Ed, I want to comment on the recent domestic violence murders in Trenton. If Director Bradley and Mayor Palmer want to address the problem, they should speak to the judges and court clerks in the city and state of New Jersey so a higher bail could be set for arrestees. When the police are called to respond to a domestic violence incident and they arrest a suspect, that arrestee is taken to the police station, warrants are signed and a bail is set by a judge or court clerk. The bail depends on the arrestee’s criminal record and 99 percent of the bails are set at $2,500 and the arrestee only needs 10 percent to bail out, so they are out in an hour with a $250 bail; what a joke. The fine in Trenton for parking in a handicapped spot is higher than $250 and we all wonder why there are four murders already.

Stop the Violence

Whoever you are, please consider running for office.—Ed. Note