Man Charged With Aggravated Assault On A Raritan Police Officer

RARITAN, NJ — Last week was a busy week for Raritan Police who charged multiple people with offenses including aggravated assault on an officer, trespassing, and more.

On July 22 at 12:45 a.m., Raritan patrol officers were called to a home on Canal Street for an abandoned 911 call.

Officers learned a dispute happened at the home and as an officer asked a South Amboy man for his identification, the man dropped drug paraphernalia on the ground and tried to run into the home, said Raritan Police Sgt. Everett Holt.

After a very brief foot chase and struggle, the man was arrested inside the home, said Holt.

The man, whose identification can not be released at this time, was charged with numerous drug offenses, resisting arrest and aggravated assault on a police officer.

The man was taken to the Somerset County Jail pending a detention hearing.

Other Raritan Police Blotter items:

On July 17 at 6:16 p.m.: Raritan patrol officers were dispatched to Boro Liquors on Route 206 for a
trespassing report. On scene, officers observed Timothy Scott, 53, who stated he is homeless, entering the business. Scott had been previously trespassed from the business by store management. Scott was placed under arrest for Trespassing. Scott was processed and released pending a court appearance.

On July 21 at 10:21 p.m.: Joseph Zakzewski, 21, of Hillsborough, was arrested on an outstanding
warrant issued by Hillsborough Township that was discovered as a result of a traffic stop on Route 206. Zazewski posted the required bail and was released pending a court appearance.

On July 21 at 4:49 a.m.: A Raritan patrol officer was conducting a property check at the Quick Chek
on the Somerville Traffic Circle. At this time, the officer observed Justin Donnelly, 29, who stated he is homeless, sitting inside the store. Donnelly had been previously trespassed from the business by Quick Chek management. Donnelly was placed under arrest for trespassing. Donnelly was processed and released pending a court appearance.

On July 23 at 7:33 p.m.: Raritan patrol officers were dispatched to a Second Avenue home for an assault. During the course of the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for a 47-year-old
resident from Belleville for simple assault. The name of the resident was not released as it is connected to a domestic violence incident.

On July 24 at 5:56 a.m.: A Raritan patrol officer saw a 2008 Suzuki SX4 parked on Anderson
Street and the rear window had been shattered. The officer saw Ryan Salvagno, 22, of Franklin
Township (Somerset), sitting in the vehicle. The officer saw Salvagno only wearing his underwear and bleeding from his right arm. Police learned that Salvagno did not own the vehicle or know who it belonged to. Salvagno was charged with criminal mischief and trespassing. Salvagno was released pending a court appearance.

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