Evicted South Jersey Motel Guest Steps On Owner's Throat: Report

A man evicted from a South Jersey motel has been charged with attempted murder after assaulting the owner and stepping on his throat, NJ Advance Media reports.

Pike Inn on North Black Horse Pike
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Jon Craig

04/18/2022 3:36 p.m.

Murray M. Celestine, 48, of Williamstown, had reportedly been booted from the Pike Inn on North Black Horse Pike in Monroe Township several times.

On Friday, April 15, Celestine punched the owner, knocking him to the ground, before stepping and even standing on his throat, NJ.com says citing court papers and police.

Celestine told police that his girlfriend worked for the owner, and accused him of harassing her, NJ.com says.

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