Crime & Safety

Juveniles Chase Man, Use Stun Gun On Him: Nutley Police

A group of juveniles were charged in Nutley after two of them allegedly chased a man and used a stun gun on him, police said.

NUTLEY, NJ — A group of juveniles were charged with conspiracy after two of them allegedly chased a man and used a stun gun on him last week in Nutley, police announced Friday.

The Nutley Police Department released the following statement about the assault, which took place on Feb. 27:

“Police responded to Franklin Avenue regarding an assault in progress. Upon arrival, police learned that a male was chased down and assault by two of four juvenile females. Two allegedly used a Taser in the assault.”

Nutley police said two of the juveniles were charged with aggravated assault, and all four were charged with conspiracy.

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