Officer S. Gildea & the Emerson FD responded to the Emerson Shop Rite for a report of an activated fire alarm. Management at the location confirmed that there was no emergency and were unaware of what caused the alarm activation. Officer Gildea’s investigation revealed that a female suspect had activated the pull switch for the fire alarm near one of the entrances/exits of the building. Officer Gildea was able to positively identify the suspect, a 51-year-old male from Emerson, NJ, who was charged with a Third-Degree Causing a False Public Alarm. The absentee defendant was charged on a complaint summons and was issued a pending court appearance date.
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