January 4, 2025
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–New Jersey Transit Police say at approximately 3:00 p.m., January 3, 2024, New Jersey Transit Police were notified of an unattended bag in Newark Penn Station. Officers inspected the bag and discovered a handgun and loaded rifle. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the individual had purchased an Amtrak ticket and was on a train destined for Virginia. The Amtrak train was stopped in Trenton. The individual, after resisting arrest, was placed in custody. Upon further investigation it was determined the adult male suspect had in his possession three handguns and two rifles. A K9 unit swept and cleared the Amtrak train. During the investigation, train traffic was temporarily stopped in Trenton but has since resumed. The investigation continues and is being led by the New Jersey Transit Police Department. Additional information will be provided when it is available.
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