Crime & Safety
Morristown Man, Former Worker Calls In ShopRite Bomb Threat: PD
The man called last month and said, 'There is a bomb in the store,' according to Hanover police.
MORRISTOWN, NJ — A man called ShopRite of Greater Morristown on May 26 to leave a bomb threat, according to Hanover police. Now Victor Simpson, of Morristown, faces the charge of creating false public alarm, authorities announced Wednesday.
An unknown person called ShopRite and said, "There is a bomb in the store," before immediately hanging up, according to an employee. Another worker recognized the voice as Simpson — a former employee — police said.
After a brief investigation, police arrested Simpson. Officials took him to jail pending his court date.
Find out what's happening in Morristownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Thanks for reading. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Have a news tip? Email josh.bakan@patch.com. Subscribe to your local Patch newsletter and follow the Morristown Patch Facebook page.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.