| Immediate Release 01/12/2026 | Contact: D/Lt. Kristin Seitz kseitz@hamiltonpdnj.gov |
Narcotics / Weapons Arrest
Benjamin Adams-Barnes
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, officers from the Hamilton Police Division arrested Benjamin Adams-Barnes, of 934 Lamberton Street, Trenton, NJ, and charged him with multiple narcotics and weapons offenses.
At approximately 1930 hours, Hamilton Police received an anonymous tip reporting a suspicious individual with a firearm at the 7-Eleven on Lalor Street. Responding officers located Adams-Barnes and conducted a safety pat-down, during which they recovered a .45-caliber handgun. A subsequent search incident to arrest led to the discovery of several blocks of suspected heroin.
Adams-Barnes was taken into custody without incident and transported to police headquarters for processing. Charges include unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, and additional related offenses.
This arrest was the result of coordinated efforts between the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, the Hamilton Police Anti-Crime Unit, and Hamilton Police Patrol Officers - Basilico, Fratz, Piromalli and Zuzzio. The Hamilton Police Division thanks the community for its continued vigilance and cooperation.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Hamilton Police Division at (609) 581-4102 or the Hamilton Police Crime Tip Line at (609) 581-4008.