Federal agents have been investigating a series of mysterious drone sightings over central New Jersey in recent weeks, not far from President-elect Donald Trump's Bedminster golf course.
Federal aviation authorities closed the airspace above the civilian club and a nearby military installation after multiple residents reported seeing suspicious drones flying over the past two weeks.
The Newark Federal Bureau of Investigation said in a joint statement with the New Jersey State Police and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness that “witnesses observed a group of possible drones and fixed-wing aircraft,” both from He said he had received a report. The public and law enforcement say the incident “goes back several weeks.”
The Federal Aviation Administration has sent its airspace over Trump National Golf Club Bedminster and the nearby U.S. Army base Picatinny Arsenal in Dover, New Jersey, after receiving multiple reports of unusual aircraft activity in Morris County. issued two temporary flight restrictions in the area, including: Valid until December 26th.
The FAA said in a statement that it had received reports dating back to Nov. 18 and that the decision to implement TFR was made “at the request of our federal security partners.”
The unidentified aircraft has been seen near the Raritan River every night for the past two weeks, usually in groups. One Parsippany woman said: Morristown daily records She witnessed up to five mysterious aircraft flying overhead Sunday night.
Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon issued a statement He assured the public that his office, along with other New Jersey law enforcement agencies, is investigating reports from “numerous” people in the community.
“There is no immediate danger to the public at this time and the Sheriff's Office and numerous law enforcement agencies are working together to address this matter,” Gannon wrote.
He also asked local shutterbugs to send high-resolution photos of “problematic flights” to his office for further consideration.
The sheriff's office says submissions can be sent to MCSODMU@co.morris.nj.us.
Alternatively, anyone with relevant information is asked to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit an online tip. tips.fbi.gov.
