Mercer County Prosecutor's Office

10/23/2026

💗🎀 Today, Mercer County Prosecutor's Office staff wore pink in recognition of Wear It Pink Day to show our support for breast cancer awareness.

We wear pink to stand with survivors, honor those we’ve lost, and support everyone currently fighting breast cancer. Together, we raise awareness, show our compassion, and remind our Mercer County community that no one fights alone. 💗🎀

10/21/2026

The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office is sharing an important announcement from the Mercer County Clerk's Office!

In honor of Veterans Day 2026, Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello is offering FREE Veteran ID Cards to eligible Mercer County veterans from November 2 through November 13, 2026.

📍 Location: Mercer County Clerk’s Office
209 South Broad Street, 2nd Floor
Trenton, NJ 08608

📅 Dates: Monday, November 2 – Friday, November 13, 2026
🕗 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
💵 Cost: Free
📌 Appointments: Not required

Who is eligible?

Veterans must be U.S. citizens, naturalized citizens, or resident aliens; have lived in Mercer County for at least six months; and provide the required documentation:

✅ An original DD-214 showing an honorable discharge
✅ A valid New Jersey driver's license, voter registration card, or lease agreement as proof of residency

🪖 FREE DD-214 RECORDING SERVICE

The Clerk’s Office is also offering free recording of veterans’ DD-214 discharge papers to help preserve these important military service records for future reference.

📞 Questions? Contact the Mercer County Clerk’s ID Office at 609-278-7108.

The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office thanks all who have served our nation. Please share this announcement to help ensure our local veterans are aware of these valuable services!

10/19/2026

MERCER COUNTY PROSECUTOR JANETTA D. MARBREY ANNOUNCES COUNTYWIDE TRAFFIC SAFETY PARTNERSHIP: ACED TASK FORCE INITIATIVE

Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey announced the implementation of a countywide traffic safety partnership designed to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes through coordinated, high-visibility enforcement and public engagement. Under the leadership of the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, the ACED Task Force Initiative (Awareness & Community Education for Drivers) unites every municipal police department in Mercer County, the Mercer County Sheriff's Office, the New Jersey State Police, and the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety in an integrated effort to address dangerous driving behaviors that have become an epidemic and threaten residents and visitors throughout the county.

Located in central New Jersey, Mercer County serves as a major hub for government, commerce, higher education, and regional transportation. Between 2019 and 2022, Mercer County reported between 7,495 and 11,576 total police-reported crashes per year on public roadways. From 2019 to 2025, the county averaged 27 fatal crashes and 28 fatalities per year, with a high of 37 fatal crashes and 38 deaths in 2024. Severe outcomes are a principal concern, with pedestrian fatalities disproportionately high.

The ACED Program will use a data-driven approach to focus enforcement and educational efforts on the leading causes of serious crashes, including speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving, and pedestrian safety. The initiative will utilize crash analysis, enforcement data, and traffic trends to identify high-risk locations and deploy targeted operations, including saturation patrols, DUI checkpoints, speed enforcement details, and multi-agency enforcement waves throughout the county.

“Mercer County is committed to educating drivers on the risks associated with dangerous driving,” Prosecutor Marbrey said. “The ACED outreach initiative reinforces the shared responsibility to prevent tragedies before they occur and keep our roads safe for all. By utilizing a unified strategy and treating traffic violence as a public health issue, we are prioritizing prevention, intervening in hazardous driving behaviors, and focusing on protecting the most vulnerable road users.”

The ACED initiative will begin with a countywide public awareness and High-Visibility Enforcement (HVE) campaign supported by key partners. Special attention will be directed toward high-risk corridors in the county, including sections of U.S. Route 1, which carry extremely high traffic volumes and a disproportionate share of severe crashes. Messaging will center on reducing speeds, preventing distracted driving, curbing impaired driving, improving pedestrian safety, and reinforcing New Jersey Target Zero’s message: “Every life matters, every crash is preventable.”

The initiative also includes motorist education. Throughout the ACED program, members of the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Serious Collision Response Team will conduct educational sessions for new and inexperienced drivers and young motorists in Mercer County schools.

Additionally, engineering reviews of intersections identified as high-risk and likely to be involved in fatal or serious motor vehicle collisions will be coordinated, and motor vehicle enforcement operations will be implemented to educate operators on hazardous driving behaviors.

