Bridgeton, NJ, Man Charged After Alleged Gun Incident Outside Gym

• A heated argument in a local parking lot drew police attention
• Authorities say a state trooper reported seeing a weapon during a dispute
• One person has since been taken into custody on serious charges

Argument in Gym Parking Lot Turns Into Arrest

Cops in Gloucester County say that an argument in a gym parking lot that ended with a gun allegedly being shown has led to the arrest of a man from Bridgeton.

Police Respond to Incident at LA Fitness

According to the Washington Township Police Department, at about 8:00 on Friday night, August 1st, their officers were called to LA Fitness on the Black Horse Pike for a report of a fight where a gun was brandished.

Officials say an off-duty New Jersey state trooper witnessed a confrontation from the gym and reported seeing a man and a woman arguing near some parked cars. The trooper then allegedly saw the man pull a handgun from his waistband and point it at the woman.

When officers arrived, both people had left; however, the woman contacted the police the next day to report the incident.

An investigation identified a suspect vehicle, which led to a suspect.

Arrest and Charges Filed

On Friday, 26-year-old Jacob Vanaman of Bridgeton turned himself in with his attorney. He has been charged with the following:

• Second-degree Aggravated Assault with a Weapon
• 2 counts of Possession of a Weapon for Unlawful Purposes
• Terroristic Threats

Vanaman was processed and taken to the county jail pending a court hearing.

Police Request for Information

Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to contact Det. Aquilino with the Washington Township Police Department at (856) 589-0330.

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