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Phillipsburg Woman Threatened Victim With Knife, Demanded Payment Over Mobile App: Prosecutor
A Phillipsburg woman who threatened a victim with a large knife while demanding to be paid through a mobile application was charged with robbery, authorities said.
Melissa C. Petersen, of Red School Lane, is accused of using a large kitchen knife to threaten a victim while demanding money through a mobile application on Sunday, July 17, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said in a release alongside local officials on Monday, July 25.
Once the money was sent, Petersen, 34, left the victim’s apartment.
A warrant was issued for Petersen’s arrest by the Lopatcong Township Police Depart…
