Peterson’s Breaking News of Trenton

13/04/2025

Trenton, NJ – The Mercer County Homicide Task Force (MCHTF) and the Trenton Police Department are investigating the tragic shooting deaths of a mother and her teenage daughter inside a West State Street residence. According to Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of West State Street around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, following a 911 call reporting two deceased individuals....

Trenton, NJ – The Mercer County Homicide Task Force (MCHTF) and the Trenton Police Department are investigating the tragic shooting deaths of a mother and her teenage daughter inside a West State Street residence. According to Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey, officers were dispatched t...

13/04/2025

Trenton, NJ – April 12, 2025 A double homicide in a residential area on the 300 block of West State Street has left the Trenton community reeling. Early reports confirm that two individuals—a mother and her daughter—lost their lives in what local sources describe as a tragic incident. Details ...

12/04/2025

12/04/2025

Happening tomorrow at Shiloh Baptist Church in Trenton, NJ

11/04/2025

The 2025 Trenton Youth Baseball is here! ⚾️🧢
Come out and show your support as the City of Trenton kicks off an exciting season of baseball! 💪🔥

Check out the April schedule and mark your calendars! 📅👇

April 12 | 9:00 AM
Trenton Knights
📍 220 Bunting Ave

April 19 | 9:00 AM
N. Trenton Baseball
📍 Martin Luther King Park & Ingram Ave.

April 19 | 11:00 AM
Trenton Babe Ruth
📍 220 Bunting Ave

April 26 | 10:00 AM
West End Baseball & Softball
📍 Cadwalader Park Parkside & West State St.

11/04/2025

Attention South Ward residents and business owners.

11/04/2025

The Trenton Police Department is now hiring qualified candidates to join its force. Applications are open through May 1, 2025, with incentives and no exam required.

11/04/2025

Trenton, NJ (April 10, 2025) – Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey announced today the arrest of a Trenton man following an investigation into online child exploitation. Upton Fink, 76, has been charged with one count of third-degree possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office has filed a motion to detain him pending trial. Detectives from the prosecutor’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit launched an investigation after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children indicating that an individual in Mercer County had uploaded multiple files of suspected CSAM to the internet....

Trenton, NJ (April 10, 2025) – Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey announced today the arrest of a Trenton man following an investigation into online child exploitation. Upton Fink, 76, has been charged with one count of third-degree possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The Me...

08/04/2025

Trenton Area Soup Kitchen mobile meals update!

06/04/2025

REMINDER: TCHS has a reduced day tomorrow and Parent/Teacher conferences are tomorrow night from 5:30pm - 7:00pm.

05/04/2025

Hands off Protest happening now in Trenton across from the State House!!

05/04/2025

Trenton, NJ – Trenton Police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred Friday night, both leaving male victims with gunshot wounds to the leg. The first incident occurred just after 11:00 p.m. near the intersection of Pearl and Hudson Street. A male victim sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. Approximately 30 minutes later, a second shooting took place in the 100 block of Old Rose Street....

Trenton Police are investigating two separate shootings Friday night that left two men with leg injuries. Both incidents remain under investigation.

03/04/2025

TRENTON, N.J. — A former information technology employee with the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF) is facing multiple criminal charges for allegedly accepting unlawful payments in exchange for confidential case information and assistance, authorities announced. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity & Accountability (OPIA) revealed that Susaida Nazario, 44, of Trenton, was charged on March 25, 2025, with five counts, including:...

A former Trenton IT employee faces multiple corruption charges for allegedly accepting unlawful payments in exchange for confidential DCF case information.

02/04/2025

Trenton, NJ – A Trenton woman has been arrested and charged with murder following a fatal hit-and-run incident that left a local resident dead on Tuesday afternoon. Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey announced that an investigation by the Mercer County Homicide Task Force, the Serious Collision Response Team, and the Trenton Police Department led to the arrest of 47-year-old…...

Trenton woman Asia Brown, 47, arrested for murder after a fatal hit-and-run on April 1, 2025. Authorities say she struck 67-year-old Caldner Bell with her SUV following an altercation. Read more on this developing case.

28/03/2025

The Downtown Trenton walkers/runners are back, make sure your face is in the place tomorrow for meeting and greeting, networking and a little cardio!

28/03/2025

Mercer County is conducting a Local Concept Development Study to transform Route 29 from Cass St. to Calhoun St. into an Urban Boulevard. On Thursday, April 3, a Public Information Center will be held at Cooper's Riverview to provide more details and gather feedback.

This is your opportunity to learn more about the project and ask questions.

Date: Thursday, April 3rd
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Cooper's Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, NJ

28/03/2025

Trenton, NJ – On Thursday evening, Trenton police and fire crews responded to an engulfed vehicle fire at the intersection of North Broad Street and East State Street. Fortunately, no one was inside the vehicle at the time of the fire. Trenton police have stated that the fire does not appear to be suspicious. Firefighters quickly worked to extinguish the flames, preventing further damage to the surrounding area.

Trenton, NJ – On Thursday evening, Trenton police and fire crews responded to an engulfed vehicle fire at the intersection of North Broad Street and East State Street. Fortunately, no one was inside the vehicle at the time of the fire. Trenton police have stated that the fire does not appear to be...