Rumson, Fair Haven Teens Arrested In Middletown

RUMSON, NJ — A pair of Rumson teens were arrested in Middletown on April 25 after police say they vandalized a car, put exploding fireworks in a mailbox and then, at police headquarters, one of the teens spat on the floor, saying he had coronavirus.

Their arrests were announced by the New Jersey Attorney General's office on Friday, May 1.

John R. Hendricks, 19, of Rumson, was charged on April 25 by the Middletown Township Police Department with terroristic threats during an emergency, aggravated assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, criminal mischief and violating the emergency orders.

Andrew R. Jacome, 18, of Fair Haven, was charged with criminal mischief and violating the emergency orders.

The Middletown homeowners called police on that date to report two subjects throwing rocks at their door, vandalizing their vehicle, and exploding fireworks in their mailbox. Police arrested Hendricks and Jacome nearby.

Hendricks allegedly attempted to flee and physically resisted arrest. He allegedly screamed at the victims, threatening to return and burn their house down. At police headquarters, Hendricks allegedly tried to kick officers and spat on the floor, claiming he had the coronavirus.