Man charged with aggravated assault after dispute leaves man unconscious in Sussex County, police say

FRANKLIN BOROUGH, N.J. (Sussex County) — A 34-year-old Franklin Borough man was charged with aggravated assault after police say he punched another man during a dispute, causing the victim to lose consciousness and suffer a head injury, according to police.

The arrest, which occurred June 1, was announced by police Monday.

Robert Terzano, 34, was arrested following a reported dispute at a property on Main Street, where police said a male victim was left unconscious.

An investigation determined Terzano became involved in a physical dispute with the man and struck him with a closed fist, according to police. The blow caused the victim to lose consciousness and strike his head on the pavement, resulting in head trauma.

Police said Terzano initially fled the scene but later turned himself in to officers without incident.

Terzano was charged with third-degree aggravated assault. He was issued a complaint summons and released pending an appearance in Sussex County Superior Court in accordance with New Jersey’s Bail Reform Act.