Zachary Welz began arguing with Vikram Talwar, 61, outside their rooms at the Siesta Motel in Whitehouse Station just after 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Readington Township police said.
Welz punched Talwar several times in the face and was later arrested and charged with simple assault, police said.
He was released pending an appearance in court.
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