Man charged with aggravated assault after alleged attack, foot pursuit in Warren County

WASHINGTON BOROUGH, N.J. (Warren County) — A man was arrested after police said he allegedly assaulted another person with a weapon and then led officers on a brief foot pursuit in Washington Borough.

According to the Washington Township Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 10:24 p.m. June 21 to an establishment in the 100 block of West Washington Avenue for a report of an unconscious person who had just been assaulted.

An investigation determined the victim had allegedly been struck with an object used as a weapon, police said. The victim was evaluated by emergency medical personnel and transported to a hospital for treatment.

Police said the suspect fled before officers arrived but was later located in the area. After a brief foot pursuit, officers took the man into custody and transported him to police headquarters for processing.

While at headquarters, the man refused to identify himself, according to police. As a result, he was charged under the name “John Doe” with aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, obstruction and harassment.

He was lodged in the Warren County Jail pending court proceedings.