NY Teen Dressed as Cop Arrested by Real Cops in Glassboro, NJ

A teenager from Staten Island is facing charges following an alleged disturbance at a Halloween party in South Jersey early Friday morning.

Disturbance at Halloween Party

The Glassboro Police Department says just before 2 AM, officers were called to the 300 block of North Main Street for a report of a man who had allegedly brandished a knife and made threats after he was denied access to a party.

Ironically, he was dressed as a police officer.

Real officers who were in the area were able to locate the suspect within minutes. After a brief foot chase, they identified him as 19-year-old John Bekhet from Staten Island, NY.

Cops say the knife that was used in the alleged altercation was also located and recovered.

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Teen Now Facing Several Serious Charges

Bekhet is being held in the Salem County Jail on the following charges:

Terroristic Threats
Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purpose
Unlawful Possession of a Weapon
Obstruction
Resisting Arrest
Disorderly Conduct

The public is reminded that charges are accusations and all persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Significant or historical events in New Jersey for October (chronological order)

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