Attention Rutgers Community:
The Rutgers University Police Department issued a crime alert on November 4, 2016, detailing an aggravated assault which was reported to have occurred on November 4, 2016 at approximately 2:30 PM at the Rutgers Business School located at 100 Rockafeller Road in Piscataway.
The suspect in this incident is identified as Joshua S. Thompson, a 25 year old resident of Mountainside, New Jersey. Thompson is currently in custody and has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, possession of a weapon (knives) for an unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon (knives).
The Rutgers University Police Department continues to actively investigate this incident and asks that anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, contact the Rutgers Police Department Detective Bureau at (848) 932-8025.
The Rutgers University Police Department reminds you that you can reduce your chances of being a crime victim by taking reasonable precautions, including:
• Immediately report suspicious activity to local law enforcement;
• Remaining alert and aware of the people and circumstances around you;
• Avoid isolated or dark areas;
• Walking in groups when traveling during late night hours.
The Rutgers University Police Department provides escorts to students, faculty, and staff upon request. The escorts provide our community with personalized service to their vehicles, campus residence, or the University's mass transit system. In order to request a security escort we ask that an individual contact the police communications center at 732-932-7211.
For more crime prevention information please visit the Rutgers Public Safety website at http://rupd.rutgers.edu/crimetips.shtml.
Follow the Rutgers Police Department on Nixle for regular updates on issues impacting your community at http://local.nixle.com/rutgers-police-department/
Authority:
Chief Kenneth Cop
November 7, 2016
