2 Bomb Threats Reported In Somerset County

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Two bomb threats were reported on Tuesday in Somerset County.

One threat was reported at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset located in Somerville, said Frank Roman, Deputy Chief of the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.

K-9 dogs are sweeping the area as a precaution, said Roman.

As of 3:45 p.m., Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset has resumed normal operations.

"Law enforcement officials have concluded their investigation and have determined that there was no credible threat. We thank everyone for their patience and cooperation during this time," said RWJ Somerset Spokeswoman Kathleen Roberts.

A bomb threat was also reported on Tuesday around 12:30 p.m. at the Branchburg ShopRite.

Local, county and state authorities were notified for both threats, said Roman.

"It does not seem to be a credible threat at this time," said Roman of the threats.

The Branchburg store has since reopened as of 1:40 p.m.

This brings the number of bomb threats to four in the past 24 hours in Central Jersey. A bomb threat was reported at the Walmart in Watchung and in East Brunswick on Monday afternoon. Both were also found to be non-credible.

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