Crime & Safety
Videos Show Hours-Long SWAT Standoff In Manasquan: Cops
Eyewitnesses captured the events during an hours-long standoff that closed roads at the Jersey Shore, according to authorities.
An hours-long standoff with an armed suspect ended in Manasquan on Sunday night, according to authorities. Videos show the events as the SWAT teams arrived.
The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office confirmed that there was a report of an armed suspect in crisis.
"As per normal protocol, (Monmouth County Emergency Response Team) was activated," said spokesman Christopher Swendeman. "Fortunately, the matter was resolved with no injuries and no arrests."
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Police activity reported in the vicinity of 1st Avenue and Main Street in Manasquan closed local roads, according to authorities.
Officers in what appeared to be SWAT gear were seen heading down Main Street, according to eyewitnesses. Police patrol cars from Wall and Marlboro were also parked at the scene. Officers wore helmets, bullet proof vests and closed blocks near the beach.
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Neighbors said they heard police were responding to a call about a barricaded person, according to eyewitnesses. Police closed off the area and prevented residents from returning for hours.
This is a developing story. Patch will have more information as it comes in. Here are the videos:
#Manasquan people trying to get back home after suspect in custody pic.twitter.com/9fIuN4Qy7U
— maggie w (@aussie4444) July 23, 2018
#manasquan cops taking suspect down #isitoveryet pic.twitter.com/crYyywWa66
— maggie w (@aussie4444) July 23, 2018
#manasquan apparent EDP taken away in ambulance pic.twitter.com/O1EwLwusrq
— maggie w (@aussie4444) July 23, 2018
#Manasquan people trying to get back home after suspect in custody pic.twitter.com/9fIuN4Qy7U
— maggie w (@aussie4444) July 23, 2018
One onlooker put a beach chair on the sidewalk to watch the police action here in Manasquan.
— Amanda Oglesby (@OglesbyAPP) July 23, 2018
Potential hostage situation in Manasquan nj. pic.twitter.com/yVaVdjewca
— Jack D'Agostaro (@jackdagostaro) July 23, 2018
Videos/photo courtesy of Jake Schmalz; Manasquan police photo
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