The city confirmed that a man from Garden Street in Hoboken was taken into custody today after brandishing a weapon, and the police called in special units to search the home.
The area is now closed off on Garden Street between between Sixth and Eighth streets.
The city sent out this press release:
At approximately 11:15 A.M. this morning the Hoboken Police Department received notification that an individual brandishing a weapon had been sighted on Garden Street between 6th Street & 7th Street. Police were dispatched to the area and apprehended the individual without any incident. At that time, police officers on the scene were made aware that the individual in question may have had other weapons in his place of residence located on Garden Street between 6th Street & 7th Street. According to Public Safety Director Angel Alicea and Police Captain James Fitzsimmons, a preliminary search of the apprehended individual’s residence is being conducted. To ensure public safety and provide access to emergency vehicles and personnel participating in the search, Garden Street between 6th Street & 8th Street has been closed until the completion of the operation. Local schools have been notified of the incident and all precautions have been initiated to ensure the safety of all students and staff. Updates regarding this incident and the closure of Garden Street between 6th Street & 8th Street will be provided as soon as new information is available. Please check the City of Hoboken website at www.hobokennj.org for additional information.