U.S. Army Reservists Prevent Violent Carjacking in New Jersey

Two U.S. Army Reservists, one of whom is also a Philadelphia police officer, intervened to stop a violent carjacking in Waterford Township, New Jersey, after witnessing a man assaulting a woman following a car crash. The suspect, Rondean McDonald, crashed his vehicle into a wooded area and then attacked a 59-year-old passing motorist, forcibly entering her car and attempting to strangle her when she refused to drive him away. The Reservists used a fire extinguisher to break the car's window and remove McDonald from the vehicle, with help from other bystanders who restrained him until police arrived. McDonald has been charged with carjacking, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and criminal mischief. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition. Authorities are crediting the quick actions of the military members and Good Samaritans for saving the woman's life.