Defense counsel: Jerome A. Ballarotto Esq., Trenton. In 1848, John Roebling purchased a 25-acre site along the Delaware & Raritan Canal in the historic Chambersburg section of Trenton for his wire rope business. When asked specifically about policies governing the segregation of department duties, the County Administrator stated that an employees formal job title and the duties assigned to that title ensure department duties are effectively segregated. So far, police have arrested three teenagers for their. OSCs investigation found that the County and MCFD failed to follow these best practices, creating a risk for fraud, waste, and abuse. No other details are available about the crash. At approximately 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, Trenton police received a Shot Spotter activation for multiple rounds in the 400 block of Garfield Avenue. The charges and allegations against the remaining defendants are merely accusations and those defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. We will continue to work closely with the Trenton Police Department to ensure the safety of our staff and students. Authorities in Ocean County investigate 'suspicious' deaths; 2 found dead inside home. TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) -- A 50-year-old man is dead after an early morning shooting in Trenton, according to Mercer County officials. 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. Investigation of Waste at Mercer County Finance Department. This is a breaking news report and when official information becomes available the story will be updated. From July 2018 through March 2021, the County also incurred over $363,000 in interest charges and paid over $334,000 after an IRS abatement. Additionally, the Mayors Office facilitated the hiring of dozens of formerly incarcerated city residents through its Office on Returning Citizens, ended the seven-year ban on hiring formerly incarcerated residents, and created the largest civilian public safety panel in the State: the 11-member CHANGE Committee. The return calculates quarterly payroll taxes, reconciles payroll taxes due to amounts previously paid, and identifies additional taxes that must be paid and refunds owed to employers.13. Photos by: Brian McCarthy OnScene News/ MidJersey.News. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. Later on Sunday, about11:40 p.m., the fourth fire of the day was reported in an abandoned house in the 100 block of Cleveland Avenue. 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. Police were called to the. TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) released areport todayrevealing that Mercer County paid nearly $4.5 million in penalties and interest for delinquent tax filings and payments between 2018 and 2021. 2022 = currently 22 with two still be under investigation by the medical examiners office. We are calling on the County of Mercer to have an investigation into its security breaches at the CURE Arena. Police say they found 25-year-old . When questioned further, however, she acknowledged that the formal job titles and duties do not necessarily correspond to the work MCFD employees perform or ensure the segregation of duties. In total, the County incurred $5.5 million in penalties and interest for delinquent taxes. The victim has been identified as 34-year-old Stephanie Vil, of Burlington, New Jersey. 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. Police are now working with state partners to solve these cases. On Apr. 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 a Trenton man for last year's shooting death of Chron Jenks. The most recent shooting in Trenton occurred around 4:15 p.m. Thursday, when a man was killed on the 900 block of Parkside Avenue and another was wounded. The shooting is currently under investigation. Upon arrival, officers located the victim on the sidewalk suffering a gunshot wound to the chest. 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. 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. Attorneys Alexander E. Ramey and Michelle S. Gasparian of the U.S. Attorneys Offices Criminal Division. The victim, a woman, was treated at Capital Health Regional Medical Center. Yaz, Crystal, and Jasi will be incredible advocates for Trentonians, and theyll join our four city councilmembers as critical partners.. Photos above by Brian McCarthy On Scene News, Photos below by: NJ Public Safety News Alerts. 3/01/2022 Shimon Nesmith Jr., 19, of Trenton, Shooting. It happened around midnight Wednesday on the unit block of Sanford Street. Employers are required to file quarterly payroll taxes to both state and federal tax agencies. It was about 8:55 p.m. when firefighters from Engines 7, 10, and 6, Ladder 2 and Rescue 1 were dispatched to 44 McKinley Avenue after a resident called 911 to report the home was filling up with smoke. Trenton Police Officers searched the immediate area and a possible address for Crayton and were not able to locate him at this time. Comment on the news, see photos and videos, and join the forum . TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)Details are still sketchy at this time but just after 11:00 a.m. a shooting occurred near 630 West State Street near General Green Avenue. But ultimately the extra help wasnt needed as first-due firefighters quickly extinguished all visible fire and confirmed that the flames had been burning only on the exterior and had not spread to the interior. The shooting happened around 6:45 p.m. on the 100 block of Bellevue Avenue in Trenton. 