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  • Former East Windsor man indicted for allegedly sexually abusing two township boys

    By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    EAST WINDSOR – A former township man already serving a federal prison sentence for child pornography was indicted by a Mercer County grand jury last week for allegedly sexually abusing two township boys.    Edward Kline, 29, formerly of Madison Drive, was prosecutor’s office.    Mr. Kline is accused of sexually abusing…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Two men face weapons charges

    By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    EAST WINDSOR — Two area men were apprehended by law enforcement officials this week after they allegedly stole firearms from one of the men’s stepfather’s house. A third man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly buying one of the weapons from them.    Marvie Lee Howard IV, 20, of Bolton Road, and…

  • Part 1 of consolidation study done

    By Vic Monaco, Managing Editor    The consultant studying the feasibility of having East Windsor take over police coverage in Hightstown has completed the initially contracted work and the two towns are awaiting word on potential state funding to expand the study to the court system.    That was the word Thursday from East Windsor Mayor Janice…

  • Hightstown Police Beat, Dec. 12

        John J. Porter, 43, of East Windsor, was apprehended Dec. 5 on a $190 warrant from Robbinsville. Police said they arrested him at 11:07 p.m. after a random plate search on his vehicle. He was released after posting bail. * * *     Nicholas M. Kowalec, 18, of Hamilton, was charged Dec. 5 with…

  • LAWRENCE: Police say woman stabbed boyfriend

    By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer    A Town Court North woman was charged with numerous offenses, including aggravated assault, after she stabbed her boyfriend during a dispute at their home, according to police Lt. Charles B. Edgar.    Alexandra B. Carls, 29, stabbed Patrick R. Johnson, 26, in the upper right arm with a pocketknife during a…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Police Beat, Dec. 12

       Kristin N. Campbell, 28, and Joel G. Newcombe, 27, both living in the Colonade Motel on Route 130, were charged Sunday with possession of heroin.    Police said they received a call at 1:35 a.m. that Ms. Campbell had collapsed while shopping in the 7-11 store on Dutch Neck Road. While attending to her, officers found…

  • EAST WINDSOR: Home invasion suspect nabbed

    By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    Law enforcement officials apprehended one of Mercer County’s most-wanted fugitives Wednesday after 15 years on the run.    Mu Chung Liu, 45, was wanted for his alleged role in a Nov. 1993 East Windsor home invasion robbery during which a female victim was tied up with a phone chord and nearly…

  • TWIN RIVERS: Pohl, Felzer, Platizky win board seats

    By Matt Chiappardi, Staff Writer    EAST WINDSOR — Two incumbents and one former board member picked up the three seats up for grabs in the Twin Rivers Homeowners Association board elections Thursday night.    Board President Scott Pohl, board Vice President Herb Felzer and former board President Marc Platizky defeated challengers Al Wally and Steve Commer…

  • Elizabeth R. Braun

       BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP — Elizabeth R. Braun of Burlington Township died Dec. 5 at Good Samaritan Hospice in Mount Holly.    Born in Trenton, she lived most of her life in Hightstown, moving to Burlington Township a few years ago.    She was a travel agent for more than 20 years, most of them with Carlon Wagonlif of…