For Immediate Release
Date: 10/13/2019
Prepared By: Lieutenant John Mitzak
Bridgewater, NJ - On 10/13/19 at 18:26 hours the Bridgewater Township Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious metal object at the Greenway Park (517 Milltown Road Bridgewater, NJ). When Officers arrived on scene, they confirmed the presence of the suspicious metal object. A safety perimeter was formed and the New Jersey State Police Bomb Squad was contacted and responded to assist. The investigation determined that an Acetylene tank was discarded in the parking lot. Bridgewater Detectives are investigating if this incident was accidental or intentional. The Bridgewater Police checked the remainder of Greenway Park and determined the area to be safe. If anyone has any information related to this incident please contact the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 908-722-4111 extension 4016.
The following agencies assisted with the investigation:
New Jersey State Police Bomb Squad
Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office
Somerset County Park Commission
North Branch Fire Company
Bradley Gardens Rescue Squad
Bridgewater Township Office of Emergency Management
Bridgewater Township Department of Public Works
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