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'Backpack About To Explode' Claim Leads To Man's Arrest In Toms River: Police 'Backpack About To Explode' Claim Leads To Man's Arrest In Toms River: Police
'Backpack About To Explode' Claim Leads To Man's Arrest In Toms River: Police A man was arrested for creating a false public alarm after saying his backpack was about to explode, authorities said. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, at approximately 1:25 p.m., Toms River police units were dispatched to 1786 Hooper Avenue for a welfare check of a reported adult male in his 50’s in emotional distress. Police said he stated that his "backpack was about to explode."  Out of an abundance of caution, the building was evacuated and employees and patrons were directed to an adjacent property.  The male suspect was detained by responding officers while K9 officers …

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by Jon Craig