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). "The last time I was over there, I . 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. Authorities said the gunfire on Bellevue Avenue near North 25 Housing was reported at about 6:45 p.m. Saturday. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at (609) 989-6406. One firefighter reportedly was transported to a local hospital to be treated for unspecified injuries. TRENTON, N.J. (CBS) -- A 26-year-old man is dead after an overnight shooting in Trenton, Mercer County officials said. Both sides of the duplex sustained significant damage. Firefighters used multiple 2.5-inch hose lines and the aerial master stream from Ladder 2 to bring the smoky blaze under control in about an hours time. Based upon the facts uncovered in its investigation, OSC makes the following six recommendations intended to promote more efficient government. We have heavy fire on Divisions 1, 2 and 3. If the employers return is more than 60 days late, the minimum failure to file penalty is $435 or 100 percent of the tax required to be shown on the return, whichever is less. Judge Martinotti imposed the sentence today in Newark federal court. But with abatements of penalties from the Internal Revenue Service, the amount owed and paid was reduced to $4.48 million. Prosecutors planned to file to have the men jailed ahead of court proceedings.. In addition to the CFOs statutory duties, the Mercer County CFO is responsible for providing accounting records and preparing the countys annual financial statements, preparing the annual budget, and providing for long-term capital financing for county entities. 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. TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)Around 2:45 p.m. Trenton firefighters were dispatched to 42 North Overbrook Avenue after a reported house fire. The shooting happened around 1:40 a.m. on the 400 block of Garfield Avenue.. This wasnt a one-time mistake. The prosecutors office has filed a motion to detain Gibson pending trial. It was right around 8:30 p.m. when Trenton EMS personnel and Capital Health System paramedics were dispatched to the area of Gate B of the arena for a reported stabbing. It was shortly before 6:40 p.m. that the citys 911 communications center received reports that the roof was on fire and dispatched Engines 7, 10 and 6, Ladder 4, and Rescue 1. The cause of the blaze is under investigation by authorities. According to the investigators, 15-year-old Shemiah Davis died after she was shot on the 100 block of Bellevue Avenue around 6:45 p.m. TRENTON, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Officials in Trenton are asking for help from the public in finding those responsible for a shooting in New Jersey's capital city that killed a 15-year-old girl and wounded three other people over the weekend. UPDATE: We are able to confirm that the 3 deceased, and 5 victims in critical condition are all MSU students. Let them know he has a stab wound to the upper left chest.. The All Hands signal for a working fire was immediately transmitted and Engine 3, Ladder 2 and Special Services 1 were dispatched as the balance of the first alarm. TRENTON (Mercer) A stabbing was reported at Cure Insurance Arena this evening (Thursday, Feb. 16). TRENTON (Mercer) City firefighters extinguished a fire today (Monday, Feb. 6) before it could cause any extensive damage. TRENTON - A man is dead and a woman is hurt following a broad daylight shooting Tuesday afternoon in New Jersey's capital, police said. Mercer County failed to make timely tax payments for 13 consecutive quarters from July 2018 through September 2021. Engine 7 and Ladder 2 (which had just returned to the city after helping out at the fire on Scotch Road in Ewing) both responded. Police, Fire and EMS responded to the scene. Shemiah Davis was identified by prosecutors Sunday as the fatal. May 22, 2020 / 3:09 PM A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody following a shooting on Meade Street around 1:14 p.m. 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. Additionally, the vehicle isenergy-efficient and environmentally friendly, as it has been outfitted with roof-mounted solar power and is electric battery operated. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. The charges are a result of an investigation by the MCHTF and TPD, specifically lead task force Detective Karl Johnston. TRENTON, NJ 10 HOURS AGO MidJersey.News If you observe him do not approach or attempt to detain him, please instead contact the Trenton Police Department at 609-989-4000 and/or 911. TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)At 2:46 p.m. Trenton Fire Department was dispatched to 531 and 533 Lamberton Street near Steamboat Street for house fire after multiple 9-1-1 calls were received reporting the fire. 1. 