Crime
All-clear given after suspicious Tesla prompts temporary evacuation of American Dream mall
The American Dream mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey was temporarily evacuated on Tuesday evening due to a suspicious vehicle parked in the parking garage.
According to Sergeant Jeffrey Lebron of the New Jersey State Police, mall security observed a Tesla parked on the ground level of the C parking deck with the driver’s side door left open and unattended.
A K-9 sweep of the vehicle resulted in a positive alert, prompting the evacuation of the mall as a precautionary measure.
Additional K-9 units from Bergen County and the NJSP were brought in to conduct further sweeps, which also resulted in positive alerts.
The New Jersey State Police Bomb Unit and Bergen County Bomb Unit responded to the scene and thoroughly examined the vehicle, finding no indication of any explosive devices.
Following the thorough investigation, the mall was reopened to all employees and shoppers.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.