RAHWAY, NJ – A suspect wanted for the murder of 44-year-old Roselle resident Jack Harris was arrested on Tuesday as a result of a multi-jurisdictional investigation.
Brandan Melford, 31, of Rahway, was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon and second-degree possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes after he was arrested in Newark.
According to police, at around 12:39 pm, Rahway police officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Witherspoon Street after multiple gunshots were reported.
“At approximately 12:39 p.m. Saturday afternoon, Rahway Police Officers responded to the 1400 block of Witherspoon Street on the report of gunshots, according to Assistant Prosecutor Christopher Desimone who is prosecuting the case.
“Upon their arrival, they located Harris, who had been shot and was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene, Desimone added,” the Union County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement.
“We are grateful for the collaboration from our partner law enforcement agencies who assisted our Office in locating and apprehending the suspect,” Prosecutor Daniel said. “And we hope that this arrest can bring some small measure of comfort to all those grieving Mr. Harris.”