Edison Woman Pulled A Gun During Parking Dispute At Middlesex Co. Hotel: Officials

EDISON, NJ — A woman from Edison was charged after she pointed a handgun at another woman last Thursday night outside the Heldrich Hotel in New Brunswick in what appeared to be a dispute over a parking spot, New Brunswick police said.

Tamika Brandon, 40, of Edison was charged with unlawful possession of a handgun, possession of a handgun for an unlawful purpose, aggravated assault and terroristic threats. David Legrand-Bowers, 31, of Plainfield, was charged with terroristic threats.

The Heldrich Hotel is a three-star hotel in the heart of New Brunswick, right in the center of the city's theater and comedy club/nightclub district. It is located across the street from State Theatre New Jersey and the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.

Around 10:54 p.m. on Sept. 28, a parking dispute occurred in front of the hotel, New Brunswick Police said. During the dispute, a woman said the occupants of a car pointed a firearm with a laser at her while making numerous threats.

The suspects then fled the area, police said. The woman was not injured. Brandon and Legrand-Bowers were later located by New Brunswick Police and taken into custody.

The Heldrich Hotel is a high-end hotel, spa and conference center and is an anchor for New Brunswick's downtown business, fine dining and entertainment scene.