**UPDATE BELOW ***We are presently tracking a 200lb black bear that crossed into spotswood from crescent ave.
** UPDATE **
Bear has been caught and safely removed by a NJ Fish & Wild life. Bear will be let loose in north jersey. Mayor Poliseno would like to thank Spotswood & East Brunswick Police, Helmetta & East Brunswick Animal Control, ASPCA and the NJ Fish & Wild Life. ***
We are presently tracking a 200lb black bear that crossed into spotswood from crescent ave. I placed the schools which have camps and activities in a shelter in place. The state has been called to tranquilize the bear. Stay away from the bear if seen. Call the Police ASAP if you see it either by 911 or 732-251-2121
Instructions:
Shelter in place and stay out of the woods
Address/Location
Spotswood Police Department
spotswood municipal building
Spotswood, NJ 08884
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 732-251-2121
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Past - Responsive action is no longer required
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Law enforcement, military, homeland and local/private security
- Event:
- Police Activity