NJ Councilman Accused of Brandishing Firearm at Tower
In New Jersey, City of Orange Township Councilman Kerry J. Coley Jr. is facing accusations of attempting to intimidate a tow truck driver by displaying a firearm.
Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and City of Orange Township Police Director Todd Warren confirmed Coley's arrest on March 13. The incident stems from an altercation on October 9, during which Coley allegedly pulled a weapon while a tow truck driver was in the process of towing a vehicle owned by one of Coley’s relatives.
Coley, who represents the East Ward in Orange, voluntarily turned himself in to the City of Orange Township police on Monday, March 10. He was held overnight at the Essex County Correctional Facility and released the following day, March 11.
As part of his release conditions, Coley is prohibited from having any contact with the victim and is barred from possessing weapons.
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