PERP ARRESTED FOR SWATTING NJ GUN OWNER!
HOWELL TWP. NJ PD ADVISED VICTIM OF ARREST!

by Black Wire Media Wed. Mar. 25, 2020 www.cnjfo.com/join-us

Getting "proned-out" & handcuffed at gun point isn't a life experience Patrick Gleason and his family were looking forward to on the way to the library & gun range. The Howell Twp. Police acted professionally on February 21st and Gleason has nothing but high praise for the Dept. Yesterday Gleason contacted us and gave an exclusive statement following the arrest of an individual that allegedly swatted his family.

"An arrest is an arrest. When there is definitive justice, as in a conviction, THEN I would (like to be quoted--Ed.). While I believe the Police have the proper person, innocent until proven guilty is the law of the land". ---Patrick Gleason

Gleason said he was cleaning his guns yesterday when the Police called him to notify him an arrest had been made in the case. As more information becomes available, we'll pass it along to our readership.

UPDATE! FROM HOWELL TWP. PD Facebook page 9pm Wednesday:

"ARREST MADE!!!

False Gun Call Results in Felony Stop of Howell Family
Who remembers the incident back on February 8th when a felony motor vehicle stop was conducted on a family headed to the gun range?

For those who don’t, I recommend you review the previous post. For all others, I am proud to announce after a lengthy investigation, 32 year old Howell resident FREDERICK T. ESPOSITO was arrested by Howell Police Detective Anthony Romano.

Since the incident, Detective Romano made it his priority to find the person responsible for this cruel act upon this family. Although I will not go into the specific details, it was very impressive how this investigation culminated into this arrest. It was complex and required hours of reviewing information obtained through court orders, documents and conducting interviews.

Yesterday, ESPOSITO turned himself in with his attorney. He was charged with the criminal offense Causing a False Alarm and False Reports to Law Enforcement. Both are second degree crimes. Esposito was lodged into Monmouth County Correctional Institution.

Coincidentally, on February 27, Howell Police Crime Suppression Detectives executed a search warrant at Esposito’s residence in Point of Woods after a narcotics investigation. Esposito was arrested for possession and distribution of marijuana.

I didn’t mention it then but I will now. One of the occupants of that vehicle was a 17 year who has special needs. That incident scared the hell out of him. My officers handled that situation with compassion and professionalism. The next day, he and his mother came to headquarters to thank all of us. He loves the police. It’s frightening to think what the alternative outcome could have been on that stop. All because a person who has no regard for the law or his neighbors decided to seek revenge against this family.

I’m very proud of Detective Romano. He’s a shark. If I’m a victim, I want Detective Romano to be on the case. If I’m a suspect, I’m seeking a good attorney.

This is another example of the extraordinary work by Howell officers who proudly wear the badge. They are committed to their jobs. They are committed to community.

-Chief Kudrick"

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