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Warren County man charged after search yields grenade, dynamite, machete, other weapons

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ (Warren County) – A 54-year-old Phillipsburg man faces a slew of weapons charges after his car and residence were searched by police, the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office said in a news release Wednesday.

In late December of 2022, police received information and a photograph from a concerned individual showing what appeared to be an individual, who was identified as Jason Fretz, in possession of multiple firearms, authorities said.

Upon a further investigation, it was revealed that Fretz had a final restraining order and was prohibited from possessing any type of weapon, including a firearm, prosecutor’s office said.

Shortly after, Phillipsburg police obtained a search warrant to inspect the suspect’s residence and vehicle. Inside his residence, police located a hand grenade, dynamite, four air powered guns, switchblade knife, and a large bladed knife. Inside his vehicle, law enforcement located a machete, authorities said.

Fretz was charged with two counts of third-degree possession of a prohibited weapon, three counts of fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, third-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, fourth-degree contempt of court, and third-degree certain persons not to possess a weapon.

Fretz was being held pending a detention hearing.

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.

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