Crime & Safety

Troopers Taser N.J. Man Who Was Throwing Rocks

He resisted arrest, police said.

On April 23 at 7:14 a.m., responded to a report of a disorderly man on I-95 northbound at milepost 37.9.

The unidentified 33-year-old male from Somerset, N.J. was throwing rocks at vehicles on the highway, police said.

According to a release, the suspect resisted arrest and police utilized “taser enforcement” on him.

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EMS transported the suspect to St. Mary’s Medical Center for possible head injury and further evaluation.

The suspect faces charges of propulsion of missiles, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and resisting arrest.

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The investigation is ongoing by Trooper Thomas Geerlof.


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