Nearly 12 Drones Flew Over Naval Weapons Station Earle In Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The New Jersey drone phenomenon has come to Middletown: Nearly 12 drones were spotted over U.S. Naval Weapons station Earle Friday night and over the weekend, said Middletown Mayor Tony Perry.

No arrests have been made in any of the New Jersey drone sightings. However, similar to Picatinny Arsenal base in Morris County, and Trump National golf course in Colts Neck, the air space over Naval Weapons station Earle is a no-fly zone, and anyone caught flying a drone over that airspace could be criminally charged.

Perry also said he contacted U.S. Senator Cory Booker, the FBI and the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security to see what they are doing to stop the drones, and find out who is behind flying them.

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Drones were spotted in Matawan last week, and elsewhere in Monmouth County.

"The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office is aware of the reports of drone activity," previously said Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden. "There is no known threat to public safety."

In the past week in New Jersey, drones have been spotted flying near electric transmission lines, rail stations and military installations. Last Wednesday, officials had to cancel a medical helicopter's arrival at a Somerset County crash due to drones hovering near the landing zone.

The FBI is asking that anyone who spots a drone call them immediately: Report possible drone sightings by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submitting an online tip to the FBI tip line.

Gov. Phil Murphy said he has communicated with the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security as well.

Last week: 'Nefarious' Drones Appearing Over 'Critical' NJ Infrastructure: Cops