EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — A Sayreville man faces multiple charges including attempted murder after allegedly accelerating his vehicle toward three police officers during a traffic stop.
Rennard Roseburgh, 32, of Sayreville, was arrested following an incident on Old Bridge Turnpike.
The case began on Jan. 9, 2026, when Sayreville Police Department pulled over Roseburgh for a traffic violation.
Roseburgh fled from the traffic stop by accelerating at a high speed, which included dragging a Sayreville police officer, according to police.
Roseburgh was unable to be apprehended, but a warrant was issued for his arrest, and the East Brunswick Police were notified of the incident.
While on patrol, East Brunswick Patrolman Michael Manning observed the suspect vehicle, and with the assistance of two other police units, they conducted a motor vehicle stop on Old Bridge Turnpike.
After initially stopping, Roseburgh accelerated toward Patrolman Manning, Patrolman Colin White, and Lieutenant Thomas Cassidy, all of whom had to jump out of the way to avoid being struck by his fleeing vehicle, police said.
A pursuit was initiated, during which time Roseburgh purposely rammed his vehicle into several occupied patrol units before finally being apprehended and taken into custody.
Roseburgh was charged with three counts of attempted murder, eight counts of aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and eluding.
He was transported to the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Facility pending a court appearance.
