Investigation prompts heavy police presence in Millville, NJ

MILLVILLE, N.J. (WPVI) — A large police presence was seen in Millville on Tuesday night as authorities cordoned off several streets during an active investigation.

Chopper 6 was overhead around 11 p.m. in the area of 6th and Sassafras streets, where crime tape blocked off multiple nearby roads.

New Jersey State Police confirmed they are handling the investigation and emphasized there is no threat to the public.

Details about what prompted the response have not yet been released.