Crime & Safety

Police Presence At Hazlet Train Station Wednesday Morning

It's an anti-terrorism exercise by NJ Transit and NJ State Police, say Hazlet PD.

Several NJ Transit police officers were patrolling the Hazlet and Aberdeen-Matawan train stations Wednesday morning, some holding their weapons and watching the trains.

Hazlet Police Sgt. Ted Wittke said that New Jersey Transit and State Police are operating an anti-terrorism exercise between 6:30 a.m. and 9 a.m., and that there is no threat or particular event to be concerned about.

The trains appeared to be moving at a regular pace.

Find out what's happening in Holmdel-Hazletfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Patch will update this story as more information becomes available.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.