Atlantic City Man Charged With Attempted Murder

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — An Atlantic City man was arrested after stabbing a man multiple times on March 22, police said.

Witnesses saw Ronald Aponte, 64, stabbing a 63-year-old man, only identified as an acquaintance of Aponte's, before 11 a.m. at the 2800 block of the boardwalk yesterday, police said. According to the police, Aponte was seen stabbing the man numerous times before throwing away the knife in a trashcan and fleeing the scene.

Police were able to get a description of Aponte and learned his address. Police went to Aponte's address and took him into custody without any issues.

The victim was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, for treatment for life-threatening stab wounds.

Aponte was taken to the Atlantic County Justice Facility.

Anyone with additional information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Detective Sergeant Eric Cruse of the Atlantic City Police Department Criminal Investigations Section at 609-347-5766. Information can be text to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD. All texts are anonymous.