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Two Arrested In Broom Handle Assault: Warren County Prosecutor

Two people were arrested on Sunday, March 18, after a domestic dispute in Hackettstown ended with an assault with a broom handle, authorities said.

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Hackettstown Police initially responded to 115 Main St. on a report of stabbing and found two people with minor injuries following a domestic dispute, Warren County Prosecutor James Pfeiffer said.

During the dispute, Luis Marroquin brandished a knife and used it a threatening manner toward Santiago Saqui, Pfeiffer said. After the parties separated, Saqui returned and assaulted Marroquin with a broom handle, Pfeiffer said.

Marroquin was charged with possession of a knife for an unlawful purpose and harassment, Pfeffer said. Saqui was charged with possession of a broom handle for an unlawful purpose and aggravated assault, Pfeiffer said.

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