Police Crack Down On Illegal 4th of July Fireworks: Woodbridge Mayor

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Woodbridge Police are doing more neighborhood patrols in what Mayor John E. McCormac said is "an unprecedented crackdown on the use of illegal fireworks by residents and visitors."

McCormac said officers in marked and unmarked vehicles will be on patrol until the Fourth of July weekend "and will respond to any location where illegal fireworks are in use."

The mayor said police "will respond to complaints or instances where the use of illegal fireworks jeopardizes public safety and will take appropriate action," which could include confiscating the fireworks, arresting violators, or issuing a court summons.

New Jersey law permits people 16 and older to purchase non-explosive and non-aerial fireworks, including sparklers, snakes, glow worms, smoke devices, and noisemakers.

Fireworks like Roman candles, firecrackers, cherry bombs, and skyrockets are not permitted in New Jersey.

As McCormac said in a Monday announcement, anyone who sells, possesses, or uses illegal fireworks may be charged with crimes ranging from a petty disorderly person's offense to a third-degree charge of possession of a destructive device.