A candidate for a local New Jersey Board of Education seat is charged with driving onto a New Province lawn and running over a sign supporting his opponent.
Miguel Marshall is accused of criminal mischief, reckless driving, failure to maintain a lane and leaving the scene of a crash he failed to report, the New Providence Police Department said Thursday.
The 43-year-old suspect, who moved to New Province from New York City in 2020, allegedly ran over a sign endorsing write-in candidate Rupa Kale Saturday afternoon, NJ.Com reported.
Longtime New Providence resident Josephine Sharf, whose lawn was run over, expressed concern at a borough council meeting that “someone could be so violent and act in such a careless manner,” according to local online outlet TAPinto
The Daily Voice reported that Marshall also ran for a seat on the school board in 2024 and finished last among the five candidates competing.
Marshall teamed up this year with candidate Steve Rossi hoping to fill both empty seats on the board. They list addressing students’ physical and mental health as a primary issue. A site promoting their joint candidacy was marked as private Friday.
The election takes place Nov. 4.
