Police: New Jersey man arrested for threats to kill Gov. Phil Murphy

U.S. Marshals spotted 53-year-old Russ Semeran Sunday in Florida while he was riding his motorcycle.

News 12 Staff

May 20, 2025, 9:46 AM

Updated 5 hr ago

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A New Jersey man who police say threatened to kill Gov. Phil Murphy has been arrested in Florida.
U.S. Marshals spotted 53-year-old Russ Semeran Sunday in Florida while he was riding his motorcycle.
That's when he was pulled over and arrested.
There is no word yet on the nature of the threat he allegedly made. He will be extradited to New Jersey.