Police: 1 Arrested, 1 Hospitalized In Violent Hackettstown Dispute

A 55-year-old victim was hospitalized after being assaulted by a 52-year-old Hackettstown man during an argument, authorities charged.

100 block of West Valley View Avenue in Hackettstown
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Valerie Musson

08/04/2020 9:54 a.m.

Arturo Lucero and the victim — both of Hackettstown — were involved in an argument near the 100 block of West Valley View Avenue shortly after 7:45 p.m. Monday, authorities said in a release.

Lucero then assaulted the victim, who was found with a scratched chest and a bleeding eye, authorities said.

The victim was transported to Hackettstown Medical Center via Mansfield Township Rescue Squad.

Lucero was charged with simple assault and released pending an appearance in court.

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