Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Judi Lynn

(160,623 posts)
Thu Aug 4, 2016, 05:38 PM Aug 2016

Police: Booby traps placed on popular New Jersey park trail

Source: Associated Press,

Police: Booby traps placed on popular New Jersey park trail

Updated 3:28 pm, Thursday, August 4, 2016

WAYNE, N.J. (AP) — Police say booby traps have been found on a popular hiking and bicycling trail in northern New Jersey.

Police Capt. Laurence Martin says in a statement the traps have been found by a Wayne resident since late June in High Mountain Park.

Police say broken bottles have been found near rocks or logs and rope and barbed wire has been strung across pathways. Wooden planks with screws and nails sticking out of them have also been found placed under the road surface.

The park is near William Paterson University.

Police are investigating.

Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/Police-Booby-traps-placed-on-popular-New-Jersey-9123150.php

Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Police: Booby traps place...