Elderly Man Assaulted While Retrieving Mail: Stafford PD
A 50-year-old Manahawkin resident was arrested and charged with assaulting an 81-year-old man on Thursday, May 15, authorities said.
At 4:55 p.m., the victim, also a Manahawkin resident, arrived at a residence on Compass Court to retrieve mail, Stafford Township police said. The victim was confronted by George Rutz, who assaulted him, causing the victim to sustain a head injury and lose consciousness, police said.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for his injuries while Rutz was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault, police said.
