FLORHAM PARK — A Florham Park resident is facing serious charges after allegedly bringing a firearm onto the campus of Rider University in Lawrence Township.
According to authorities, on Sunday, March 30, at approximately 11:06 p.m., the Lawrence Township Police Department received a report of an individual in possession of a gun inside Olson Dormitory at Rider University, located at 2083 Lawrence Road.
Police officers and Rider University Public Safety quickly responded to the scene and secured the area. Upon investigation, it was determined that the incident involved a confrontation between two individuals and was isolated in nature.
The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Jordan Greene of Florham Park, fled the scene before the officers arrived. After further investigation, Greene was criminally charged with trespassing, aggravated assault, and weapons offenses, officials said.
There were no injuries reported, and police confirmed that there was no ongoing threat to students or the broader campus community.
Lawrence Township Police continue to work closely with Rider University officials to ensure student safety and maintain campus security.
Anyone with additional information about the incident is encouraged to contact Detective Suzanne Girard at (609) 844-7124 or sgirard@lawrencetwp.com.