The program is supported through partnerships with the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety and will seek additional state and federal highway safety funding opportunities to ensure long-term sustainability. Additional ACED Task Force partners include the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, local municipal police departments, the New Jersey State Police, the Mercer County Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, and the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

Law enforcement officials will continuously evaluate the effectiveness of the ACED program through the analysis of crash data, enforcement activity, DUI arrests, and public awareness metrics. Findings will be used to refine strategies and maximize the initiative's impact on roadway safety. The ACED Task Force is scheduled to begin its initial operational phase on October 22, 2026, along Route 29 and Route 129 within the city of Trenton, with enforcement and educational efforts continuing year-round throughout Mercer County.

For more information on the ACED Task Force Initiative, contact Sergeant Anthony Sturchio at (609) 503-2952 or visit www.mercercountyprosecutor.com.

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10/15/2026

Exposure to violence in our community can affect our mental health and well-being. If you or a loved one are experiencing violence-related stress, there are services right here in our community to help you.

10/13/2026

THE MERCER COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE RECOGNIZES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

Domestic violence impacts individuals and families in every community. This month, we raise awareness, stand with survivors, and remind victims that they are not alone.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men have experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Every day, advocates and local domestic violence programs are there to help.

The Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office is committed to supporting victims and helping them navigate the justice system. Holding offenders accountable is our work every day of the year, along with our local law enforcement partners and dozens of other dedicated agencies. If you or someone you know needs help, call our Office of Victim Witness Advocacy at (609) 989-6428, email [email protected], or visit the resources listed below.

New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence
www.njcedv.org
New Jersey Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-572-SAFE (7233)

New Jersey Courts Domestic Violence Help
www.njcourts.gov/self-help/domestic-violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline
www.thehotline.org
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text START to 88788
Videophone for the Deaf: 1-855-812-1001 or Text LOVEIS to 22522

Younity (formerly Womanspace)
24-Hour Hotline: 609-394-9000
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Text Line: 609-619-1888
www.younitynj.org

Together, we stand with survivors. Always.

10/07/2026

TAKE CHARGE OF BATTERY SAFETY DURING FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

October 4-10, 2026, is Fire Prevention Week and the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office is reaching out with information around fire safety and lithium-ion battery-powered devices.

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09/29/2026

ARRIVE Together has been an overwhelming success in our communities. The partnership between officers and mental and behavioral health professionals has advanced law enforcement’s capability to use tactics such as time and de-escalation techniques, and crisis intervention teams to better respond to individuals in the community. This has resulted in a dynamic shift in our ability to refer persons in crisis and offer the best possible restorative alternatives. We’re extremely pleased that all of Mercer County is now implementing ARRIVE Together.
~ Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey

ARRIVE Together makes New Jersey safer and helps people in need of behavioral health services access find care. The initiative is available to more than 79% of New Jerseyans, and now 10 counties have coverage in all municipalities.

www.njoag.gov/attorney-general-davenport-announces-expansion-of-the-arrive-together-program/

09/29/2026

Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey recently welcomed three new assistant prosecutors to the office. Assistant Prosecutors Kevin McKenzie, Kyle Wavro and Alexander Wilson were sworn in on September 21, 2026.

AP McKenzie earned his bachelor’s degree in history and Catholic studies from Seton Hall University and his law degree from the Seton Hall University School of Law. He previously interned at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of New Jersey, the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender, and the Superior Court of New Jersey. Most recently, he was a judicial law clerk in Morris County Superior Court.

AP Wavro earned his bachelor’s degree in political science with a concentration in legal studies from Monmouth University and his law degree from the Seton Hall University School of Law. He previously worked as a summer law clerk for the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office and interned at the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. Most recently, he was a judicial law clerk in Somerset County Superior Court.

AP Wilson earned his bachelor’s degree in political science with honors concentration from Rowan University and his law degree from the Seton Hall University School of Law. He previously served as a legal intern at the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office and a judicial intern at the United States District Court, District of New Jersey. Most recently, he was a judicial law clerk in Mercer County Superior Court.

Pictured from left to right are: Deputy First Assistant Prosecutor James Scott III, Assistant Prosecutor Alexander Wilson, Assistant Prosecutor Kyle Wavro, First Assistant Prosecutor Jennifer Downing-Mathis, Assistant Prosecutor Kevin McKenzie and Deputy First Assistant Prosecutor Brian Shevlin.