What started as a frantic 911 call about armed burglars hiding in an attic quickly spiraled into a high-stakes Keansburg Burglary Call Obstruction case that left police caught between a false report and an uncooperative resident.
Officers in Keansburg, New Jersey, arrived at Highland Blvd expecting a violent confrontation with gunmen. Instead, they found themselves in a verbal battle with a woman who refused to let them secure the scene. This intense footage shows the moment a routine investigation turned into a criminal charge.
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Watch: Keansburg Burglary Call Obstruction Caught on Camera
Note: Pay close attention to the timestamp at 00:04:14 where the situation escalates as the officer warns the suspect she is obstructing a criminal investigation.
Full Story: How the Incident Unfolded
On March 9, 2024, Keansburg police received a priority-one call reporting that a couple was hiding in an attic at 154 Highland Blvd. The caller claimed the intruders were armed with a gun.
When officers arrived, they immediately encountered Karen Eduful. The atmosphere was electric with tension as Speaker 1 shouted, “Somebody in the house right now! Somebody in the attic!”.
Officers drew their weapons, believing they were walking into a shootout. However, the investigation hit a wall when Eduful began yelling at the police. “You’re scaring me!” she screamed, while officers pleaded with her to stop grabbing them and move out of the way.
The officers were trying to clear a house where a “burglar in the attic with a gun” had been reported. Instead of a clear path, they faced a Keansburg Burglary Call Obstruction as Eduful stood in their way and recorded them with her phone.
The Search: Pepper Spray and Empty Rooms
Police took the threat of an armed intruder seriously. One officer reported spraying four cans of pepper spray into the attic area before even attempting to go up.
They shouted commands for the “motherf***er” to come out with his hands up. They waited. They searched. They found nothing.
“There’s not a sign of anybody up there,” an officer noted after the sweep. It became clear that the report of two subjects actively burglarizing the residence was completely false.
The Arrest: Charges Against Karen Eduful
Because Eduful’s behavior hindered the officers from safely and quickly checking the home for the reported gunmen, she was taken into custody.
| Charge | Simple Explanation | Potential Penalty (NJ) |
| 2C:29-1A (Obstruction) | Purposely preventing a public servant from performing an official function. | Up to 6 months in jail / $1,000 fine. |
| 2C:33-2B (Disorderly Conduct) | Using offensive language or creating a hazardous environment in public. | Up to 30 days in jail / $500 fine. |
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Legal Analysis: Was the Keansburg Burglary Call Obstruction Justified?
From a legal standpoint, the officers were acting under “exigent circumstances”. When a 911 call reports a man with a gun inside a home, police have the legal right to enter and secure the building to protect lives.
The Keansburg Burglary Call Obstruction occurred because the resident’s actions—yelling, standing in the way, and refusing to move—interfered with that emergency response. Under New Jersey law, even if no crime is actually happening, you cannot legally stop the police from investigating a reported one.
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These FAQs provide context on the legal charges and police procedures
What does “Obstruction of the Administration of Law” (2C:29-1A) actually mean?
In New Jersey, a person commits obstruction if they purposely prevent or attempt to prevent a public servant from performing an official function by means of flight, physical interference, or any independently unlawful act. In this case, the charge was issued because the resident’s yelling and physical presence allegedly interfered with the officers’ ability to investigate a reported armed burglary.
Can you be charged for “Disorderly Conduct” on your own property?
Yes. Under NJ Statute 2C:33-2B, disorderly conduct includes using “unreasonably loud and offensive” language in public or private places with the intent to cause public inconvenience or annoyance. The report indicates that the suspect’s behavior on the scene led to this specific charge alongside the obstruction.
Why did the police enter the home if the burglary report turned out to be false?
Police respond to 911 calls based on the information provided at the time of the call. Since the initial report claimed “two subjects actively burglarizing a residence” with a gun, officers were legally required to secure the building to ensure public safety. The discovery that the information was “false” only happened after the property was fully searched.
What is the role of the DCPP (Division of Child Protection and Permanency) in a case like this?
DCPP is typically contacted whenever there is a concern for the welfare of children at a scene where a crime or a significant police disturbance occurs. The police report confirms that DCPP (Northern Monmouth division) was contacted and advised they would respond within 24 hours.
What is a “Clear No Report Required” disposition?
This is a police CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) term meaning that while the officers responded to the call, they did not find evidence to file a formal report for the original alleged crime (the burglary). However, this does not mean no arrests were made; it simply means the initial emergency call was unfounded.
Conclusion & Current Status
Karen Eduful was processed and issued a municipal court date for April 8, 2024. The Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) was also notified of the incident.
The police cleared the scene with a “No Report Required” disposition regarding the initial burglary, as the entire threat was found to be a fabrication.
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Disclaimer: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This report is based on official police records.
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