Hampton Man Charged In Knife-Point Carjacking, Wild Chase Across Hunterdon: Prosecutor

Police identified the suspect as Jarrett C. Burd, 26, who allegedly threatened the owner of a gray 2022 Toyota 4Runner at the Citgo Gas Station on Frenchtown Road in Milford Borough around 3:22 p.m., Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson said.

The stolen SUV was later spotted driving erratically through Frenchtown and into Kingwood Township, sparking a multi-agency pursuit, Robeson said. New Jersey State Police picked up the chase on County Route 579 in Raritan Township. Just after 4:25 p.m., the SUV collided with another vehicle on County Route 523, disabling both cars.

The driver of the second vehicle suffered apparent minor injuries and was taken to Hunterdon Medical Center for treatment, Robeson said. Burd was also treated for apparent minor injuries before being taken into custody…

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