Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Trenton, Flees Scene
Police located the vehicle shortly after a Saturday night crash on Dayton Street that left a man in critical but stable condition.
Trenton Crime News
Coverage of crime in Trenton focuses on incident reports, the justice system, public safety and law enforcement procedures. Reporting captures activity across the city and the suburban communities that surround it.
Financial Crime
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Trenton Resident Loses iPhone 18 Pro Max in Scam
A local woman shipped her new device to a California address after being deceived by a fraudulent phone call.
Accidents
Vehicle Crash Downed Utility Pole in Trenton
A single-vehicle accident forced a road closure on Oak Point Road Wednesday afternoon.
Violence
Trenton Man Sentenced for 2022 Manslaughter of Child
Isiah M. Roberts received an 18-year prison sentence following his guilty plea for the death of 9-year-old Sequoya Bacon-Jones.
Drug Crime
Santos Brothers Convicted in Cocaine Conspiracy Case
A federal jury found Nelson and Amauris Santos Munoz guilty of conspiracy to distribute 49 kilograms of cocaine.
Law Enforcement
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Trenton Police Seized Illegal Gambling Machines
Authorities removed at least 12 machines during a coordinated operation across several city businesses.
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Trenton reporting spans individual incidents, police department operations, court proceedings and shifts in public safety data. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Differences between police reporting and trial outcomes often define how a story develops. Public safety policies and judicial developments remain the two subjects that surface most frequently.