Man Charged For Making Bomb Threat To South Brunswick Warehouse

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – A North Brunswick man was arrested and charged for making a bomb threat to a warehouse in town, South Brunswick police said Wednesday.

On April 28, South Brunswick Police responded to Pitney Bowes Warehouse on 117 Interstate Blvd., for the report of a bomb threat that was sent to several employees via text message.

The threat provided specific details and required the business to have all employees leave the facility, authorities said.

Around 100 workers were evacuated and the business was closed for five hours.

South Brunswick Police coordinated with the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, New Jersey State Police, and Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office to have K9 units search the 500,000-square-foot facility.

After an extensive search of the building, authorities deemed there to be no physical threat.

South Brunswick Detective Brian Luck investigated the text messages and determined the actor to be a former employee of Pitney Bowes, Luis Valentin Jr., a 27-year-old man from North Brunswick.

A warrant was signed for Valentin Jr.’s arrest for 3rd degree terroristic threats and 3rd degree causing false public alarm.

Valentin Jr. turned himself in to the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office, with his attorney, and was released after his initial Superior Court hearing, authorities said.

“The events around the world have elevated every threat,” Police Chief Raymond Hayducka said.

“This suspect wanted to create fear and disruption, but he will face the disruption in the months to come with court hearings. I appreciate all the assistance we received from NJSP, Middlesex County Sheriff, and Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.”

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