A small drone crashed into a backyard in Pequannock Township, New Jersey, on a Thursday night, December 12. It happened around 8:45 PM, as police reports noted. Officials described the drone as a “hobby or toy type” rather than a big commercial or military drone. This incident followed warnings from New Jersey police about others possibly imitating such drone activities.
A police chief speculated that this drone might have started as part of a surveillance operation but sparked interest online, leading to copycat situations. After the drone crash, Pequannock Mayor Ryan Herd visited the site in his work van. He expressed concern about the unknown flying drones overhead and their purposes, stressing everyone’s right to safety and privacy in their backyards.
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office is now investigating the crash. Mayor Herd warned people not to chase or shoot at drones. He cautioned that if someone tries to catch a big drone and it crashes into something else, there could be serious dangers.
People in the area have been feeling uneasy about the unusual drone sightings. Even President-elect Donald Trump raised concerns, saying that these mystery drones are happening without the government’s knowledge. He suggested that officials should be more open about it and even joked about shooting them down if necessary.
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