Crime & Safety

Trenton Police Car Riddled With Bullets, Reward Offered

Police union president says criminals are taking advantage of low manpower in state capital.

The New Jersey Policemen's Benevolent Association is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone who open fired on a Trenton Police car Monday night.

"These officers were ambushed by thugs who want to take advantage of decreased manpower levels to launch all out assaults,” said state PBA President Anthony Wieners. “Every officer and citizen in this State should be outraged by the brazen nature of the criminals in our capitol city. We are posting the reward to send a message that we will not back down from protecting our cities from criminals."    

The officers heard gunfire on Stuyvesant Avenue in Trenton and responded around 11:50 p.m. when they realized they were being shot at and called for backup, according to the police union. Two rounds barely missed the officers.

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"One round was stopped in the back of the passenger's seat and another round missed the driver's head by inches. These are brave men who deserve our utmost support in these dangerous times. We need to unite in opposition to the lawlessness that is unfolding in many cities," Wieners said.

The reward offered through the Trenton Police Department and Crime Stoppers of greater Trenton. Anyone with any information can contact Trenton Crime-Stoppers at 278-TIPS (8477).

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