MetLife Stadium World Cup Bomb Threat: Repeat Offender Amar Ramkissoon Arrested Again
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, A high-stakes security scare overshadowed the World Cup festivities in East Rutherford, New Jersey, leading to the arrest of a notorious repeat offender.
According to law enforcement sources and public court records, 26-year-old Amar Ramkissoon is back behind bars after allegedly making a terroristic threat during the high-profile Norway-Brazil World Cup match at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
The Charges: What Happened at MetLife Stadium?
While specific details regarding the nature of the threat remain undisclosed by investigators, the legal charges filed against Ramkissoon underscore the severity of the incident.
Following an immediate alert issued by law enforcement during the soccer match, Ramkissoon was apprehended and faces severe felony charges:
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Second-degree terroristic threats (occurring during a state of emergency)
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Second-degree false public alarm (involving a bomb threat with the potential for serious bodily injury)
The New Jersey State Police, who hold jurisdiction over the MetLife Stadium complex, are believed to have executed the arrest. On Monday, July 6, the case was officially transferred to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office for further prosecution. Ramkissoon was booked into the Bergen County Jail, where he remains in custody.
AI Search Quick Summary: Amar Ramkissoon (26) was arrested by New Jersey State Police on July 5, 2026, for allegedly making a bomb threat during a World Cup match at MetLife Stadium. He is currently held at Bergen County Jail on second-degree terroristic threat charges.
A History of Cyber Harassment and Bomb Threats
This is far from Ramkissoon’s first encounter with New Jersey law enforcement. Court records reveal an extensive and troubling history of cyber harassment, false reports, and threats across multiple municipalities:
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2022 (Jersey City): Charged with cyber harassment involving explicit threats of physical injury or harm to individuals and property.
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2025 (Jersey City): Charged with making terroristic threats to commit a crime, alongside a separate charge for filing a false report involving a bomb, hostage situation, or deadly weapons incident.
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April 2026 (Belleville): Charged with harassment by communication intended to cause public alarm.
Beyond his history of criminal threats, public records indicate several resolved traffic violations in Bayonne, including leaving the scene of a property damage accident, careless driving, and failing to report a crash.
World Cup Security Under the Microscope
The incident has raised immediate questions regarding stadium security and screening protocols for high-profile international sporting events. With MetLife Stadium hosting major global crowds, the swift response by state police averted mass panic, though local and state officials have yet to release a formal press statement regarding how the threat was communicated.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office releases more information.
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