Man with large knife taken down by police inside Brick Walmart

FILE PHOTO: Walmart administers COVID-19 vaccines as part of Federal Retail Pharmacy Program in West Haven

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – Polic in Brick Township responded to the local Walmart store after a loss prevention officer called 9-1-1 regarding an erratic man with a knife inside the store.

In reaction to the threat, the store was evacuated.

At around 2:40 pm, officers arrived to find David Brennan, 32, holding a large switchblade or folding-style knife. Described by police as “acting threatening and erratic,” the department said Brennan refused to obey their commands.

After a few minutes, backup police officers arrived and after negotiations with Brennan failed, officers decided to move in and force Brennan physically to the ground. He was arrested, and the charges are unknown at this time.

Brick police officers held their annual shop-with-a-cop event at the same store this weekend.

Charlie Dwyer
Charlie Dwyer is our New Jersey area news reporter. Dwyer reports on New Jersey news and events at the shore and beyond. Charlie covers New Jersey regional news. Charlie is a freelancer.

Related posts

New Jersey Democrats Block Bill to Halt Taxes on Electricity and Natural Gas During Murphy Energy Crisis

Pumpkin spice season arrives early at Krispy Kreme in Brick Township

Once popular New Jersey breakfast brand Denny’s selling off restaurants after bankruptcy