Peterson’s Breaking News of Trenton

03/11/2025

Trenton, NJ (Mercer County) — The Trenton Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB), Criminal Intelligence Support Unit, and Property Crimes Unit have successfully dismantled a large-scale catalytic converter theft operation responsible for dozens of thefts throughout New Jersey. Between February and July 2025, Trenton detectives investigated a surge in catalytic converter thefts across the city. Investigators identified a consistent pattern and eventually tracked the same group of suspects operating statewide....

Trenton Police and multiple agencies cracked a statewide catalytic converter theft ring, charging two suspects with 34 counts of theft following a months-long investigation.

02/11/2025

Happening MONDAY! You MUST have a FOOD STAMP CARD.

¡Sucede el LUNES! DEBES tener una TARJETA DE CUPONES DE ALIMENTOS.

02/11/2025

Yesterday, Splash Lifestyle Ent and the Trenton United Family Foundation (TUFF), proudly partnered with to serve and support families impacted by the recent elimination of SNAP benefits.

Shout out to Sino, Vincent and Jermaine, along with an amazing team of dedicated volunteers, for coming together to serve over 100 individuals and families in the community.

Harvest Ministries was also on site supplying fresh fruits, vegetables, and 7 big boxes of Perdue chicken that helped to make a real difference.

Job well done by all!

Photo credits: TUFF

02/11/2025

02/11/2025

Trenton, NJ — Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey and Trenton Police Director Steve Wilson announced that the Mercer County Homicide Task Force and the Trenton Police Department are investigating a disturbance that left a 17-year-old male dead and another juvenile injured late Friday in Trenton. At approximately 10:01 p.m. on Friday, October 31, 2025 — Halloween night, Trenton Police officers responded to the first block of East Hanover Street after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a large-scale disturbance....

A 17-year-old, identified as Gussiah McEachern of Trenton, was killed and a 15-year-old injured during a Halloween night disturbance involving over 100 people on East Hanover Street. The Mercer County Homicide Task Force and Trenton Police are investigating.

01/11/2025

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01/11/2025

31/10/2025

Trenton, NJ — October 31, 2025 - Governor Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency, effective 12:00 a.m. on November 1, 2025, in response to the Trump Administration’s decision to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. “The Trump Administration’s decision to suspend SNAP benefits threatens the health and safety of over 800,000 New Jerseyans,” said Governor Murphy. “We will use every available resource to protect vulnerable residents and ensure no family is left without access to food and essential support.”

Murphy declares State of Emergency in response to Trump Administration’s suspension of SNAP benefits.

31/10/2025

FOOD DISTRIBUTION – Cadwalader Park
Mercer Street Friends, in collaboration with the City of Trenton, will host a food distribution event for SNAP recipients.

Monday, November 3, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Cadwalader Park Tennis Courts on West State Street.
Please bring your SNAP EBT (Food Stamp) card.

☔ An updated location will be announced in case of rain.
For more information, visit www.mercerstreetfriends.org

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DISTRIBUCIÓN DE COMIDA – Parque Cadwalader
Mercer Street Friends, en colaboración con la Ciudad de Trenton, realizará un evento de distribución de alimentos para participantes de SNAP.

Lunes, 3 de noviembre de 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Frente a las canchas de tenis del Parque Cadwalader (en West State Street, frente a la Escuela Secundaria Holland)
Por favor, recuerda traer tu tarjeta SNAP EBT (cupones de alimentos).

☔ Se publicará una ubicación actualizada en caso de lluvia.
Para más información, visita www.mercerstreetfriends.org

31/10/2025

Happening TONIGHT!!! Come out to 611 Parkway Ave in Ewing and let the kids have a fun, safe time! 🎃

31/10/2025

Feliciano Calls for Budget Reallocation to Support Trenton Residents Impacted by Food Assistance Reductions

Trenton Councilwoman Crystal Feliciano is calling on Mayor Reed Gusciora and the administration to reallocate unspent city funds from unfilled positions to assist local families impacted by SNAP benefit reductions and rising food costs.