unit, said Maritza Raimundi-Petroski, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Prevention and Community Engagement for The Childrens Home Society of New Jersey (CHSofNJ). UPDATE: We are able to confirm that the 3 deceased, and 5 victims in critical condition are all MSU students. As a result, OSC obtained from the Division of Taxation directly a summary of penalties and interest incurred and paid by the County since 2009. He was treated for a self-inflicted gunshot wound to his foot. OSC found that between 2018 and 2021, the County paid $599,889 in penalties and interest. The shooting happened at the Fast Trac gas station in the 300 block of Mulberry Street. TRENTON, NJ (MERCER) A Trenton man was sentenced yesterday to 228 months in prison for his role as the leader of a significant drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed more than one kilogram of heroin in Trenton and the surrounding area, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. In order to avoid penalties and interest and to ensure that taxpayer funds are protected, OSC makes six recommendations to Mercer County at the conclusion of this report. Ewing Police and Mercer County Homicide Task Force are investigating and could be seen entering neighboring homes that had security cameras mounted outside, presumably looking for evidence. No arrests have been made in the killings, but police nabbed three teenage suspects in separate gunplay incidents on Oakland Street, Meade Street and Stuyvesant Avenue, a city spokesman said. Dubbed the WOW (WIC on Wheels), this mobile unit represents the second one in New Jersey and the only one serving Mercer County. The County CFO Did Not Possess the Certificate Necessary to Serve in That Role. Students and staff members may have already witnessed in person or viewed the incident online. Dockery was arrested on Aug. 5, 2020. The second floor of the main fire building collapsed. The due date for the payroll tax deposits is based on the employers size and the frequency of payroll cycles.12Employers are required to prepare and file quarterly payroll tax returns with the federal and state taxing authorities. For each delinquent filing, Mercer County was assessed penalties and interest that could have been avoided. The Mercer County Prosecutors Office was advised of a stabbing that occurred at the CURE Arena, 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton, at approximately 8:30 pm tonight, during a high school basketballtournament. Khalil Glanton, 22, of Trenton, N.J. (now 23). / CBS Philadelphia. Firefighters placed two hoselines in service and succeeded in quickly knocking down the bulk of the fire and limiting the damage to a small area of the building. Trenton police and Mercer County Prosecutors Office Detectives were on the scene. TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)Members of the Trenton Fire Department once again demonstrated their skill and efficiency by quickly extinguishing a blaze in the rectory of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church this morning (Wednesday, Jan. 11). Mr. Miller through his attorney represented to OSC that if interviewed he intended to exercise his right against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution. We are calling on the County of Mercer to have an investigation into its security breaches at the CURE Arena. Investigation of Waste at Mercer County Finance Department. Firefighters arrived to find fire showing from the second floor of a duplex. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Gibson is the tenant of 615 Beatty Street who was evicted in November. She was pronounced deceased at 9:19 a.m. TRENTON, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Two people were shot inside a home in Trenton, New Jersey. It happened on West Hanover Street around 1 a.m. on Sunday. Responding units reported seeing a column of smoke in the air. In 2022, CHSofNJs overall WIC program enrolled 8,251 women, infants and families in WIC services for nutrition benefits, nutrition counseling and breastfeeding support through multilingual breastfeeding peer counselors. The shooting happened around 6:45 p.m. on the 100 block of Bellevue Avenue in Trenton. Mercer County also incurred Failure to Pay penalties for 13 consecutive quarters from July 2018 through September 2021. Photos by: Brian McCarthy OnScene News/ MidJersey.News. Were ready and prepared to move this city forward.. The obituary states Before relocating from Trenton, Linda formed a union with Michael A. McRae in 1976. At the time of the search warrant execution, Breeyon Jones, 34, was present and detained. Published October 9, 2022 Crime & Public Safety FOX 29 Philadelphia TRENTON, N.J. - Trenton police are investigating an early morning shooting that injured two people. In October 2018, Taylor, and 25 other individuals were charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to distribute heroin. Taylor also admitted that he and his conspirators possessed at least one firearm to assist his drug trafficking operations, and on multiple occasions during the conspiracy Taylor actively sought to obtain additional firearms from other sources. 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A subsequent search warrant was executed at his residence by members of the Mercer County Prosecutors Office, the Mercer County Tactical Response Team and the Trenton Police Department. The fire was officially declared under control at at1:06 p.m. TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)-Yesterday afternoon February 2, 2023, Trenton Police and Trenton EMS responded to Greenwood and Chestnut Avenues for a two-vehicle crash. Other mutual aid companies from Hamilton, Bordentown City, and Morrisville (Pa.) responded into Trenton and handled other assignments while the Spring Street fire was still being fought. Additionally, while aggravated assaults increased by 7% last year, there was a 23% decrease in the sexual assault rate. During coordinated arrests on Oct. 25, 2018, law enforcement arrested Taylor, Roberts, Antonio, and other defendants, and recovered more than 1.4 kilograms of heroin from Antonios residence. John is the CEO of Simply Pure Downtown Trenton, while Tahir is the CEO of Simply Pure Trenton. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) A series of recent shootings in New Jersey's capital city has left four men dead and three others wounded, but authorities do not believe the shootings are connected. A city of Trenton street camera and other video footage taken by an individual present on the street recorded Dockery lighting an explosive device and throwing it through the open front drivers side window of a Trenton Police Department vehicle, attempting to set the police vehicle on fire. The past two weeks have been traumatic for our TPS family. Their names have not been released. In Mayor W. Reed Guscioras first term, he opened the Trenton Real-Time Crime Center with the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) to prevent violent crime, launched the Trenton Community Street Teams where civilian leaders mediate neighborhood conflicts before they become violent, hired more than 200 city youth during summers to provide alternatives to employment in the shadow economy, funded the citys Summer Youth Camp to support the positive development of city children, and hired mental health counselors and dozens of new police officers. In addition to the prison term, Judge Martinotti sentenced Dockery to three years of supervised release. At approximately 5 a.m. on September 11, 2022, Trenton police responded to a Shot Spotter activation for multiple rounds in the 300 block of Garfield Avenue. The prosecutors office has filed a motion to detain Leonard pending trial. Kevion Watkins, 19, was arrested after police responded to a shooting around 10 a.m. on Oakland Street. TRENTON One man is dead, two more are hospitalized after a shooting in the capital city Sunday afternoon. Officials said the 15-year-old girl was killed and a 17-year-old was wounded along with a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old. 2/23/2022 Leonardo Fernandez, 32, of Trenton, Stabbing. pic.twitter.com/ckKwl72fqM, UPDATE: The person who committed these homicides is 43-year-old Anthony Dwayne McRae. Two other men were wounded in the shooting that killed Smith. TRENTON - A man is dead and a woman is hurt following a broad daylight shooting Tuesday afternoon in New Jersey's capital, police said. Police say they found 25-year-old . However, the Trenton Police Department will provide any necessary support and we ask that anyone with information contact the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at (609) 989-6406 or email tomchtftips@mercercounty.org. The prosecutors office will file motions to detain both defendants pending trial. Although OSC made several requests, the County did not provide a complete list of all of its bank accounts, the names of the individuals who had access to accounts, or any documentation establishing how penalties and interest were paid. Authorities in Ocean County investigate 'suspicious' deaths; 2 found dead inside home. We have an interior attack line in there..