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MANCHESTER – Township police averted a tragedy by deescalating a situation in which a township man, armed with a semi-automatic rifle threatened a family with death.
During the early morning hours of November 9 township police responded to an incident at a Pine Lake Park residence. A family member had reported to police a male occupant of the residence was acting irrationally and was in the process of loading a semi-automatic rifle.
The caller also advised police dispatch that the 25-year-old man suffered from mental illness member that he wanted to “kill people.” As officers made their way to the scene, police dispatch instructed the caller and all other occupants of the residence to leave the area for a safe location.
The caller remained on the phone after departing from the residence and was able to provide dispatch with important information regarding the male’s actions.
Upon arrival, officers met with the caller, who told them that the disturbed man had opened a second story window, removed the screen and established what she described as a “sniper hide.”
After receiving this information and ensuring that no one was inside the residence except the man, officers carefully and tactically approached the residence. They were able to make verbal contact with him and convinced him to leave the residence without incident.
The man was subsequently transported to the Community Medical Center Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services Unit for a mental health evaluation.
A search of the residence resulted in the recovery of a loaded rifle in the male’s room, along with a large quantity of ammunition. Additionally, officers located a second rifle concealed in the attic.
“I am extremely proud of the officers and the police dispatcher for the way they handled this call. These department members did an outstanding job de-escalating a situation which could have easily ended in tragedy. At the end of the day, our goal is to ensure the safety of our community and officers and today we were able to accomplish that goal.”
Manchester Police, like many other local police agencies, offers information on the proper storage of firearms and also offers assistance in the destruction of unwanted firearms/weapons.
The township police department offers a free destruction program which only requires the possessor to the sign a form of destruction at police headquarters. Residents are reminded to keep all weapons properly secured at all times. Information regarding the storage/destruction of firearms/weapons can be directed to Detective Sergeant Hemhauser at 732-657-2009 extension 4207.
Why is a man with history of mental illness in a home with guns?
Kelly Renee Costa why do criminals have guns?
Well I was assumimg he was not a criminal ..
There are no laws for criminals .. but for the mentally ill .. rules apply
Call your congressmen. I dispise …
This didnt have to be his gun. He could have obtained it from somewhere
Angel Helene Cooper that’s what lawyers are for
Kelly Renee Costa because mental illness can mean maybe different things, doesnt mean you’ll hurt someone or yourself necessary .
someone with an intent to hurt will ALWAYS find a weapon some way it doesn’t matter what the gun laws are there are ALWAYS illegal ways to obtain them
Linda Conklin
A “semi automatic rifle” uhhhh ok?
Matt De so a rifle. Lol
What the hell is wrong with that family allowing that man to have weapons knowing he wants to kill people!???!!
Stacey Nichole I was wondering the same thing ?
had anyone got shot that whole family should be locked the hell up. Such morons in this world. ?
Kari Miller Smith
Vicki Kopack Colasanti holy shit
Beverly Frank-vanore
Must of just wanted attention. If I’m already that far into it, I’m not surrendering.
Good work PD!
Randall Sobieski what’s going on in your town
Michael Gibson ?♂️?♂️?♂️
Michael Gibson I’m too busy hunting memes
Michael Gibson all of ocean county is a mess
What the hell
Hmmmm conceal carry doesn’t sound so bad now does ???
Richie Herrick sure doesn’t!
Richie Herrick 16 year old shoots up school in California. How’s those stricter gun laws working out for them?
Jamie Mamuzic exactly
Wow wtf
Great job…
Laura Michelle
Alittle late don’t u think?
Community medical let’s people go way to soon from mental evaluations ??♀️
Laura Noelle Villano unfortunately most hospitals do. It’s finding beds that will take the patients that I’m sure is a problem depending on your insurance. It’s sad, no one really takes mental illness as being serious until it’s too late. There needs to be more advocacy for the mentally ill in my opinion.
Michelle Weiland my friend had his 3rd suicide attempt and they prematurely discharged him again
Laura Noelle Villano oh I’m sure it’s so sad. Don’t give up keep advocating for him!
Michelle Weiland I have been and I will continue to! Such a sad system they have
Laura Noelle Villano couldn’t agree more! I’m a nurse and it disgusts me to see how people with mental illness are treated!
Michelle Weiland I’m just blown away that 3 seperate attempts in 1.5 years and each time gets out In under 7 days. Now When you ask him how he’s feeling he just says he’s hanging in there. That is not okay. I have been calling around to see if he has any options for long term care.
Laura Noelle Villano I wish I could help. I’ll keep him in my prayers and pray that God will keep him safe and help him find happiness again.
Michelle Weiland thank you ?? I think tomorrow I will reach out to mobile crisis unit and see if they can help me have him placed somewhere other then community / barnanas for 6 days. Released on meds that don’t work and make him worse.
Laura Noelle Villano when discharged, have referrals been given to him for any other programs and services?
Roe Intelisano yes but he isn’t mentally there he’s not ready for outpatient care
Laura Noelle Villano try calling Summit Oaks .. Its way up in Summit NJ but when someone I knew went to community for a pess eval they were sent home to .. called summit oaks and were able to sign themselves in the next day. They stayed for almost 30 days. It’s really a great facility
Laura Noelle Villano its sad. But hospitals are only responsible for short stay. The rest is aftercare. Leave the hospital and go to a mental health facility. Or Jersey shore hospital, because they aren’t just short stay.
Jamie Mamuzic he’s done jersey shire hospital and transferred from community to barnabas behavioral
Laura Noelle Villano oh ok. Im just thinking of anything off the top of my head. I know theres a place near Trenton for really bad situation mental health issues. Not sure what its called though.
Laura Noelle Villano heres another one. Not sure what the details are.
Way too close to home ?
Manchester sounds bout right
Brian Zupko really lol!!
Brian Parent yeah come on bricktown Manchester what’s the difference
Brandon Antman
Well now that’s just stupid…
Job well done officers!!!
Unbelievable
Laura Powell
Manchester sure has his problems lately