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Pair Charged In Trenton Man's Murder: Prosecutor Two suspects have been charged with murder following last month’s deadly double shooting of a 19-year-old Trenton man, authorities announced. Trenton residents Quashawn Hightower, 23, and Desire Knighton, 21, gunned down Shimon Nesmith Jr., on the 1100 block of New Willow Street just after 3:30 p.m. on Monday, March 1,Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said. Nesmith was found with several gunshot wounds as officers responded to a Shot Spotter activation with 11 rounds fired. He was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead shortly after, authorities said. …

by Valerie Musson

04/28/2022

Police & Fire

Trapped Pair Rescued, Hospitalized In Hunterdon County Rollover Crash (Photos) A trapped driver and passenger were rescued and taken to a nearby hospital following a Thursday morning rollover crash in Hunterdon County, authorities said. The Kingwood Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 responded to the crash just before 9:55 a.m. and confirmed that the vehicle had overturned and trapped the two occupants, the company said. The driver and passenger were quickly extricated from the vehicle, which was on its side, photos from the crash scene show. Both victims were evaluated by on-scene paramedics before being taken to a nearby hospital. Several bystanders also assis…

by Valerie Musson

04/28/2022

Obituaries

Beloved Mom Of 2, NJ College Student Dies Suddenly, 28 Beloved mother of two and New Jersey college student Avinique Sabree Marshall-Bethea died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 19. She was 28. Born in Trenton, Avinique grew up in Lawrence and Ewing and graduated from Lawrence High School, her obituary says. Avinique later earned an Associate’s Degree from Rowan University and was pursuing a Bachelor’s in psychology, her memorial says. Avinique worked as a Senior Medical Security Officer at Ann Klein Forensic Center and lived in Willingboro at the time of her death, according to her obituary. Avinique enjoyed baking in her free time and showcas…

by Valerie Musson

04/28/2022

Business

Lehigh Valley PNC Bank Slated For Permanent Closure A PNC Bank branch in the Lehigh Valley area will soon close its doors permanently. The Northampton County branch at 2102 Main St. in Northampton is slated for closure, media relations manager Jason Beyersdorfer told DailyVoice.com. “We constantly evaluate our branches, together with our other available channels of banking, to ensure that they are most effectively meeting our customers’ needs,” Beyersdorfer said. While the Northampton branch will no longer be open, the change is more of a merger, as it will be “combined” into the Fullerton branch at 1300 3rd St. in Whitehall, Beyersdorfer e…

by Valerie Musson

04/28/2022

Police & Fire

Teaneck Woman Charged With DWI In Sussex County Hit-And-Run Crash: Sparta Police A drunk Teaneck woman sped off after slamming into a traffic pole in Sparta and later denied her involvement in the crash to police, authorities said. Rosa Marroquin, 45, was behind the wheel of a gray Toyota Sienna when she crashed into a light pole at the intersection of Route 15 and Lafayette Road in Sparta around 11:55 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, Lt. John Lamon said in a release. Marroquin had initially stopped behind the downed pole but drove off as police arrived, heading south on Route 15, Lamon said. Officers caught up with Marroquin and had stopped her for questioning when she den…

by Valerie Musson

04/28/2022

Obituaries

Beloved Warren County Native, Landscaping Team Leader Dies Suddenly, 36 Beloved Warren County native and landscaping team leader Kevin Charles Schiereck died unexpectedly on Monday, April 11. He was 36. Born in Freehold, Kevin grew up in Oxford, where he attended Warren Hills Regional High School, his obituary says. Kevin had most recently been employed as a team leader and climber for a Nelson Property Services, according to his memorial and social media pages. Kevin had a big heart and was known for his incredible love for both children and animals. He bred cockatiels and hatched oriental golden pheasants as a boy before developing a passion for coonhounds,…

by Valerie Musson

04/28/2022

Police & Fire

NJ Police Officer Sent Dozens Of Child Porn Files Through ‘KIK’ Messaging App, Prosecutor Says A New Jersey police officer was charged after allegedly sending dozens of child pornography and abuse files through a messaging application called ‘KIK,’ authorities announced Wednesday. Phillipsburg Police Officer Gary A. Ricker, Jr., 33, was charged with two counts of child endangerment, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said in a release alongside local officials. Ricker was identified via a cyber-tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received on Monday, Jan. 31 that stated that someone in Phillipsburg was distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM)…

by Valerie Musson

04/27/2022

Police & Fire

Four Riders Hurt In Back-To-Back PA Crash Involving Up To 15 Motorcycles, BMW, State Police Say Four riders were hospitalized following a back-to-back crash in Pennsylvania that involved up to 15 motorcycles and a BMW, state police confirmed. Officers responding to the crash report on Route 22 eastbound near milepost 236.5 in Hanover Township, Northampton County found between 10 and 15 motorcycles lying on the highway with traffic at a halt just after 12:40 p.m. on Sunday, April 24, Trooper Nathan T. Branosky said in a Wednesday release. A follow-up investigation found that around 40 motorcycles were driving recklessly in the eastbound lanes before five of them crashed, causing four …

by Valerie Musson

04/27/2022

Police & Fire

Driver, Passenger Hospitalized As Car Slams Into Pole, Flips In Hunterdon County (Photos) A driver and passenger were hospitalized after their car slammed into a pole and flipped in Hunterdon County early Wednesday, authorities said. The Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad responded to the crash on Voorhees Corner Road near Reading Road in Raritan Township just after 8:35 a.m., they said. The driver and passenger were initially trapped following the crash but had self-extricated upon arrival of emergency crews. Both were taken to Hunterdon Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries, the rescue squad said. Delays were expected in the area as the utility pole was …

by Valerie Musson

04/27/2022

Obituaries

Beloved Lehigh Valley Dad Of 2 Dies Suddenly On 36th Birthday Beloved Lehigh Valley father of two Michael E. Taschler, Jr. died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 20, what would’ve marked his 36th birthday. Born in Lehighton, Michael worked at Blue Ridge Pressure Casting Co., his obituary says. Michael was known for his love of sports, especially basketball, wrestling, and football, his memorial says. Above all, Michael is remembered for embracing his role as a loving father to his son and daughter, Jaida Rose and Jordan Taschler. Meanwhile, more than $500 had been raised as of Wednesday on a GoFundMe for the family’s final expenses. “I ask that in …

by Valerie Musson

04/27/2022

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