Crime & Safety
Arrow In Lakewood Home's Door An Accidental Shot: Police
The arrow, likely shot from a crossbow, does not appear to have been shot deliberately at the home, Lakewood police said.
LAKEWOOD, NJ — An arrow that pierced the door of a Lakewood home appears to be an accident, Lakewood police said Thursday.
The arrow was discovered about 10:30 p.m. Monday by the resident, Capt. Gregory Staffordsmith said. The Lakewood Scoop reported the resident had been out for a few hours and found the arrow upon returning home.
Staffordsmith said the initial investigation determined the arrow most likely had been fired from a crossbow.
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On Thursday, he said additional investigation showed it happened sometime between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m., when the resident called police.
"Given the fact that the home is adjacent to several wooded areas, known for hunting, we believe that the crossbow was most likely inaccurately fired by a hunter," Staffordsmith said.
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He said the Lakewood Police Department is reminding hunters to hunt safely and responsibly and to be sure to adhere to the requirements for
The Lakewood Police Department would like to remind our hunters to hunt safely and responsibly, as spelled out by the state Department of Environmental Protection in this safety zone card:
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