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Lakewood Officer Charged With Punching Player, Fracturing Face At Men's Softball Game: Report

A Lakewood police officer was charged with aggravated assault after punching another player in the face and breaking a bone during an adult softball game, NJ Advance Media reported.

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Patrick Carney, 50, has been charged with aggravated assault and attempt to cause significant bodily injury, the outlet said, quoting a criminal complaint from Berkeley police.

The incident stemmed from a physical fight between players on opposing teams, causing the victim to undergo surgery June 15, the outlet said.

Neither Lakewood nor Berkeley police answered a Daily Voice request for comment. 

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