Woodbridge – Mayor John E. McCormac today announced that the Woodbridge Township Police Department (WPD) responded to 43 complaints of illegal fireworks on July 4th, issued three summonses to residents identified as possessing illegal fireworks, and confiscated more than 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks from various locations throughout the Township.

“Illegal fireworks are extremely dangerous. Each year, area hospitals treat residents who have been seriously injured or maimed while setting-off illegal fireworks. And, illegal fireworks endanger the safety and welfare of entire neighborhoods when used recklessly by individuals who are not permitted to possess fireworks.