Medical Device In Garbage Can Sparks Evacuation At Ocean County College: Sheriff

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Ocean County College was evacuated briefly on Monday afternoon after a suspicious package was reported in a garbage can, Ocean County Sheriff Michael Mastronardy said.

The package turned out to be a medical device, an insulin pump that was making noise, Mastronardy said. There were no injuries reported.

The incident began about 2 p.m. when the device was reported in a garbage can in the Kean/Ocean Gateway building, according to students. The building was evacuated while the package was investigated, but the all-clear was given shortly before 3 p.m. and students allowed to return to the building.

One student posted live Facebook video showing students and staff evacuated from the building:

Another student pinpointed the trash can that drew attention:

Kean Ocean Gateway building at Ocean County College via Kean.edu