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. The person was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The County Executive is elected to a four-year term of office.4The Office of the County Executive is responsible for oversight of the Countys various departments. Engine 9 arrived and reported heavy smoke from the structure and started stretching hose lines. OSC attempted to interview David Miller, the Mercer County CFO during the period under review, about the operations of MCFD and the issues identified in this report. Cops recovered a . On average, the 2020 quarterly returns were filed five months late, with the third quarter return filed over seven months late and the fourth quarter return filed almost nine months late. Anyone with information on the murders is asked to call the Mercer County Homicide Task Force at 609-989-6406 or email tips to mchtftips@mercercounty.org. Although the May 31st protest in Trenton was peaceful earlier in the day, violence erupted later. He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A group of individuals proceeded down East State Street in downtown Trenton and began to riot, smashing store fronts, looting stores, and attacking multiple marked Trenton Police Department vehicles parked on the 100 Block of East State Street. Mayor Reed Gusciora affirmed, If you are interested in making a noteworthy investment in a historic site, near the Delaware River, in the Capital City, we encourage you to submit a plan for consideration. ** In the year 2020 the homicide count was recently changed from 40 to 41 due to the announcement of the Grand Jury findings and the medical examiners report indicating a homicide of Joseph Ahr Sr., 64, of Trenton after being pepper sprayed by a Trenton Police Officer you can read about that case here. OSC requested MCFDs written policies and procedures governing the filing and payment of payroll taxes and was informed that MCFD did not maintain any. Officers requested assistance after a large fight occurred on the main concourse between sections 111 and 112 moments after the game ended. Information can also be emailed to mchtftips@mercercounty.org. In the area of LIBERTY STREET & CHAMBERS STREET will be closed for the foreseeable future due to a large gas leak. Further, although the County Administrator stated that she held monthly meetings with all department heads, she provided Mr. Miller with substantial discretion with regard to his administration and operation of MCFD with no direct oversight of the departments day-to-day operations. The County failed to file even one timely payroll tax return for 2020. At least twice, the external auditor discussed with the current and former County Administrators a need for additional staff in the finance department to ensure the County remained current with its audit requirements. 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. So far, police have arrested three teenagers for their involvement, but authorities say the investigations are far from over. 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. A. Penalties and Fees Related to New Jersey State Taxes. A failure to file penalty is capped after five months. The IRS automatically applied part of that overpayment to the Countys prior delinquent taxes as far back as 2015 and refunded the remaining amount. Penalties and Fees Related to Federal Taxes. As a result, OSC obtained information about MCFDs payroll tax processes through interviews with MCFD employees. A tentative identification of the victim has been made, however that identification is pending DNA confirmation. It was the sixth working fire in the city sinceSunday afternoon(Jan. 8). Twenty-three of the 26 defendants charged in the complaint have pleaded guilty. Covering: Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington and Middlesex Counties, Dennis Symons Photography http://www.dennissymons.com, https://www.trentonnj.org/DocumentCenter/View/7715/Redevelopment-OpportunityRoebling-Block-2, Two Alarm Warehouse Fire on Christmas Eve inTrenton, Firefighters Extinguish Fire In Abandoned John A. Roeblings SonsComplex, Male Killed In Early Morning Shooting InTrenton, Update: Prosecutors Office Identifies Ewing Man As Person Killed In Trenton ShootingYesterday. Attorneys J. Brendan Day and Alexander Ramey of the U.S. Attorneys Offices Criminal Division in Trenton. His brother, Prince Mack, 29, of Trenton, faces the same charges as an accomplice for transporting his brother to Williams residence. The incident happened at approximately 3:47 a.m. on August 23. 3,982 talking about this. The victim, identified as Donnell Williams, 29, was pronounced dead at the scene. Kevion Watkins, 19, was arrested after police responded to a shooting around 10 a.m. on Oakland Street. As part of the payroll process, MCFDs accounting software generates paper checks for MCFD to pay its payroll taxes. How to fight rising energy costs amid PGW rate hikes, Bus driver could face 400 years in prison in 'upskirt' photos case, Calisthenics teacher returns to alma mater to help Philly students. 