Hoboken Police Arrest Lyndhurst Man In Overnight Stabbing

HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken police have charged a Lyndhurst man with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing early Sunday morning near First Street in Hoboken.

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Police said that on Wednesday, they charged Andre Mateus, 26, from Lyndhurst, with stabbing a North Bergen man, 22.

Det. Michael Losurdo, with the assistance of detectives Christine Collins, Bret Globke, and John Quinones, made the arrest, as did Lyndhurst police.

Mateus was transported to Hoboken Police Department and charged with criminal attempt murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, and unlawful possession of a weapon.

The Hoboken police said they are not looking for other suspects right now and no longer need tips from the public on this incident.

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The victim sustained a puncture wound to the left abdomen area, police say. Officer Anthony Olivera provided first aid until the ambulance arrived.

The victim had been walking with three friends when an argument started between the victim and a male who appeared to be with two other men, police say.

The argument escalated into a physical altercation between the two men, ending with the victim being stabbed with what appeared to be a folding knife, police say.

The area is four blocks from the Hoboken train station in a section of town with many of the bars.

The victim was taken to Jersey City Medical Center where he was in stable condition.

If anyone has information on the incident, they may contact the lead Detective Michael Losurdo at 201-420-2108 or email him at losurdom@hobokenpd.org. All callers may remain anonymous.

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