BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — A man was taken into custody after allegedly brandishing a handgun at a landscaper and barricading himself inside his home.
Officers from the Berkeley Heights Police Department responded to a residence on Wren Court at approximately 11:14 a.m. Sunday following a report of a male suspect threatening a victim with a firearm.
Upon arrival, officers learned that the suspect allegedly chambered a round and shouted statements toward the victim before retreating back into his residence.
The individual then refused to exit the home, prompting an immediate and coordinated police response to ensure the safety of nearby residents.
Due to the close proximity of the incident, police coordinated with Woodruff School to ensure that no students or staff were permitted outside during the incident as a precautionary measure.
The Union County SWAT Team responded to assist.
After a brief standoff, the suspect, identified as Angel Alvarado, was safely taken into custody without further incident.
Criminal charges are pending at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Berkeley Heights Police Department at 908-464-1111 and request Detective Patrick Moran.
