Crime & Safety
Large Fight, Hit-And-Run Reported Outside Linden Go Go Bar
2 people were reportedly assaulted in a fight, and one hit by a car, in front of Cheeques Gentleman's Club on Mother's Day, police report.
LINDEN, NJ — Two people were assaulted, including one hit by a car, following a large fight in front of a Linden strip club on Mother's Day, police report.
A large fight was reported in front of Cheeques Gentleman’s Club, 1230 E. Linden Ave., on Sunday, May 12 just after 3 a.m., Linden Police Lt. Christopher Guenther said.
During the fight two victims were assaulted by multiple people including a 31-year-old man from Jersey City who was then hit by a vehicle, Guenther said.
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Both victims were transported to Newark University Hospital and are listed in critical condition. The vehicle fled the scene driving west on E. Linden Avenue, Guenther said.
The crash remains under investigation by the Linden Police Detective Bureau and Traffic Bureau, with assistance from the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Detective Joseph Kaulfers at 908-474-8536 or Investigator Jimmy Solano at 908-474-8505.
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