Trenton on alert for possible protests, demonstrations

New Jersey’s state Capitol remains on high alert even though supporters of President Donald Trump who were expected to hold an armed demonstration

News 12 Staff

Jan 17, 2021, 11:34 PM

Updated 1,596 days ago

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New Jersey’s state Capitol remains on high alert even though supporters of President Donald Trump who were expected to hold an armed demonstration Sunday had not arrived by noon.
As of 12 p.m., Trenton was quiet with just one protester arriving and then later leaving.
The protest had been expected to begin at noon in the Garden State, with reports of similar expected demonstrations across the country.
Mail delivery is being suspended through Jan. 25 around the Statehouse due to security concerns, potentially concerning what could be hidden in a mailbox.
Salt trucks have shut down West State Street, which is common ahead of a large demonstration.
Those in the area Sunday were mainly media and law enforcement officers.
New Jersey’s National Guard is on standby in case a protest does arise.