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. Officials said police responded to Prioris Delicatessen on Hillcrest Ave in Ewing just after 6 a.m. and found two adult men with gunshot wounds. During that time period, the Mercer County Finance Department (MCFD) consistently made insufficient and untimely payroll tax payments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the New Jersey Division of Taxation (Division of Taxation). While enroute, firefighters spotted a column of smoke looming up into the night sky. In addition to the prison term, Chief Judge Wolfson sentenced Taylor to five years of supervised release. TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)According to the City of Trenton and Trenton Police Department (TPD) preliminary statistics, the City of Trenton achieved a 45% reduction in the number of homicides during the 2022 calendar year. Students and staff members may have already witnessed in person or viewed the incident online. TRENTON, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Two people were killed this weekend in a rash of six shootings in Trenton, New Jersey, police said. During this period, the Mercer County Finance Department regularly failed to make adequate and timely payroll tax payments to both the Internal Revenue Service and the New Jersey Division of Taxation. ), First published on May 22, 2020 / 3:09 PM. It was about 12:50 p.m. when firefighters from Engines 1, 10, and 8, Ladder 4, Rescue 1 were dispatched to 54 Bond Street for a reported house fire. I-5 near Carlsbad closed for an hour Thursday morning after a shooting. The prosecutors office will file motions to detain both defendants pending trial. The event was organized by a local branch of Moms Demand Action, a national organization pushing for a multi-faceted approach to reducing gun violence. For his life to be snuffed out like this, its just hurtful., Weve gotta do more, weve gotta do better, Frisby added, if you dont say something, youre part of the problem.. 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). Firefighting efforts were reportedly complicated by an interior ceiling collapse and a hose that was damaged while firefighters were flowing water on the flames. The County also claimed that it took steps to hire one additional staff member, a Deputy CFO, at that time. Mercer County operates under a county executive form of government with a Board of Commissioners serving as the Countys legislative body and a County Executive administering county operations.1The Board consists of seven members elected to three-year staggered terms.2The Board is responsible for (1) adopting the Countys Administrative Code; (2) passing ordinances and resolutions; (3) reviewing, modifying, and adopting all operating and capital budgets; (4) evaluating and studying the Countys annual budget before final approval; and (5) entering into contracts with municipalities in the county.3. Motives for all four of those shootings remain under investigation. Names of the 2022 homicide victims in the City of Trenton: 2/15/2022 Antwone Barnes, 37, of Trenton, Stabbing. Unfortunately, the altercation was recorded and posted on social media. The blaze was officially declared under controlat 10:55 a.m. Residents reported hearing multiple gunshots in the area of Murray street unknown if it was connected to this shooting. From 2018 to 2021, Mercer County Incurred Nearly $4.5 Million in Penalties and Interest for Late Payroll Tax Filings and Payments. A Trenton Building inspector notified the fire department that there was smoke coming from the second-floor window. The prosecutors office will file motions to detain both defendants pending trial. The County CFO Did Not Possess the Certificate Necessary to Serve in That Role. In its response, the County stated the County Administrator was made aware in 2019 that the independent auditor recommended that MCFD hire additional staff. 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. February 22, 2023. The shooting happened at 11 p.m. Wednesday in the 900 block of. Dockery is the last of four individuals sentenced in connection with the protest in Trenton. 3. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger credited special agents of the FBI and task force officers of the Joint Terrorism Task Force in Newark, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge James E. Dennehy, with the investigation leading to the sentence. School Resource Officer, Detective Munn located Crayton and a struggle ensued. IRS Account Transcripts dated May 18, 2022 indicated that the County as of that date had not filed the 2021 fourth quarter payroll tax return and, as a result, may be subject to additional penalties and interest. Kareem Finney, 25, and Kahli Finney, 20, both of Trenton, are each charged with first-degree murder and third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. All Rights Reserved. The County Administrator the Mercer County representative responsible for overseeing MCFD told OSC that she was unaware of any written policies or procedures guiding the operation of MCFD. **12/23/2022 Cause of death to be determined by Medical Examiners Office, NJ State Police Uniform Crime Report available here:https://www.njsp.org/ucr/uniform-crime-reports.shtml.

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