Hackettstown man charged after alleged panhandling outside Lowe’s Home Improvement store

Jay EdwardsFebruary 27, 2023

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HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) – A 53-year-old Hackettstown man was charged after he was allegedly panhandling outside the Lowe’s Home Improvement store, according to Hackettstown police.

On Feb. 26, at around 7:27 a.m., police responded to Lowe’s Home Improvement, located at 217 Mountain Avenue, for a report of male asking people outside the business for money, police said.

Upon officers arrival, the man was identified as Frank Vizthum and was charged with disorderly conduct. He was then released pending a court appearance, police said.

Jay EdwardsFebruary 27, 2023

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Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.