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Hit-And-Run Barricaded Suspect Charged, Victim Sought: Guttenberg Police

Malik Moore, the 45-year-old Orange resident who barricaded himself inside a home with a knife after striking a pedestrian and fleeing the scene has been hit with multiple charges, Guttenberg Police announced on Tuesday, July 4.

Guttenberg crash scene before barricade situation.

Guttenberg crash scene before barricade situation.

Photo Credit: HudPost

On Sunday, July 2, Moore hit a pedestrian with his vehicle at Bergenline Avenue and 70th Street, Guttenberg Deputy Police Chief Frank Pelaez said. Moore assaulted another pedestrian and then entered a residence on 70th Street armed with a knife, Pelaez said.

Moore assaulted an occupant of the home as police and the Hudson County Regional SWAT team were called to the scene, Pelaez said. Moore was eventually taken into custody after several hours of negotiations, Pelaez said. 

Moore was charged with attempted robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, endangering an injured victim, attempted aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, assault by automobile along with numerous other weapons, traffic and obstruction charges, Pelaez.

Police are also attempting to locate the man Moore struck with his vehicle, Pelaez said. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Guttenberg Police Department at  201-868-3300 or email at Sgt. Aleksandar Ramadanovic at aramadanovic@guttenbergpolice.org or Det. Sgt. Marcin Rysiec at mrysiec@guttenbergpolice.org.

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