Drew University Student Arrested For Gun Threat, Assaulting Officers: Madison Police

MADISON, NJ— A Drew University student was arrested this weekend after he went door-to-door in a dorm building, claiming to have a gun, and then assaulting police officers during his arrest, Madison Police said in a statement.

Liam Kealy, 18, of Bloomfield, was arrested at 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning after arguing with other students and claiming to have a handgun.

A witness told police that Kealy knocked on random dorm room doors, picking fights and saying he had a gun. Police secured the building, and found Kealy on the second floor with no handgun.

Kealy did not go quietly: while being taken to the Madison Police Department for processing, he damaged the inside of the patrol car by kicking.

Police described Kealy as "unruly and belligerent" during the booking process, and said he struck and spit on three officers. One officer sustained an elbow injury, but refused treatment.

Kealy was charged with 3 counts of 4th degree Aggravated on a Police Officer, Criminal Mischief, and Resisting Arrest. He is being held on $50,000 bail in Morris County Jail.

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