September 3, 2024
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ (MIDDLESEX)–South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka announced the arrest of Leonard Jones IV age 50 of South Brunswick for aggravated arson. Jones is accused of setting fire to a home at 155 Old Beekman Road at 3am Tuesday morning after a dispute with his girlfriend. South Brunswick Police received a 911 call at 2:58am from a resident of the home asking police to respond to make Jones leave the home following an argument. As officers were responding a second 911 call reported the house was on fire. The first officer arrived within a minute and observed fire through the roof of the home. Three people in the home in addition to Jones made it out safely.
Officer Nicole Clark, Detective Rick Delucia, and South Brunswick Deputy Fire Marshal Eric Murnieks investigated the fire which resulted in the arrest of Jones on scene. He was charged with aggravated arson and domestic violence. Jones was lodged in the Middlesex County Correction Center pending his first court appearance.
The 2-alarm fire was fought by all three Township fire companies – Kendall Park, Monmouth Junction, Kingston along with several surrounding communities fire department. The Kendall Park, Monmouth Junction, and North Brunswick EMS all responded.
The investigation remains active. Anyone with information is asked to call (732) 329-4000 ext. 7469.
