Man calls 911, arrested on warrant

An abandoned 911 call resulted in a Middlesex County man being arrested last month.

Jay EdwardsAugust 9, 2023

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WASHINGTON BOROUGH, NJ (Warren County) – A Middlesex County man wanted on an arrest warrant assisted police in his own apprehension by calling 911 last month.

On July 12, at around 8:55 a.m., officers responded to an abandoned 911 call in the 90 block of Park Ave in Washington Borough, police said.

Upon the officer’s arrival and subsequent investigation, it was revealed that the male caller, who was identified as a 29-year-old Perth Amboy man, had an outstanding $1,000 Woodbridge warrant for his arrest, police said.

He was processed and released with a new court date, police said.

Jay EdwardsAugust 9, 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.