Bridgewater, N.J. residents told to shelter in place with large police presence in area

A New Jersey neighborhood was ordered to a shelter in place Friday amid a heavy police presence around a home in the area. 

Several roads in Bridgewater Township closed early Friday morning, as video shows several tactical units and police vehicles in the area around Hill Lane. 

Residents around Hill Lane said they got an alert to stay inside until further notice Thursday night. Garretson Road was also closed between Vicki Drive and Country Club Road, the Bridgewater Police Department said.  

Bridgewater Police posted an update at 3 p.m. Friday saying police activity continues on Hill Lane and that detours were still active in the neighborhood. Police did not share details on the situation, but the alert described the severity as moderate with "possible threat to life or property." 

The order was lifted at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, police said. 

The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office earlier said the investigation was happening at a home on Hill Lane. They said it was contained to the home and there was no threat to the public, but at the time continued advising residents to stay inside. 

"Due to the nature of the ongoing investigation, limited information is being released. Additional information will be provided when appropriate," the prosecutor's office said. 

The Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District told parents it was safe for students to go to class while maneuvering around the closed roads.