HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (PBN) On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at approximately 10:56 AM.., Hamilton Police Officer Broniszewski and Officer McGrowan were in the area of South Broad Street and Oldfield Avenue when they conducted a motor stop on a green Honda. During the stop, the Police Officers located four metal pipes with caps and green wicks consistent with pipe bombs on the passenger side floor inside the vehicle.
The driver was detained, and South Broad Street was shut down between Hartcourt Avenue and Churchill Avenue. The surrounding businesses and residences were also evacuated as a precaution. The New Jersey State Police Bomb unit was contacted, responded to the scene, and took possession of the devices for destruction. The suspect was arrested and identified as Jeremy Giliberti, 51, of Mt Laurel. Search warrants were applied for Giliberti’s residence and additional vehicles, and another device was located inside Giliberti’s residence. The New Jersey State Police Bomb unit took possession of the additional device.
Giliberti was charged with possession of a destructive device. Giliberti is lodged at the Mercer County Correctional Facility pending a detention hearing.
